Share this postPlatform & StreamThe Mythical Power of Streaming Playlists; Spotify Reports Modest Rise in Paid UsersCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreThe Mythical Power of Streaming Playlists; Spotify Reports Modest Rise in Paid UsersPlatform & StreamNov 01, 2018Share this postPlatform & StreamThe Mythical Power of Streaming Playlists; Spotify Reports Modest Rise in Paid UsersCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareSuddenly, the music industry’s coolest job is becoming increasingly vacant.Music Modernization Act was a big step forward, but there is still a long way to go, says SoundExchange president/CEO Michael Huppe.Spotify reported a modest 5 percent rise in premium subscribers for its third quarter, while revenue and gross margins were roughly in line with market expectations.The 15th Tokyo International Music Market was held Oct. 22-24 at the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu in the bustling Shibuya district of Tokyo and the crystal edition proved to be one of the most successful yet.CNET explains what FLAC is, where to buy music in the format, and how to play it on your phone, computer or hi-fi.Earlier this month, Google Maps added music streaming integration with a handful of popular services.CTA data gives insight into developments affecting radio and the broader CE businessSpotify Technology SA momentarily brushed up against a record low on Tuesday, following global technology stocks that were also briefly pummeled.The industry gave a collective gasp of horror when founder Tim Westergren was pulling down $1,000,000 by selling of Pandora stock while simultaneously fighting artists with royalty loopholes.NetEase Cloud Music, the popular Chinese music streaming platform owned by leading Chinese internet company NetEase, Inc., announced the signing of a copyright licensing partnership with Loen Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment firms in South Korea.Garmin fans looking to get Spotify on their fitness watch now have another option besides the Fenix 5 Plus series.PreviousNext