Google Offers $15 Million For Songza, But Will Investor Amazon Let It Go?
UPDATED: As we reported over the weekend, Google is in talks to buy Songza, according to the New York Post. One source puts the purchase price at $15 million; and. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest, Music Data Provider For Rdio, iHeartradio and More
(UPDATE 2) Spotify is acquiring music intelligence provider, The Echo Nest. The music streamer says that the deal allows them "leverage The Echo Nest’s in depth musical understanding and tools. Continue reading
Guilty Pledgers Party For Good Causes With Spotify
Just when you thought there was nothing else to say about playlists, along comes the Guilty Pledgers app for fundraising with Spotify playlists. The idea is that you throw a. Continue reading
Ad Confirms Spotify Planning For IPO
A Spotify recruitment ad seeking to hire an External Reporting Specialist is fueling rumors that the music streamer is moving aggressively toward an IPO. The ad says the hire will "prepare. Continue reading
Last.fm Adds Free Spotify Streaming
Last week we reported on plans by Last.fm to stream music via YouTube. Today, the CBS owned Last.fm announced a deal with Spotify. Both free and premium Spotify users can. Continue reading
Spotify Trolls Beats Music On Twitter To Steal Unhappy Users
Last week Spotify appeared to be trolling Twitter to find and reach out to users complaining about early glitches om the just launched Beat Music service. Using the official @spotify. Continue reading
Kim Dotcom Previews Baboom, His Answer To Spotify and iTunes
Kim Dotcom has been promising to launch 'revolutionary' music service Baboom for many months to take on Spotify and iTunes. Today we finally got a first look at the platform,. Continue reading
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Rdio Jumps On Free Music Bandwagon, Lifts Listening Limits
"If you love something, set it free," begins the announcement from Rdio, that they've dropped all listening caps on it's U.S. site. The move comes just days after Spotify dropped. Continue reading
