Apple Music for Artists comes out of beta, as rival companies like Spotify and Pandora beef up data analytics for artists as well.
Spotify's latest Android update has riled some of its loyal users. The update removes the homescreen widget from Spotify's Android app.
Musicians cannot make a living wage from streaming services. It’s a topic I have written about on numerous occasions, and it’s often cited as the main reason the music industry, despite cheery proclamations from record labels and governing bodies that things are actually on the upswing, is dying fast.
Such a deal would be good news for other label and catalog owners, especially those looking to cash out or leverage their balance sheet:
SPOT is reaching less than 1.5% of its potential addressable market outside of Europe and the Americas
Sirius XM Aug. 12 announced it is expanding video content selections to the satellite radio platform’s 30 million subscribers.
Bango and Spotify, have entered into a business partnership to increase access to the audio streaming subscription service. This partnership will enable millions of customers to select a Spotify subscription bundled with their mobile plan, or as a bolt-on.
The music industry wants CanCon regulations
Apple Music Smart Playlists do more than collect your favorite songs. You can even use them to track down and fix problems in your iCloud Music Library.
US consumers dig digital audio, and as listenership heats up, so does advertiser investment. For direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, podcasts are top-of-mind as they provide engaging and influential ad opportunities.
Shira Knishkowy has been appointed Spotify’s communications manager, the streamer has confirmed. Knishkowy joins the streaming giant from Matador Records.
Paul Wilson explains how making his system sound worse actually made it sound better.
'K.I.D.S.' opened Mac Miller's fanbase to the mainstream.
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