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• A New Machine from Germany Could Solve the Vinyl Production Crisis

  07-12-2015 22:43
  
  Vinyl records generate more revenue than ad-supported streaming, and fans absolutely love the higher-priced, warmer-toned format.  The only problem is that vinyl is incredibly difficult and expensive to produce, with turnaround times that sometimes stretch for months.  It all depends on the plant, the volume of competing orders, and a host of other factors, thanks to a worsening production glut.
  The reason for the bottleneck is that newer pressing machines simply aren’
  
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• Adele’s ’25’ Is Cruising Towards 7 Million In Sales

  07-12-2015 22:05
  
  Adele’s album ’25’ has reportedly racked up another 1.1 million units in the US in its second week on sale. This comes a week after becoming the fastest-selling album in a single week, with 3.4 million copies sold.
  At closer glance, Nielsen Soundscan says that ’25’ accounted for over 30 percent of all album sales in the United States in its opening week.  This emphasises the album’s success, and if that weren’t enough, Adel
  
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• Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Have Named Their Baby Boy Saint West

  07-12-2015 21:53
  
  And he weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce...
  
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• Pandora CEO Explains Why Free Music Is Killing the Industry

  07-12-2015 20:15
  
  …from a recent op-ed by Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews on Business Insider:
  “Internet radio is sampling and discovery; on-demand is the modern equivalent of ownership.  Only that’s where the analogy breaks down. Because today it is far too easy for on-demand consumers to continually “own” music for free.  Not just a free trial, but free all the time.”“…the value of music will continue to spiral downward.”
  “Years ago,
  
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• Singer Lizzie Emeh talks about who her dream musical collaboration would be

  07-12-2015 18:44
  
  The singer talks about performing at the London Jazz Festival and why she’d love to work with Stevie Wonder.
  
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• And the Official Grammy Nominees Are…

  07-12-2015 18:42
  
  The 58th Annual Grammy Awards happen next year, though the official nominations were disclosed by the Recording Academy this morning in New York.  Here are some highlights from the largest categories (a full embedded release from the Academy follows):
  Album Of The Year
  Sound & Color — Alabama Shakes
  To Pimp A Butterfly — Kendrick Lamar
  Traveller — Chris Stapleton
  1989 — Taylor Swift
  Beauty Behind The Madness — The Weeknd
  Record Of The Year
  “Really Lo
  
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• From Kanye To Rita Ora, Sigma Talk An "Insane" 18 Months

  07-12-2015 18:33
  
  We catch up with Cameron of the DnB duo to talk the craziest 18 months of their lives...
  
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• Spotify Credits Swift Song To Lostprophets

  07-12-2015 17:28
  
  A Taylor Swift song has briefly appeared on Spotify - credited to a band once fronted by paedophile Ian Watkins. The singer removed her entire back catalogue from the music streaming service last year, but the song I Knew You Were Trouble reappeared over the weekend. However, it was listed as a Lostprophets song and the cover artwork was taken from Canadian cartoon Scaredy Squirrel.
  
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• There's Now A Dating Site Especially For Disney Fans

  07-12-2015 17:10
  
  You might just get your happy ever after.
  
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• Lou Reed’s Walk on the Wild Side: what became of Candy, Little Joe and co?

  07-12-2015 17:10
  
  Holly Woodlawn, the transgender ‘superstar’ namechecked in the classic hymn to Warhol’s New York, died at the weekend – but she outlived most of her contemporariesHolly, who came from Miami, FLA – hitchhiked her way across the USA – died this weekend, aged 69, suffering from brain and liver cancer. Holly Woodlawn had been one of Andy Warhol’s “superstars”, one of the first transgender celebrities, and a character who was – literally &nd
  
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• Streaming Now Consumes 70 Percent of Internet Bandwidth

  07-12-2015 17:07
  
  BitTorrent used to be the ultimate bandwidth hog.  These days, video and audio streaming apps are easily taking that crown.  According to details released this morning from Sandvine, streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and Hulu now consume an impressive 70 percent of internet bandwidth in North America. That figure is likely to increase as users continue to migrate towards streaming-focused, subscription and ad-based media.
  Netflix is
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother 2016 Housemates: Rumoured Line Up

  07-12-2015 17:01
  
  Everyone from Scott T to Hulk Hogan are rumoured to be heading into the house this year, but who are you hoping for?
  
