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Jabberwocky -presented by ATP, Pitchfork and Primavera Sound- has announced additions to its 2014 lineup. The music, art and film festival will take place at the ExCeL Center in London from August 15-16. Joining the lineup are James Blake, Darkside, Sun Kil Moon, Thee Oh Sees, Perfect Pussy, Forest Swords, Yamantaka // Sonic Titan, the Bug, Amen Dunes, the Van Pelt, patten, Oso Leone, Joana Serrat and Paus. -
Songcoin: A cryptocurrency dealing exclusively with music
There's been a lot of talk about cryptocurrency, or currencies based in digital valuation. Unfortunately, most of that talk has been bad, as agencies like the Silk Road use it to peddle in illegal services, and Mt. Gox recently lost $367 million in Bitcoins to digital theft. Still, there are believers. Kasian Franks, the co-founder of Pimovi, wants to launch a cryptocurrency, Songcoin, that will deal exclusively in music-based transactions. -
The Roots reveal details about upcoming album, 'And Then You Shoot Your Cousin'
Now they their new gig on The Tonight Show is in full swing, the Roots have revealed details about their upcoming 11th studio album, And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. In a recent interview with XXL, Black Thought said that the album is almost finished. -
German copyright group GEMA accuses YouTube of singling them out in streaming rights battle
Have you ever been looking for a free preview of that song or album on YouTube, and then you get that message from the awkward-looking television telling you that the site doesn't have the respective rights or licenses to play the video? Well, we have. Those messages are causing more legal trouble in Germany than just copyright issues. GEMA, whose acronym translates to "Society for Musical Performing and Mechanical Reproduction Rights" in English, is alleging that YouTube has unfairly singled its organization out for causing those messages to appear. -
Rihanna to release concept album based on new DreamWorks Animation film 'Home'
Rihanna is set to release a concept album this year based on the upcoming animated DreamWorks film Home, due out in November, Variety reports. She will also star in the film and perform new songs. -
Lady Gaga denied permit to perform on Doritos stage at SXSW
Bad news for the Little Monsters hoping to catch Lady Gaga at South by Southwest: Don Pitts, the manager of the City of Austin Music & Entertainment division (the office that issues permits for all official an unofficial SXSW events), confirmed that Mother Monster's application to play the Doritos Stage at SXSW was denied. -
Stream Rick Ross' 'Mastermind' in full before March 4 release date [Tracklist]
Rick Ross' long-anticipated sixth studio album Mastermind is a mere six days away, with a fresh new March 4 release date, but for those who just can't wait a few more days for new Roszay can now stream the album in full. -
Katy Perry, John Mayer break up rumors: reports surface 'Who You Love' couple are done after two years
They may love who they love, but apparently it's not each other any more. It has been reported that noted music couple Katy Perry and John Mayer have broken up. -
'48 Music Project' offers record deal for creating winning song in 48 hours
With the new "48 Music Project," musicians get the chance to land a contract with a "major record company in L.A." -- plus $10,000 in cash and prizes. -
Oasis to reissue first three studio albums, a cassette of original 1993 demos and a 12-inch of 'Supersonic' for 20th anniversary
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Oasis's debut. To celebrate the milestone, the band plans to reissue their first three studio albums: 1994's Definitely Maybe, 1995's (What's The Story?) Morning Glory? and 1997's Be Here Now, according to Pitchfork. -
Rep. Doug Collins brings new Congressional legislation to update copyright laws, give songwriters their fair share
New legislation has been proposed in Congress that would make the statutes behind the Copyright Act give a fair share to songwriters, composers and publishers. Doug Collins, a representative from Georgia, brought forth the new proposal, titled the Songwriter Equity Act. Stats cited from the National Music Publishers Association reported that more than two-thirds of songwriter income is regulated by law and legal consent decrees, which often cause the writers to receive less than their fair share. -
St. Vincent stopped by The Colbert Report to chat and perform 'Digital Witness' and 'Birth in Reverse' [WATCH]
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