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What happens when all of your gear gets stolen in the middle of your tour? Here’s how the band RDGLDGRN came out $1,000 ahead (and counting). It’s every band’s worst nightmare. While crashing in their hotel room after an exhausting gig, the members of RDGLDGRN got a call from the front desk. The back door […]
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Songwriting and production is a delicate, time-consuming process. Other times, however, it’s done in just a matter of minutes. Just ask Adele, Kanye West, or The Beatles. Today, we’re looking at songs written in just a matter of minutes, or in less than a day. Adele – “Skyfall” Sometimes, songs are written very, very fast. […]
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A huge Grammys snub from Frank Ocean and Kanye West. However, will it mean anything? Blonde is both a critical and commercial success for Frank Ocean. Released outside of Def Jam Records, the risky move paid off for the singer. Now, in a rare interview with the New York Times, Frank Ocean discussed his album. […]
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So, who owns the right to Prince’s catalog? TIDAL? Roc Nation? Universal? Anybody? Several days ago, DMN reported that Jay Z and his company TIDAL never secured the rights to play Prince’s catalog on the service. According to the late singer’s estates, they don’t have the authorization to do so. This news could potentially cost […]
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So much for my future knockoff CDs and Oil of Ulay sales. Amazon sued online counterfeit goods sellers today for the first time. GeekWire reports that the lawsuits were filed in King County Superior Court in Seattle, Washington. This is the first time Amazon files lawsuits against third-party sellers for selling counterfeit goods. Two weeks […]
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So much for my future knockoff CDs and Oil of Ulay sales. Amazon sued online counterfeit goods sellers today for the first time. GeekWire reports that the lawsuits were filed in King County Superior Court in Seattle, Washington. This is the first time Amazon files lawsuits against third-party sellers for selling counterfeit goods. Two weeks […]
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In other news, downloading from pirating sites and illegal torrents remains unaffected by Google Safe Browsing. Google is updating their safe browsing service. Upgrades, of course, are always good and well, but probably not this time. Sites that are flagged as malicious will receive a warning. After several warnings, the site will receive a “repeat […]
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Is streaming profitable? For Rhapsody/Napster, it actually (finally) is. According to a regulatory filing by RealNetworks, Rhapsody International posted a profit of over $1.6 million in the third quarter, with a record revenue of more than $54 million. Rhapsody International owns Napster music service. This news comes several months after Rhapsody/Napster restructured their San Francisco […]
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Rapper Rick Ross may be facing Class E felony charges for issuing a direct death threat against President-Elect Donald Trump. The offense could result in five years of imprisonment, $250,000 in fines, or both. US Secret Service officials may be investigating rapper Rick Ross following a direct death threat against Donald Trump. The issue surrounds the […]
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If you’re upset about the election of Donald Trump, then write a song about it. If you’re worried about an unstable political or financial environment going forward, then go to your practice space. And practice your set. Practice your scales, keeping working on building your 10,000 hours. Don’t let this stall your career. Go harder. […]
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