Winamp's New In-App Service for Artists; SF Public Library, Amoeba Music Create Bay Area Artist Streaming Platform; Apple iTunes Store Turns 20
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— Winamp launches new in-app “Fanzone” service for artists
Veteran music player Winamp continues its revamp by launching mobile and online versions of its music player to go alongside its traditional desktop app.
— Bad Bunny, Rihanna AI Song: Is Fake Drake/Weeknd Creator Behind It?
The mysterious tune appears to be from the same author as "Heart On My Sleeve."
— ‘The industry has controlled what the consumer listens to for way too long.’
To achieve one Christmas No.1 single in the UK’s hotly contested annual race is quite the feat. But to achieve five? Five years in a row? It’s unheard of.
— SF Public Library Teaming Up With Amoeba Music To Create Bay Area Artist Streaming Platform
The SF Public Library has announced that it's launching a streaming music platform for Bay Area bands and musicians, paying artists $250 if they’re accepted, and users will be able to stream and download full albums with just a library card.
— The Resurgence of DJing's Golden Age Could Come With AI
For DJs who remember their history – or have read “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life” – it wasn’t that long ago when Larry Levan and Frankie Knuckles were the ultimate tastemakers, spinning vinyl to create unforgettable sets that garnered respect and admiration.
— Dance music industry valued at $11.3 billion
The industry has surged ever since pandemic-era restrictions have been lifted, with 34% revenue growth and revenue up across all categories.
— Who Wants to Own a Music Catalog?
Music is an essential part of our lives. It moves us, inspires us, and connects us with others. As such, it’s no wonder that music is big business.
— Apple iTunes Store turns 20: A journey from 'Free Singles' to music streaming to AI
How two decades of Apple dominance have built a time capsule of music discovery.
— The future of entertainment lies in collaborating with audiences themselves
After two years of the Covid boom, the tide that buoyed tech and digital entertainment companies has begun to recede.
— JoJo Says Music Biz Should Embrace AI-Generated Tracks, It's The Future
JoJo isn't as concerned as the rest of the music industry when it comes to AI-generated tracks, saying folks should learn how to use the technology as an advantage ... cuz it's not going anywhere
— Pandora’s monthly user base fell beneath 47m in Q1, as parent SiriusXM saw revenues dip 2% YoY
US satellite radio service SiriusXM reported a 2% year-over-year drop in revenue in the first quarter of the year, due in part to the continued decline in Pandora’s monthly active users.
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