Spotify’s HiFi plans leak on Reddit
Rumors that Spotify was nearing the launch of a HiFi / lossless music option have heated up over the last week. Spotify announced back in February that hi-def music was. Continue reading
As streaming diversifies, can Spotify keep up? [Mark Mulligan]
With growing marketplace diversity and their dominance over record labels in question, how will Spotify and other Western DSPs innovate enough to continue to grow market share? By Mark Mulligan. Continue reading
Your data is being tracked by Spotify
While tech behemoths like Apple and Facebook tend to catch the most flack for their data tracking practices, it appears Spotify is also riding the data harvesting train. Guest post. Continue reading
Why do companies continue to fold under copyright pressure, even if they shouldn’t?
In this piece, Katharine Trendacosta breaks down some of the systemic issues in the music industry which are causing companies to buckle under copyright pressure and pay out money they. Continue reading
SoundExchange names 2 new VPs
SoundExchange has named Stephanie Werner as Vice President, Brand Marketing and Industry Engagement, and promoted Barry LeVine to Vice President, Marketing and Entertainment Partnerships. Stephanie Werner has over 25 years. Continue reading
Is it time for a music crowdfunding comeback?
When was the last time that you read an article about music crowdfunding? I’ll bet it’s been a while. From 2012 to 2018 as Spotify and streaming services evicerated income. Continue reading
Why Loud Bass Is So Problematic in a Mix
We all love the thump of an 808 bass, but like anything else, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Here, we explain why too much. Continue reading
How to earn more money off your studio recordings
In this series on making money from songwriting and recording, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan outline some of the key ways in which artists can make additional money off of. Continue reading
Spotify testing ‘Spotify Plus’ $0.99 cent tier
Bridging the gap between their free and paid subscriptions, Spotify is test driving a new ninety-nine cent, ‘Spotify Plus’ tier, which still includes some advertising, but gives listeners a bit. Continue reading
Record labels are finally becoming less dependent on Spotify [Mark Mulligan]
Record labels and rightsholders may become more willing to stand up to Spotify as new revenues sources like Peloton, TikTok, and Facebook begin to positively affect their bottom lines. By. Continue reading
