• Eric Prydz Delivers First Apple Music Beats 1, One Mix

    The first guest invited up to the controls this past weekend on July 4 was Eric Prydz, who spun some very memorable Essential Mixes for Pete Tong at the BBC and had several tracks premiered by Zane Lowe as the Hottest Record in the World as well. Pryda did not hold back with a 10-track playlist consisting of nine of his own songs, eight of which have not been released yet.

  • Apple Music Might Destroy Your iTunes Catalogue; Fix Available

    Apple Music is the hot new thing in music streaming, especially if you're hopelessly devoted to products marketed by the computer company or if you really need to stream Taylor Swift's '1989' because you just won't buy it. Unfortunately for many converts to Apple Music, especially those who have preexisting iTunes accounts with the company, a multitude of problems have emerged surrounding the service.

  • Apple Music, Kygo Partner for Launch with A-Ha 'Take On Me' Remix

    Apple Music at last pulled back the curtains and unveiled the product that everyone expects to try and compete with the current streaming giants like Pandora and Spotify. The reaction has been mixed so far, with complications regarding compatibility with iTunes and the use of mp3s. Apple Music has partnered with some of the biggest artists in music like The Weeknd, Pharrell and Puff Daddy to help present and support the platform, but they have turned to a trendy new artist who has made his living with streaming - Kygo. The partnership, which includes the producer splashed across the Apple Music homepage, will also premiere a new remix for the classic hit "Take On Me" from fellow Norwegian act a-Ha.

  • Dr. Dre's 'The Chronic' Finally Available for Streaming via Apple Music

    The clouds have parted and hip-hop fans are celebrating to know that Dr. Dre's classic solo album 'The Chronic' will be available digitally for the first time via Apple Music. Never before has the album been available through other streaming platforms. The album is a favorite among hip-hop fans for its defining "g-funk" style and hits such as "Nuthin But A 'G' Thang" and "F*ck Wit Dre Day (and Everybody's Celebratin')."

  • Taylor Swift Can Destroy Your Photo Equipment? Odd Contract Emerges

    Fans of both Taylor Swift and the music industry have praised the pop star over the last year, for actions such as pulling her catalogue from streaming services and for the open letter she recently sent to Apple Music regarding the company's royalty policy. Considering her appreciation of musicians' rights, some were surprised to hear about the contractual stipulations forced upon photographers working her concerts.

  • Apple Music Cedes to Taylor Swift, Will Pay Artists During Free Trial

    Ever since it was announced at WWDC In San Francisco on June 8, there has been a new headline about Apple Music seemingly every single day. Some have been good and some have been bad thus far and one of the bits of information that has caused the most outrage from the music industry has been Apple's move to insist that the service pay no royalties, while it runs three-month free trials with new consumers.
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