SoundExchange Launches PLAYS Search Engine: Who’s Claiming Your Recordings?
Money earned from digital plays often, for one reason or another, ends up in the wrong hands, and even services like SoudExchange can misdirect funds. Enter the PLAYS Search Engine,. Continue reading
Rdio Adds Nearly 500 Live Broadcasts
Everyone looking for an advantage in the competitive streaming space. One tactic, taken aggressively by Tidal, is exclusive content. They headlines, but are short lived and costly. Spotify and Tidal. Continue reading
6 Tips For Promoting Your Music On Spotify
As streaming becomes a more and more popular method of listening to music, being able to effectively promote one's work on services like Spotify is critical to success. Here are. Continue reading
What Apple Music’s 11 Million Trialists Really Mean
How successful has Apple Music actually been? While an initial report of 11 million trial subscribers certainly looks good on paper, the question remains over how many of these trial users. Continue reading
SFX Lost $48 Million Last Quarter Despite 48% Revenue Growth
With a Thursday deadline looming for founder and CEO Robert Sillerman to complete a stock buyback that would take the company private, SFXE reported 3 and 6 month earnings and the. Continue reading
Are There Any Rules When It Comes to Playlists?
Is it legal to make an identical copy of someone's workout mix? As playlists become increasingly popular on streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Songza, and 8track, some questions. Continue reading
This Is My Jam To Close Playlist Service
Playlist repository This Is My Jam is shutting down new entries. But, in a move unusual for modern exiting startups, users will still be able to discover playlists previously created. Continue reading
Apple Music, Labels Did Not Collude To End Freemium, Says European Union Commission
An EU probe, rumored to be motivated by Spotify, found no evidence that Apple Music and the major record labels conspired to end freemium music. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music does. Continue reading
What The Launch Of Amazon Acoustics Could Mean
In the crowded and competitive field of music streaming, Amazon isn't often mentioned, but with the introduction of collections like Amazon Acoustics and the release of its own Christmas album,. Continue reading
Jimmy Iovine On Apple Music, Taylor Swift, Jay Z, Zane Lowe, Napster
In a new interview, Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine shares stories about tempting Zane Lowe to leave the BBC, facing the wrath of Taylor Swift, Jay Z and the inner workings. Continue reading