Yesterday the IFPI released its Global Music Report 2016 show the first real growth for the music industry in 20 years driven largely by explosive growth in streaming. Here top music industry analyst Mark Mulligan takes a look at the meaning behind the stats. ________________________________________ By industry analyst Mark Mulligan…
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David Gilmour Ends Tour With Stunning Pink Floyd Hits, Soaring Solos
Madison Square Garden briefly became an 18,000-seat hotbox when David Gilmour ended his short North American tour there Tuesday night. The first thing you noticed as you walked through the halls was the dense, nearly physical cloud of weed wafting arou…
Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell to Salute Bob Dylan at Nashville Concert
On May 24th, Bob Dylan turns 75 years forever young. One day beforehand, a cross-section of country singers, indie rockers, roots-music newcomers and Americana A-listers will kick off a two-night stand at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, where they’ll pay tribute to the birthday boy with the so-called Dylan Fest: Nashville.
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‘Stairway to Heaven’: The Biggest Rip-Off In History?
Well… that’s now for the jury to decide. Led Zeppelin’s lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page are now facing one of the most serious copyright trials in history, with a jury set to deliberate. And the question is whether their long-winded rock classic, “Stairway to Heaven,” was actually ripped off from another band. A […]
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The Avalanches Return, Announce Festival Shows
Reclusive electronic group the Avalanches have announced three festival performances – their first traditional live dates since 2007, not including a 2011 DJ set. The Australian act will perform at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound (June 3rd, along with the June 5th closing party at the sala Apolo), London’s Field Day (June…
On Being a Startup CEO and a Dad
Every decision the CEO of startup makes has an impact on his home life.
ASACP Sues 10 Venues That Refuse To Pay To Use Music
ASCAP has filed 10 lawsuits against bars and restaurants for the unauthorized use of its members’ copyrighted musical works. Over the past two years, and in many cases longer, ASCAP says it made numerous attempts to offer to license these venues and educate the owners about their obligations under federal…
11 DIY Ways To Preview Your Album On Snapchat
For those artists with new material who are struggling to find a blog on which to premier it, rapper Kosha Dillz has some tips on how they can opt to use Snapchat instead, and perhaps see greater success as a result. ____________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz A quick and…
See Aziz Ansari, Eric Wareheim’s Goofy Video for Kanye West’s ‘Famous’
While Kanye West hasn’t promoted The Life of Pablo with any new music videos (yet), Aziz Ansari has him covered: The comedian, along with Tim & Eric star and music video director Eric Wareheim, have teamed up for a goofy clip for Pablo’s “Famous.”
The video is more of a travelogue for Ansari and…
‘Flappy Bird’ Kicks Off Booming Foreign Investments in Vietnam’s Startup Scene
The country is becoming a major player in the tech industry, and big financial players are taking notice.