Major labels control 70% – 87% of tracks on major Spotify playlists
Spotify claims equal access to its playlists, but a new data analyisis by industry consultancy Music Tomorrow shows just how dominate the major labels are of the larger official Spotify. Continue reading
Spotify is finally testing pre-saves with Florence and The Machine
Spotify is testing a pre-save that will allow fans to add music from an upcoming release to their library. Apple Music has had a similar feature for several years, The. Continue reading
Soundcloud announces ‘Fan-Powered Friday,’ extra payments to creators
In a time when everyone is arguing over streaming royalties, Soundcloud offers a forward-thinking solution that fans and artists love. By James Shotwell from Haulix. The problem with music is. Continue reading
Spotify [SPOT] stock is down 60% since Jan. 1 after Wednesday selloff
UPDATE 2: Spotify stock ended Wednesday down 12.44% despite a Q1 report that showed both subscriber growth and rising revenue. That was not enough for investors who sent the stick. Continue reading
Spotify adds users despite Joe Rogan, Russia exit, streaming fatigue
Spotify announced its Q1 2022 earnings and the streamer saw monthly active users (MAUs) jump 19% to 422 million year-over-year. Paid subscribers grew 15% to 182 million. This growth came. Continue reading
BandLab raises US$65M for diverse portfolio of music creation services
BandLab has closed a Series B round totaling $65 million at a $315 milliuon valuation. Singapore based BandLab is building a diverse portfolio of music-related business that includes ReverbNation, manufacturers. Continue reading
Debunking the 60,000 songs uploaded to Spotify a day myth [Bill Werde]
Bill Werde is a former Billboard Editorial Director and Director of The Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries of the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.. Continue reading
SPOXIT: Do Netflix woes mean Spotify, streaming has jumped the shark?
Netflix stock tanked to the tune of a loss of $50 billion in market cap. What does that mean for Sptofy, music streaming and streaming as a technology? A guest. Continue reading
Is Universal Music stepping up to solve unfrozen mechanicals crisis?
Universal is rumored to plan to try and solve the unfrozen mechanical problem. A guest post by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech notPolicy. I have it on good authority from. Continue reading
The ugly truth about music discovery
Music discovery is the buzziest buzzword in music today, and for a good reason. Everyone wants to get ahead, but few know the truth. A guest post by James Shotwell. Continue reading
