Spotify Points to Strong Growth in Nigeria; Soundcheck Live Modernizes Live Music Operations
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Soundcheck Live Is a New Platform Modernizing the Backbone of Live Music
A new app optimized for touring musicians and managers that's built by a professional singer in Austin and a seasoned tech entrepreneur.
Five Years Later, Spotify Points to Strong Growth in Nigeria
We’ve heard plenty about Spotify’s subscriber slowdown in North America and Europe. But what about its explosive expansion in emerging markets? Five years after launching in Nigeria, the DSP is shedding light on its reach in the nation of 236 million.
Vocana Gives Early Access to All Symphonic Artists
Symphonic's new partnership with Vocana paves the path for giving more independent artists fairer payouts, better data, and direct fan access.
Google Is Quietly Building the AI Music Operating System
This story isn’t just about a model release, nor a high-profile acquisition. It’s about how Google is beginning to remix the creative stack itself, from generation to governance to distribution.
Brian Eno fans unite… Excite Audio’s Evolve Air is inspired by ambient music innovators
The latest addition to Excite Audio’s Evolve plugin line.
‘Massive impact on a massive scale’: Jeff Smith on the fifth edition of Radio 2’s Piano Room month
Jeff Smith has encouraged artists and their teams to "get their teeth into" Radio 2's Piano Room, which he says presents a unique promo opportunity to the industry.
AI Music Platform Suno Says It Has Surpassed 2 Million Subscribers
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman says his company also surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting more growth for the platform in light of continued critiques from artists and industry advocates.
Guitar Hero vets RedOctane reveal their new music game
‘Stage Tour’ is coming out later this year.
Sun Records Brings Pure Johnny Cash to Digital Streaming With Qobuz Exclusive
Sun Records expand their acclaimed archival collaboration with the digital release of Pure Johnny Cash, available exclusively today via Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform known for prioritizing high-quality listening.
TikTok job ad hints at drive for more musician livestreams
TikTok’s livestreaming feature, TikTok Live, is big business for the creators who put in the graft to build a regular audience.
Deezer launches ‘Flow Tuner’ to give users more control over algorithmic playlists
Flow Tuner adjusts recommendations in real time instead of relying on likes, dislikes or skips.
Cambridge Audio adds Qobuz Connect to older generations, including an Award-winning music streamer
The CXN (V2) and other five-star streamers benefit from the latest update.
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