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Down Under, Streaming Is Up, Downloads Are Down

In an extension of a music industry consumer trend seen in the United States, it seems our neighbors to the south are embracing the streaming age, as Australians increasingly eschew. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/06/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Engaging Fans Via Facebook Messenger Now Is Like Being The First Musician On YouTube

While social media has become a crowded space where getting fan attention can be difficult, messaging apps remain an excellent tool through which artists can reach their fans directly, and are. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/05/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UPDATE: Spotify Responds To Malware Infested Ad Complaints

[UPDATE] Multiple Spotify users are reporting that the Spotify Free app is delivering malware infested ads that launch an uncontrollable series of malware and virus infested sites. Now, Spotify has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Download Revenue To Shrink 50% As Streaming Music Grows To 950 Million Users, Says New Analysis

Streaming music adoption is exploding, but just how big a can it get? And at how bad a hit will paid downloads take as streaming expands? Very big and very. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/03/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Adds “6 Animated Layers” Of Lyrics In Japan, Global Roll Out Still Pending

Ever since Spotify removed one of its core features – song lyrics – earlier this year, users have been clamouring for their return. So there was cause for excitement when. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/30/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music’s Streaming Pile Of Garbage [Cortney Harding]

While variety and competition are typically a good sign in most other industries, the same doesn't seem to hold true in the music industry. An increasing number of not-so-different streaming. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Spotify, SoundCloud Deal May Not Happen [New Report]

Late Wednesday came reports that Spotify was in advanced talks to acquire SoundCloud, and that an announcement of the deal could be made very soon. Now, a new report asserts. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify In ‘Advance Talks’ To Buy SoundCloud

[UPDATED] Spotify is reportedly in advance talks to buy Soundcloud. We'd heard months ago that Soundcloud was hemorrhaging cash, after efforts to monetize had been slowed by label talks. The. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Abbey Road Adds 3 Promising Music Tech Startups To Incubator

Abbey Road Red, the music tech accelerator based at the iconic Abbey Road Studios has named its latest group of startups. It's the second class for the only music tech. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Adds Daily Mix: Your Favorite Tracks Mixed With New Songs – Deezer Weighs In

[UPDATED] Spotify has launched Daily Mix – a series of computer generated mixes combining the users favorite tracks with new songs.  Alongside Spotify's popular Discovery Weekly and Release Radar, the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/27/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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