100 Million Use Paid Music Streaming Services In US [MusicWatch]
Fresh off the release of RIAA revenue numbers MusicWatch shared its year-end numbers assessing the size of the US streaming market and how music listening is evolving. Among the internet. Continue reading
Spotify India Passes 1M Users In 1st Week: Stunning Stats About Streaming in World’s Most Populous Country
Spotify announced that it has passed 1 million users in India just a week after launching there. It's an impressive number until you remember that the country has a population. Continue reading
7digital, Juke End Partnership After $4.5M Settlement
UK-based 7digital has reached a settlement with Media Saturn’s Juke music streaming service to dissolve their partnership. Under the Agreement, 7digital will be released from all outstanding contracts with the Juke. Continue reading
Hypebot Crashes The Music Biz Weekly Podcast: Streaming, PledgeMusic, Smart Speakers, More
The big three record labels earning $19 million a day from streaming, the ongoing PledgeMusic tragedy, how smart speakers are changing songwriting and the future of podcasting were all part. Continue reading
Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book’ Passes 1.5B Spotify Streams
Three years after the release of 'Coloring Book,' Chance the Rapper surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify as of March 1st. 'Coloring Book' was released in May of 2016 and. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
