Audiomack ‘Tastemakers’ Get Own Analytics; Passive Listening, Platform Power on Nintendo’s Music Streaming Service
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Audiomack’s ‘Tastemakers’ curators are getting their own analytics
Music-streaming service Audiomack has launched a new mobile app, but it’s not for listeners: it’s for playlist curators.
Spotify holds a patent for tech that can generate song mashups
The filing, unearthed by MBW, describes a system that can analyze songs to determine which tracks are musically compatible, then automatically combine them into new mashup versions for individual users.
Press Play and Lean Back: Passive Listening and Platform Power on Nintendo’s Music Streaming Service
Unlike many other game publishers, Nintendo has conspicuously kept its music off streaming services—despite having some of the most recognizable soundtracks in video game history, such as Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, and Metroid. Instead, the company took a different direction by unveiling its own music streaming service in October 2024, aptly titled Nintendo Music.
Dancefloor Launches Nightlife Dividend In London
Dancefloor, an event discovery and ticketing platform tailored to meet the needs of the electronic music sector and its fans, announced the launch of its Nightlife Dividend Program, a new initiative designed to help the fight for survival of independent venues and promoters across the UK.
Shakira to Bring New Life to ‘Pies Descalzos’ & ‘Oral Fixation’ With Spotify Anniversary Special
The Colombian artist honors 20 and 30 years these iconic LPs with a Spotify-exclusive EP, featuring Ed Sheeran and special stories.
KT Tunstall is first showcase for Unit1 Studio’s avatar concerts
Virtual concerts were once largely reserved for the biggest artists – either because they had the budget, or the financial backing of brands and/or big metaverse platforms.
YouTube showcases new AI likeness detection tool
For now, the tool will be available to creators on YouTube, but it’s widely expected something similar will roll out for the general public as well.
Milk & Honey label will give recordings points to songwriters
LA-based Milk & Honey made its name as a management company, but now it has launched a label arm of its business: Milk & Honey Records.
Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with help of Stationhead app
Stationhead is a fan-powered platform that links directly to Spotify and Apple Music, turning listening parties into measurable impact.
Spotify AI DJ is getting another slew of useful tools
Spotify is rolling out a slew of new features to AI DJ, giving Premium subscribers ‘a new way to curate the vibe of their listening session in real-time.
beatBread launches $100m global indie fund in partnership with AIM, WIN, IMPALA
Labels will be able to borrow against existing catalog revenue streams, securing advances for artist signings and more.
Radioservers Creates Format Clock Builder
Free software allows program directors to build hours and export to PNG file.
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