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• What Do Daft Punk, Arcade Fire, Jason Aldean, and Rihanna Have in Common? They Own Tidal

  30-03-2015 23:49
  
  The Haxan Cloak and Tri Angle Records’ complaints of being ripped off were not even on Tidal’s radar at their launch event… If you were...
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• No More MP3s: Native Instruments Wants DJs to Use Their New Audio Format

  30-03-2015 22:58
  
  Beatport may have launched a streaming music service, but they haven’t forgotten about paid downloads… In June 2015 Beatport, Juno, and Traxsource will begin selling song...
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• No 'narsisstics': Music festivals ban fans' selfie sticks

  30-03-2015 22:18
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — You can bring your beach towels and floral headbands, but forget that selfie stick if you're planning to go to the Coachella or Lollapalooza music festivals.
  
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• Miami Winter Music Conference: the 10 big tunes

  30-03-2015 22:01
  
  The dance music gathering has drawn to a close, leaving with it hangovers and the records set to dominate the summer, from Major Lazer to Sasha Continue reading...
  
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• Music festivals tell fans to leave selfie sticks at home

  30-03-2015 21:19
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — You can bring your beach towels and floral headbands, but forget that selfie stick if you're going to the Coachella or Lollapalooza music festivals.
  
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• Tupac, or 2Pac? Sadly, Music Industry Still Doesn’t Know…

  30-03-2015 21:11
  
  The following guest post comes Daniel Teachey, an expert in data management, analytics, and cloud computing and a member of the SAS External Communications team. Is...
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• Zayn Malik had it all. Now will he go back to the same old bedroom and the same old football posters?

  30-03-2015 20:59
  
  Now the dream is temporarily over. The One Direction star has floated back down to earth. He’s visible, he’s vulnerable, he’s alone. He’s browner than ever! Continue reading...
  
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• Breaking: How Can Tidal Help Artists If They’re Already Ripping Them Off?

  30-03-2015 20:34
  
  Jay Z is now relaunching Tidal, his newly-purchased streaming service.  To celebrate, Jay and his celebrity friends have launched a social media campaign with social justice...
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• Music Review: Darius Rucker shines on 4th country album

  30-03-2015 19:12
  
  Darius Rucker, "Southern Style" (Capitol Nashville)
  
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• Updated: Jay Z Promotes Tidal With a Vague Social Justice Campaign

  30-03-2015 18:36
  
  Updated 11:35 AM PST: Tidal has already been accused of ripping off artists… Today is the day. Jay Z is relaunching Tidal, his (possibly overhyped)...
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• A Complete Image Sizing Guide for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Other Social Networks…

  30-03-2015 18:15
  
  Image requirements for social media networks change frequently, so here’s the latest update. Bookmark this!  
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• James Corden & David Beckham Model New 'D&J' Pants… Together

  30-03-2015 17:45
  
  Yeah, so, this has happened...
  
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• Prince embroiled in lawsuit over collaboration with Voice contestant

  30-03-2015 17:43
  
  Prince is being sued by music producer Jolene Cherry after posting free download link to album by US Voice contestant Judith Hill Continue reading...
  
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• Fur, flight and ferocity: Rihanna brings back rap theatrics

  30-03-2015 17:43
  
  The pop star debuted her new single Bitch Better Have My Money live at the iHeartRadio Music awards, dropping in visual references to legendary female rap acts – watch her performance and let us know what you thinkContinue reading...
  
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• RLPO/MacMillan review – an uncompromising tapestry of orchestral colour

  30-03-2015 17:40
  
  Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
  The Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir rose to the challenges of Scottish composer James MacMillan’s strikingly original new mass Continue reading...
  
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• The playlist: new bands – Thunder & Co, All Tvvins, Secaina Hudson and more

  30-03-2015 17:12
  
  This week’s playlist includes dreamy synthpop, anthemic indie music and West Coast bubblegum funk
  Secaina Hudson is a 22-year-old Londoner who – like Shura, Ronika, Tãlã, Låpsley, Cooly G and others – is a completely self-contained artist, singing, writing and producing her material. She began recording demos using Fruity Loops in her bedroom as a teenager, and before long was attracting the attention of Skream and Diplo, and penning tracks for TCTS, Grades and Vic Mens
  
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• So Sia hides herself? So do Daft Punk. The only difference is she's a woman

  30-03-2015 17:09
  
  Pop operates a double standard: when men conceal their identity, it’s part of their art. When women do it, the web demands to know whyThe fact that Sia doesn’t show her face anymore – on television, on the red carpet, in publicity photos – seems to fascinate and offend people in equal measure. Put the words “Sia” and “face” into a Twitter search, and you’ll see a tidal wave of people who seem to view it as a personal affront that she won’t cast aside that wig and turn to face
  
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• Taylor Swift ‘Swiftly’ Rejected By Calvin Harris On Tinder!

  30-03-2015 17:07
  
  The Scottish superstar might regret saying Swift wasn't his 'type' back in November...!
  
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• Jay Z plans music streaming service

  30-03-2015 17:05
  
  Jay Z will announce his own music streaming service to rival Spotify tonight, confirming a revamp of a technology company the rapper-turned-businessman purchased earlier this year.
  
