2 Years Ago Jimmy Iovine Was In Talks With AT&T To Launch Beats “Daisy” Music Service
Two years ago today we wrote about Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine in talks with AT&T about a new subscription music service codenamed Daisy. He was late to streaming music, and needed. Continue reading
Apple To Raise Cloud Music Library Limit From 25,000 to 100,000 Songs
[UPDATED] Apple execs were particularly active on social media over the weekend , ahead of Tuesday's launch of Apple Music, Beats 1 radio and iOS8.4. Ian Rogers shared more exact launch. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s Newest Album “1989” Will Be Available On Apple Music
We may never know if there were backroom negotiations, payments were made (she insists not) or if Taylor Swift just liked how Apple reversed course after her open letter and. Continue reading
This Just In: Taylor Swift Is Not The Savior Artists Need
I'm going to do something crazy and generally not advised on the internet: I'm going to try to make a nuanced argument that cannot be summarized just in the title. Continue reading
TIDAL Adds Tunecore, DistroKid Distribution As CEO Resigns, 25 Employees “Forced To Leave”
Even as Apple may be fighting with the indies, TIDAL is adding tens of thousands of tracks from two of the sector's bigger players. But TIDAL's CEO has just resigned. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Takes On Apple And Wins [COMIC]
Over the weekend Taylor Swift took on Apple on behalf of all musicians, and she won. Announcing surrender overnight; executive Eddie Cue announced to the multitude that Apple would open. Continue reading
“We hear you Indie Artists.” Apple Shifts Gears, Will Pay During 90 Day Free Music Trial
The independent music community protested and Apple listened. Whether the decision was based on a love of music, being faced with the prospect of launching a music service sans indie. Continue reading
Apple Music: Millions of Songs, But We’re Only Gonna Play 150
At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, the company unveiled its long-rumored reboot of Beats Music. In some respects, this day was one that many who have followed streaming. Continue reading
