
Music Biz Headlines: May 12, 2017
The tech industry is eroding copyright law. Here's how to stop it
The only way to get Internet companies to honour the widely accepted understanding of fair use is to make it law — Jonathan Taplin, Los Angeles Times
Backed by TriPlay's proprietary cloud technology, eMusic offers a catalogue of over 32 million tracks and claims to be one of the most "comprehensive digital music services in the world -- MBW
eMusic launches subscription download store
Backed by TriPlay's proprietary cloud technology, eMusic offers a catalogue of over 32 million tracks and claims to be one of the most "comprehensive digital music services in the world -- MBW
Newcap buys 3 Kamloops radio stations
Newfoundland Capital Corp. intends to sell CISL 650 Vancouver to Rogers Media, and purchase NL Broadcasting Ltd. in Kamloops, including radio station CHNL-AM and its two FM stations — The Canadian Press
Six Shooter shoots high with Winnipeg festival
Beck, Broken Social Scene and Father John Misty are among the musical heavyweights set to take to the stage at this summer's Interstellar Rodeo in Winnipeg — CBC
13 rising artists from Toronto you need to know about
There is no shortage of talent in Toronto. Don't sleep on these rising artists — Joe Price, Pigeons & Planes
Google releases study defending YouTube's value to music biz
According to a study by RBB Economics, if music content was removed from YouTube 85% would switch to lower value platforms — Billboard
Epic Records chief LA Reid to exit Sony
During his six-year run, Reid signed such hit acts as Meghan Trainor, Future, Travis Scott, Fifth Harmony, and DJ Khaled, the latter of whom currently has the No. 1 song in the U.S. with “I’m the One.” He also brought Mariah Carey back into the Sony fold, after having signed the singer at his previous position as chief executive of Island Def Jam — Variety
Björk says we all need to get off Facebook and go for a walk
She compares using the social media platform to eating three hamburgers - i.d-vice
LA punk pioneers X to get 40th-anniversary exhibit at the Grammy Museum
Led by Exene and John Doe, the influential band is honoured at the exhibit opening June 30 in Los Angeles- Randy Lewis, LA Times.
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains review
A five-star rating for mind-blowing show at V&A in London – The Guardian
The Vast Days of Disco: "Saturday Night Fever" and the Politics of Dancing
Disco isn't dead and never has been —Melissa Anderson, The Village Voice
A book about the Horseshoe Tavern is on the way
“The Horseshoe is a beacon for music lovers, a pilgrimage place for those who love and understand its significance as part of Toronto’s rich musical landscape,” says author David McPherson -- Carla Gillis, NOW
ShrEdmonton: An intimate three days of regional metal
The metal showcase and conference is all about giving a boost to regional bands hoping to hit the next level – Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Journal
It’s Time to Remember Whitney Houston’s Brilliance
She was one of the biggest pop stars of her time and a glorious singer, but we don’t properly remember her for that - Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham, NY Times