Universal Music Group Kicks Off VR App for Live Concerts; Stashimi Music Streaming App Targets Avid Fans

The music industry is beginning to embrace virtual reality. Universal Music Group (UMG) is launching a new mobile VR app called VRTGO that will allow 3D/360-degree live-streaming performances by artists.

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The app aggregates bicultural and bilingual pop culture and entertainment content with a focus on Latin music.

A new Los Angeles-based music platform called Stashimi wants to help music lovers stay better connected with their favorite artists. By using web crawlers that scan information across more than 100,000 data sources, the Stashimi serves as a centralized hub to get real-time updates from musicians, breaking industry news and information about trending songs and artists.

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Spotify has reaffirmed its commitment to its video streaming service after deciding against renewal of its licensing agreements with several major media partners.