by Paul Resnikoff Bloomberg says SoundCloud wants $1 billion.  The Financial Times says that Spotify is making an offer.  But is this company worth it? So, SoundCloud is now considering an acquisition offer from Spotify, […]
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Sony Just Created Two Pop Songs Using Artificial Intelligence
by Daniel Adrian Sanchez The machines will replace humans. But can artificial intelligence replace artists? Maybe it’s time to worry? Sony announced last week at they have created two brand new pop songs. While this doesn’t appear […]
A Major US Radio Station Is Charging $5,000 Per Play, Lawsuit Says
by Daniel Adrian Sanchez A popular Hispanic radio star and her husband have been fired for alleging that their bosses engaged in an illegal payola scheme. Stephanie Himonidis, better known as “Chiquibaby,†and her husband Gerardo […]
A New Documentary Aims to Find Out Who Gave Eazy-E AIDS
by Paul Resnikoff Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright died of AIDS in late 90s. But did he really get it from unprotected sex? When it comes to controversial rap icons, Eric ‘Eazy E’ Wright is one of the […]
BMI Prevails Over Department of Justice In 100% Licensing Dispute
by Paul Resnikoff A rate court judge has just ruled in favor of BMI in its dispute over 100% licensing with the DOJ.  So what does that mean? In a Friday decision, federal judge Judge Louis […]
AirPod Radiation May Cause Brain Damage, Leading Scientist Warns
by Paul Resnikoff Apple says the AirPod satisfies FCC requirements for close-range radiation levels.  But a UC Berkeley scientist is now warning that AirPods might result in irreversible brain damage, including an erosion of the […]
Thanks to Streaming Revenue, Warner Music Group Posts Strong 3Q Earnings
by Daniel Adrian Sanchez In very, very good news for the music group, in a conference call announcing its third-quarter financial results ended on June 30, Warner Music Group posted only a $9 million loss on […]
Microsoft Groove Is Paying Artists $4.67 *Per Stream* Right Now
by Paul Resnikoff You might want to start working on your Microsoft Groove account (hint: NOW…) For the past year or so, Digital Music News has been publishing streaming royalty statements shared by artists and labels.  Since the […]