Deezer Encourages Pirate App Users to Switch to Official; Poolside FM Keeps the Summer Vibes Alive…
Deezer encourages pirate app users to switch to official version — musically.com It may seem strange that people try to use music…
Deezer encourages pirate app users to switch to official version — musically.com
It may seem strange that people try to use music streaming services like Spotify and Deezer through unofficial apps, when there’s not even a subscription barrier to entry for the official ones.
Dreading the Winter? Poolside FM Music Streams Keep the Summer Vibes Alive — www.pcmag.com
A design inspired by the 90s-era Mac operating system has made Poolside FM a popular destination for free music streaming on the web, and its retro aesthetic is now on iOS to lift your spirits during a dark, cold winter.
Spotify Is Fusing Music, Podcasts, and Radio in New ‘Original Shows’ — www.rollingstone.com
The music-streaming company continues to repackage legacy features and formats for the modern listener.
Blurred lines: UGC is bringing creators and users closer, and blurring promotion with consumption — www.midiaresearch.com
Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit ‘Dreams’ is the latest ‘legacy hit’ to have also become the latest viral phenomenon, thanks to a skateboarder with a thirst for cranberry juice. In just one week, streams.
Report: Spotify has overtaken Apple in key markets for podcast listeners — musically.com
Reputable figures breaking down the global podcasts market are hard to come by, but there’s been a consensus that Apple Podcasts is the biggest platform.
iHeartMedia acquires podcast technology company Voxnest — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
iHeartMedia owned a minority stake in Voxnest prior to this acquisition…
Vevo Expands Music Streaming to Smart TVs with New Partnership — www.cordcuttersnews.com
Vevo announced today a partnership with Foxxum to bring the Vevo music catalog to Smart TVs.
According to Spotify, THIS is the most popular song on running playlists — www.runnersworld.com
What is the most popular song on running playlists in the UK? According to Spotify, it’s ‘Survivor’ by Eye of the Tiger.
Luke Combs Is The Only Country Artist To Reach №1 On Apple Music’s US Albums Chart Twice — musicrow.com
Luke Combs has made history yet again with his current album release, as the only country.
Decentralised streaming service Audius raises another $1.25m — musically.com
We first wrote about Audius in August 2018, when it raised $5.5m for what one report described as “SoundCloud on the blockchain”.
Small Spotify Remote Broadens Musical Horizons — hackaday.com
When was the last time you tried listening to a new genre of music, or even explored a sub-genre of something you already like?
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