Alt TikTok Is Music's Latest Scene; The Future of Music Streaming, Marketing; Surviving Spotify's Future Landscape

Unruly tracks from XIX and Cmten are becoming popular on “Alt TikTok” — and earning the attention of major labels.

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As music streaming continues to grow, there are a few trends and opportunities that marketers should look out for.

Julianna Barwick is the latest artist to release music through meditation app Calm, following in the footsteps of Moby, Above & Beyond and Kygo.

If you’re enjoying streaming music using your Wear OS smartwatch, unfortunately those days are numbered. Currently Google Play Music is the sole service th...

Dikembe band members have released a free video game to promote their upcoming album since touring isn’t possible due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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A look into one of the most interesting aspects of the record-making process—how a record is actually pressed.

Here're the outlines of the Spotify business model - general overview of the company, its business segments, financial details, and latest developments.

Buoyed by the successful launch of Gaana HotShots, live streaming & podcasts, India’s largest music streaming app, Gaana has consolidated its leadership position in the country’s audio OTT sector with over 185 million monthly active users.

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