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Paul Hudson (CC by 2.0) While there are usually many events at SXSW, which are the must-attend for up-and-coming musicians? After a long flight, you’ve finally settled down at your hotel. Then, you arrive at... Read More...

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4 years.  $11.8 million in funding.  1 dead company: Vadio. Vadio was a promising start-up focusing on streaming music video monetization.  So WTF happened? Early this morning, the death knell rang loudly... Read More...

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