When Radio Was Cool; Mdundo Records 4M New Users; Four Tet's Albums Return to Streaming Services

The passing of Howard Hesseman, the actor who played Dr. Johnny Fever on "WKRP in Cincinnati."

Other big markets for Mdundo include Uganda (1.8 million) and Ghana (1.6 million). Mdundo currently boasts over 13.3 million users monthly across the continent.

In the latest development in the legal battle between Four Tet and Domino Recording Company, a judgement states that that electronic music pioneer can make an additional claim for breach of contract after the indie label pulled albums from Spotify and other platforms.

Six month free trial still offered for customers who purchase eligible audio hardware.

The company's troubles may only just be beginning: US industry body the RIAA has sent a 'demand letter' to HitPiece's attorney.

Last year, we profiled the emerging Turntable (tt.live), the modern-day reincarnation of the once high-flying Turntable.

Six Dr. Dre tracks that made their first appearance in GTA Online’s The Contract update from last year are now available on music streaming services including Apple Music and Spotify.

The company known for its audio research and analytics platform has brought to market what it calls "a first-of-its-kind API for audio scoring."

A free app that simplifies listening to tracks on your preferred streaming service.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has hinted that the delay of the streaming service’s HiFi subscription tier is related to licensing issues.

“While the NAB has the right to represent its members’ interests,” writes Michael Huppe, the president and CEO of SoundExchange, “it cannot do so credibly when pushing for two hypocritical positions in two different hearings on the very same day in Congress.”

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