Amazon Music Gains Millions Of Subscribers Under Radar

Although not always recognized as one of the frontrunners in the streaming world, Amazon Music is truly gaining in popularity; reportedly having as many as hundred million active users, double. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Soundcloud Losses Grow • Jason Aldean Tests 2 Week Windows • Soundpruf • More

FRIDAY 4.23.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify Adds Social Media Links, Image Galleries, But Still No Link To Artist Websites

[UPDATED] Spotify has added two important features that will help artists build and engage a fans base. Users of the free Spotify for Artists platform can now add social media. Continue reading

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YouTube Creator Studio Adds Impressions, Unique Viewers

Artists who operate YouTube channels are by now likely accustomed to YouTube's Creator Studio, a service which will soon be unveiling a new design. Here we look at some of. Continue reading

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Spotify Acquires Music Licensing Platform Loudr

Spotify has acquired music licensing platform Loudr. The company was founded in 2013 to build services that make it easy for content creators, aggregators and digital music services to identify, track. Continue reading

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HD Vinyl To Hit Stores In 2019 After $4.8M Investment

Austrian-based startup Rebeat Innovation has received a $4.8 million investment into its patented “high definition vinyl” technology. Founder and CEO Günter Loibl told Pitchfork that the “first “HD vinyl” albums could hit stores as. Continue reading

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Pure Volume Music Discovery Site To Shut Down

After 15 years as a destination for independent music discovery, Pure Volume is shutting down. The announcement was made via a pop-up on the site.

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THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Passes 40M, Promotes Boss • Spotify + Hulu Discount • Innovation In Music Awards • More

THURSDAY 4.1218 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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What To Expect At Spotify’s Big ‘News Announcement’

[UPDATED] Spotify has invited journalists to a strangely worded "news announcement" on Tuesday April 24th in New York City. While the invite is void of details or even hints, here's. Continue reading

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Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid

An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not. Continue reading

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