The Music Streaming App for Those Who Can’t Pay for Downloads; Iron & Wine Gets Immersive; MIDiA Publishes 2030 Forecasts for Recorded Music
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— Trebel users download music in exchange for ad watches
Ad-driven Trebel has scooped up 13 million users across Latin America who don't want to pay for YouTube or Spotify.
— MIDiA Research publishes its 2030 forecasts for recorded music
“The simple truth is that there are no facts about the future,” wrote Midia Research boss Mark Mulligan in his latest blog post. It’s a refreshingly honest reminder that all analyst forecasts are essentially guesses (“a structured, numerical representation of analyst thinking,” is how he puts it) with more or less rigour behind them.
— Grimes on AI and streaming: Spotify should create an 'AI section'
Is Grimes ahead of the curve by allowing her voice to be used by anyone and suggesting that streamers should have an AI section? Or is artistic creativity threatened by AI-generated tunes?
— TikTok’s New Music Streaming Platform Could Be Huge For The Music Industry
TikTok Music is launching as a premium-only service, requiring users to pay for access. This differs from platforms like Spotify and YouTube, which offer free access with advertisements. While ad-supported platforms bring in millions of dollars, the value of streams from these types of accounts is not as high for companies like Spotify.
— Private DJ is NetEase's take on Spotify AI DJ
Private DJ is set to improve NetEase Cloud Music’s recommendation algorithm, providing personalized song recommendations based on your preferences
— Ticketek secures Spotify partnership
The link-up will provide users of the streaming service with direct access to the latest Ticketek events through Spotify’s platform.
— Snapchat gives Alicia Keys' latest US tour some AR twists
Alicia Keys is the latest artist to work with Snapchat on giving live concerts an augmented-reality twist.
— Scottish DJ Sim0ne selected for First On SoundCloud: 'This platform is crucial to emerging artists'
Sim0ne is a Scottish DJ and producer based in London. Sim0ne has gained an increasing global reach with her Rinse FM residency and HÖR Berlin appearance, where she debuted her now official remix of Lana Del Rey’s Say Yes To Heaven.
— Iron & Wine Gets Immersive with Dave Way
Grammy-winning producer/engineer Dave Way recently went immersive while recording an orchestral session for Iron & Wine's upcoming album.
— 6 Content Creation Tips for Indie Artists on a Budget
Not everyone can afford to create elaborate videos, especially when starting out their music career. So, here are some helpful tips on how to create successful posts without emptying the bank.
— Figaro will help streaming services deal with AI-generated music
UK-based audio search and detection startup Figaro wants to help streaming services to deal with the nuanced challenges of AI-generated music.