New Cash Order, a four-part docuseries that highlights the history and growth of famed record label Cash Money, has made its exclusive debut on Spotify. Subscribers can enjoy all four parts of the program by navigating to the aptly named RapCaviar play…
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City of Philadelphia Officially Names a Street After The Roots
A Philadelphia street has officially been named after The Roots— a few months earlier than expected. The Roots formed in Philadelphia around 1990, and to commemorate the band’s three decades of success and unfailing devotion to their home city, a Phill…
Rock Band Yeasayer is Suing The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar for Black Panther Copyright Infringement
Brooklyn-based rock band Yeasayer is suing The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar for copyright infringement over “Pray for Me,” which was created for and featured in 2018’s Black Panther. Brooklyn-based rock band Yeasayer is suing The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar…
European Artists May Have to Pay to Perform in Post-Brexit Britain
To perform in front of post-Brexit UK audiences, foreign artists, including those from European Union nations, may need to pay a sizable sum once the Brexit transition period concludes at the end of 2020. As part of the Home Office-proposed rules, arti…
Building on Fear Inoculum Success, Tool Announces 28-Stop North American Tour
Having topped the charts with a $45 CD last year, LA-based rock band Tool has announced a 28-stop North American tour. Tool made the announcement with Ticketmaster, which will be the exclusive distributor of firsthand tickets for the shows. The band is…
Record Store Day Heads Into Its Biggest Year Yet — Names Brandi Carlisle ‘Ambassador’
Record Store Day 2020 appears set to thrill vinyl fans and spur considerable sales. And in a testament to just how strong the record (and the record store) is, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Brandi Carlile is jumping aboard as a brand ambassador….
BMG Parent Company Bertelsmann to Become Carbon Neutral by 2030
BMG parent company Bertelsmann has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The multibillion-dollar conglomerate announced the commitment via a formal media release. Bertelsmann also indicated that the initiative would be undertaken as part of Sci…
Tim McGraw Departs Sony Music Nashville, Reunites with Big Machine
After departing Sony Music Nashville earlier this month, country music star Tim McGraw has re-signed with Big Machine Records. McGraw, along with Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta, took the stage at last week’s Country Radio Seminar (a gathering for …
How Long Will Spotify Allow Bootleg “Podcasts” to Top the Charts?
A substantial number of podcast bootleggers are delivering illegal music to Spotify users, and it’s unclear how — or if — the streaming service will stem the tide of copyright infringement and stolen royalties. According to a report from Pitchfork, a s…
Reba McEntire Shocks the Music World by Re-Signing with UMG Nashville
In an unexpected move, legendary country singer and songwriter Reba McEntire has re-signed with Universal Music Group Nashville. The surprising switch was revealed at the 2020 Country Radio Seminar, a three-day gathering for country stars, radio employ…