Does Anyone Listen To Beats 1? Zane Lowe Won’t Say

Apple a master at dribbling out music users stats at just the right moment, like during a product launch, investor call or just as the media seems ready to crown. Continue reading

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Amazon Readies Campaign To Take On Spotify, Apple Music

Amazon Music has grown impressively, accelerated by an  explosion in Alexa smart speakers use.  But, in part because the online giant seldom releases user stats,  it is still portrayed in. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Minaj Attacks Spotify • Inside Beats 1 • $750M Sony Spotify Artists Windfall • More

MONDAY 8.20.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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23 Prince Albums, New ‘Anthology’ Available On Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streamers For 1st Time

Twenty three Prince albums are now available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other music streamers for first time. The superstar singer/songwriter was a vocal critic of music streaming, with. Continue reading

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DistroKid Adds ‘Mastered For iTunes’ Service

The "Mastered For iTunes" label is a badge of sonic approval that you see on most major label tracks and almost none from idie and D.I.Y. artists.  A new add-on. Continue reading

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Deezer Adds $185M, Strategic Partner That Should Make Spotify and Record Labels Very Nervous

Earlier this month Deezer added $185 million at a valuation of more than $1 billion. New investors include a top Middle Eastern music and media company poised to give the. Continue reading

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Guide To Change Profile Picture On Any Streaming Platform

Every band and artist wants a clean profile look on their profile. Whether you've fired your old bassist or simply need a fresh look, this guide provides step by step. Continue reading

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Streaming Music’s Third Wave: Emerging Markets

Music and media industry analysts MIDiA have just published a report that dives deep into how streaming is, and in some cases is not, gaining traction in emerging markets. The. Continue reading

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Calling ‘Bulls**t’ On Tim Cook’s Anti-Spotify Rhetoric

Apple CEO Tim Cook clearly had Spotify and its algorithmically driven playlists in mind when he said: “We worry about the humanity being drained out of music, about it becoming. Continue reading

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CEO Tim Cook Is OK That Apple Music Loses Money, Slams ‘Bits-And-Bytes’ Streaming

“We’re not in it for the money,” says Apple CEO Tim Cook about the tech giant's loss leader Apple Music service.  While these are enough to concern Daniel Ek, it. Continue reading

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