Apple Music Passes 36M Subscribers, Up 6M In 5 Months
[UPDATED] Apple Music now has 36 million subscribers, up 6 million since an informal announcement from exec Jimmy Iovine of 30 million less than 5 months ago. Spotify has more. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the industry this week weighed in on whether rock music is headed for the endangered species list, why Facebook is now staring down an Instagram and messaging app. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Before moving on to what will doubtless be another full week of music industry news, we're revisiting some important stories from the past seven days including those covering U2's copyright. Continue reading
Music Streaming Services Offer Artists Two Gifts
When comes to getting your music to consumers, putting it on major streaming services has by this point become essential, and while the royalty payouts have been getting a lot. Continue reading
Pandora Cuts Staff In $45 Million Restructuring
[UPDATED] Pandora announced an organizational restructuring Wednesday that includes layoffs in some departments, as part of a $45 million in cost cutting "designed to prioritize its strategic growth initiatives and optimize. Continue reading
Yonder: On The Rise Music Streamer You’ve Never Heard
From the ashes of the Beyond Oblivion, the flashy yet unlaunched $174 million music tech startup, comes Yonder, a free music service that's gaining traction, in large part because it. Continue reading
Spotify’s “This is:” Playlist Series Is A Hidden Gem
A service known for its carefully curated playlists, Spotify's 'This Is' playlist series, each one focusing on a different legendary artist, often slips under the radar, but the series does. Continue reading
