$9.99 SiriusXM streaming service leans into human curation, exclusives
SiriusXM has announced the launch of a $9.99 per month streaming service that combines content from its satellite radio service, Pandora music service, and Stitcher podcast app alongside more than. Continue reading
TikTok sister app Lemon8 surges in US popularity despite ties to China
Another mobile app from TikTok-parent ByteDance is gaining traction in the U.S., despite growing national security concerns over the company’s ties to China. Aimed straight Gen Z audience, the app. Continue reading
As US eyes TikTok ban another ByteDance owned app hits #1 in App Store
Seemingly unphased by a potential ban in the US, TikTok owner ByteDance is successfully promoting another of its owned apps, Lemon8, to new heights. Currently, the #1 Lifestyle app download. Continue reading
New ‘Friends’ tab and CEO Daniel Ek signal a more ‘social’ Spotify
A new “Friends” tab and comments this week from CEO Daniel Ek point to Spotify becoming a much more social platform. The ability for fans to share and communicate with. Continue reading
Activating Fandom: Apple Music Sing is more than a karaoke app
Apple Music recently introduced an in-app karaoke feature for subscribers, creating a spark in the music market. by Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Streaming services are increasingly taking steps to diversify their. Continue reading
SETLive: Free app helps artists connect with fans at live shows
An artist plays a show in front of hundreds or even thousands of fans who react enthusiastically with applause, fists in the air, and more. But too often, that artist/fan. Continue reading
Needle Music is a much-needed bridge between Spotify and social media
Spotify and most other streaming music platforms are missing the social connection that both fans and artists crave. Needle Music is working to solve that. Despite their often successful efforts. Continue reading
Apple launches Platoon for Artists app to manage content, streams, revenue
Apple acquired artist services and music marketing agency Platoon in 2018 and has let it operate more or less independently since. Prior to being acquired by Apple, one of Platoon’s. Continue reading
Apple-owned Shazam turns 20 with 70 billion song recognitions
Apple-owned Shazam is turning 20 years old this week, having passed 70 billion songs recognized and 225 million global users. Over the years, Shazam has become more than just everyone’s. Continue reading
TikTok beats YouTube with 4 – 18 year-olds but Shorts could change that
The battle for supremacy online is waged in statistics and after some strong numbers from YouTube Shorts, TikTok is back on top, at least with younger users. A new analysis. Continue reading
