Spotify Debuts In-App Messaging; Transformative Power of Lyric Translations
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Algorithm & Blues: How Streaming Discourages Active Listening
Treating music like it's disposable hurts us just as much as it hurts artists.
The Transformative Power of Lyric Translations
Music has the incredible power to transcend borders and touch people’s hearts from all walks of life. It’s been called the universal language – and for good reason. A melody can move us, a rhythm can unite us, and a chorus can stick in our heads no matter where we’re from. However, when it comes to lyrics, there’s one undeniable truth: words are important.
Spotify Introduces In-App Messaging for Sharing Music Recommendations With Your Friends
Messaging will initially be available to Free and Premium subscribers in select markets.
Apple Music Now Allows Users to Import Playlists from Spotify and Other Streaming Services
The new tool is available in the US, Mexico, and more.
Suno argues none of the millions of tracks made on its platform ‘contain anything like a sample’
AI music generator Suno is fighting back against copyright infringement claims from independent artists – with a bold legal argument that could reshape the AI music debate.
Spotify business chief Alex Norström signals more price hikes, says 1B Premium subs ‘not impossible’
After announcing subscription price hikes in numerous markets outside the US earlier this month, Spotify now plans additional price hikes as it works towards sustained profitability.
How AI Is Transforming Audio Restoration in Archival Video
Thanks to AI, even the most damaged recordings can be brought back to life with unprecedented clarity. Let's see how.
Amuse revamps its subscription plans and adds ‘Auto-Save’ links
Distributor and artist-services company Amuse is shaking up its subscription plans. There are now three, at various price points.
AI Says These Are the Catchiest Songs of All Time
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Spotify launches ‘STAYdium’ pop-up for K-Pop group Stray Kids
A pop-up stadium? Now that would be a thing to see. However, Spotify’s pop-up ‘STAYdium’ shows its ambitions in another way.
Which Soundtracks Have Generated the Most Top 10 Songs?
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is the first soundtrack to reel off three Hot 100 top 10s since 1997.
Bandsintown inks YouTube deal to become platform’s exclusive provider of concert listings
Integration will soon expand to YouTube's homepage – and to YouTube Music later this year.
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