Music subscriptions offer industry a foothold, Matthew Knowles speaks about Beyoncé split, and Psych soundtracks help drive ratings success
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Today's roundup of news and opinion for independent music professionals from around the web:
Subscriptions from Spotify, Rdio, and other "access services" helped the music industry hold its ground in 2012, according to an RIAA report that shows "flat" revenues. [The Australian]
Ex-Dadager Matthew Knowles has feelings on his 2011 split from Beyoncé. The Sun is there. [BET]
Is it ever okay to steal another band's "perfect" name if they never released albums or toured? (Hint: No.) [LA Weekly]
Music For Good lets bands funnel half their ReverbNation revenues to charity. [Indy Week]
USA series Psych finds success by mixing music and social media. [Variety]