Steve Aoki launched the Aokiverse. He calls it a mix of Web3, Web2, and IRL. He also talks about the changing landscape of the music business.
This is a bit of an obvious idea, in a field littered with failed attempts, but I still think that the right implementation could be something transformative.
A new app for Apple Music called Cider lets users access Apple Music in a sleek and snappy app on Windows, and the early signs are that it is excellent.
Spotify acquired podcast discovery platform Podz last summer for roughly $49.4 million, per a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, to help accelerate the streamer’s extensive investments in podcasts.
MuzicSwipe is a startup trying an interesting iteration on Tinder’s left and right-swiping mechanic by matching fans to artists, app-dating style.
Following the news of Bandcamp being purchased by Epic Games, indie game platform itch.io is expanding to aid the indie music scene as well.
Have you heard of Firefly or Chillmi? Two of the biggest indie labels going, with so many artists on their books!
Podcasts are a prevalent medium for listeners, and that’s primarily due because people can actively listen while doing other tasks.
Ad prices are rising in podcast and other digital audio even as measurement remains a challenge
The next time you're not able to get out to the gym, maybe spin some records instead: new research suggests the positive impact on mental health from singing, playing, or listening to music is around the same impact experienced with exercise or wei
One hundred years ago this April 22, the mighty Charles Mingus was born, and more than 40 years after his death, his legacy continues.
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