Music Streaming & the End of Radio; Hyperpop Playlist Now a Big Deal; Can Audius Change the Game for Artist Payments?

Music streaming has changed the course of the music industry, but its meteoric rise may come at the expense of traditional radio.

Submissions to the UK's Parlimentary inquiry into streaming are released for public consumption.

Spotify users have streamed “Bad Idea” over 1 million times, an impressive feat for any independent artist on the platform, let alone one who’s too young to drive.

In explaining his recent downgrade of the stock, an analyst says podcasts aren't paying off for Spotify.

Does Audius offer a viable and more ethical alternative to music streaming?

These days, it feels as if you can ask Alexa, Siri, or Google anything, and they can provide you with any information you ask for without you lifting a finger. Why is this not the case when searching for music to use for ads, film, and TV? Bopper Music is about to change that. 

After a record-breaking rule by Morgan Wallen, the former One Direction member takes the lead.

Hipgnosis buys rights to Bob Rock’s Metallica album and Canadian artist’s songs for undisclosed sum

Jam while chasing that perfect al dente.

Whether broadcasting from a Soho shopfront or a New York shipping container, online radio has opened up the airwaves

The new deal with Nightlife will integrate this information into its content management platform, making it easier for Nightlife to fulfil its licensing requirements and discover new music to stream in venues.

The ads are only available on podcasts that Spotify produces itself, so it will receive money both from subscription fees and company ads.

Audionamix has hired Cory Sims. The experienced music licensing expert and tech advisor will join the Audionamix team as the AI-driven audio isolation company forges new relationships in the music business.

English rock band The Cardiacs have made all of their music available on digital streaming services yesterday.

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