Radiohead now says they aren’t suing Lana Del Rey over ‘Creep’. So what are they doing? Is Radiohead issuing idle threats against Lana Del Rey? That’s the stinky possibility following a strange admission this morning from the g…
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Surprise! The ‘Music Modernization Act’ Prohibits Litigation Against Streaming Services
The Music Modernization Act has been touted as a progressive step for royalties in the digital era. Just be careful of the fine print around page 82… So there’s a brand-new piece of music legislation on Capitol Hill. Called the ‘Mus…
The Huffington Post Rips Down an Article Sharply Criticizing Spotify — Here’s the Original
The Huffington Post abruptly yanked an article critical of Spotify, possibly under pressure from the company. Here’s what was removed — in its entirety. But first, a little background. The op-ed was written by artist advocate Blake Morgan, and i…
Coachella Is Banning All Marijuana Use — Despite California Legalization
Coachella will not allow any marijuana inside festival grounds, according to event owner Goldenvoice. It sounds like a great time: listening to an amazing lineup while puffing in peace. But despite California’s recent legalization of marijuana, …
The Vinyl Records ‘Fad’ Has Been Going Strong for 12 Straight Years
12 years ago, vinyl records were an afterthought. Now, they’re a brand-new industry. Music industry moguls and audio experts alike never saw this coming. But somewhere in the late 90s, audiophiles, die-hard music fans, and baby boomers felt lik…
Facebook, Google, Netflix & Amazon are Taking Legal Action to Protect Net Neutrality
“In 2018, the Internet is united in defense of #NetNeutrality. As for the FCC, we will see you in court.” — Netflix, in a message posted on Twitter, Friday, Jan. 5th Some of the largest tech behemoths in the world are preparing for a major legal …
Why I Still Buy Music in the Age of Spotify
Whenever anyone walks into my house, they generally notice one thing: the huge record collection that takes up an entire wall. I’ve been collecting for around ten years now, and it shows. Not only on my shelves—on my bank account. According to …
Comcast Substantially Increases 2018 Rates, Says Customers ‘Getting More for Their Money’
Comcast and Xfinity customers face monthly increases of more than $10 a month, depending on the package. The company says customers are getting a better deal. As promised, Comcast has now substantially increased rates across a number of its internet a…
Spotify Slapped With a $1.6 Billion Nightmare Lawsuit — Months Before Its IPO
Spotify’s biggest legal headache now has a price tag: $1.6 billion. Updated (Wed Jan 3): Spotify has confidentially filed for its direct Wall Street/NYSE listing with the SEC, according to details published by Axios. The filing was also subseque…
Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Tour Is a Flop: Half-Filled Stadiums, Thousands of Unsold Seats, 0 Sellouts
Thousands of unsold seats across dozens of venues. No sellouts. Pissed-off fans and obscenely high ticket prices. Welcome to Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Tour. It was a cocky game plan that may be blowing up in Taylor Swift’s …