Tag: Apple Music

Apple Aquires Tech, Talent Of Bankrupt Music Streamer Omnifone

Ominfone was in the business of building streaming music services for the likes of Blackberry, Samsung's Milk and Pono. It was one of the first companies to launch an unlimited. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Christmas, Digital Music News, Google, IPhone, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media

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Drake Redefines What A Hit Album Is As “Views” Passes 3 Billion Streams Just On Spotify

The RIAA may have to invent a new Titanium Award as tracks from Drake's "Views" pass well over 5 billion streams collectively on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

Bruce Houghton on 11/07/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Disc jockey, Drake (entertainer), Drake (musician), Hotline Bling, Instagram, iTunes, Pharrell Williams, Taylor Swift

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this journey back through a full week of music industry news we revisit ReverbNation's acquisition of Audiokite, the spike in streams of 'Go Cubs Go', a full list of CMA. Continue reading

admin on 11/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alternative metal, Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Google, Google Play Music, iTunes, music industry, Spotify, Warner Music Group

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REQUIRED READING: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most well read articles on Hypebot from the past week included an explanation of why no one is listening to your music, hard rock's strong showing on streaming services,. Continue reading

admin on 11/04/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Amazon.com, Apple Music, Compact disc, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Hard rock, Netflix, Spotify, Streaming media

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Neil Young Catalog Returns To Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Napster, Deezer, Others

[UPDATE 2] Neil Young has been one of the most vocal critics of music streaming, primarily because of audio quality. In April of 2015, he pulled all of his catalog. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/04/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Christmas, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, iTunes, Neil Young, Spotify, Streaming media

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One Chart Which Tells The Music Business Story

This article looks at an exceedingly revealing chart from Fortune detailing the revenue generated by the recorded music industry within the past forty plus years, including all of highs and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/04/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon Music, Amazon.com, Apple Music, CD Baby, Compact disc, Denial-of-service attack, Do it yourself, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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Napster Partners With Sprint, EVEN and Lufthansa, Joins Music Industry Initiatives

Napster has been a little silent lately compared to competitors like Spotify and Apple Music. But that doesn't mean the music streamer formerly know as Rhapsody has not been busy. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Drum kit, IPhone, songwriter, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media

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YouTube Red Has Just 1.5 Million Paid Subscribers [Report]

It's not easy to get people to pay for something that they are used to using for free. That's the man takeaway from a new report that YouTube's paid service. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon Music, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Apple Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Google, Google Play Music, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Red

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Spotify Relaunches Artists Site As “How To” Guide, But Stops Sharing Per Stream Payment Rates

The Spotify Artists site has relaunched with an emphasis on "how to" be more successful on the music streamer. "The music industry's still in the midst of a major transition – and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Airbnb, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Facebook, music industry, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, YouTube

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THU. BRIEFING: Facebook Fights Piracy • YouTube Red Stats • Spotify Relaunches Artists Site • More

THURSDAY 11.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Facebook is finally getting a more serious about music piracy, but still needs to start paying creators. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anthony Bourdain, Apple Music, BBC, Beauty salon, business, Facebook, Never Miss a Beat, Taylor Swift, United States, YouTube

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