Native Instruments’ Traktor is one of the most popular DJ software suites in the world. But many former employees have less than stellar reviews. Back in July Native Instruments released Traktor Pro 3.2 for DJs to have better harmonic mixing. But many …
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First of Many? Sony Music Launches a Facebook Instant Game with Rick Ross
Rapper Rick Ross has launched a new Facebook Instant Game tie-in with his latest album, Port of Miami 2. Sony Music says it’s the first of its kind. The game itself isn’t exactly revolutionary. But Sony Music says it’s the first artist-focused Facebo…
Sony, Warner, UMG File a Massive Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against RCN
Major record labels are continuing their crusade against ISPs and their pirating subscribers. ISP RCN is the target of the latest massive copyright infringement suit. Several major record labels filed a lawsuit Tuesday that claims RCN didn’t do enough …
YouTube Sued by Top Creator Over Alleged ‘Copyright Strike Retaliation’
YouTube creator DJ Short-E is now suing the company in a highly unusual move. The lawsuit alleges copyright strike retaliation and accuses YouTube failing to process copyright claims. In terms of damages, DJ Short-E — real name Erik Mishiyev — has fil…
Iconic Album Artwork Is Being Plastered All Across the U.K.
A touring exhibition featuring sounds from all over the UK will launch next month. National Album Day is sponsoring the event. The public exhibition will stop at Glasgow Central Station starting on September 10th. It will travel to Manchester Piccadill…
Crackdown Against Illegal Streaming Continues — Department of Justice Issues Indictments Against Two of the Largest Illegal Streaming Sites
A federal grand jury has charged eight men behind two of the largest illegal streaming operations in the US. Illegal streaming sites Jetflicks and iStreamitAll were two subscription-based streaming sites. Thousands of movies and TV shows were available…
VEVO Dramatically Expands Its Smart TV Reach After Inking With Vewd
VEVO has inked a new partnership with TV OS provider Vewd for a new VEVO music video app. The new partnership will bring VEVO to the forefront on a variety of devices. TiVo DVR and certain smart TVs from Sony, Hisense, and Philips will be supported. Th…
Sting Issues Urgent Warning on the Amazon Fires — Accuses Brazil of ‘Criminal Negligence on a Global Scale’
Sting has issued an urgent statement on the Amazon fires that are raging in Brazil. In a post issued this morning, Sting described the lack of response to the issue as “criminal negligence on a global scale.” The Facebook post is highly critical of Bra…
Festicket Acquires Event Genius and Ticket Arena
Festicket has acquired cashless point-of-sale platform Event Genius. The sale includes Event Genius’ consumer-facing brand, Ticket Arena. The terms for the deal weren’t disclosed in the acquisition announcement. Event Genius was founded by Reshad Hosse…
Iconic Alt-Rock San Francisco Station KFOG is Shutting Down
Iconic alt-rock radio station KFOG 104.5 in San Francisco is signing off the air after 36 years. Yesterday, the radio station announced it would flip to a simulcast of KNBR-AM sports radio on September 6th. The station’s fans — affectionately known as…