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Starbucks Launches ‘Cloud Macchiato’ with Ariana Grande

Starbucks has added a new menu item, the Cloud Macchiato and superstar singer Ariana Grande is helping with the roll out. The drink makes its debut in all Starbucks stores. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/06/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bruce Houghton on 01/20/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Jack White, The Mob And The Seven-Foot Tall Music Video Jukebox

In 1961 a music video jukebox called the Scopitone was spreading through the United States like wild-fire. People thought the machine would popularize the music video, that is until the Scopitone’s mafia connections came to light.

Guest Post on 10/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Now Available On Android Wear

Spotify has added an Android Wear app.  Features include: browse and play without having to pick up the phone, navigation through Your Music and a browse function to discover new. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/28/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie Artist Zoe Keating Releases New Spotify Payment Stats

Independent musician and artist advocate Zoe Keating has released another detailed spreadsheet that shows her payments from Spotify. Zeating, who has chosen to have only some of her music available. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Starbucks Shifts Music Gears From iTunes to Spotify In Major Multi-Year Partnership

Digital music deals and launches are accelerating ahead of next months Apple music relaunch. Spotify hit a solid double yesterday with multi-faceted Starbucks deal that includes 200,000+ free Spotify Premium. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rhapsody Losses Grow To $5.6M Last Quarter, Product Innovation ‘Coming Soon’

Financial losses continue to mount at music subscription service Rhapsody, despite a major management shakeup and shedding 15% of its workforce in September.  The details were disclosed in a regulatory filing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/12/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Coffee House Sessions Launches Alternative University Touring Circuit

Coffee House Sessions is a new touring circuit launching this month in the UK. Created by Coalition Talent's Guy Robinson, Coffee House Sessions supports a 10 day mini-tour for each. Continue reading

admin on 09/27/2013 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rhapsody Sheds 15% Of Staff, Top Execs As New Investor Takes Over

(UPDATED) With the arrival of a new investor, music subscription service Rhapsody has let go of 30 employees, 15% of total staff.  President John Irwin is exiting that post but. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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