The MP3 Turns 25; Gang of Four Return With Archival Live Audio; UFC, ACX Music Create Music Streaming App

Two and a half decades ago, the MP3 compressed digital format came to market and launched a revolution in the way music is created, shared and listened to.

Legendary post-punk band Gang of Four are working with Matador Records on a new archival project

Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed a licensing agreement with global creative tech company ACX Music to create music streaming app “UFC Ultimate Sound.

The line-up of DJs and producers for The Summer Sessions includes Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris’ project Love Regenerator, Jayda G, Tiesto, Kygo, Galantis and Disclosure.

Licensing rights currently prohibit record label artists from running full-length music videos on the site.

The virtual event will be the first in Notting Hill Carnival's 54-year history.

The Canadian music industry is continuing to move away from physical music and digital purchases while embracing streaming at a faster rate than in the U.S.

Have you ever tried to listen a favorite song in a streaming service only to find out it is no longer available? The first time I faced this “problem” was a few years ago, when I looked for songs from “Avonmore” - Bryan Ferry’s 2014 album, and did not found any.

Free music streaming service Audiomack is expanding its operations in Africa by opening a new office in Lagos, Nigeria, the company tells Billboard.

Monday brought the news that music legend Charlie Daniels had passed away at the age of 83. As fans remembered the artist, they began revisiting his music

Berger will manage the Rights Administration platform and work directly with CMOs and PROs.

Today, Southern Brewing Company will team up with Live Wire Athens and Aubrey Entertainment to host #LoveShack, a socially distanced live music and streaming festival.

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