Deezer’s New App Just for Sony 360 Reality Audio; What’s Facebook’s Plan in Music?
Deezer’s new app is just for Sony 360 Reality Audio — www.engadget.com
Deezer’s new app is just for Sony 360 Reality Audio — www.engadget.com
Sony recently announced its immersive 360 Reality Audio format would be launching this fall, with around 1,000 tracks available across multiple platforms.
What’s Facebook’s game plan in music? — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Little under two years ago, Facebook announced a global licensing deal with Universal Music Group — covering the use of music on FB, Instagram and VR platform Oculus.
Phish to Perform Intimate Concert, Launch SiriusXM Channel — americansongwriter.com
SiriusXM announced that Phish will perform an exclusive concert for SiriusXM and Pandora listeners on Tuesday, December 3, at The Met in Philadelphia, PA.
How Video Game Music Is Driving A Vinyl Record Resurgence — www.forbes.com
Are video games art? The thriving resurgence of video game vinyl is just another data point in favor.
Changing the Way the Music Industry Interacts with Data: Q&A with Entertainment Intelligence Founder Greg Delaney — www.synchtank.com
Entertainment Intelligence (Ei) is changing the way the music industry collects, views and utilises data. We get the inside scoop with founder Greg Delaney.
Playfre expands music streaming platform to 13 African countries — www.itnewsafrica.com
Playfre, which launched on May 1, is set to expand its reach across Africa.
Music Companies’ Vertical and Horizontal Growth Is Crucial to Success — www.billboard.com
What does a soda bottler have in common with a record label? Plenty. In both carbonated beverages and music, companies want to be ready for whatever their marketplaces look like in five or 10 years.
Reba McEntire Partners With Spotify for New Lifestyle Podcast — www.billboard.com
Country icon Reba McEntire is partnering with Spotify to launch her own podcast in early 2020.
Spotify grows monthly active users and turns profit, shares jump 15% — qz.com
By embracing free trials, Spotify has managed to rapidly grow its audience.
How streaming killed underground micro-labels — nowtoronto.com
The vital role once held by small record labels has all but vanished, writes Arachnidiscs Recordings founder Jakob Rehlinger
Roll-on subs: Monthly subscriptions work for streaming music, but what about cars? — www.autocar.co.uk
Though PCPs and leasing are popular, subscriptions are on the rise. We weigh the pros and cons.
Apple AirPod Pros With Noise Cancellation Cost $249 — variety.com
The new AirPods will be available starting this week.
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