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The Daily Chord - Wednesday, October 10

Created by Andy on October 10, 2012

Music Daily Chord

One member of Pussy Riot freed
Story from BBC.
Johnny Cash Museum planned for downtown Nashville
Post from LA Times.
The other 1 percent: Audiophiles
Post from CNET.
How Deezer's CEO will spend $100 mil
Post from Paid Content.

Read more about The Daily Chord - Wednesday, October 10

The Daily Chord - Tuesday, October 9

Created by Andy on October 9, 2012

Music Daily Chord

US court denies Megaupload request for dismissal
Story from CNET.
Soundcloud pacts with Getty for licensing
Post from Gigaom.
Will Neil Young's Pono player really make music sound better?
Post from Evolver.fm.
John Cusack joins Peter Gabriel at Hollywood Bowl
Item from LA Times.

Read more about The Daily Chord - Tuesday, October 9

The Daily Chord - Monday, October 8

Created by Andy on October 8, 2012

Music Daily Chord

Have we lost 41% of our musicians?
Post from Ars Technica.
How NPR stations break new music
Story from Billboard.biz
Chicago hip-hop's raw burst of change
Story from NY Times.

Read more about The Daily Chord - Monday, October 8

The Daily Chord - Friday, October 5

Created by Andy on October 5, 2012

Music Daily Chord

Spotify appears to be in a world of hurt
Post from CNET.
Megaupload users to get their day in court over seized files
Post from Ars Technica.
ReDigi case in court today
Story from BBC News.

Read more about The Daily Chord - Friday, October 5

The Daily Chord - Thursday, October 4

Created by Andy on October 4, 2012

Music Daily Chord

Rock hall nominates fifteen acts
Story from The Hollywood Reporter.
OneBeat program brings musicians together
Story from NY Times.
Replacements record covers EP to benefit Slim Dunlap
Post from Rolling Stone.
No Doubt settle 'Band Hero' lawsuit
Item from NME.

Read more about The Daily Chord - Thursday, October 4

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