The Cars’ Ric Ocasek: 17 Essential Songs
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From "Just What I Needed" to "Magic," "Drive," and more, we look back at some of the great pop-rock eccentric's finest moments
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This Week in Latin Music: YouTube Policy Spurs Urbano Beef; Pop Divas Tour the U.S.
Posted in: Latin MusicPlus: new music by Paulina Rubio, Becky G, Yashua, Major Lazer and more
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YouTube Changes How It Counts Purchased Views. Does It Go Far Enough?
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe world's biggest streaming service announced that it will "no longer count paid advertising views" in its charts, but they will still show up in the public view-counter
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Yashua Finds Inspiration in Heartbreak on ‘777’
Posted in: Latin MusicThe "Silencio" singer, signed to Marc Anthony's label Magnus Music and Pulse Music Group, delves into past romance on his latest release
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Tosh Alexander Rejuvenates a Dancehall Classic on ‘Games’
Posted in: Music NewsYoung Jamaican singer puts her own spin on Serani's 2009 hit
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The Dixie Chicks Return to Country Radio, Prompting Angry Calls
Posted in: Music FeaturesMost country stations dropped the Dixie Chicks in 2003, but a few outlets are testing "Soon You'll Get Better," a Taylor Swift song that features the group
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Song You Need to Know: Noah Gundersen, ‘Crystal Creek’
Posted in: Music NewsSinger contemplates burn-out on a new song from his 'Lover' album
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How Artists Are Gaming Streaming Searches to Score Hits
Posted in: Music FeaturesNaming a song after something already famous ("Post Malone," "Hot Girl Bummer") is leading to extra clicks — and in some cases, extra controversy
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‘Nobody Is Scrutinizing This’: How Labels Pay to Get Songs on the Radio
Posted in: Music FeaturesFollowing Rolling Stone's previous investigation, several radio-industry veterans reached out to report that over the past year, the number of indie promoters demanding pay-for-play is growing
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Vinyl Is Poised to Outsell CDs For the First Time Since 1986
Posted in: Music NewsIn the near future, the revenue generated by record sales is likely to surpass the revenue generated by CDs
