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Frank Ocean Teases New Release With Stream Only Available To Apple Users

Always private and a bit mysterious, Frank Ocean promised his fans new music in July; and on the last day of the month, he launched a teaser that points to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., IOS, IPhone, Macintosh, PayPal, Safari (web browser), Spotify, Streaming media, Web browser

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How live streaming is transforming the music industry… and why that might scare you

Live video is exploding. Facebook Live, Snapchat, Pericope, and for a growing number of musicians, YouNow. But rising consumer demand for unscripted, real-time performances requires an entirely new skill set for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa Express, App Store (iOS), Facebook, Google, Mobile app, musician, social media, Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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WED. BRIEFING: Spotify IPO Examined • Facebook Pays Creators To Go Live • Beggars U.S. Hacked • More

WEDNESDAY 7.20.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Can Spotify live up to its $8B valuation? Despite an equity stake, the majors have no intention of making it easy.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 19 Entertainment, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., business, Business model, Carrie Underwood, Consumer, Sony, Spotify, Streaming media

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Rhapsody Users Rebel Over Shift To Napster

Last week, Rhapsody consolidated its branding under the single moniker Napster. With it came a supposedly improved interface and user experience, but judging from comments posted online, Rhapsody users are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (17)

Tags: " copyright infringement, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Bohemian Rhapsody, Brioni (fashion), Metallica, Napster, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify, Streaming media

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AM BRIEFING: Apple Proposes New Streaming Rates • Swift, Kardashian Do Battle • New Katy Perry Apple Exclusive • More

MONDAY 7.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple's streaming rates proposal is little more than a jab at Spotify. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Alternative Press, American Federation of Musicians, Americas, Amway, Andrea Leadsom, Andy Murray, AngularJS, Anti-competitive practices, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., apps, Arizona, Astrological sign, Barnes & Noble, Bitcoin, Bruce Sewell, Google search, music industry, Spotify

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Create, Publish Your Own Ads With New YouTube Director App

Allowing its users to take the reigns for the first time ever, YouTube has released a new app, YouTube Director for Business, giving users the ability to produce and create. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/15/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Advertising, App Store (iOS), Google, Google Play, IPhone, Los Angeles, Online advertising, San Francisco, Washington DC, YouTube

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Rhapsody Is Now Officially Napster, User Growth Flat At 3.5M Globally

[UPDATED] The planned transition uniting the Rhapsody and Napster music streaming services under the Napster brand is complete and with the announcement came paid subscriber stats.

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (12)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody (online music service), Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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TUE. BRIEFING: ‘Vast Majority’ Join Spotify Settlement • Crowdmix Enters Administration • Blink-182 Beats Drake • More

Tuesday 7.12.16 Music Business News From Around The Web NMPA says "vast majority" took the Spotify settlement deal, but that doesn't spell the end of David Lowery and Melissa Ferrick's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anti-competitive practices, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Bruce Sewell, business, Business model, Consumer, General counsel, Spotify, Streaming media

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this week's Rewind, watch Spotify rack up an increasing number of paid subscribers leaving Apple Music in the dust, and more.

admin on 07/09/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anti-competitive practices, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Elizabeth Warren, IOS, iTunes, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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Twice As Many People Listen To Music On Amazon Prime Than On Apple Music, Spotify Premium Combined

Amazon has always been an underappreciated player. First it became the only alternative to the iTunes download store. More recently, its quietly become a powerful player in streaming. But few. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Bruce Sewell, Elizabeth Warren, European Union competition law, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media

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Spotify Passes 35 Million Paid Subscribers As Apple Music Struggles To Catch Up

The race for streaming music dominance has heated up in recent months, with Apple Music and Spotify the clear leaders. Today's report that Spotify has 35 million paid subscribers, coupled. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Bruce Sewell, Elizabeth Warren, European Union competition law, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Spotify, Subscription business model

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