Why Spotify Cares About India And Why it May Not Deliver

Spotify launched in India this week, despite a court action and very public dispute between the streamer and Warner Music,. MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan looks a why India matters so. Continue reading

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Gimme Radio: Building A Fan Driven Music Streaming Service

In this piece, Gimme Radio's Tyler Lenane outlines why they felt compelled to start another streaming service in an already crowded sector and how Gimme Radio differentiates themselves from other. Continue reading

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Could The Proliferation Of Indie Streaming Platforms Be Harming Unsigned Artists?

As the major streaming platforms continue to bludgeon each other in hopes of gaining an industry monopoly, unsigned artists are seeking better, independent options for sharing their music with the. Continue reading

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Spotify Launches In India Without WMG Deal, Premium Costs $1.67 Monthly

Spotify ramped up its battle with Warner Music Group on Tuesday, launching in India without a signed deal with the Warner/Chappell music publishing arm of the world's third largest music. Continue reading

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Audible Magic Adds ‘Rights Audit,’ The Orchard Signs On

Music technology provider Audible Magic has announced two new services, Rights Audit and Rights Rx, designed to verify rights ownership across more than 200 territories before new music is added. Continue reading

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Pandora ‘Stories’ Adds Creator Commentary To Playlists

Pandora has launched "Stories," a new tool that allows artists, songwriters and podcasters to add commentary to music and "combining the storytelling of podcasts with the musical power of playlists." 

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Warner Music Group Calls Spotify Comments ‘Appalling,’ Vows To Fight In India

The battle between Spotify and Warner Music Group's Warner/Chappell Music publishing arm continues unabated, after the pair failed to reach an agreement to licence songs to the streamer in India. . Continue reading

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What Beatles 2018 Success Says About Streaming’s Future [Mark Mulligan]

Almost 50 years after The Beatles disbanded, the Fab Four remain Universal Music Group's fourth best seller of the last year. MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan takes a fascinating dive into. Continue reading

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Full Text Of Spotify, WMG Dueling Statements On India Lawsuit and Launch

After WMG filed for an injunction to stop the launch of Spotify in India on Monday, both companies issued unusually strong statements that will resonate in the coming weeks, as. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Majors Streaming Income Up $1.5B • No Pay Radio Bill • Spotify Adds ‘Word’ • Spotify India Near? • More

FRIDAY 2.22.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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