The Daily Snapshot. February 24th, 2016
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Kanye West’s Album Didn’t Even Make the Charts
Last week, DMN reported that Kanye West’s album, ‘The Life Of Pablo’, would only be available on Tidal. Now, we’re seeing the consequences of that decision.
As part of a flashy launch, West publicly proclaimed that his album ‘The Life of Pablo’ would ”never never never be on Apple, and it will never be for sale… You can only get it on Tidal.” Shortly after that proclamation, illegal swaps of ‘Pablo’ surged on torrent channels. ”Over a half million people have downloaded a pirated copy of The Life of Pablo a day after its release,” torrent authority Torrentfreak reported.
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Why Dating As a Musician Is So Hard…
The dating world for musicians is often a complex one.
I’ll be writing this article based on my personal experience as a single male musician. I’m also based in New York City, which makes dating even harder. But whether you’re a male or female in the music industry, there are various complexities that can make romance extremely challenging.
Before I even get into it, let me properly preface this with some important context. Pay attention to the next line.
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Dr. Luke: “I Didn’t Rape Kesha and I Never Had Sex With Her”
Music producer Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) has already been judged guilty of rape and sexual assault by a merciless media. He’s been vilified by millions of Kesha fans, A-list celebrities, and women, despite the absence of an actual court ruling.
Just yesterday, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to assist Kesha’s legal defense, a move that further cemented Luke’s image as a monster.
But what if he’s innocent?
Article continues here.
SoundCloud’s Pulse App Finally Arrives on iOS
Today, SoundCloud announced via their blog that their Pulse app will be available on iOS.
Unlike other apps, SoundCloud launched their Pulse app via Android first. The app was first launched back in November, so it comes as no surprise that the app has now been launched on iOS.
Pulse makes it easier for music creators to upload their music, either publicly or privately, and manage their accounts from their phones whilst on the go.
Article continues here.
Most Read: I’m David Lowery’s Attorney. And This Is What I Really Told Spotify…
What exactly did David Lowery’s attorney tell Spotify last year? That is now a critical question in a $150 million lawsuit that could expose retaliatory behavior on the part of Spotify.
Over the weekend, DMN reported that Spotify had removed David Lowery’s catalog to comply with specific legal demands. That suggested careful compliance, and nothing close to the retaliatory takedown accusations leveled against Spotify in recent months. But according to information shared by David Lowery’s attorney to Digital Music News on Monday, that assessment may have been erroneous.
Article continues here.
- Kanye West’s Album Didn’t Even Make the Charts
- Why Dating As a Musician Is So Hard…
- Dr. Luke: “I Didn’t Rape Kesha and I Never Had Sex With Her”
- SoundCloud’s Pulse App Finally Arrives on iOS
- Most Read: I’m David Lowery’s Attorney. And This Is What I Really Told Spotify…
Kanye West’s Album Didn’t Even Make the Charts
Last week, DMN reported that Kanye West’s album, ‘The Life Of Pablo’, would only be available on Tidal. Now, we’re seeing the consequences of that decision.
As part of a flashy launch, West publicly proclaimed that his album ‘The Life of Pablo’ would ”never never never be on Apple, and it will never be for sale… You can only get it on Tidal.” Shortly after that proclamation, illegal swaps of ‘Pablo’ surged on torrent channels. ”Over a half million people have downloaded a pirated copy of The Life of Pablo a day after its release,” torrent authority Torrentfreak reported.
Article continues here.
Why Dating As a Musician Is So Hard…
The dating world for musicians is often a complex one.
I’ll be writing this article based on my personal experience as a single male musician. I’m also based in New York City, which makes dating even harder. But whether you’re a male or female in the music industry, there are various complexities that can make romance extremely challenging.
Before I even get into it, let me properly preface this with some important context. Pay attention to the next line.
Article continues here.
Dr. Luke: “I Didn’t Rape Kesha and I Never Had Sex With Her”
Music producer Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) has already been judged guilty of rape and sexual assault by a merciless media. He’s been vilified by millions of Kesha fans, A-list celebrities, and women, despite the absence of an actual court ruling.
Just yesterday, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to assist Kesha’s legal defense, a move that further cemented Luke’s image as a monster.
But what if he’s innocent?
Article continues here.
SoundCloud’s Pulse App Finally Arrives on iOS
Today, SoundCloud announced via their blog that their Pulse app will be available on iOS.
Unlike other apps, SoundCloud launched their Pulse app via Android first. The app was first launched back in November, so it comes as no surprise that the app has now been launched on iOS.
Pulse makes it easier for music creators to upload their music, either publicly or privately, and manage their accounts from their phones whilst on the go.
Article continues here.
Most Read: I’m David Lowery’s Attorney. And This Is What I Really Told Spotify…
What exactly did David Lowery’s attorney tell Spotify last year? That is now a critical question in a $150 million lawsuit that could expose retaliatory behavior on the part of Spotify.
Over the weekend, DMN reported that Spotify had removed David Lowery’s catalog to comply with specific legal demands. That suggested careful compliance, and nothing close to the retaliatory takedown accusations leveled against Spotify in recent months. But according to information shared by David Lowery’s attorney to Digital Music News on Monday, that assessment may have been erroneous.
Article continues here.
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