Share this postPlatform & StreamThe Short, Unhappy Life Of Music Downloads; SiriusXM App Gets an Update; About Those Tidal Streaming Numbers...Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreThe Short, Unhappy Life Of Music Downloads; SiriusXM App Gets an Update; About Those Tidal Streaming Numbers...Platform & StreamMay 10, 2018Share this postPlatform & StreamThe Short, Unhappy Life Of Music Downloads; SiriusXM App Gets an Update; About Those Tidal Streaming Numbers...Copy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareThe era of music downloads only lasted four years, and it coincided with the industry's worst revenue period in decades. Downloads will fade away, and the music industry won't miss them.A new report suggests Tidal drastically inflated some listener numbers, which isn’t the first time the math hasn’t lined up.Along with a new look, version 5.0 of the SiriusXM Radio app brings a ForYou homepage that provides both favorite channels and recommended content.Instagram has reportedly started testing its music stickers features where users can post their favorite music. Here's everything we know so far.Why shokoCAST founder believes platform has the mettle to secure early traction in an ultra-competitive market.Spotify is expected to debut on the Apple Watch at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference this June. It could spark the use of a new applications programming interface called StreamKit, which will enable more users to leave the iPhone at home with watchOS 5.TuneGO has launched its exclusive portal to help the music industry discover the next superstar and hit single.LiveXLive announced the launch of its LiveXLive App across Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV devices, significantly expanding its consumer reach and social interactivity.The Genius Behind the Lyrics team write facts about thousands of songs, for your entertainment.A new report out from IFPI has revealed some interesting news about the music economy. Apparently YouTube boasts more music plays than Spotify, Apple Music, and all additional streaming platforms put together, despite having the lowest royalty returns. Spotify could be about to help a major music giant become a major music behemoth.Como Audio has announced a new streaming Wi-Fi multiroom wireless music system called the SpeakEasy.PreviousNext