Is Drake becoming the Nickelback of Rap? Drake battled a chorus of boos at Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival over the weekend, and ultimately ended the set early. “Ya know… like I said, I’m here for your tonight,” Drake told the crowd at …
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Hi-Res Audio Platform Qobuz Ditches MP3s for Good — “MP3 Is Really Bad for Music, Artists, and Listeners”
The format that started it all is now getting ditched by hi-res platform Qobuz. The move is part of a broader streamlining of the service. In audiophile-speak, two terms often pop up: ‘lossless’ and ‘lossy,’ with the latter bein…
People Aren’t Getting Paid on Spotify’s $43.5 Million Class Action Settlement — No Responses, No Payments
Two years ago, independent songwriters and publishers agreed to a $43.5 million settlement with Spotify over unpaid mechanical licenses. Now, the payout process doesn’t seem to be happening. Back in 2017, Digital Music News broke the story that S…
The 2019 Gift Guide — Digital Music News
The Digital Music News 2019 gift guide. Disclaimer: None of the links in this article are affiliate links. We do not earn anything if you choose to purchase any of these items. All of the companies with products listed in this list either generously p…
9:30 Club Co-Owner Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Prostitution, Gets 3 Years Probation
9:30 Club co-owner Seth Hurwitz has pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation of prostitution, which is a misdemeanor, and he received a one-year suspended jail sentence and three years of probation. In addition to being a co-owner of the 9:30 Club, …
The Grammys Prepare to Honor Dr. Dre — Not Everyone Thinks That’s Such a Great Idea
As the Recording Academy and Grammy Awards prepare to honor Dr. Dre, difficult questions over domestic violence and women’s advocacy are emerging. Just last week, the Recording Academy made a surprising announcement. As part of its splashy Grammy…
Now You Can Smoke Weed Like Drake, Thanks to a Partnership With Canopy Growth Corp.
Hip-hop superstar Drake will soon have his own marijuana line, in partnership with pot producer Canopy Growth Corp. The new venture will be fully licensed to grow marijuana. It will be called the More Life Growth Company and will be based in the rapper…
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, based on SeatGeek data through Wednesday, November 6th. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform t…
Napster Quarterly Revenues Drop as Shift Towards B2B Continues
On November 6, RealNetworks, which is the parent of Napster, released its 3rd quarter financials for 2019, with revenue at the music streaming service dropping precipitously as the company shifts toward B2B. Napster generated $27.3 million in revenue f…
The Fader Fires Eric Sundermann Following Sexual Impropriety Allegations
The Fader magazine has fired Eric Sundermann, who was its head of content, after conducting an investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct by him. The investigation began after accusations were made against Sundermann on Twitter. A company source…