In a letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, a group of concerned musicians have expressed concern over one of the streaming giant’s technological patents. The patent in question allows for the “identification of taste attributes from an audio signal.” In other words, the patent would allow Spotify to develop a speech-recognition function which would shape …
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Apple Music Jabs Spotify With Controversial Newsletter: Read the Full Statement
A recent newsletter dispensed by Apple Music has delivered a conspicuous jab at Spotify for the platform’s polarizing payment model. While the newsletter doesn’t directly mention Spotify by name, the parallels are easy to discern. The statement paints a striking picture about how Apple Music handles its payouts to artists and songwriters. One of the major takeaways from Apple Music’s …
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Dizzee Rascal name-checked in government’s controversial new race report
Dizzee Rascal has received a mention in a new government-commissioned report which controversially found that the UK “no longer” had a system that is rigged against ethnic minorities. READ MORE: Dizzee Rascal: “This album is making a statement – I’m a fucking serious rapper” The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities instead claims that factors such …
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Monstercat Clarifies Controversial Twitch Affiliate “Fast-Track” Service
A few days ago, Monstercat announced a new service that would be included in their “Monstercat Gold” program. The new offering was advertised as a way for subscribers to “fast-track Affiliate status” on Twitch. The announcement led to controversy in the streaming community since Affiliate status traditionally had to be earned, not purchased. The Canadian electronic record label backpedaled …
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Aphex Twin clarifies controversial COVID-19 statements
by: Josh Stewart Oct 14, 2020 It’s a weird world when even Aphex Twin is being pressed for political correctness, but here we are. The English musician recently caught flack for a comment posted to the bio of Soundcloud’s User18081971, an account that’s all but confirmed to belong to him. The statement in question read, …
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