An internet archive page has managed to fix MySpace’s grievous error. Somewhat, at least. Several weeks ago, MySpace committed a major blunder. Pinning the blame on a “server migration project,” the once-popular social media platform lost all uploaded…
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African Digital Service Boomplay Secures $20 Million in Funding
Boomplay continues its rapid growth in Africa. Boomplay has remained pretty successful over in Africa. Late last year, the major African streaming music and download services unveiled a multi-year licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). …
Federal Judge Tosses ‘Scalpergate’ Class Action Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster
A sneaky contract clause has ‘saved’ Ticketmaster in the US. But, the ticketing giant may not get away so easily in the UK. Bad news for Ticketmaster consumers angered over ‘Scalpergate‘. A federal judge in California has dismissed a proposed class-ac…
Amazon Prepares to Launch AirPod Competitor in Second Half of 2019
With the launch of its own AirPods, will Amazon successfully undercut Apple’s costly wireless headphones? Amazon has a new plan to compete with Apple. According to a new report, the e-commerce giant has prepared to unveil its own Alexa-powered wireless…
Streaming Now Makes Up 71.4% of the Australian Music Market
Streaming continues to push up global recorded music revenue. Now, Australia has revealed just how much the medium has driven up local recorded music revenue. Over the past few years, multiple music markets around the world have exploded – revenue-wis…
British Songwriting Trio Files Song Theft Lawsuit Against The Weeknd
Does The Weeknd ever truly write an original song? Multiple British songwriters have filed a lawsuit against The Weeknd – real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye. Filed at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Brian Clover, Scott McCu…
After Top Execs Score $200 Million In Bonuses, Sony/ATV’s New CEO Plans a “Special Recognition Bonus” for all Employees
After top brass scored $200 million in bonuses — with exiting chief Marty Bandier grabbing a cool $100 million — incoming Jon Platt is hoping to calm reported unrest among Sony/ATV’s rank-and-file. Last year, despite fierce opposition from major indie …
SiriusXM Unveils Pandora Now, Its First Cross-Platform Experience
SiriusXM is going all-in on its Pandora acquisition. SiriusXM has been busy following its acquisition of Pandora Radio. Several weeks ago, the satellite radio company unveiled an original content team at Pandora. Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s Chief Cont…
Michael Jackson’s Nephew Launches GoFundMe Page to Produce New Documentary Protecting His Uncle
The pro-Michael Jackson documentary petition remains well, well short of its fundraising goal. In Leaving Neverland, two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, share their experience with Jackson as children. In the explosive documentary, both men, now …
Troy Carter Launches a New Music and Tech Company Called Q&A
How will Troy Carter’s Q&A fare against established digital distribution and artist management companies? Late last year, Scooter Braun and Troy Carter remained entangled in a lawsuit that quickly turned bitter. Braun’s Ithaca Management Holdings s…