Google’s recently redesigned YouTube page now features a dark mode for night-time viewing. But there’s also a darker side to this update, according to one Mozilla Firefox developer. Chris Peterson tweeted on July 23rd that the video site&#…
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The Music Modernization Act Is In Serious Trouble — And I’m Not Surprised
And just like that, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) has gone from sure-fire winner to a bill in trouble. So who’s fault is that? Just a few months ago, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was unstoppable and dashing towards the finish line. A 4…
Latest Industry: Chance the Rapper, Bobby Brown, Cliff Richard, Twitter, UMG, Pandora, Cardi B, BTS, More…
Chance the Rapper joins 1Xtra Live. BBC Radio 1Xtra has announced Chance the Rapper has joined 1Xtra Live’s lineup as a headliner. Other performers include Pusha T, Jorja, Smith, and Yxng Bane. 1Xtra Live will take place at the O2 Arena in London on …
Looks Like Russell Simmons Is Fleeing the Country to Escape Rape Charges
Hip hop mogul and Def Jam cofounder Russell Simmons looks to be pulling up stakes in America — and heading for extradition-free Bali. Got a bunch of sexual assault and flat-out rape charges hanging over your head? Looks like Russell Simmons has a fix…
Live Nation Entertainment Posts a 7% Quarterly Revenue Increase — But Net Income Slips
Live Nation Entertainment posted their second-quarter earnings results today, revealing 7% sales growth when compared to last year. The Ticketmaster parent company posted $2.87 billion in revenues this year, compared to $2.68 billion from the same peri…
The US Chart Wars Heat Up – PMC Makes Strategic Investment in BuzzAngle
Can Penske Media Corporation and BuzzAngle Music finally make music charts understandable? When you think of music charts, you immediately think of Billboard. Yet, admittedly, their charts aren’t as clear as the music industry would hope. So, …
Metallica Changes Its Setlist In Every City Based on Spotify’s Local Listening Data
Spotify’s recent earnings call revealed an interesting factoid about the heavy metal band, Metallica. According to CEO Daniel Ek, Metallica creates its live performance setlists after consulting Spotify’s data. Whatever fans in a local are…
Latest Industry: DJ Khaled, Help Musicians UK, Billy McFarland, UK Official Charts Company, Skiddle, More…
DJ Khaled will perform at the Overwatch League Grand Finals. Blizzard Entertainment, a video game developer and publisher, has announced DJ Khaled will perform at the Overwatch League Grand Finals on July 28th. He will play a set before the first matc…
How to Release a Vinyl Record: 7 Things I Wish I’d Known
Vinyl records are magical, but releasing vinyl introduces a lot of unexpected complexities. Here are a few tips from someone who learned the hard way. Alandis Brassel is a music industry attorney and former audio engineer. He also dedicates his energ…
Sony, UMG, Warner Music are Demanding ‘Three Strikes & You’re Out’ In Ireland
The Big Three are prepping to turn up the heat against Sky Ireland in an attempt to force a “three strikes” policy against known pirates. Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music, and Warner Music Group have asked Sky Ireland to adopt what…