Welcome to the first of our weekly recaps of The Daily Chord, a collection of pertinent stories from the worlds of music. This week’s stories include: Apple responds to Spotify over anticompetitive claims, publishing industry expresses concern over sweeping DOJ ruling, 20 great new British artists to watch, and more.
Catch up below, and make sure you subscribe to The Daily Chord email so you don’t miss a beat.
Tuesday, July 5
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Young performers look to apps for stardom
Story from NY Times -
Lollapalooza Colombia cancelled after lead headliner drops out, organizers say
Post from Billboard -
Apple responds to Spotify over anticompetitive claims
Story from The Verge -
Fury over rape reports at Swedish music festivals
Story from The Local SE -
The day Napster died and changed the music industry forever
Post from Nerdist -
Ars Technica’s staff shares its everyday earbud and headphone picks
Post from Ars Technica
Wednesday, July 6
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Publishing industry expresses confusion, concern over sweeping DOJ ruling
Story from Billboard -
Spotify > YouTube as audio streaming surpasses music videos
Post from TechCrunch -
J Balvin is a man with a mission: Making reggaeton global
Story from NY Times -
Smokey Robinson to receive Library Of Congress’ Gershwin Prize
Post from Rolling Stone -
A professional’s perspective on sexism in the music industry
Post from Huffington Post -
Mumford and Sons to boycott Swedish music festival after sexual assaults
Story from BBC News
Thursday, July 7
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Sony Music investigated by Rdio for alleged collusion in streaming music
Story from Hollywood Reporter -
The ‘hideous’ sexual assault problem at music festivals is causing major tensions in Europe
Story from Washington Post -
The Revolution announce Prince tribute shows
Item from BBC News -
Drake publishes open letter in response to Alton Sterling killing by police
Story from The Guardian -
Program teaches young girls about the basics of the music industry
Post from Local 10 Miami -
20 great new British artists to watch
List from Rolling Stone
Friday, July 8
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Jay Z and Beyoncé speak out after latest black killings by police
Post from The Guardian -
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I miss my CDs
Post from Wired -
Making your band an LLC
Post from Watt -
Worst tour stories ever
Feature from Austin Chronicle -
Shoptalk: What the music industry can teach media
Post from Editor & Publisher -
The complete guide to email marketing for musicians
Post from Bandzoogle via Music Think Tank
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