The Focus Is On Spotify, But Amazon Music Is Coming On Strong

While Spotify has established itself as the top dog of the streaming world, other competing services are catching up, including Amazon Music, which recently passed 55 million subscribers. Guest post. Continue reading

Share on:

Amazon Music Goes From Dark Horse to Thoroughbred

Amazon Music was not taken seriously when it entered the marketplace with a limited music service tied to an Amazon Prime delivery subscription. Many iterations and 55 million subscribers later,. Continue reading

Share on:

Amazon Music Passes 55 Million Subscribers

Amazon Music is entering 2020 with 55 million customers globally, the notoriously PR shy company announced today. “our strategy is unique” Subscriptions to Amazon Music Unlimited grew by more than. Continue reading

Share on:

Twitch ‘Expanding Into Music’ With New Hire

Twitch, the popular live streaming platform for gaming, is getting serious about music with the hire of its first Music Partnerships Manager. Former Spotify editor and EXITE Head Of North. Continue reading

Share on:

Spotify Maintains Market Share In Battle For Paid Subscribers [Mark Mulligan]

Despite the growing global competition, Spotify maintained its paid music subscriber market share for the 12 months ending in June 2019, according to MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan. But that doesn’t. Continue reading

Share on:

Iceland’s Music Scene Continues To Punch Above Its Weight

In this piece we explore why Iceland – an island nation with only 360,000 residents – continues to deliver a truly impressive slew of talented and successful bands and artists. Continue reading

Share on:

Amazon Expands Free Music Service To All

Amazon Music has added a free streaming music tier that does not require a Prime membership or a subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited.

Share on:

Now More Than 1000 Musicians Are Boycotting Amazon

The number of musicians that have signed a “No Music for ICE” letter pledging a boycott of Amazon-sponsored festivals and other partnerships until the company ends support of human rights. Continue reading

Share on:

Why You Need To Sit On Your Tracks Before Sending Them Out

Once you've invested your time and energy into cooking up the perfect track, your natural inclination may likely be to get it into the ears of your listeners as soon. Continue reading

Share on:

What You Need to Know About Music Modernization Act and CASE Act

The Music Modernization Act and CASE Act are two of the most important pieces of U.S. legislation for musicians in decades. This week Rachel Stilwell from Stilwell Law joins Michael. Continue reading

Share on: