The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, July 8

Welcome to the first of our weekly recaps of The Daily Chord, a collection of pertinent stories from the worlds of music. This week's stories include: Apple responds to Spotify over anticompetitive claims, publishing industry expresses concern over sweeping DOJ ruling, 20 great new British artists to watch, and more.

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Tuesday, July 5

• Young performers look to apps for stardom
  Story from NY Times
• Lollapalooza Colombia cancelled after lead headliner drops out, organizers say
  Post from Billboard
• Apple responds to Spotify over anticompetitive claims
  Story from The Verge
• Fury over rape reports at Swedish music festivals
  Story from The Local SE
• The day Napster died and changed the music industry forever
  Post from Nerdist
• Ars Technica's staff shares its everyday earbud and headphone picks
  Post from Ars Technica

Wednesday, July 6

• Publishing industry expresses confusion, concern over sweeping DOJ ruling
  Story from Billboard
• Spotify > YouTube as audio streaming surpasses music videos
  Post from TechCrunch
• J Balvin is a man with a mission: Making reggaeton global
  Story from NY Times
• Smokey Robinson to receive Library Of Congress' Gershwin Prize
  Post from Rolling Stone
• A professional's perspective on sexism in the music industry
  Post from Huffington Post
• Mumford and Sons to boycott Swedish music festival after sexual assaults
  Story from BBC News

Thursday, July 7

• Sony Music investigated by Rdio for alleged collusion in streaming music
  Story from Hollywood Reporter
• The 'hideous' sexual assault problem at music festivals is causing major tensions in Europe
  Story from Washington Post
• The Revolution announce Prince tribute shows
  Item from BBC News
• Drake publishes open letter in response to Alton Sterling killing by police
  Story from The Guardian
• Program teaches young girls about the basics of the music industry
  Post from Local 10 Miami
• 20 great new British artists to watch
  List from Rolling Stone

Friday, July 8

• Jay Z and Beyoncé speak out after latest black killings by police
  Post from The Guardian
• I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss my CDs
  Post from Wired
• Making your band an LLC
  Post from Watt
• Worst tour stories ever
  Feature from Austin Chronicle
• Shoptalk: What the music industry can teach media
  Post from Editor & Publisher
• The complete guide to email marketing for musicians
  Post from Bandzoogle via Music Think Tank