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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Bandcamp dodges Google’s bullet (for now), but its going to cost them

At least for now, Bandcamp can continue to use its existing low fee payment system on Android devices under an court endorsed agreement with Google. After Epic Games acquired Bandcamp. Continue reading

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The Heardle Effect: How the Wordle for music app affects… music

If you haven’t played Heardle yet, the premise of the app is to listen to a snippet of a track before trying to guess what track it is. With millions. Continue reading

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A musician’s guide to success on Bandcamp

As a musician, you should definitely be familiar with Bandcamp. If you’re not, here’s a simple guide to get you started. A guest post by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou. On. Continue reading

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Tinder adds Festival Mode with help from Live Nation, AEG

Tinder has added Festival Mode, a feature to help users ;connect’ ahead of attending concerts and music festivals like Governors Ball, Stagecoach, EDC, Bonnaroo, and more. Select events from concert. Continue reading

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6 apps every touring musician needs

Live shows are back! Everyone is packing their bags and heading back on tour, and we can’t wait to see all your lovely faces on the road again. Feeling rusty?. Continue reading

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