Apple Music now hosts 100 million songs, 18 million more than Spotify
UPDATED: 21 years after the debut of iTunes and the original iPod, which held 1,000 songs, Apple Music says it now offers 100 million songs with a monthly subscription. It’s. Continue reading
Apple To Lower The Price Of Apple Music, Claims Dubious Report
Apple is planning to lower the price of Apple Music, a source has reportedly told Digital Music News. The story doesn't add up, given what is known about Apple's deals. Continue reading
The iPod Turns 15: Watch Steve Job’s 2001 Announcement + The First iPod Commercial
The iPod turns 15 years old this week. First announced on October 23, 2001, the device and later it's closed link to Apple's iTunes download store changed the music industry. Continue reading
Spotify Finally Launches In Japan, World’s 2nd Largest Music Market, Debuts New Lyrics Feature
Spotify has finally launched in Japan. The world's second biggest music market is a notoriously finicky one and slow to change. CD's still sell in large numbers there, despite early. Continue reading
Songwriters Deserve Better Than This, Says NMPA’S David Isrealite
A U.S. Department Of Justice decision to require 100% licencing of music has sent shock waves through the publishing and songwriting sectors. In this op-ed, David Israelite, the President and. Continue reading
Bye Bye Beats, So Long Zune – Apple, Microsoft Retire Major Digital Music Brands
Two major digital music brands are being retired. Apple is shuttering its Beats Music service and pushing users to Apple Music; and Microsoft is shuttering one of the original digital. Continue reading
