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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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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‘The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction’ makes you rethink pre-conceptions about the genre
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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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: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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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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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies
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The Man, the Machine: Merab Dvalishvili in Mumbai
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Nisha Dahiya wins Paris quota in women’s 68kg