Despite bubbling Grammy buzz, BTS are extremely unlikely to win in 2018. And there’s a decent chance the group will be excluded forever. BTS’ stateside success has been astonishing. Not since PSY has Kpop made so many inroads. But don…
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Anthony Fantano’s Entire Tour Canceled Over Racist, Alt-Right Allegations
YouTube music critic and ‘The Needle Drop’ host Anthony Fantano will be saying home this month — but not by choice. In the sometimes insular circles of YouTube, Anthony Fantano is a superstar. Technically, he’s one of the biggest mus…
Every 30 Seconds, eBay Sells a Vinyl Record In Britain
Most of the reported that gets done about the vinyl records resurgence focuses on newly-pressed vinyl. But that’s only part of the story — just ask eBay. You probably know the story on vinyl records by now. Pressing plants closed for ages sudden…
A Project to Create Virtual Surround Sound Earbuds Raises $200,000
Ready to own your pair of 360 Earbuds? Instead of requiring an extensive surround sound system to get 5.1 audio sound, founder Calvin Wang had an idea. He decided to create earbuds that would recreate 3D virtual surround sound. Wang quickly found that…
Streaming Service Guarantees Artists $0.01 Per Stream — In Bitcoin
Will bitcoin technology help ensure that every artist gets paid fairly? Arena Music believes so. According to Arena Music’s website, the platform pays the highest royalties in the world. It also invites fans to “contribute to the new music industry.”…
These Are the Biggest Music Piracy Hubs In the World
With so many YouTube to MP3 stream rippers, MP3 download, and torrent sites freely available, will the music industry ever win the war against piracy? Last year, the US government published a list of the top MP3 download, YouTube to MP3, and torrent si…
A Research Group Says They Have Evidence That Spotify Broke the Law — and Were Bullied to Withhold It
Spotify’s lawyers are accused of leveling threats after a Swedish researcher tied the company to piracy. Over 140 million monthly active users. 60 million paid subscribers and growing. Over $3 billion in revenue. Impressive. But did you know t…
Why I Started Going to Concerts Alone
If you’re heading to music festivals and shows by yourself, then you’re not alone. Your friends are just too busy to hang out. Your best friends —and even your partner — don’t share your musical taste. So when a popular gig rolls around, …
There’s Actually a Statue In Pittsburgh of a Happy Black Slave Playing Banjo at the Feet of a Distinguished White Composer
Stephen Foster is one of America’s most celebrated composers. But is a statue commemorating his legacy simply racist? Stephen Foster is one of America’s greatest songwriters, and a celebrated musical figure. And if you don’t know hi…
Halsey Just Landed a Massive Jeep Branding Deal — Here’s the Spot
Jeep is now spotlighting Halsey for their latest Renegade model push. And this is some serious artist exposure. Halsey just scored a serious advertising deal — with Jeep. The ad campaign, just disclosed by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, focuses on youthf…