Do We Still Need SoundCloud?Do We Still Need SoundCloud?As SoundCloud exiles the users who put it on the map, it's time to ask whether the crowded streaming field still needs it around.Chris KisselChris Kissel
Yes, That's Trent Reznor Narrating the New Apple Music CommercialYes, That's Trent Reznor Narrating the New Apple Music CommercialThe head of Nine Inch Nails does his best Morgan Freeman in the new, star-studded clip for Apple Music.Tim KaranTim Karan
The Reaction to Spotify's New Privacy Policy Was Swift (and Totally Overblown)The Reaction to Spotify's New Privacy Policy Was Swift (and Totally Overblown)Don't get angry at streaming services for giving you what you want.Chris KisselChris Kissel
In Defense of FreemiumIn Defense of FreemiumThe fact that we need freemium as a part of the music landscape is a sad reality of today's music industry. But we do need it.Chris KisselChris Kissel
Prince Says ‘Record Contracts Are Just Like Slavery’Prince Says ‘Record Contracts Are Just Like Slavery’“Record contracts are just like -- I’m gonna say the word -- slavery,” Prince said. “I would tell any young artist … don’t sign.”Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Listen to a Record Laser Cut Onto WoodListen to a Record Laser Cut Onto WoodThis method of record production is a novelty, as the bandwidth of the audio signal is limited to 4.5 kHz, while the bandwidth of CD-quality audio is 44.1 kHz.Derrick RossignolDerrick Rossignol
Prince’s ‘HITNRUN’ Will Be Released Exclusively on TidalPrince’s ‘HITNRUN’ Will Be Released Exclusively on TidalPrince has announced his upcoming album, 'Hitnrun,' will be released exclusively on Tidal on Sept. 7. Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Could Spotify Nurture Creation?Could Spotify Nurture Creation?Spotify could become an incubator for musicians, pushing the frontiers of music the same way they push the frontiers of listening.Chris KisselChris Kissel
Noel Gallagher Airs His Grievances With Apple MusicNoel Gallagher Airs His Grievances With Apple MusicNoel Gallagher thinks Apple Music and Beats 1 radio are downright Orwellian.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
David Byrne Asks for Transparency in Streaming RevenueDavid Byrne Asks for Transparency in Streaming RevenueThe ex-Talking Heads leader calls for labels to be more transparent in their dealings with streaming services.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray