European Court of Justice Rules Wi-Fi Providers Can’t Be Punished For Piracy by Users

  Whose fault is it when Wi-Fi users on networks engage in piracy? According to the European Court of Justice, it’s not the providers’ fault. However, users who decide to get on a Wi-Fi network and then willfully infringe on copyright content laws are the ones at fault. The entire case began back in 2010 […]

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How to Make a Website: The Ultimate Guide for Bands & Musicians

If you want to know how to make a website, you’ve come to the right place.  This guide covers everything, from design to domains, to hosting to WordPress, not to mention the critical creative and strategic thinking required to make a winning site. Before we jump in on how to make a website that completely […]

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How to Make a Website: The Ultimate Guide for Bands & Musicians

If you want to know how to make a website, you’ve come to the right place.  This guide covers everything, from design to domains, to hosting to WordPress, not to mention the critical creative and strategic thinking required to make a winning site. Before we jump in on how to make a website that completely […]

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iTunes Music Downloads Imploding: Down 22.1% In 2016…

Streaming is surging, but it’s coming at a heavy cost: iTunes music downloads. For the first half of this year, the music industry has been enjoying growing revenue growths——, thanks in large part to licensing deals with streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. The RIAA noted the emergence of paid subscriptions as a […]

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iTunes Music Downloads Imploding: Down 22.1% In 2016…

Streaming is surging, but it’s coming at a heavy cost: iTunes music downloads. For the first half of this year, the music industry has been enjoying growing revenue growths——, thanks in large part to licensing deals with streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. The RIAA noted the emergence of paid subscriptions as a […]

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Is It Over? Sales of Vinyl Records Down 9.1% In 2016…

Are vinyl records slipping in 2016?  Fresh data from the RIAA shows a 9.1% during this first half of the year, at least for new product shipments in the United States. Sales of vinyl records have been booming for more than ten years.  But now, there are signs that things might be cooling down.  According […]

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MusicWatch: Pandora Tops U.S. Weekly Streaming Hours for 2Q 2016

It’s good to be king. After launching their brand new Pandora Plus plan (replacing Pandora One), MusicWatch research has noted that Pandora is the leading share of weekly music streaming hours here in the States for the second quarter of 2016. Almost one-third, or 30 percent of consumers, have spent time streaming music on Pandora, […]

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Will Piracy Actually Help New Content Get Discovered?

Let’s face it: You are a pirate. There are those who absolutely despise piracy. It aren’t only the heads of large entertainment industries but also independent artists whose sales are hurt by people illegally sharing their hard work online without ever having to pay a single dime. But then, there are those who absolutely love […]

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The Definitive Guide to the Technics 1200 Turntable

It’s hard to argue against quality. Now, Panasonic is re-releasing one of the most popular, durable, and most reliable turntables in history: the Technics 1200. It’s hard to argue against the Technics 1200 turntable’s legacy among DJs.  According to Gizmodo, it’s because of the turntable’s high-torque, direct-drive platter that “ensures flawless mixes and incredibly precise […]

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Breaking: Guy Who Leaked Entire Frank Ocean Album Won’t Be Charged

Within moments of its exclusive release Apple Music, Frank Ocean’s Blonde was quickly leaked onto Google Drive and posted on Reddit.  So why did Apple —or anyone else — decide not to press charges? Strange details surrounding the release of Frank Ocean’s latest albums are now getting stranger.  According to details shared with DMN by […]

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