HOW BEYOND WORKS: Device manufacturers and ISPs would pay Beyond a license fee worth “the price of a few CDs,” but could recoup the sums by charging customers a premium for access, Kidron explained. Beyond would then pay out small sums every time a track was played, whether it was a new purchase or a file already held—legally or illegally—in users’ digital libraries. “There is no illegal music in the Beyond world because we pay royalties no matter what its source,” he said. (4/28a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/18a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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