Music’s Non-Static Future; FIFA Makes Major Push Into Music; Sonos on Where Streaming Music is…
Music’s non-static future as seen through music making app Endlesss — www.musicxtechxfuture.com
Music’s non-static future as seen through music making app Endlesss — www.musicxtechxfuture.com
For those unfamiliar with Endlesss: it’s a collaborative music making app founded by musician Tim Exile that has been on the market as a (free) mobile app for a while already.
FIFA Makes Major Push Into Music, Starting With ‘PlayOn’ Podcast — musebycl.io
Eps will feature soccer players and musicians.
Sonos on where streaming music is going next — www.engadget.com
A conversation with Sonos Radio GM Ryan Taylor.
Streaming and the Embarrassment of COVID Riches — musictechpolicy.com
We’re starting to see a narrative emerging from the digital music services in reaction to artists chafing under the misery of streaming royalties.
Live-stream concerts, festivals and events: The pandemic could change access to entertainment forever — www.washingtonpost.com
One silver lining of lockdown: Events that people were unable to attend (or afford) are suddenly a possibility.
‘Streaming’s growth in Africa is already exciting, but there’s so much more we can do’ — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Zimbabwean, British-raised exec Sipho Dlamani is heading up Universal Music Group in much of Africa. He forecasts a big future for the region and its impact…
Inside Spotify’s Wokest Country Music Playlist — www.forbes.com
Spotify’s recent playlist Indigo highlights the pervasive stylistic connections between country, indie and Americana, attracting listeners who may not self-identify as country fans, but appreciate songs that tell engaging stories.
Can Amazon Take on Spotify With Podcasts? — www.fool.com
Amazon’s investing more in podcasts with a big acquisition.
Spain’s music sector suffers €1bn loss in 2020 — www.iq-mag.net
The news comes as Live DMA releases a new report which criticises the amount of support the live industry has received throughout the pandemic
Willie Nelson to Deliver Keynote at SXSW Online 2021 — www.billboard.com
The country music legend is today announced as a keynote speaker for South by Southwest 2021, along with an initial wave of more than 50 featured speakers.
Wearable Musical Instrument Mictic Opens L.A. Office — mictic.com
The Zurich-based XR startup is establishing its presence in Southern California to expand distribution, licensing and talent relations; Mictic’s musical wristbands and software will launch in Q2 2021.
How to break out of your Spotify feedback loop to find new music — www.wired.co.uk
Does the algorithm know you too well? Here’s how to shake up your recommendations for a more diverse listening experience
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