A Coronavirus Song Featuring Cardi B Is Going Viral — and May Violate Copyright Law
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DJ iMarkkeyz’s dance track “Coronavirus,” which remixes audio ripped from a Cardi B Instagram post, is rising quickly on the iTunes charts
Recording Academy, MusiCares Set Up COVID-19 Relief Fund
Posted in: Music News“We’re all in when the good times roll, and it’s important that we’re all in when times are tough, too,” MusiCares Chair Steve Boom says
Coronavirus Is Giving Livestreaming the Chance to Prove Itself
Posted in: Music Features“We are absolutely overloaded — we’ve never had this much interest in our entire existence,” says one livestreaming-company founder, as the previously shunned technology gains steam
Here’s How You Should Support Independent Musicians Right Now
Posted in: Music Features“People are going to have to look out for one another, or else this economy will just collapse,” says one indie singer-songwriter about the coronavirus crisis. Rolling Stone asked the music business how fans can help
How Coronavirus Is Destroying the Livelihood of Music’s Behind-the-Scenes Workforce
Posted in: Music FeaturesAs the COVID-19 outbreak threatens live music everywhere, crew members, venue workers, and many other employees are struggling to pay their bills
Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, and More Pledge to ‘Press Pause’ on Music Gatherings
Posted in: Music NewsHit songwriters support “Truth Hurts” producer Ricky Reed, who’s urging music industry members to cancel in-person meetings and shows and plans to hold virtual songwriting sessions
‘You Have To Move Forward’: How Venues Plan to Adapt During Coronavirus
Posted in: Music FeaturesUntil a legal mandate emerges, many venues plan on continuing to stay open during the growing outbreak of COVID-19 — with some new safety measures in place
‘Everything Is in Chaos’: The Concert Business Stands to Lose Billions From Coronavirus
Posted in: Music FeaturesCovid-19 has upended both SXSW and Coachella, but more disruptions are on the way as the live music industry scrambles to change course
At Work With Barry Weiss, CEO of RECORDS
Posted in: Music Features“You still have to mix gut with ears,” the longtime music exec says. “Just going purely by data and having no gut and no ears, just signing with your eyes? That’s a shitty way to …
Finally, Research Proves Female Artists Are More Creative Than Men
Posted in: Music FeaturesWomen are creating more novel art as a result of gender bias, research finds. Lemons could make lemonade, if only society would stop placing success and recognition so out of reach
