Spotify Introduces “Fresh Finds” Tastemaker Generated Artist Discovery Playlists
Discover Weekly, which has quickly become my favorite Spotify feature, uses my listening habits to uncover tracks I'll like with unnerving accuracy. Now Spotify is applying similar algorithms to the. Continue reading
Spotify: The Music Industry’s Life Support?
In his Grammy night speech, Neil Portnow let loose on Spotify, decrying their failure to properly compensate artists for their music, but with the streaming service paying large portions of its. Continue reading
WED. BRIEFING: Facebook Enhances ‘Like’ • Magna Bets On PledgeMusic • Spotify Joins Google Cloud • More
WEDNESDAY 2.24.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web PledgeMusic, Spotify, Kobalt – three leaders in the new music industry – move the goalpost for the entire sector. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
AM NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Challenges Lowery Suit • MixRadio To Close • Kayne’s Tidal Tirade • Pollstar Live! • More
Tuesday 2.16.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Spotify is using David Lowery's own argument – that music rights are a jumbled mess – to fight his class. Continue reading
Amazon Readies Full Service Music Streaming Service To Take On Spotify, Apple Music [REPORT]
Despite Amazon's aggressive push into video and ongoing efforts to serve as the hub of anything consumers want, their moves in music have been guarded. Amazon's music streaming service, available. Continue reading
Spotify In Hunt For $500 Million In Convertible Debt
Burning cash, getting ready for battle or both? Just 6 months ago, Spotify completed a $526 million funding round; and now the music streamer is reportedly meeting with bankers and investors in. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Spotify Seeks $500M Loan • Facebook Shares, Video Views Soar • Ticketing Abuse • More
Revenue From Music Streaming Apps More Than Doubles
Music streaming entered the mainstream in 2015. Jay Z's Tidal purchase, Spotify's growth and the launch of Apple Music and YouTube Red helped drive consumer awareness and adoption. That growth. Continue reading
Starbucks Turns Up Volume On Spotify Partnership With Song Saving
Music has always been an integral part of Starbuck's imaging; and when fans began the shift from physical goods to streaming, the 7500+ store chain partnered with Spotify. All Starbuck's. Continue reading
