The Distributor Wars; Spotify Works the Margins; Apple Music Now Has 60M+ Subscribers
The Distributor Wars — here.org.uk
The Distributor Wars — here.org.uk
The streaming wars are what the mainstream press like to focus on (Spotify v Apple etc.) but I think the distribution landscape is much more exciting and interesting.
How Songtradr is simplifying sync — and aiming to become the definitive B2B music licensing platform — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Paul Wiltshire may have single-handedly revolutionised the sync licensing business in 2014 when he founded Songtradr.
Spotify Works the Margins — concurrentmedia.com
A multi-front battle for control.
Apple Music now has over 60m subscribers worldwide — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Rival Spotify topped 100m global subscribers at the end of Q1 this year
Spotify Settles Copyright Lawsuits Brought by Songwriters — www.hollywoodreporter.com
Spotify has settled two huge copyright infringement lawsuits — one from Bob Gaudio, a songwriter and founding member of the group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and one from Bluewater Music Services Corporation, an entity that administers the publishing rights of prominent country songwriters whose works include Player’s “Baby Come Back,” Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” and Guns N’ Roses’ “Yesterdays.”
YouTube Music will automatically download your favorite songs — www.engadget.com
YouTube Music is making it easier to keep listening to your favorite tracks even when you’re away from a consistent internet connection. The app is getting a ne…
China’s Booming Electronic Scene Is Finding a Platform via Online Radio — That’s Tianjin — www.thatsmags.com
China’s underground music scene is getting much love on the international scene.
Why Hi-Res Audio Doesn’t Actually Offer a Higher Quality Sonic Experience — Adweek — www.adweek.com
We can blame the iPod and its signature earbuds for this demise.
Should Spotify pay songwriters and publishers the same amount as it pays artists and record labels? — Music Business Worldwide — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
How much money can streaming services expect to pay in future — and why Atlas Music Publishing’s CEO is thinking differently…
OperaVision Preview 2019: ‘Paria’ From Poznan Opera House — operawire.com
OperaVision will present a live stream of “Paria” from the Poznan Opera House on June 30, 2019.
Spotify’s Soundtrap audio editing tool to offer free unlimited storage — www.engadget.com
Soundtrap, the cloud-based editing tool for music and podcasts, has decided to throw in free unlimited storage for its non-paying members. Previously, Soundtrap…
This digital converter sounds so good it might ‘convert’ LP-loving audiophiles — CNET — www.cnet.com
Denafrips may be a funny-sounding name for an audiophile electronics company, but its Ares digital converter’s sound is seriously great!
Nixplay’s digital picture frame now supports streaming music through Spotify | Windows Central — www.windowscentral.com
The Nixplay Seed Wave is a digital picture frame with surprisingly impressive speakers. Now, you can stream music from Spotify through it using Spotify Connect.
Spotify Beach at Cannes Featured More Than Just Its Renowned Nighttime Performances — Adweek — www.adweek.com
Here’s what you missed.
Sending Data Over Sound: How and Why? — www.electronicdesign.com
Demand grows for better IoT connectivity. One emerging solution is sending data-over-sound.
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Alternative Glastonbury Legends: Sunday Afternoon — www.songsommelier.com
Ah Glastonbury! Good to have you back after a fallow year. But Kylie in the Legends slot? Really? We pick more suitable, and yes, older candidates. Tom Waits is our headliner. It’s a tricky area. Emily Eavis get your phone book out! Click to listen
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