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Those up on the numbers know not to believe the hype...despite the constant media coverage devoted to Spotify and streaming as the future of the music industry, if you've read up on the subject you'll know that the service has yet to turn a profit. David Lowery, a noted critic of the streaming frontier and professor at the University of Georgia's music business program, has published a new report suggesting that Spotify in particular is shooting itself in the foot. Apparently special rates offered to college students aren't helping the bottom line. -
Grateful Dead Reunion Shows in Chicago Sold Out in One Hour: Ticketmaster Did Not Crash
Fans of the Grateful Dead showed their love for the band over the weekend, buying every last ticket available for the reunion shows set to happen at Chicago's Soldier Field in July. The three shows slated for July 3 to 5 sold out in one hour Saturday, Feb. 28. Ticketmaster did not crash even with the demand for tickets reaching the millions, 'Billboard' noted. -
Mumford and Sons New Album 2015: 'Wilder Mind' Sees Folk Band Plugging In for U2-Esque Sounds
The band that was supposed to be on a hiatus, Mumford and Sons, couldn't keep away from the studio for too long. After weeks of speculation following some headlining festival gigs, today (March 2), Mumford and Sons announced its third studio album, Wilder Mind, and made one other big revelation: the banjo-ridden folk band is going electric. -
Chance the Rapper Beatboxing and Alec Baldwin Rapping Is What Music Needs [WATCH]
Chance the Rapper and Alex Baldwin beatboxing and rapping together? Yes, that did happen. According to an Instagram that Chance posted last night, March 1, Baldwin showed up to the 15th anniversary of the Louder Than a Bomb youth poetry festival in Chicago to raise money for Young Chicago Authors. At some point the pair connected and decided to lay down some bars with the "Surf" rapper beatboxing and Baldwin rapping. Watch the video below. -
Madonna Announces Rebel Heart World Tour Dates: 'Living for Love' Singer Set to Begin Live Shows in August
This summer and fall, Madonna will be taking her Rebel Heart on tour. Today (March 2), the prolific pop star and "Living For Love" singer officially announced a massive string of international tour dates, set to kick off this August. -
Wu-Tang Clan Rules Buyer of 'Once Upon A Time in Shaolin' Must Wait 88 Years to Reproduce Album Commercially
The Wu: Once Upon A Time in Shaolin, the newest album from the Wu-Tang Clan, has been one of the most engaging projects of the last few years. The hip-hop group is selling only one copy of the album, at an auction house, to the highest bidder. Some details have changed however: Apparently the Wu decided to include some limits on what the owner may do with the record once they buy. For one, they won't be able to reproduce it for profit, or otherwise. At least for 88 years. -
2 Reportedly Stabbed at Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Concert in North Carolina
Saturday, Feb. 28, was not a good day for crime in Charlotte, North Carolina. Just a few hours after two individuals were shot at a concert hosted by T.I., Jeezy and Yo Gotti for CIAA weekend at the nightclub Label, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill had their own party and, according to local reports, two people were reportedly stabbed, with one currently in serious condition. -
Tom Delonge Announces Solo Album of New Material...or Just Repurposed Blink-182 Demos?
Now that the dust has settled from Tom Delonge's leaving/firing from Blink-182, the trio can start to look for closure in outside projects. Or at least the guitarist has announced a solo album as of this weekend. -
Wale Will Drop "The Matrimony," His New Single Featuring Usher on March 2, Off of 'The Album About Nothing'
Wale announced on Instagram that he is set to drop "The Matrimony," his new single featuring Usher, March 2 from his newest album 'The Album About Nothing.' -
'Slumdog Millionaire,' "Jai Ho" Composer A.R. Rahman Touring United States for First Time in Five Years
A.R. Rahman, the Indian film music star who broke through to many American listeners thanks to his hit "Jai Ho" from the 'Slumdog Millionaire' soundtrack, will be touring the United States for the first time in five years when he hits the road later this year. -
2 Shot at T.I. and Jeezy Concert in North Carolina During CIAA Weekend
The day ended very poorly for two individuals at a Jeezy and T.I. concert. According to police reports, two people were shot at a concert headlined by T.I. and Jeezy at Charlotte nightclub, Label. The concert also featured Yo Gotti and Diddy. -
Lil Boosie Hospitalized for Dehydration: 'Show Da World' Rapper Continues 'Life After Death Row' Tour
Lil Boosie needs a drink of water. According to TMZ, the "Show Da World" rapper was hospitalized Friday in North Carolina for what continues to be a problem that plagues rappers, singers and artists of all types -- dehydration.
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