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• Who is hosting the 2015 Billboard Music Awards with Ludacris?

  30-03-2015 16:47
  
  This year the Billboard Music Awards will be hosted by Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen.
  
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• Review: Trey Songz - Trigga Reloaded At The IndigO2

  30-03-2015 16:44
  
  The R&B heart throb flashed the abs in London last night and we were there to catch an eyeful...
  
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• Is This The Best Acceptance Speech Ever?

  30-03-2015 16:40
  
  Rosamund Pike won Best Actress at the 2015 Jameson Empire Awards and her acceptance speech is everything...
  
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• Lee Scratch Perry webchat – post your questions now

  30-03-2015 16:35
  
  The dub reggae superstar is joining us on Wednesday 1 April to answer your questions – post yours in the comments below Continue reading...
  
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• The Vaccines review – properly uproarious rock’n’roll

  30-03-2015 16:33
  
  Rock City, Nottingham
  The guitar band broaden their palette in a raucous, supersized show Continue reading...
  
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• Is This The Hottest Maths Teacher EVER?! We Can't Stop Staring

  30-03-2015 16:32
  
  No really, someone make the beautiful man disappear from our screen before we just start crying tears of joy...
  
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• Letter: John Renbourn played at a surprise 60th birthday party for a fan

  30-03-2015 16:10
  
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• Ed Sheeran & Rudimental's 'Bloodstream'… Hit or Miss?

  30-03-2015 15:48
  
  Club MTV's R3wire & Varski predict this week's chart placement for 2015's biggest collab so far...
  
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• Justin Bieber & Ariana Grande Duet On Stage And The Fans Go Wild

  30-03-2015 15:46
  
  #FriendshipGoals...
  
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• Black Cab Sessions: Hinds perform San Diego

  30-03-2015 15:41
  
  The latest session from the famous video series comes from the shambolic Spanish lo-fi rock group• Watch Natalie Prass perform for the Black Cab SessionsContinue reading...
  
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• Courtney Barnett review – charms with awkward, endearing exuberance

  30-03-2015 14:34
  
  Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
  The Australian singer’s gig is like her career – it starts well and keeps getting better Continue reading...
  
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• Ludacris, Chrissy Teigen to host 2015 Billboard Music Awards

  30-03-2015 14:31
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen will host the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in May.
  
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• Family pays tribute to Lil' Chris

  30-03-2015 14:16
  
  The reality TV star and musician was found dead in his home town of Lowestoft last week.
  
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• Demi Lovato Shows Off Her Hot Bikini Bod On Instagram – We’re Jealous!

  30-03-2015 14:09
  The Really Don't Care singer’s gym routine is definitely paying off…
  
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• Five Times Taylor Swift Had The Best Night EVER At The iHeartRadio Awards

  30-03-2015 13:35
  
  With her celeb pals by her side Taylor totally lost her cool several times during the awards...
  
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• Family's tribute to Lil' Chris

  30-03-2015 13:31
  
  The family of reality TV star and singer Lil' Chris have spoken of his struggle with depression and determination to help others following his sudden death.
  
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• PlayStation gets Spotify, replacing Sony's own music service

  30-03-2015 13:24
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify is coming to the PlayStation, replacing Sony's own Music Unlimited service, as the company continues to expand the game console into an entertainment hub beyond video games.
  
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• James Bay Announces UK & Ireland Tour, Scores No. 1 Album

  30-03-2015 13:10
  
  The Hold Back The River star will play 12 shows this Autumn…
  
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• Rihanna Goes Matchy Matchy In Green At iHeartRadio Awards

  30-03-2015 12:41
  
  Where can we get her coat, it is EVERYTHING…!
  
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• China's Alibaba signs digital distribution deal with music rights group BMG

  30-03-2015 11:49
  
  Germany's BMG music rights company said on Monday it had signed a music digital distribution deal with China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, as the world's largest e-commerce firm firms up its bid to become a digital media empire. The deal, one of the first in China made by a major music publisher rather than a label, will bring more than 2.5 million copyrights to Alibaba, whose music platforms already had many of the songs from artists including Kylie Minogue, the Rolling Stones and
  
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• Justin Timberlake talks being labelled 'weird' at school

  30-03-2015 10:11
  
  The singer won iHeartRadio’s Innovator Award but said his differences hadn’t always been celebrated.
  
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• Taylor Swift cleans up at music awards

  30-03-2015 10:09
  
  The Shake It Off singer was triumphant at the awards ceremony.
  
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• Zayn Malik & Perrie Edwards 'Want To Get Married As Soon As They Can'

  30-03-2015 09:59
  
  Are those wedding bells we hear...?!
  
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• WWE Wrestlemania 31 Results At A Glance: Seth Rollins Cashes In!

  30-03-2015 07:35
  
  Money in the Bank contract holder used his title shot opportunity during main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns...
  
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• Timberlake offers positive words at iHeartRadio Music Awards

  30-03-2015 03:53
  
  Mr. SexyBack said he wasn't always one of the cool kids.
  
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• Taylor Swift early winner at iHeartRadio Music Awards

  30-03-2015 02:32
  
  Taylor Swift was an early winner at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, appropriately winning best lyrics for her hit song, "Blank Space."
  
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