LANDR Adds Royalty Free Samples From Dirty Projectors, More
LANDR has launched "Samples" to provide royalty-free samples to the 1.7 million producers using the AI driven automated mastering service. The company partnered with Dirty Projectors, Marc Houle, Pan-Pot, Mike. Continue reading
What Sweden Has To Tell Us About Streaming’s Future
Although none of it is shocking new data from the most recent IFPI study has given us a glimpse of what a later stage streaming economy might look like, thanks. Continue reading
What Happens When Paid Streaming Has 96% Market Share? Sweden Has Answers
The music industry is experiencing a resurgence thanks to streaming. But can that growth continue and will more users return promised revenue to artists and labels? MIDiA's Mark Mulligan says. Continue reading
Streaming Habits Mirror Purchasing Habits: The Big Lie Of Spotify [David Lowery]
A theory often perpetuated by Spotify maintains that streaming will yield more revenue than downloads or traditional retail sales, as it generates money for the artist with every play, as. Continue reading
Apple Music Extends Free Trial Beyond 3 Months
Apple Music is using a new weapon in its battle to overtake Spotify in the streaming music subscriber wars – extending the free trials of some new users beyond the. Continue reading
Spotify To Test Raising Subscription Prices Next Month
Spotify is experimenting with raising its subscription price, in a major test of customer loyalty. The announcment comes just days after the music streamer announced a major expansion of its. Continue reading
100M Pay For Amazon Prime, 10’s Of Millions Stream Music
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has revealed the number paid Amazon Prime subscribers for the first time. More than 100 million globally now pay for the combination of fast free shipping. Continue reading
Spotify UK Reports Booming Revenue, New Focus On Advertising
Revenues at streaming music service Spotify’s UK division were up sharply, driven by sustained paid subscriber growth in 2016. According to Spotify's latest financial statement, which covers the fiscal year ending. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Cancels Shows • Sonos Donates $1.5M To Music Orgs. • Judges Side With SiriusXM • More
FRIDAY 10.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Kudos to Sonos for donating $1.5M to 6 progressive organizations that fight censorship initiatives and work to bridge music and technology.. Continue reading
Facebook Tests Change That Is CATASTROPHIC For Music Marketing
UPDATED: Facebook is testing a major change to is basic algorithm – the one that decides what shows up in a followers news feed – that will completely change music. Continue reading