Chance the Rapper just purchased the defunct local news site Chicagoist — and debuted four new songs. Chance the Rapper is taking shots at the ‘fake news media,’ as revealed in his latest single that debuted at midnight on Wednesday. Chanc…
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U.S. Senate Proposes Sending Emergency Alerts Through Streaming Services
Users of music streaming services such as Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music could soon find something different on their playlists. The US Senate is currently weighing a bill that would allow the government to send emergency alerts through popular…
Streaming Music Is Finally Beating CD Sales in Germany — But Overall Revenues are Down
For the first time in the history of the German recording industry, online streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music have surpassed compact discs in terms of revenue. According to a statement published by the German Music Industry Association …
The Streaming Exclusive Is Back, Baby — But Is That Good for Business?
Streaming music services are storming back with a different flavor of exclusive. But is this still damaging to the business? Last year, a surge in album release exclusives on rival platforms raised some serious concerns within the industry. And chief…
A Chief Keef Hologram Tour Is Kicking Off In London
Chief Keef is kicking off a brand-new hologram tour. It all starts in London at the Hammersmith Apollo Theater. The tour begins on August 31st and is hosted by Alki David, the label boss for Hologram USA Inc. The experience will feature deceased icon…
Just How Rampant is Chart Manipulation in South Korea?
Despite unveiling ‘chart freezing,’ the South Korean music industry still has to deal with widespread chart manipulation efforts from major labels and entertainment companies. Earlier today, J.Y. Park made a stunning revelation on social me…
The Latest Internet Challenge Involves Jumping Out of a Moving Car to Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’
And the latest viral challenge? Drake fans are jumping out of moving vehicles to see if ‘KeKe’ really loves them. Yes, celebrity-inspired viral challenges are now officially a thing. First it was the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge, where inter…
MGM Resorts Is Suing 1,000 Las Vegas Shooting Victims to Protect Against Liability Lawsuits
In an attempt to avoid being held liable for the Las Vegas mass shooting that left 58 people dead with hundreds of others injured, the owner of the Mandalay Bay Hotel MGM Resorts International filed federal lawsuits against over 1,000 victims of the Oc…
Latest Industry: ‘Super Touts,’ Concord + ICE, CD Baby, Live Nation, Country Thunder Music Fest, Flighthouse, More…
50 ‘super touts’ control the ticket resale market. Jorge Díaz Largo, former Vice President of Product and Marketing at secondary ticketing platform Ticketbiz, has claimed fifty “industrial-level” touts control the entire ticket resale market. Speaking…
Spotify Taps Palestinian Artist Suhel Nafar as Its Middle East Ambassador
Spotify is breaking ground in the Middle East — and tapping Suhel Nafar as its emissary. Spotify has tapped Palestinian artist and musician Suhel Nafar to help guide its aggressive expansion into the Middle East. Currently, Nafar is Senior Editor for …