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Tidal rides sudden wave of popularity

February 15, 2016

Inside Tidal's launch event. — Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation

The struggling music-streaming service is newly popular — thanks to Kanye West and Beyoncé.

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Is Pandora being boxed in by a flawed business model?

By Adriene Hill

February 12, 2016

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Pandora was music-industry pioneer, but its ad-supported service isn't paying off

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Getting the band back together can really pay off

January 25, 2016

Nancy Whang and James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem performs live on the Main Stage during Day 2 of the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on July 3, 2010 in London, England. — Ian Gavan/Getty Images

At its best, a reunion tour can mean sold-out stadiums and $60 t-shirts.

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Pusha T takes the Marketplace Quiz

By Raghu Manavalan

January 08, 2016

Rapper Pusha T performs onstage at The Dean Collection X BACARDI Untameable House Party on December 4, 2015 in Miami, Florida. — Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Bacardi

Rap veteran Pusha T takes our finance-inspired personality quiz.

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The public radio-themed rap album

January 07, 2016

The album artwork for TJ Reynolds' album "NPR." — Just Due Records

Rapper TJ Reynolds just took public radio theme songs to the next level

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China pushing propaganda through hip-hop

January 06, 2016

China's President Xi Jinping — Jason Lee-Pool/Getty Images

Also known as rapaganda.

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The man behind multiplatinum Mannheim Steamroller

December 22, 2015

From left: Johnny Adams, Jonathan Swoboda, Chip Davis and Karly Jurgensen of Mannheim Steamroller at Macy's 2012 Thanksgiving Day Parade. — Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images

The group has sold millions of albums covering holiday classics.

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Please hold while I explain the music you're hearing

December 18, 2015

When it comes to being put on hold, silence is not golden. — Matt Reinbold/Flickr

It's all about the license.

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Rudolph still has a nose for business

December 11, 2015

The enduring TV character of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer has found a new market, in Rudolph the musical. — Courtesy: Character Arts

The story of Rudolph and how the reindeer continues to shine bright in ratings.

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