• Dr. Dre's 'The Chronic' Finally Available for Streaming via Apple Music

    The clouds have parted and hip-hop fans are celebrating to know that Dr. Dre's classic solo album 'The Chronic' will be available digitally for the first time via Apple Music. Never before has the album been available through other streaming platforms. The album is a favorite among hip-hop fans for its defining "g-funk" style and hits such as "Nuthin But A 'G' Thang" and "F*ck Wit Dre Day (and Everybody's Celebratin')."
  • Taylor Swift Can Destroy Your Photo Equipment? Odd Contract Emerges

    Fans of both Taylor Swift and the music industry have praised the pop star over the last year, for actions such as pulling her catalogue from streaming services and for the open letter she recently sent to Apple Music regarding the company's royalty policy. Considering her appreciation of musicians' rights, some were surprised to hear about the contractual stipulations forced upon photographers working her concerts.
  • Apple Music Cedes to Taylor Swift, Will Pay Artists During Free Trial

    Ever since it was announced at WWDC In San Francisco on June 8, there has been a new headline about Apple Music seemingly every single day. Some have been good and some have been bad thus far and one of the bits of information that has caused the most outrage from the music industry has been Apple's move to insist that the service pay no royalties, while it runs three-month free trials with new consumers.
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