Share this postiHeart Aiming For Casual Music Fans (Let the Music Nerds Have Spotify!)platformstream.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtheriHeart Aiming For Casual Music Fans (Let the Music Nerds Have Spotify!)Platform & StreamSep 30, 2016Share this postiHeart Aiming For Casual Music Fans (Let the Music Nerds Have Spotify!)platformstream.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareIn January, the company plans to add two tiers to its existing radio-style streaming service: iHeartRadio Plus (ad-free radio with additional features) and iHeartRadio All Access (closer to an on-demand streaming service).A business model shift to advertising has helped music discovery company Shazam turn a profit.nullSiriusXM Satellite Radio is offering new subscribers a streaming-only subscription for six months at the bargain rate of $30. The company is now actively promoting its streaming capabilities in the hopes of competing with existing streamers.the resurgence of interest in vinyl LPs has peaked, and for the first time ever, on-demand music services bring in the largest chunk of revenue in the industry.Why is YouTube hiring Lyor Cohen, one of the most powerful executives of the old guard music industry? That's a difficult question to answer.Pacemaker, the DJ app that allows you to stream and beat-match songs from Spotify, is attempting to resurrect the mixtape. Today the company is introducing the Digital Mixtape, a new feature in...Let’s apply the use of fantasy football to musicFrom motivating people to exercise longer in the gym to helping someone relax after a stressful day, music plays a huge role in everyday life. As years have gone by, technology has progressed and the use of it has increased. We now live in a digital age where music is accessible everywhere.Believe it or not, Pandora and Spotify aren't the Internet's only music sources. Like indie radio stations, these smaller services fly under the radar -- but often deliver something truly special.Yesterday, we reported that Spotify is in 'adavanced' talks to buy SoundCloud. I couldn't be happier. This is why it would make for a great combination.nullLike it or not, data drives the music industry. That's particularly true of labels that compete for commercial radio play.Audioshield received an update that removed Soundcloud streaming from the game and replaced it with the ability to access the robust music catalog that YouTube has to offer.SoundCloud as a company is a disaster, but its the only streaming service with the DJ sets and remixes kids love. So it makes perfect sense that Spotify is in..Speaking with Spotify global head of artist services Mark Williamson, Jonas said the band used automated feedback from the service to help determine song selections for DNCE’s self-titled debut album, which drops Nov. 18. First single “Body Moves” is out today.19 Recordings alleges that "American Idol" stars have been cheated of streaming revenue.PreviousNext