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• Hang On Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Isn't That One Of Charlotte Crosby's Christmas Jumpers?

  07-12-2015 16:41
  
  Our Char gets her dream come true as Chezza is spotted in her top...
  
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• They're Still A Family! Geordie Shore Stars Celebrate Vicky Pattison Winning I'm A Celebrity

  07-12-2015 16:28
  
  Her former co-stars tweet support for the new Queen Of The Jungle...
  
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• Mahalia Wrap Up Interview

  07-12-2015 15:55
  
  Mahalia Wrap Up Interview
  
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• Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift & The Weeknd Dominate Grammy Nominations 2016 - Check Out The Full List Here!

  07-12-2015 15:23
  
  Florence + The Machine, James Bay and Ed Sheeran are all in there too!
  
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• Project to play music from Rock Hall inductees in Cleveland

  07-12-2015 15:07
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland is set to receive colorful rock 'n' roll-themed sculptures that play snippets of songs from its rock hall inductees at regular intervals.
  
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• Harry Styles Reveals Just How Long He's Planning To Grow His Hair

  07-12-2015 14:50
  
  One Direction's answer to Rapunzel speaks out
  
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• Glitter Beards Are The Ultimate Festive Beauty Trend For Blokes

  07-12-2015 13:39
  
  Sort of like a vajazzle for the face
  
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• So Jade Thirlwall Is Dating Jason Derulo Now, According To Her Little Mix Bandmates

  07-12-2015 13:11
  
  WE DON’T UNDERSTAND.
  
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• Goldlink @ XOYO LONDON

  07-12-2015 12:58
  
  Goldlink @ XOYO LONDON
  
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• Gary Beadle And Charlotte Crosby Watch Mint Geordie Shore Moments Together And It's Reet Funny!

  07-12-2015 12:40
  
  The pair watch classic moment and Gaz has something shocking to admit...
  
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• Ferne McCann Admits To 'Falling In Love' With George Shelley In The Jungle And These Pics Prove It

  07-12-2015 12:35
  
  Just as friends though, GEEZ.
  
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• Kim Kardashian and Kanye West baby: 5 potential names for their newborn son

  07-12-2015 12:17
  
  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby boy into the world on 5 December and many people are already desperate to know what their new son is called. Since the reality star and musician announced the news on their website and Twitter accounts, the social media platform has been full of comments with people joking about how the baby will follow in his sister's footsteps and have a name inspired by the face of a compass! However, we don't really think that West would actually call their child
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother Has Revealed It's Theme For The New Series & We're Getting Way Too Excited

  07-12-2015 12:07
  
  But who will be heading into the house?
  
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• chase and status release the complete ‘london bars’ collection

  07-12-2015 12:06
  
  chase and status release the complete ‘london bars’ collection
  
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• Ed Sheeran net worth 2015: Photograph singer worth £35m after success of X album and tour

  07-12-2015 12:05
  
  Ed Sheeran will be enjoying a very comfortable Christmas this year as the British singer is believed to be worth £35m ($52.7m) following an incredibly lucrative 12 months. The Thinking Out Loud hit maker dominated the charts in 2014 after the release of his second studio album, X, which was accompanied by a world tour. According to The Mirror, Sheeran, 24, earned £7.7m throughout 2014 with £5.6m said to have been generated from record sales and £2.1m from touring and perf
  
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• Joey Feek health update: Rory Feek says wife is doing 'pretty good'

  07-12-2015 11:58
  
  Country singer Joey Feek is battling cervical cancer while her husband and music partner Rory Feek is keeping their fans updated about her health. In a recent blog post, the 49-year-old singer and songwriter has revealed that his wife is doing "really good" and the family is planning to celebrate Christmas with happy moments. The mother of one was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2014, three months after delivering her first child, daughter Indiana.
  
