How To Get Music Writers To Actually Open Your Emails

While the rise of DIY culture has in many ways made it easier for artists to exercise their musical creative side, it has also precipitated a barrage of press solicitations from. Continue reading

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Spotify SoundCloud Acquisition Could Come At A Deep Discount, As Traffic Flattens

There are conflicting reports has to how likely a Spotify acquisition of SoundCloud is, but any deal would likely happen at a price far below the $700 million – $1.2. Continue reading

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How Piracy Altered Music Discovery & Licensed Services Pushed It Forward

Bas Grasmayer takes a look back at the multitude of different tech platforms (many of them a haven for piracy) which have allowed us to access music over the years,. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Deezer Responds To Exit Of North American CEO

On Tuesday Deezer responded to yesterday's story that the CEO of its Deezer's North American division had exited for another startup.  The music streamer officially launched its $9.99 per month. Continue reading

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Rhapsody Users Rebel Over Shift To Napster

Last week, Rhapsody consolidated its branding under the single moniker Napster.  With it came a supposedly improved interface and user experience, but judging from comments posted online, Rhapsody users are. Continue reading

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Rhapsody Is Now Officially Napster, User Growth Flat At 3.5M Globally

[UPDATED] The planned transition uniting the Rhapsody and Napster music streaming services under the Napster brand is complete and with the announcement came paid subscriber stats. 

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week industry commentators weighed in on whether it's time to consider something other than the streaming business model, if narcissism is ruining the live music experience, and what Rhapsody's. Continue reading

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Time To Hit ‘Reset’ On The Streaming Business Model? [Cortney Harding]

As music streaming services around the world continue to struggle, Cortney Harding looks at the possibility of hitting reset on the whole streaming business model and instead exploring a more. Continue reading

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Rhapsody, Napster End 2015 With 3.5 Million Subscribers, 45% Growth

When listing streaming music services, we sometimes don't include Rhapsody. But 45% growth – all in paid subscribers – coming during a year when Apple Music and Tidal launched, Rdio. Continue reading

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CONFIRMED: Coldplay’s New Album Available On Spotify This Friday

Both Spotify and the Coldplay camp have confirmed that their new album will be available on Spotify this Friday 12/11.

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