With Spotify’s new launch into Korea, the music streaming platform hopes it can spearhead change in how Koreans listen to and discover music with more personalized curations.
Universal is sitting on billions of dollars in Spotify stock. If it sells its stake today, it will trigger a massive payout for artists — but that’s not the only reason it should cash out.
A look at how TikTok's music licensing deals are creating an important revenue pipeline for new and back catalogs.
iHeartMedia acquired Triton Digital for $230 million, giving the company deeper roots in the podcast advertising space.
Discogs is excited to share our annual report that dives into the data, trends, and music sales that made 2020 a record-breaking year for physical music.
The BPI said the UK is ‘at a pivotal moment’.
MusiCares, the philanthropic branch of the Recording Academy, is forgoing its annual MusiCares Person of the Year tribute ceremony for Music on a Mission.
Apple Music works smoothly if you’re using an iPhone or an iPad. But adding new songs to your listening queue isn’t a one-tap experience. However, that’s about to change with the upcoming iOS 14.5 update.
The coronavirus pandemic hit the music industry hard in 2020, but amid the hustle to stay afloat there's a glimmer of opportunity for media-savvy artists
The MLC explained for rights holders, including who needs to sign up, how works should be registered, what resources are available for those who require assistance and more.
There is no question that Spotify is aggressively seeking its place as the podcasting leader. In recent months, the company has been snatching up influencers, celebrities, and other public figures by…
The Interscope A&R veteran and talent relations pro will help guide the Swiss tech company’s upcoming product launch.
Geojam, the rewards-based music platform uniting fans and artists, has been quite busy over the past year.
Michigan Music Alliance is hosting the second annual live stream musical festival tagged “Spread the Music.”
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