SoundCloud Adds Robust $4.99 On Demand Streaming Plan, But Many Artists Remain Unpaid

SoundCloud has added a $4.99 per month 120 million track on demand streaming subscription tier that includes most of the features – but not all of the tracks – that. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Two Top Execs Exit As SoundCloud “Begs” Investors For Cash

UPDATED: SoundCloud's COO and VP of Finance both have left the music streamer. Their exit comes just weeks after the company admitted in financial filings that it could run out. Continue reading

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New York Times Subscribers Now Get Free Spotify Premium

On-demand music streamers are all pretty much stuck charging $/€/£ 9.99 – much to there detriment, according to MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. So to attract new customers, they are constantly experimenting with. Continue reading

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8 New Technologies Redefining How DJs Play Live

Although selection may always be at the core of DJing, technology also plays a large part in how they practice their craft. Here we look at eight exciting new pieces. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Music Biz Embraces Hi Res Streaming @ CES • AEG Under Fire • iHeart Streaming Launches • More

Friday 12.6.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Hi resolution audio streaming can offer a profit/royalty enhancing add-on only if labels and music services agree on a single format.. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Responds To Cash Crunch Claims

This morning we reported that SoundCloud could run out of cash within months. The news came straight from SoundCloud's latest financial filings; and at a time when the company is. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Admits It Could Run Out Of Cash Within Months

SoundCloud is closer to financial disaster than previously thought, according to new financial filings. This comes at a time when the streamer, which has supported the careers of many indie musicians,. Continue reading

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Audio Streaming Is Growing MUCH Faster Than Video [CHART]

Competition in music streaming is coming from all sides with Amazon, Google and Pandora and more expanding their services to compete with Spotify and Apple Music. Despite the fact that. Continue reading

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Shazam To Add Songkick Concert Listings In 2017

In a year end letter, Songkick CEO Matt Jones shared some impressive direct to fans ticket sales stats and an announcement that Shazam would be joining Spotify, SoundCloud and Pandora in distributing. Continue reading

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YouTube By The Numbers: 1 Day, 300,000 New Videos + More Surprising Stats

A new look by Pexeso at a day in the life of YouTube has revealed some interesting numbers. It seems music has drifted out of the spotlight somewhat, now coming in at fourth place behind. Continue reading

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