Tag: Streaming media

6 Lessons Indie Labels & Musicians Have Learned About Streaming Music

With tighter budgets and thinner margins, the loss of revenue as music consumption shifts online is particularly concerning for independent artists and labels. But they're quickly learning to adapt.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Digital audio, Disc jockey, DJ mix, Free tier (business model), Jay-Z, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Who Is Listening? Internet Radio Consumption By Age [INFOGRAPHIC]

As music consumption shifts to online, internet radio – Pandora, iHeartRadio or great standalone stations like Radio Paradise – have become key to music discovery and marketing. But who actually. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexa Internet, Disc jockey, Facebook, iHeartRadio, Internet radio, iTunes, Pandora Radio, Streaming media, Television station, The Members

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Former Rhapsody, Sony Exec Sends An Open Letter To The Music Business

Dear Music Biz, It's been a good, close, intimate and mostly wonderful 15 years… but I think we need some time apart. It's not me. It's you. You've changed. Digital music business, you. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: Apple Inc., David McCandless, Deezer, FLAC, Google Play, iTunes, Rdio, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify, Streaming media

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Pandora Brings Music To Your Wrist On Apple Watch

The press embargo for the Apple Watch lifted today, netting a storm of mostly good reviews; and along with it came the news that Pandora has joined the party.

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Fox Business Network, Frenemy, iHeartRadio, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, Streaming media

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Jay Z’s Debut Album Disappears From Spotify, But You Can Still Find It On TIDAL

Exclusive content has become the latest weapon in the battle for streaming music subscribers. A deep pocketed Apple is expected to make them part of its June music relaunch. But. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alicia Keys, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Arcade Fire, Aspiro, Authors and Publishers, Google, Jay-Z, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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3 Lessons We Learned From Tidal’s Splash Back Into The Industry

The Internet is still ablaze with news of Tidal, the Jay Z-owned streaming service you can pay $20 a month for… if you’re into that sort of thing. Tidal will apparently. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/07/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Africa, Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Scandinavia, Spotify, Streaming media, Today (U.S. TV program)

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Lily Allen On TIDAL: Fans Will “Swarm Back To Pirate Sites In Droves”

Lily Allen have never been once to mince words when she see's injustice. What makes her refreshing is that she's both smart and unfiltered without becoming a hater. Her latest. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/06/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Alicia Keys, Aspiro, Daft Punk, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lily Allen, Madonna (entertainer), Nicki Minaj, Spotify, Streaming media

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Full Text Of TIDAL's "Declaration" Signed By Madonna, Kayne, Jay Z, Rihanna & Other Top Artists Jay Z Launches TIDAL As "Artist Owned" Music Service: Big On Star Power, Short. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/04/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alicia Keys, Calvin Harris, Daft Punk, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Madonna (entertainer), Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Spotify, Streaming media

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Facebook Offers Musicians An Olive Branch With Events Subscription Feature

With Facebook virtually eliminating organic reach, musicians have struggled to reach their fans through Pages. As a bit of a peace offering, Facebook has rolled out an events subscription feature. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: Apple Inc., Consumer, Facebook, Facebook features, Google, IOS, iTunes, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Twitter

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