Spotify Adds Live Audio Programs; 5 Predictions on Music Streaming; Diddy Joins Proto; Deezer Adds In-App Lyrics Translation

The platform first launched Greenroom in 2021 as a would-be competitor to Clubhouse, but it never quite caught on. The rebrand will add live content to Spotify’s main app and a standalone Spotify Live app.

The following predictions are based on a 5 to 10 year time horizon.

Combs has also joined the company as an Advisor…

Real-time lyrics are increasingly standard across the major streaming services, but Deezer is hoping to steal a march on its rivals by also offering translated lyrics.

Spotify’s first hardware product is both a seamless way to play music in the car and an expensive way to keep you locked in.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) – owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises – have today announced an exclusive global publishing deal to represent the song catalogue of the music legend.

All the key stakeholders in the education sector understand the importance of music education not only to the students but also to the global music industry.

Amazon recently announced that they are raising their music subscription service prices by a dollar per month. Will other streaming services do the same?

What a great concept it has been Internet Radio! One of the things I enjoy the most about it is having the possibility to listen to hundreds of web radio stations from all over the world.

The Cape Town-headquartered agency sees "significant opportunity" for international touring with its Southern African-focused roster

Warner Music Group is very proud of Anitta's recent achievement in becoming the first Brazilian artist to top Spotify's global top 50 chart.

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