by Duke
I call this one “Breaking Music News” because we don’t have a category for “Privacy Laws.”
Last week Hypebot reported on new Tunecore widget upgrades (We’ve got a video of Ian Rogers breaking it down here). One of the upgrades I like the best is the option to collect information from fans. This [...]

Thanks to Jesse Cannon at Musformation for digging this one up. I knew the 57 & the 58 were tested and tough, but this demonstration takes the taco:

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InGrooves’ CEO Robb McDaniels says it is bad, at least as is. More specifically it’s bad for artists on a monetary level… Not streaming as such, but the revenue it generates. Ever get paid half a cent for anything?
by Robb McDaniels
First it was, “Fans want to feel it.” Then it was, “Fans want [...]

by Duke
Remember the Fat Boys? Here’s a refresher:

Fat Boy Prince Markie Dee now has his eyes on the ring – specifically the WWE, and more specifically retired wrestler The Iron Shiek.
Apparently the former wrestler was on the Howard Stern Show and made a comment about one of the staff that won’t be repeated here [...]

Duke’s note: More than just a difference in name, apparently. In a small way, Lily Allen is partially vindicated here. Why? The ubiquitous (and often hidden) minor technicality hidden in the fine print (for which US law is so famous).
by Charley Foster
If you’re old like me you might have, back in [...]