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• Calvin Harris Has Officially Made His Instagram Private (Except For 4.4 Million Lucky People)

  07-12-2015 11:54
  
  Newcomers need not apply.
  
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• wstrn get all loved up in the video for new track ‘got love’

  07-12-2015 11:49
  
  wstrn get all loved up in the video for new track ‘got love’
  
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• Khloe Kardashian Breaks Our Hearts As She Admits She Still Loves Lamar Odom But 'Needs To Move Forward'

  07-12-2015 11:26
  
  That noise you can hear is us sobbing, btw.
  
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• frisco and shakka team up once again on 'different kind'

  07-12-2015 11:18
  
  frisco and shakka team up once again on 'different kind'
  
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• Caroline Flack & Gary Beadle Take Flirty Twitter Banter To A Whole New Level

  07-12-2015 11:12
  
  Things escalated quickly...
  
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• big fekky returns with a free mixtape entitled 'Brandy and Coke'

  07-12-2015 11:09
  
  big fekky returns with a free mixtape entitled 'Brandy and Coke'
  
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• Bono Sings In Solidarity With Paris Victims

  07-12-2015 05:38
  
  Almost three weeks after postponing two concerts following the Paris terror attacks, U2 returned to the French capital last night with an emotional and fearless performance. Frontman Bono shouted "Vive La France" as he took to the stage of the AccordHotel Arena on the east side of Paris, not far from where the 13 November attacks took place. "Feels, feels like the whole world is in Paris.
  
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• No Pressure (Ft. Big Sean) (PURPOSE : The Movement)

  07-12-2015 04:01 via mtv.co.uk
  
  No Pressure (PURPOSE : The Movement)
  
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• Carole King, George Lucas feted at Kennedy Center Honors

  07-12-2015 03:39
  
  By Jeff Mason and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Carole King, Star Wars creator George Lucas and actress Cicely Tyson descended on Washington on Sunday to be feted for their contributions to the arts as the latest recipients of the coveted Kennedy Center Honors awards. Joined by actress Rita Moreno and conductor Seiji Ozawa, the artists began a night of celebrations at the White House, where President Barack Obama lauded their accomplishments over decades. "Tonight, we h
  
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• uk rap rundown: feat Elijah, Wiley, Little Simz, Tinie Tempah

  07-12-2015 01:54
  
  uk rap rundown: feat Elijah, Wiley, Little Simz, Tinie Tempah
  
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• Music Industry on High Alert as Tunecore Gets Hacked

  07-12-2015 01:16
  
   
  Updated: Monday, 12/7 9:00 am PT: Tunecore offers an official statement on the hack (updated below).
  Security breaches are sadly becoming routine these days, though hacks are suddenly spiking in the music industry.  On Friday, Tunecore became the latest to suffer a breach, though the exact nature of the damage remains uncertain.  Initial correspondence from CEO Scott Ackerman started late Friday night and into Saturday morning, with an official statement now released to Digital
  
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• U2's Bono honors victims in Paris, San Bernardino

  07-12-2015 01:03
  
  PARIS (AP) — U2's performance in Paris on Sunday night wasn't just about music — it had a mournful tinge, too.
  
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• Ed Sheeran takes on Ellie Goulding for BBC Music song of the year award

  07-12-2015 01:03
  
  Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding are to do battle for song of the year at the BBC Music Awards.
  
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• Dame Vera Lynn backs campaign against BBC Music cuts

  07-12-2015 01:03
  
  Dame Vera Lynn has added her voice to a campaign in support of BBC Music.
  
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• Veteran star Dame Vera Lynn backs the campaign against BBC Music cuts

  07-12-2015 01:02
  
  Dame Vera Lynn is backing UK Music’s campaign against diminishing any BBC music services.
  
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• I'm A Celeb 2015: Vicky Pattison Is The New Queen Of The Jungle

  07-12-2015 00:12
  
  All hail, Queen V!
  
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