Amazon Music Launches Podcast Previews; Bandcamp Gets New Owner; Jimmy Buffett Songs Jump 7,000%
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Bandcamp gets a new owner as Epic Games sells it to Songtradr
Music licensing firm Songtradr has announced today that it has acquired Bandcamp from Epic Games for an undisclosed amount.
Amazon Music Launches Podcast Previews
Amazon Music continues to build upon the podcast listening experience with the launch of Podcast Previews in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, allowing customers to easily discover new podcast shows and episodes.
Deezer’s artist-centric model should be universal with a small ‘u’
The news of the Universal/Deezer discussions has finally opened the door to a revamp of the streaming pay-out system. There are some problems with what they propose, but there are solutions to those problems, and if they are addressed, the new system has the potential to be revolutionary.
NFTs Are the Future Framework for Music Royalties
The music industry is in dire need of an evolved licensing infrastructure that incorporates both master recordings and compositions within the realm of NFTs.
Lyric Opera's new SoundShirts allow deaf patrons to feel the music
Chicago's Lyric Opera is introducing state-of-the-art technology that will enable patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience the power of the music in a new way.
Sales of Jimmy Buffett songs rose 7,000% the week after he died
Record sales put Buffett on the Digital Song Sales chart like he never before had been in his six decade-long career.
Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl says AI to impact the music industry within the next year
Speaking at the Code Conference this week, the industry exec said the industry should soon expect the increasing quality of music made with AI technologies that comes at a very fast pace, and the industry’s best bet is to embrace the technology.
'Sound of Music' New Soundtrack Has Unheard Christopher Plummer Songs
A new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” soundtrack, featuring more than 40 previously unreleased tracks and unheard vocals by Christopher Plummer, will debut on Dec. 1. Released by Craft Recordings, this Super Deluxe Edition — one of many remixed and remastered issues — has 11 alternate takes from the film that audiences have never heard before.
Google Podcasts to Be Discontinued as Attention Shifts to YouTube Music
YouTube Music added support for podcasts in April, and Google says it now has a more robust podcast-listening community than Google Podcasts, which dates back to 2018.
The Recording Academy Launches Global Music Diplomacy Initiative; Quincy Jones Awarded Inaugural Peace Through Music Award
The global initiative will promote diplomacy through music worldwide and will also feature the American Music Mentorship Program, which will see Recording Academy professionals and members provide mentorship opportunities to international participants.
Tencent Music partners with Qualcomm to launch AI-powered premium sound quality
Leveraging the AI computing power of the Qualcomm AI Engine, Snapdragon Premium Sound Quality combines with QQ Music’s AI model algorithm on the device side, providing users with a more layered and in-depth listening experience, according to the company.
Feed Media Group Welcomes Ryan Morris to Company Leadership Team
Morris brings more than a decade of engineering leadership experience to Feed.fm, and its parent company Feed Media Group, and will lead the expansion and evolution of Feed.fm’s platform as the company meets the growing need for popular music in modern digital experiences. ….
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