The Power of Playlisting; PledgeMusic Launches Amplify; Deezer Heading to Google Home
The Power of Playlisting — www.thembj.org
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 Launches Amplify, A New Artist Development Platform — www.hypebot.com
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.
Brands and the Future of Music — www.thembj.org
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.
8 Creative Approaches to Promoting Your Music with Playlists — blog.landr.com
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.
‘Carpool Karaoke’ Apple Music Series: Interview With Producers — www.billboard.com
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.
Startup AI Music reveals its plans for ‘shape-changing songs’ — musically.com
In January this year, Music Ally spotted a new artificial-intelligence music startup pop up on investment site Angellist: London-based AI Music.
Pandora sort of bounces back after months of chaos — techcrunch.com
Pandora is probably breathing a small sigh of relief after months of chaos have still ended with a positive second quarter.
Music streaming platform KKBOX studied listener habits — www.bandwagon.asia
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…
With A Fresh Spin On The 808, DJs Become Rhythm Composers — www.npr.org
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, Cinedigm Partner for Live Music Events, Original Content — platformandstream.com
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.
Deezer is the latest music streaming service heading to Google Home — 9to5google.com
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.