Tag: Streaming media

Beats Music Trumps Spotify In Artist Payouts

In terms of subscribers and market share, Beats Music (acquired by Apple as part of its purchase of Beats in May of last year) is way behind Spotify. But there's. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Deezer Elite Expands Globally With Sonos

High definition audio is one of streaming music's hottest battlegrounds; and Deezer is leading the charge with a global launch of Deezer Elite via a partnership with in-home music leader Sonos.

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Croquet Records Launches Nonprofit Record Label, Signs Indie Rock Band Melt

Yesterday morning. Croquet Records announced the launch of it's non-profit label, the first record label to receive 501(c)3 nonprofit status in North Carolina, signing Indie Rock band Melt. 

Nia R Jones on 03/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Pretend You’re At SXSW 2015 – 7 Tricks & Tips

SXSW 2015 is underway, but perhaps you blew your budget buying Jack White vinyl releases. Or it could be that the chaise lounge by the hotel pool is so damn comfortable. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/18/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Free Songs In Tweets: Rhapsody Announces Twitter Partnership #SXSW

While it may come as a surprise, today's Twitter + Rhapsody deal makes sense. To attract and retain users, streaming music services are forming dozens of new partnerships; and social. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Messaging App LINE Acquires MixRadio

Ultra popular Snapchat has been clear about its broad music ambitions.  Now competitor LINE jumps into music with the acquisition of personalized online streaming music service MixRadio.

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Patreon Acquires Competitor Subbable, Now Serving 250,000 Active Patrons

It has been a breakthrough month for Patreon. First Amanda Palmer launched on the patronage platform, quickly breaking records. Today, founder Jack Conte shares that Patreon has just under 250,000. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ArtistDirect, UlitimateMusic Sold For $1 Million [REPORT]

In an online music world dominated by Pandora, iTunes and Spotify, it is tough for independent music sites to compete. Now ArtistDirect, one the web's original music destinations, is once again. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sony Music CEO On Spotify, Beats, YouTube, How “Free (Music) Is Death” and More

You can tell it is contract renegotiation time for music streamers, because the chorus of major label execs expressing opinions on the evils of free music is growing. Now Sony Music's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Pandora Holds Lead As Top Music Streaming Service In The U.S.

 "The Infinite Dial 2015" report from Edison Research and Triton Digital took an in depth look at US music streaming revealing Pandora as the clear leader. 

Nia R Jones on 03/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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