Spotify Adds Group Playlists Using Facebook Messenger

Spotify is getting more social. Overnight the music streamer launched Group Playlists for Messenger, which enables group playlist creation using Facebook's popular messaging app.

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WED. BRIEF: 69¢ iTunes Strategy • Khalid Picked For Apple Music’s “Up Next” • Instagram Stories Passes 250M Users • More

Wednesday 6.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Are 69 cent tracks a smart chart strategy or the further devaluation of music? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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How To Get Verified And Use Analytics On Shazam

Given its popular use as a music discovery platform, getting verified on Shazam can do wonder when it comes to connecting with more fans, as it frequently provides a space. Continue reading

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Royalty Exchange Adds $6.4 Million Funding, 3 Industry Veterans To Advisory Board

Royalty Exchange, a digital marketplace for royalties, has secured $6.4 million in funding, as well as added three new industry veterans to its board of advisors. The company had been. Continue reading

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Top 10 Sites That Will Feature Your Music Video

Once you've put in the effort to create and interesting and compelling music video, it seems only fair that you'd want to share it with the world. This can be. Continue reading

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YouTube, ASCAP Make A Deal

Long the target of criticism from musicians for its unfair revenue split and complete failure to pay some artists and publishers, YouTube recently sign a deal with ASCAP wherebye the. Continue reading

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Bots, Playlists, Blockchain, Value Gap & Growth – Top Trends From #Midem 2017

Fresh from a full week at Midem 2017, Romy Harber shares some of the key trends and hot topics discussed during the event, including the role of chatbots, the future. Continue reading

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With Spotify’s New “Sponsored Songs” Labels Can Pay For Song Plays

Spotify is testing "Sponsored Songs" which gives labels the ability to pay to have songs featured on the music streamer's free tier. While "pay to play" or payola is illegal. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Royalty Exchange + $6.4M • Supremes Side with Slants • Annual Apple Music Subs • More

TUESDAY 6.20.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  $6.4 million to help artists sell a portion of their royalty stream is both a testimony to music's earning power and. Continue reading

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How To Treat Spotify Like A Social Platform And Get More Plays

Good news for artists, who may be savvy on a social media platform like Facebook or Instagram, those skills can be transferred to Spotify, a streaming service which requires a. Continue reading

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