Facebook Exec Moves To Soundcloud To Fuel International Expansion
2015 is turning out to be an important year for Soundcloud. Rightholders are pushing hard for compensation, but have been slow to sign deals; thus, thwarting a much needed effort. Continue reading
Steve Titmus Exits Shazam For Resident Advisor
After 8 years, Steve Titmus, Senior Music Manager and Head of the EU Music Department is exiting Shazam. He will be joining EDM hub Resident Advisor as Head Of Product. In a. Continue reading
Apple’s New Streaming Service May Be Facing A Rough Start In Europe
Regulators in the European Union may throw a roadblock into Apple’s upcoming launch of its new streaming music service. The computer giant is increasingly under examination over its dealings with record. Continue reading
Is A Single Global Release Day The Right Thing For Every Artist?
In a long awaited move that signals the globalization of the music industry, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) recently announced an international alignment to release new music on a. Continue reading
Shareholders Challenge Jay Z’s “Bad” Bid For Aspiro Streaming Music Services
More than 120 shareholders in Aspiro have joined together to challenge Jay Z's $56 million bid to acquire the company's two streaming music services WiMP and high definition music channel Tidal.. Continue reading
Deezer Takes Elite Hi-Res Music Service Global with Sonos Exclusive
France based global streaming music service Deezer entered the U.S. market late last year with Elite, a hi-definition audio streaming service offering 35 million tracks in lossless FLAC (1,411 kbps), four. Continue reading
Buyers Remorse After Buying An Album On iTunes? If You Live In Europe, You Can Return It.
How many times have you bought an album only to realize there are only one or two songs that really strike a chord with you? If you bought the album. Continue reading
