As Spotify Envy Grows, A Video To Fuel The Fire
It's been very frustrating for North American music fans to hear so much about Spotify, but not be able to use it. And with each passing day, Spotify envy only. Continue reading
Spotify Planning Late Summer U.S. Launch
Spotify is reportedly planning a US launch of it's free music streaming service for later this summer. Think of Spotify as a free ad supported Rhapsody Unlimited – search for. Continue reading
Pandora Gets Another $35 Million
Are royalty rates still too high for internet broadcasters to survive? Many say yes, but a group of investors apparently disagree and have pumped $35 million into Pandora. Greylock is. Continue reading
Pandora Limits Users To 40 Hours Per Month
Yesterday, webcasters reached a settlement with SoundExchange that saw rates rise, but not to the stratospheric levels feared. Most involved praised the agreement; Pandora among them. To help absorb the. Continue reading
Pandora, Other Webcasters Reach Royalty Deal
After two year of wrangling, "pure-play webcasters" (those who do not also broadcast over the air or are part of large corporations) have reached a settlement for royalty payments to. Continue reading
Pandora ‘s Westergren Responds To Artist Airplay Submission Controversy
Yesterday's story that Pandora was requiring that all music considered for airplay must also be available for sale as a physical CD on Amazon drew some strong comments from Hypebot. Continue reading
Pandora Forces $29.95 Payments From Indie Bands
(UPDATED) Until recently, Pandora accepted music from indie artists at no cost in almost any form including home burned CD-R's. But now, in part because of a deal to display. Continue reading
