The Daily Chord aggregates the top music news and delivers it directly to your inbox every weekday. Lately, streaming services have dominated music industry news, and this week there was a twist in the story as Tesla considered throwing their hat in the ring. This week was also marked by two music-related cases going to the Supreme Court, the announcement of a new Jay-Z visual album, and the passing of Mobb Deep member Prodigy. Subscribe to The Daily Chord’s email updates to stay current with the music industry.
Monday, June 19
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'What We Started' looks at dance music history and raises questions about a way forward
Review from LA Times -
Master Of None: Music supervisor Zach Cowie shares his soundtrack secrets
Interview from BBC News -
Jay Z's new '4:44' album exclusive to Tidal and Sprint users
Post from CNET -
How to manage your digital music library
Post from TechHive -
The secrets of successful podcast music
Feature from Pitchfork -
Cleveland legend Peter Laughner: The rock star you never knew
Post from Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tuesday, June 20
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Why The Slants took a fight over their band name to the Supreme Court
Story from NY Times -
Promoters ‘a lot more thorough’ since attack at Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert
Post from BBC News -
Twitter takes Chance to claim it’s fair and balanced
Commentary from CNET -
Spotify is testing ‘sponsored songs’ in playlists
Post from The Verge -
Future and Mike Dean say they’re not after Desiigner over ‘Panda’ copyright claims
Post from Pitchfork -
The story of music is the story of humans
Post from Phys.org
Wednesday, June 21
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Prodigy of Mobb Deep dies at 42: Forged sound of New York rap
Obituary from NY Times -
Supreme Court turns down EFF’s ‘dancing baby’ fair use case
Post from Ars Technica -
Enjoy Jay Z’s new album, it may be the last of its kind
Commentary from Wired -
Stephen Stills and Judy Collins announce collaborative album
Post from Stereogum -
R&R Hall Of Fame announces new Japan exhibit
Post from Rolling Stone -
Chuck Klosterman on Taylor Swift, Harry Potter, and LCD Soundsystem
Interview from MTV News
Thursday, June 22
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Apple said to seek lower rates in new deals with record labels
Post from Bloomberg -
The rowdy world of rap’s new underground
Post from NY Times -
Festivals dominated by male acts, study shows, as Glastonbury begins
Story from BBC News -
Sean Parker exits Spotify board after seven years
Post from Music Business Worldwide -
The Ringer’s midyear music awards
Post from The Ringer -
Margaret Moser, queen of Austin, is dancing in the light
Post from NPR Music
Friday, June 23
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Tesla is talking to the music labels about creating its own streaming service
Post from Recode -
What will new Cuba travel regulations mean for the music industry?
Post from Billboard -
The secret lives of playlists
Analysis from Watt/Cash Music -
The slow secret death of the six-string electric guitar, and why you should care
Story from Washington Post -
Prince’s epic ‘Purple Rain’ tour: An oral history
Story from Rolling Stone -
In the future, all albums will be produced by Jack Antonoff
Column from Stereogum
