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Radio's 'Main Studio' Rule, How It Affects Music and Why The Trump Administration Wants To Kill It

November 14, 2017

For years the FCC instituted a rule that any radio station needed to have a main studio accompanied by a full-time staff member during business hours. Formerly beneficial, this regulation has become an unnecessary burden in many respects, causing the FCC to vote for its elimination. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 In 1934 ...

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iHeartMedia Stock Tanks After $248M Quarterly Loss and 'Substantial Doubts' About Survival [UPDATED]

November 11, 2017

iHeartMedia Inc., the largest operator of commercial radio stations in the US, once again disclosed that it has “going concern" about its viability as a company going forward. In its most recent financial filing with the SEC, iHeartMedia warned investors that it was in dire financial straits and noted that “there is substantial doubt as to ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: November 13, 2017

November 10, 2017

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Christian McBride Big Band Bringin' It (Mack Avenue) 265 247 +18 2 ...

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Radio Still Rules Music Discovery Despite Streaming Growth [CHART]

November 8, 2017

While streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are growing exponentially, the 2017 edition of Nielsen's Music 360 report found that 49% of people still discover new music on AM and FM broadcast radio. As you can see in the chart after the jump from Statista, that compares 27% who say they discover music on online music services. Music discovery is one of ...

News: Video / DVD

Chet Baker: Limelight Sessions

November 7, 2017

In January 1964, trumpeter Chet Baker was arrested at the Blue Note in Berlin. Earlier, at a local pharmacy, he had foolishly tried to fill prescriptions for Jetrium from two different doctors—a sign of abuse or hoarding with an intent to sell. More commonly known as dextromoramide, Jetrium was a powerful opioid analgesic about three times ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: November 6, 2017

November 3, 2017

News: Trends

Artist Visits To Spotify, Apple Music Illustrate Why Radio Feels Old

November 3, 2017

While radio was instrumental for artists working to break a new record, the recent tendency of artists like Pink to eschew terrestrial radio in favor of the offices of Spotify and Apple music shows a new trend in how musicians are choosing to promote their work. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If ever ...