Spotify Can Justify Valuation By Becoming Netflix of Music; Apple Not in the Music Business 'For the Money'

Netflix building a studio saved its business. Spotify needs to do something similar: start a label and concert business that both provides a pathway toward profitability and allows it to become an attractive partner to musicians.

Tim Cook says he doesn't necessarily think "a financial person" fully understands Apple.

There’s a big enthusiasm about blockchain tecnhologies and cryptocurrencies, with music world making no exception in the excited conversation.

DJs are diving into Bitcoin and other blockchain-based coins.

FastForward prides itself on doing things a bit differently from other music-industry conferences, from its diverse speakers and youthful audience.

“The launch of our programmatic audio marketplace will give advertisers the unique opportunity to efficiently reach Pandora’s audience," says Pandora CRO John Trimble.

Amazon Prime Music users will get ad-free access to 1,50,000 songs from the label, including Bollywood music, non-film albums, and regional music titl..

89% of Americans who’ve bought a smart speaker so far are satisfied with their device, according to a new survey published by investment firm Loup Ventures.

Action on the legislation is a clear indication that long-sought federal copyright reform could come to fruition on 2018.

Universal Music Group had a great year, and now is making around $18 million a day, which no one would have expected 5 years ago.

In our age of streaming media, “How much great music are we missing out on?” is not a question we’re likely to ask. But maybe we should.