How to Get Signed by Spotify Records

Spotify has already signed direct deals with artists.  Now, they’re likely to start signing a whole lot more.  Want to be part of the action? Why isn’t Spotify’s CEO an internet billionaire?  That’s a question that Daniel Ek is probably asking himself every morning.  But there’s actually a really simple reason. Actually, there are three […]

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Breaking: Chuck Berry, Rock n’ Roll’s Greatest Musician, Dead at 90

“If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry,”‘ John Lennon once said.  Chuck Berry, considered by many as the inventor of rock n’ roll, passed away Saturday at 90. Charles Edward Anderson Berry Sr., aka Chuck Berry, has passed away.  During the early afternoon of Saturday, March […]

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Google and YouTube Under Fire After Ads Appear in Extremist Videos

So, why did top advertising companies appear in ads for extremist, racist, and other hateful videos? Google and YouTube are facing heat after the UK government accused the company of profiting from hateful videos. The Times first reported that top advertising brands appeared in extremist videos. Google runs a blacklist to prevent ads from appearing […]

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Selena Gomez: “I Feel Like S… When I Use Instagram”

Despite earning hundreds of thousands of dollars through promotional posts on the service, Selena Gomez just really hates Instagram right now. According to multiple studies published by various universities around the world, frequently using social networks can lead to burnout. Psychologists and researchers hypothesize that sites like Facebook can affect a person’s well-being. In fact, […]

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UGLY: Bow Wow Issues Threats Against Melania Trump; ‘She’ll Work for Us’

This is getting pretty ugly, pretty fast.  Joining the hostile war of words against Trump is Shad Moss, aka ‘Bow Wow,’ who just threatened to ‘pimp’ First Lady Melania Trump. If you’re looking for a revolution, pissed-off rappers might be one place to start.  Now, Snoop Dogg protegé Bow Wow has joined a hostile war of words, with […]

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New Study Shows Young People Abandoning Pandora at Alarming Rate

While Pandora still tops as the preferred streaming service, will fading numbers spell long-term doom for the company? After teasing users for months, Pandora finally launched its premium service. This move comes as the company has posted bleak financial reports. SiriusXM pulled out of advanced buyout talks after deeming the price too high. The company […]

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Horrifying Pictures Emerge After Battery-Powered Headphones Explode

What went wrong, and why did this woman’s headphones explode? Imagine this for a second. You’re traveling on an eleven-and-a-half-hour flight. Tired, you put on your headphones and fall asleep to your favorite tunes. Suddenly, you wake to a loud explosion. You fear the worst. After feeling a burning sensation in your head, you grab […]

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Breaking: Three SXSW Bands Denied Entry Into US

Add three more bands to the list who won’t play at this year’s SXSW. An Italian band arrived in the United States this week, ready to play at this year’s SXSW in Austin.  In their hands, the group held a letter stating that they wouldn’t receive payment for their festival performance.  Yet, upon arrival, immigration […]

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Ed Sheeran: ‘Illegal File Sharing Is What Made Me”

  What’s the secret to Ed Sheeran’s massive success? One word: piracy. To say Ed Sheeran is having a good 2017 would be a severe understatement. His latest album singles have broken Spotify streaming charts at least three times already. He also became the first artist to have two simultaneous top 10 debuts in Billboard […]

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Ed Sheeran: ‘Illegal File Sharing Is What Made Me”

  What’s the secret to Ed Sheeran’s massive success? One word: piracy. To say Ed Sheeran is having a good 2017 would be a severe understatement. His latest album singles have broken Spotify streaming charts at least three times already. He also became the first artist to have two simultaneous top 10 debuts in Billboard […]

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