Shazam Removes Ads As Apple Completes Acquisition
Apple announced that it has completed its acquisition of music recognition app Shazam which is used by hundreds of millions globally. Along with the acquisition, Apple will make the app. Continue reading
Amazon Alexa Adds New Music Skills, TIDAL
Amazon unveiled a slew of new and improved Alexa voice controlled devices on Monday, and with them came new music related services, features and skills. Here's a roundup of new. Continue reading
eMusic Payment Problems Continue, More Labels Exit
More labels and distributors are pulling and keeping their music off the eMusic download store over late or non-payments. In July, we reported that Sony owned indie distributor The Orchard. Continue reading
BMI Has Record Year, Revenue Tops $1B, Digital Up 32%
BMI has reported record revenue of $1.199 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30th. The PRO distributed and administered a record $1.118 billion in royalties to its songwriters, composers and. Continue reading
Challenge Of Posting Classical Music Without Copyright Violation: A Glimpse Of The Future?
Despite the composers having died hundreds of years before the concept of copyright violation had even appeared on scene, performers are now finding it difficult to post their performances of. Continue reading
Changes To Apple Music As iOS 12 Rolls Out
The rollout of Apple's newest operating system iOS 12 began yesterday and with it comes some significant changes and improvements to Apple Music. Overall, the updates should improve Apple Music's. Continue reading
We’re Live Tweeting Music Announcements From Today’s Apple Event: How To Watch Online 10AM PT/ 1PM ET
Hypebot will be live tweeting major announcements from today's Apple Event, with an emphasis on anything music related, starting at 1PM ET / 10AM PT via @hypebot. You can also. Continue reading
Why You Need to Be On Music Streaming Services with Taylor Blasko of INgrooves
Taylor Blasko, Label Development from INgrooves joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. They discuss what makes INgrooves different from other distributors, what's important when. Continue reading
