Streaming has breathed new life into the music business, but as new data shows, these services pay out wildly different rates per stream.
Licensing music for podcasts can be complicated. As the industry grows, it's getting expensive, too.
Anthony Fantano is the Roger Ebert of music — all thanks to YouTube.
The first time a-ha singer Morten Harket heard the now-famous synthesizer hook in “Take on Me,” a bell rang in his head.
In a guest column, Digital strategist Karen Allen explains why the live-stream service Twitch is primed to explode in the music community.
If you read our report of the event we ran with the BPI in June, you’ll already be well aware that licensing music for podcasts is… challenging.
Oakland-based singer/songwriter mxmtoon has built an audience of 3.6 million listeners on Spotify – aided by slots on playlists.
In light of Apple’s decision to break up iTunes into separate music, TV and podcast apps, here is a retrospective look back at the influential online music store
Steven Stone looks at why "I can do for that 1/10 the price" is nonsense.
If you're using Spotify's Premium Family plan, the music service will need your address.
El Detour highlights the work of Latinx recording acts who do not necessarily belong to a genre or have the exposure of mainstream artists.
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