On Friday, Kendrick Lamar, OutKast, El-P, and Chuck D joined Q-Tip on his Beats 1 radio show, “Abstract Radio,” to discuss the impact Phife Dawg had on their lives and careers. Phife Dawg passed away March 22nd. During the show, Q-Tip played a two-hour…
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Why Streaming Exclusives are Bad for the Music Business
1. Streaming exclusives penalize paying music fans. The typical music fan pays for one music streaming service, if at all. But for an industry that constantly complains about free-loading fans, it’s also great at punishing those who pay. If you’re paying for Spotify, you can’t get the Apple Music exclusive. If you’re paying for Apple Music, […]
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Which Is the Best Music Streaming Service?
When it comes to streaming music, there are plenty of options. Here’s a way to sift through it all. To start, here’s a quick breakdown of what leading services Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, SoundCloud and Pandora offer: The above chart allows you to quickly identify which service best suits your musical needs, with a more in-depth analysis below. […]
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But Will They Switch? Apple Music Launches Another Drake Exclusive
First Apple Music launched an exclusive music docu-series called The Score. Now, Drake has helped them score another. The new music exclusive comes from Canadian R&B duo DVSN. The mysterious duo comprises of producer Nineteen85 and singer Daniel Daley who are signed to Drake’s OVO Sound label. It was Nineteen85 who actually produced Drake’s Hotline Bling. Drake has always […]
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Kanye West’s ‘Famous’ Finally Hits Spotify and Apple Music
Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo album is still a Tidal exclusive, but a remixed version of song Famous featuring Rihanna has just hit two streaming services: Spotify and Apple Music. West has stayed true to his word — so far — that his The Life Of Pablo album would remain a Tidal exclusive. He […]
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Is Kesha Making A Comeback?
Kesha has posted an image of herself on Instagram with the caption ‘been writing all day,’ sparking speculation of new music ahead. The update comes as surprising news, as the pop star has been battling a lengthy and ugly legal battle with her previous producer, Dr. Luke. Kesha alleges that Luke raped and psychologically abused her since the age […]
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Does Boycotting Spotify Work?
Over the past year, a growing number of artists have decided to withhold their music from Spotify. But is it working? Boycotting Spotify isn’t a new thing, though the arrival of premium-only streaming services Apple Music and Tidal is making the decision easier. These new streaming platforms gave artists choice, and more importantly, greater certainty of a guaranteed, higher […]
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After Skipping Spotify, Gwen Stefani Gets a Number One Album
Earlier this week, DMN reported that Gwen Stefani had excluded her latest album from Spotify. Now, she has a number one album. Stefani released her album, ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like,’ on March 18th. The album was released across a variety of platforms, but Spotify didn’t make the cut. The reason for the exclusion is […]
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If SoundCloud Launched a Subscription Service, Would Anybody Pay?
SoundCloud has been too free for too long, according to some observers. Now that a deal with Sony Music Entertainment is in hand, SoundCloud appears to be rapidly accelerating its move towards a subscription (ie, paid) tier. In fact, SoundCloud’s much-anticipated subscription service may launch within a matter of weeks, not months. It’s unclear exactly when […]
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Musexpo Los Angeles Returns to Hollywood In April
The annual Musexpo Los Angeles is only weeks away. The event will take place April 17th- 20th at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with features from key influencers and music enthusiasts from around the world. The event will showcase representation from an array of music industry figures, including labels, publishers, radio, live entertainment platforms, booking agencies, law firms, digital […]
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