The Power of Playlisting; PledgeMusic Launches Amplify; Deezer Heading to Google Home

Before the era of streaming services, Internet radio, and digital downloads, it was essential for artists to utilize a label’s resources in order to mass distribute music.

PledgeMusic has launched a new artist development program dubbed Amplify. It is accepting submissions from "up and coming creatives" for a chance to receive extra support through Pledge Music's fan-based platform, as well as be eligible for special sponsorship opportunities.

Most brands need to rejuvenate themselves periodically, and this is especially true when their commerce is directed to a younger demographic. Music is a catalyst that brings youth aboard, so its value in product marketing is paramount.

Playlists are the most important way we listen to music today. Industry estimates show that 1 in every 5 plays happens in a playlist across all streaming platforms.

The 20-episode series that sprung from the 'The Late Late Show' segment will feature a surprising mix of A-list actors, musicians and athletes belting out your favorite songs on a weekly basis.

In January this year, Music Ally spotted a new artificial-intelligence music startup pop up on investment site Angellist: London-based AI Music.

Pandora is probably breathing a small sigh of relief after months of chaos have still ended with a positive second quarter.

Over the years, the global music industry has faced many changes due to the rapid technological changes in the world – from the re-emergence of phy...

It's the Fender Stratocaster of drum machines. More than three decades after the TR-808 forever changed the sound of popular music, its creators are hoping a DJ-friendly update can make history again.

LiveXLive and Cinedigm have partnered in a worldwide distribution agreement that will give music fans across the globe access to LiveXLive's live and original video programming.

Google Home's list of compatible features and services has been steadily growing ever since its release, and the latest addition to Google’s smart speaker is Deezer – the fifth music streaming option – which joins Google Play Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, and Spotify.