Music Industry
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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
Trending
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Ramachandra Guha: Despite denouncing the Mughal and British empires, Modi is imitating their hubris
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I was on the WHO team that went to Wuhan to study the origins of coronavirus. Here’s what we found
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Can god be disproved using the laws of physics? An expert explains how it depends on perspective
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Covid-19: Little evidence for surface transmission – so you can stop disinfecting every object
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Tightening the ban on a cow medicine can save India’s vultures
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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
Video
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Watch: Spike the sniffer dog receives a grand farewell from Nashik Police
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Watch: Woman who survived cancer as a child will go into space, without trained astronauts on board
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Watch: Michelin star chef Peter Fruehsammer cooks for hospitals in Germany
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Watch: Mya the dog learns to sing the ‘Star Wars’ theme
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Watch: Tornado-shaped swarm of mosquitoes spotted in Argentina
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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 Reel
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‘Own the Room’ trailer: Five student entrepreneurs compete for a $100,000 prize
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‘The One’ trailer: In futuristic series, a DNA test locates the perfect partner
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‘The Girl on the Train’ review: An alcoholic is accused of a murder she can’t remember
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‘Mumbai Saga’ trailer: It’s John Abraham’s gangster versus Emraan Hashmi’s cop
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‘1962: The War in the Hills’ review: Guts and glory as China loses this time
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Pop icon Prince’s unreleased music will go on sale on his one-year death anniversary
Of the six tracks, five will be released on Friday, April 21.
Scroll Staff
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Paul McCartney files lawsuit to reclaim rights to The Beatles' songs from Sony/ATV
His legal team has cited the 1976 Copyright Act that rules that the rights to works made before 1978 must be returned to their creators 56 years.
Scroll Staff
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When a gig goes wrong: Pop music’s hall of shame
Sia is being sued for what her fans felt was a lacklustre show. But pop history is littered with live disasters.
Adrian York, The Conversation
The Field
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ISL, Mumbai City FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan preview: Titans to battle it out for League Winners Shield
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La Liga: Messi, Dembele on target as Barcelona brush aside Sevilla to reignite title race
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ISL, FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC preview: Nizams, Gaurs gear up for virtual quarter-final
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Hockey: India lose 0-5 to Germany in first game of four-match tour
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ISL: Odisha FC end season on a high with record 6-5 win over SC East Bengal