Spotify Turns 15 – My How You’ve Grown!
As the streaming giant celebrates its 15th birthday, Fred Jacobs looks back on how Spotify has been able to grow and adapt to keep up with an ever-changing music economy.. Continue reading
The truth behind Apple Music’s higher payouts plus 5 key takeaways from its Open Letter To Artists
In an open letter to artists, Apple Music shared that it pays artists about $0.01 per stream, far more than rival Spotify. But Apple Music’s superior per-stream payments don’t come. Continue reading
3 facts about streaming music payouts
In the wake of Apple Music’s letter – sent out last week – concerning streaming royalties, there seems to be some fresh (and continued) confusion circulating about how streaming payouts. Continue reading
Spotify updates, expands Promo Share Cards for artists
After launching just under a year ago, Spotify’s Promo Card tool is receiving a major update which will give artists the option to easily generate social media assets celebrating major. Continue reading
Meet top music supervisor Ciara Elwis
In this piece via Spotify For Artists music supervisor and Spotify alum Hilary Hughes delves into her quest for the perfect soundtrack for the HBO Max show ‘I May Destroy. Continue reading
Apple joins artist royalty payments debate with some good karma
In a bit of good news for musicians and songwriters, Apple has joined the competitive royalty fray, pitting itself against SoundCloud and Spotify to prove which platform can more fairly. Continue reading
Spotify becomes ‘official’ way to share music, podcasts on Facebook
Facebook will launch a Spotify-driven audio player next week as part of a major push into audio announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Dubbed internally “Project Boombox,” the player will provide. Continue reading
Music industry’s center of gravity is shifting (again), says Mark Mulligan
In a stance certain to displease stakeholders who have so much invested in music streaming, Mark Mulligan and the analysts at MIDiA are making the case that a coming revolution. Continue reading
Spotify’s ‘Car Thing’ now an actual, real thing
Spotify is finally walking the walk when it comes to getting into the hardware business with the limited introduction of their “Car Thing” – a smart speaker intended specifically for. Continue reading
Apple Music’s Full Letter To Artists On Streaming Royalties
In a clear shot across Spotify’s bow, Apple Music has written an open letter to artists on streaming royalties and how and how much it pays to artists. At the. Continue reading
Spotify, Warner Music Group Partner For Artist-Centric Podcasts
Spotify and Warner Music Group have partnered for original podcasts built around the catalogs of some of WMG’s best-known artists and songwriters. The Spotify/WMG podcasts will provide fans with an. Continue reading
