A June 2019 report from MIDiA Research that was commissioned by classical music streaming service IDAGIO delved into the listening habits of classical music fans, and the findings suggest that they're something of an untapped market for streaming.
Perhaps no contemporary musician understands the rules of the streaming ecosystem better than the singer Khalid, who emerged as a teenager and is now one of the most listened-to artists in the world.
A key change is in the works for Jukedeck, a pioneering AI startup out of the UK which was building technology to create music using AI — including the ability to interpret video and automatically set music to it.
Traffic to pirate sites is dropping significantly in Italy, new data suggest. This trend is in part the result of local site blocking efforts.
In a sign that times are indeed a'changin, the number of people that watched Wireless Festival in virtual reality was almost double the number of people that attended in real life.
When it comes to dealing with fans/customers, many artists and organizations within the industry rely on archaic and ineffective systems for keeping their teams in synch, which can lead to all kinds of inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
‘Summer of ’69’ is a collection of podcasts on the Parcast network, exploring the Zodiac Killer, Chappaquiddick, Manson, and more. It might just be what Spotify’s foray into podcasting was made for.
“Honestly, streaming and Spotify helped our industry understand that there was an interest and love for R&B and hip-hop around the world, and that literally changed everything — not only for Black music but for Motown specifically,” said Habtemariam.
They say rock songs could be used to share WiFi passwords or short messages.
They’re long, terrible for multitasking, and at odds with our hyperconnected culture. So why are podcasts exploding in popularity?
Words: Charles Vaughan The raw physicality of Jazz can’t be ignored in today’s music climate.
For a Windows fan, there are two frustrating things about the state of music streaming on Windows.
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