Mdundo Looks to More Telco Partnerships; Bandcamp Updates Mobile App; A Boost for Janet Jackson Music Streams

Mdundo, an Africa-focused music streaming service, is banking on more partnerships with telcos across the continent to grow its earnings and user base.

Bandcamp has addressed one of the shortcomings of its mobile app.

As the music industry continues to debate the many pros and cons of ‘the streaming era’ (while enjoying the unprecedented industry growth that it has brought), the spotlight can sometimes move away.

UK competition watchdog the CMA has published its provisional decision on Sony Music's acquisition of distributor and artist services company AWAL.

A viral Twitter account is putting the spotlight on the strange – and I do mean strange – and wonderful world of weird Spotify playlists.

nyone who has spent 10 minutes learning about Web3 sees its transformative potential for musicians and the music industry.

BANDAI NAMCO is also an operator of the music label Lantis.

The Disturbed vocalist explains why streaming has been good for the music industry.

Janet Jackson's catalog has seen a surge in streaming following the debut of her documentary series on Lifetime.

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