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Random Music News for Thursday, October 8, 2015

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Bob Dylan, China, Frank Zappa, Gail Zappa, IBM, Kanye West, Massive Attack, Megadeth, Michael Jackson, SETI, Songwriting, Sony ATV, Voltair

So the world didn’t end yesterday. I guess that means a VISA payment this month. And now, the music news:

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Paul McCartney Wants His Songs Back. But Can He Afford Them?

January 7, 2015January 7, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Sony ATV

Back in the 1960s, the Beatles’ finances were a mess. Mismanagement led to the selling of the publishing rights to

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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