Gramatik’s cryptocurrency, GRMTK, has proven successful. Yet, the blockchain technology still faces serious hurdles before it becomes widely adopted. Two weeks ago, over 40 major artists, including Mariah Carey and G-Eazy, signed-on to support rising …
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A New Bill In Congress Prohibits States from Enacting Their Own Net Neutrality Laws
States like California are threatening to enact their own laws protecting net neutrality provisions. This federal law would make that illegal. Earlier this week, the FCC officially removed net neutrality provisions. Now, Republicans in Congress are d…
Renowned Music School Shuts Down, Leaving Faculty Without Pay and Students Stranded
McNally Smith College of Music officially shut down today. Yet, did school administrators know that they would close the music school’s doors before the semester even began? All your life, you’ve been surrounded by music. You absolutely love it. Tha…
Comcast, Cox, Frontier All Raising Internet Access Rates for 2018
At least three major ISPs have already announced significant price hikes for 2018. News of the increases come just days after the FCC voted to roll back net neutrality protections. The timing of this couldn’t be worse. But maybe that’s no…
Breaking: Federal Appeals Court Rules Against DOJ’s ‘100% Licensing’ Requirement
US publishers just scored a major victory against the DOJ’s 100% licensing requirement. Please note: the following is a breaking and developing story. We’ll be adding more details as we learn them. Last update: Dec 19th 9:00 am PT. Americ…
Another Spotify Executive Is Leaving Under Suspicious Circumstances, Sources Say
On the heels of a strange Spotify departure in London, there’s an unexpected exit rumored in New York. Earlier this year, we reported on a serious shake-up within Spotify’s Board of Directors. Company stalwarts like Sean Parker and Klaus H…
Spotlite, The “Next Talent Incubator,” Earns $10 Million in Funding
If and when the next music superstar emerges, Spotlite will be more than ready to help them take the next step. SoundCloud gave the music industry Chance the Rapper and Post Malone. Musical.ly launched the careers of Anna Zak and Baby Ariel. Justin B…
There’s a DJ In India Named ‘Ajit Pai’ & His Life Sucks Right Now
Say hello to the DJ in India who just happens to be named Ajit Pai. DJ Ajit Pai was surprised to find his Instagram account suddenly blowing up. Maybe something went viral, or he got a nod from Diplo or something. Unfortunately, neither of those thing…
Apple Music Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Not Paying Artists
An indie musician claims that Apple Music has streamed his music and failed to pay any royalties. Yesterday, independent musician Bryan Eich filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple Music. Eich claims that the company failed to obtain compulsory lic…
YouTube Rips Down the FCC’s Net Neutrality ‘PSA’ Over Copyright Infringement — Then Reinstates It
On Friday, YouTube removed an extremely controversial ‘PSA’ on net neutrality from FCC chairman Ajit Pai. It was just as quickly reinstated. So what happened? Please note: This is a developing story. We’re awaiting comments from se…