$1 For 3 Months Of Spotify Premium Is Back, But With No Ads How Are Artists, Label Getting Paid?
We thought it was just a Christmas promotion, but 3 months of ad free Spotify Premium is back for just $1. The deal is for new subscribers only, but it. Continue reading
The Problem With Music Streaming Exclusives
Jay-Z’s ambitions for TIDAL has triggered a lot of discussion about how streaming models can evolve. One focus has been exclusives with a number of references to TIDAL ‘doing a. Continue reading
Way Beyond Streaming: Music’s Marginal Reinvention
From the relentless focus on the music industry's latest streaming model, one might think Taylor Swift and streaming services represent the entire future of the music business. When Jay Z. Continue reading
Interest In TIDAL Is Sinking Faster Than The Titanic [NEW STATS]
Haters gonna hate, but the critics have been particularly vocal about TIDAL. The streaming music that Jay Z bought and relaunched with the help of superstar partners was just enriching. Continue reading
3 Lessons From The Indie Artist Summit
Today, the freedom that indie musicians have to build their own career from the ground up can also be a big barrier. Technology advancements mean that great recordings can be. Continue reading
Apple’s Streaming Music Launch Plans: $9.99, $14.99 Tiers, Lots Of Exclusives
It's shaping up to be the year the music industry put a premium on exclusive content. Jay Z is counting on them to build TIDAL; and now comes word that. Continue reading
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
Tidal, Spotify, And Apple Play The Digital Game of Thrones
Last week was a big one for the music industry. Or was it? Tidal entered the arena with Spotify and Apple. What we are watching is the digital version of. Continue reading
David Pakman: What Jay-Z Should Have Launched With Tidal
[UPDATED] According to digital music pioneer turned venture capitalist David Pakman, Jay-Z's launch of Tidal should have sounded a something like this: “The transition from CDs to digital hasn’t worked well. Continue reading
