Category archives: Breaking News

SXSW Responds: ‘We do not have the power to deport anyone.’

South by Southwest (SXSW) has issued its strongest statement yet amidst growing immigration and foreign visa concerns. In response to continued concerns surrounding foreign bands, possible visa problems, and even deportations, South by Southwest has issued the following statement. “SXSW Statement Regarding Commitment to Our International Artists With the announcement of President Trump’s latest Travel […]

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Can Paris Jackson Shake Her Daddy’s Demons?

As if celebrity parents weren’t complicated enough.  Now, 18 year-old Paris Jackson is kicking off her own career, with the extremely complicated legacy of Michael Jackson behind her. Michael Jackson was hailed as a hero when he died in 2009.  Since then, the dust has settled less favorably.  Leaked documents exposed lurid findings of a 1990s […]

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Why Did FBI Director James Comey Suddenly Pull Out of SXSW?

Does FBI Director James Comey want to avoid any problems should the event not go off as planned? Imagine this worst-case scenario for a moment. You’re an international band looking to perform in front of hundreds of visitors at the 20th Annual SXSW festival. Yet, suddenly, you’re detained for no reason at all. The festival […]

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Spotify May Face Legal Action Over Unprotected Russian Accounts

Spotify isn’t licensed for Russia.  So why is it so easy for Russians to access this service?  The answer could mean more litigation from rights owners against the streaming music giant. This is an issue that we last reported on in August of 2016.  But after 7 months and no response from Spotify, it appears […]

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GOT7 Joins Other Kpop Artists In Reaching 100 Million YouTube Views

100 Million YouTube Music Video views sounds ‘Just Right’ for GOT7. Kpop is now facing massive pressure from Chinese governmental bans.  But thankfully, that’s not the only game in town, with Kpop surging on YouTube. Suddenly, Kpop is crossing nine-figure thresholds with regularity.  In February, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon surpassed the 100 million music view count […]

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It’s Simple. Accurate Song Data = More Music Royalties

Attention artists, labels, publishers, and music management companies! Ever wonder why you’re not receiving the music royalties you deserve for your music?  Here are a few tips to from the pros. Last month, the Association of Independent Publishers (AIMP) hosted a luncheon featuring three experts from leading music administration companies.  The discussion, which happened in Los […]

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It’s Simple. Accurate Song Data = More Music Royalties

Attention artists, labels, publishers, and music management companies! Ever wonder why you’re not receiving the music royalties you deserve for your music?  Here are a few tips to from the pros. Last month, the Association of Independent Publishers (AIMP) hosted a luncheon featuring three experts from leading music administration companies.  The discussion, which happened in Los […]

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Music Industry Jobs: The Latest Juicy Hires and Fires

Spotify’s hiring 1,000 new people in NYC!  And Facebook has some juicy spots opening.  But those aren’t the only music industry jobs.  Here’s a look at the latest movers/shakers.  Let’s go! We start at MTV, where Amani Duncan just grabbed stripes as Senior Vice President of Music.  Based in New York, Duncan will have the ultra-fun […]

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Michael Jackson’s Disgraced ‘Neverland Ranch’ Is Officially History

In a desperate bid to sell a disgraced property, real estate developers are retiring the ‘Neverland Ranch’ name forever.  And, slashing the price of Michael Jackson’s former estate by $33 million. Michael Jackson was — how should we phrase this — one sick f—k.  But even though high-priced lawyers kept Michael Jackson out of jail, they couldn’t […]

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The Chainsmokers + Coldplay Just Smashed an All-Time YouTube Viewing Record

The Chainsmokers just joined forces with Coldplay to create ‘Something Just Like This’.  That was a very, very smart decision. The Chainsmokers have been on the ascent for years.  Now, they’re aiming to catapult themselves into the pop stratosphere.  Looks like it’s working: earlier this year, the duo teamed up with Coldplay to release ‘Something […]

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