Music Industry
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Taylor Swift’s new music video has exposed the divisions within white feminism about fat positivity
The singer removed a scene from the video ‘Anti-Hero’ after she was accused of fatphobia.
Kristin Rodier, The Conversation & Heather McLean, The Conversation
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TikTok is changing the way music hits are made and promoted
There is a direct correlation between a song going viral on the video-sharing app and its popularity on music streaming platforms.
Kai Riemer, The Conversation & Sandra Peter, The Conversation
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Whenever you listen to playlists on streaming platforms, you lower the revenue of smaller artists
Most of your Spotify subscription fee goes to pop stars in curated playlists – even if you never listen to them.
Peter Ormosi, The Conversation & Amelia Fletcher, The Conversation
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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In India’s crowded music streaming space, these factors will decide who emerges the winner
Two of the world’s biggest streaming giants have recently entered the $213 million Indian over-the-top streaming industry.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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#MeToo: Court puts interim stay on Chinmayi Sripaada’s removal from dubbing union
The singer was removed from the union in November 2018, a month after she backed sexual harassment allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu.
Scroll Staff
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40 million songs, Rs 119 monthly billing plan: What to expect from Spotify in India
It will not be a cakewalk for Spotify to survive the intense competition from the many players already operating in India.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Plagiarists or innovators? The Led Zeppelin paradox endures
How can a band so slavishly derivative – and sometimes downright plagiaristic – be also considered radically innovative and influential?
Aram Sinnreich, The Conversation
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Calling the tune: Reliance’s JioMusic is drowning out India’s music streaming services
JioMusic merged with Saavn in March and the combined entity has become the fastest growing music streaming service in the country.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Dennis Edwards, former lead singer of ‘The Temptations’, dies at 74 in Chicago
Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 along with the band.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Grammys will set up a task force to address biases against women in the music industry
The move follows accusations of sexism during the recent 60th Grammy Awards, and Recording Academy CEO Portnow’s comment that women need to ‘step up’.
Scroll Staff
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YouTube Red and Google Play Music will be merged into one app, says official
Lyor Cohen said the decision to merge the two services was made to rope in new subscribers.
Scroll Staff
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From Boyzone to Jamiroquai, here’s why so many bands are making a comeback
The rise of the comeback.
David Beer, The Conversation
The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians