Unless they’re at the level of Drake or Ariana Grande, musicians aren’t making very much from streaming as it stands now. But earlier this month, SoundCloud surprised the music industry when it announced a major change: For select artists, instead of paying from a pro-rata model, the service will translate …
Read More »Lil Nas X, Tanya Tucker to Perform at Spotify's CMA Fest Showcase
Spotify has announced the talent lineup for its second annual Spotify House during CMA Fest in Nashville. Like last year, the streaming-music service will overtake the Ole Red bar and restaurant (with its Blake Shelton theme) on Broadway to stage a series of free performances over four days. Old Dominion, …
Read More »Hear Kyle Cover the Drums' Surf-Rock Gem 'Blood Under My Belt'
Southern California MC Kyle was at Coachella earlier this year watching Migos, but he had a hard time enjoying it. “Half of the speakers were busted,” he said. But then he heard the faint sound of Brooklyn indie-pop band the Drums playing their jangly 2017 song “Blood Under My Belt.” …
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