Apple Music Opens Tokyo Radio Studio; Vobble Launches a Kickstarter for Audio Player for Kids
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Spotify's Global Head of Editorial Talks AI Music, New Features
Sulinna Ong discusses new features on Spotify's platform, the misconceptions of its playlists, AI songs and more.
Apple Music expands global footprint with new Tokyo radio studio
New studio in Japan joins Apple Music's existing facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London, Paris, and Berlin. Apple Music says the studios provide a space for artists to showcase their creativity and connect more closely with fans. The move comes as streaming services increasingly look for new ways to offer exclusive content and artist relationships to fans.
Views of TikTok posts with electronic music outgrow those using indie
Views of posts using electronic music as a soundtrack, including techno and house, outgrew those tagged for indie and alternative for the first time in 2024, according to the social media app.
Brandlight raises $5.75m to help brands understand AI search
We’re fast transitioning from the age of search-engine optimisation to AI optimisation. Brandlight is one of the companies exploring.
New Documentary Explores the Legacy of Irish Pirate Radio
Former BBC correspondent Russell Padmore revisits the stations he said shaped careers and rivaled RTÉ.
Vobble launches a Kickstarter for its audio player for kids
Vobble is the latest startup trying to make an audio device for children that’s educational and fun, minus the challenging issues around social media and online video services.
Audiomack Expands Deeper into Latin America as Demand for Music Discovery Soars
\With a 22% increase in streams from Latin American users and a 19% rise in Latin music streams worldwide, Audiomack is proving to be the go-to destination for fans eager to explore new sounds.
Spotify integrates with UK’s Skiddle to connect streaming listeners with live events
The partnership, announced Wednesday (April 9), allows Spotify users to discover concerts, club nights and festivals featuring their preferred artists directly through artist profiles.
AI-Media Debuts Lexi Voice for Multilingual Voicetracks
New platform uses synthetic voices to deliver up to five alternate-language tracks per channel.
20 Years of HD Radio: The Evolution of Digital Broadcasting Technology
As HD Radio continues to grow and evolve, it is foundational for next generation opportunities in the connected car.
AAT and Xperi to Team Up on HD Radio
Partnership will focus on modulators, data channels and new digital broadcast applications.
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