Drowning in Data: Wake-Up Call for the Music Biz; Sydney Opera House Launches Streaming Service; Qwest TV Adds Classical Music

The music industry is facing an uphill battle as data volumes continue to explode. We examine how rights holders and their systems are coping.

Past Sydney Opera House shows by The Cure, Bon Iver, H.E.R., Solange and Ziggy Ramo are among those available for free on the iconic venue’s new streaming service, Stream.

Qwest TV, the music video hub co-founded by Quincy Jones and Reza Ackbaraly, is moving into classical music. While its roots are in jazz, funk, soul and global music, the move fits perfectly within…

Playlist opens for sponsorship across 30 markets in North America, Europe, Latin America…

Byta.com’s #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation debuts April 27 with first guest Huw Stephens — a new music ally for over 22 years and former BBC Radio 1 and current BBC Radio 6 Music & Radio Cymru DJ.

Register Splits offers small labels a simple way to automatically split income, while Register Pro is a flexible royalty service for larger labels with more complex deals.

Blockchain technology makes non-fungible tokens unique, but uncertainty surrounds how the rights and ownership of songwriters, producers and session musicians apply in sales.

It has streamlined controls and custom presets for playlists, stations and albums.

Podcasts will be a huge growth market for Spotify.

The audio social network will let creators collect money through tips as it and its competitors race to help influencers prosper financially.

Audius’s new Collectibles feature lets artists showcase their crypto NFTs to fans, while users can share their stashes.

With eight successful world tours totaling more than 250 shows in more than 30 countries behind him, Japanese singer, songwriter and record producer Miyavi (Takamasa Ishihara) understands the unique power of live, in-person music performances.

To help get the creative wheels turning, we've come up with 8 types of additional content you can make from your original music video. Here's the rundown...

Sparkline is a new platform developed by technology consultancy company Decimal, who mainly work with music clients on development projects.

Partnership has already acquired over 1,000 songs from TEN Music Group, including hits by Rihanna and Shakira.

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