Qobuz CarPlay Reinvented; nugs Expands Access to Concert Video, Livestreams
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nugs Updates Subscription Plans, Expands Platform Access for Live Music Streaming
nugs is introducing a new always-on Welcome Offer for first-time subscribers, simplifying its plan lineup, and expanding access to concert video and livestreams across more platforms, delivering more music and more value wherever fans choose to listen and watch.
Qobuz CarPlay Reinvented
The highly anticipated update we’ve all been waiting for has arrived and it’s going to transform your commute. Qobuz CarPlay has received a full makeover, unveiling an interface that is sleeker, more intuitive, and far more powerful. Here’s a breakdown of the new features.
CEO Jorge Brea Shares Symphonic's Deep Ties to Puerto Rico's Music Scene
With two of Symphonic’s Puerto Rican artists highlighted in Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show, we thought it was a great moment to check in with CEO Jorge Brea on the company’s support of Latin artists.
Scott Borchetta to use Big Machine brand name following Hybe America exit
He founded Big Machine Records in 2005 and, under his leadership, the company developed and supported major artists including Taylor Swift. Borchetta will continue to use the Big Machine Records brand for his future ventures.
Spotify's AI promise: ‘We will not do deals that aren’t good for artists’
Spotify’s earnings call saw its new co-CEOs, Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, take centre stage, and AI featured heavily both in their prepared remarks and in the questions they fielded from analysts.
'A great platform for breaking artists': Jack Saunders on the inner workings of his Radio 1 show
“Radio needs to be more watertight than ever. There’s more music being played, so to be afforded the ability to talk after every song in that environment – and have the freedom to express myself around the music in the way I want to – is incredibly valuable, and I wouldn’t be able to do that anywhere else. It’s huge, and it helps make the show what it is.”
Even More Golfers Will Stream Tunes On-Course, When They Discover This
Mileseey Golf’s GeneSonic Pro. It not only produces incredible sound, with rich bass and treble and the capability of getting extremely loud 40W of sound without any distortion, but it is also the world’s first detachable GPS golf speaker that combines built-in GPS with 43,000+ preloaded courses. It works with no phone, no app, and no subscription, and features an ultra-strong magnetic mount designed for golf carts.
FLO CEO Lee Ki-young Revives Music Streaming Through Fandom
Korean pop music is sweeping the globe, but the presence of domestic music services has not matched this success.
Yes, iTunes Is Still a Big Deal to Record Labels in the Streaming Era
Apple Music and Spotify may reign supreme in terms of sheer numbers, but iTunes and other downloads-focused platforms still have a place of their own.
Gaither Music Group Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary With Capitol CMG & 10 Billion Stream Mark
Executives and staff from Gaither Music Group and Capitol CMG gathered in Nashville in December to celebrate two major benchmarks in a shared journey: 30 years of partnership and more than 10 billion streams across the Gaither music brand.
'70s Legend's Classic Song Hits 1 Billion Streams After 49 Years
Music legend Bill Withers reached a remarkable milestone after one of his classic tracks made it to Spotify’s Billions Club.
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