Tidal teams up with Feature·fm for off-platform track links

When most streaming services offer an option to share a track with friends, the sharing only goes so far. It usually takes the form of a link to that track *on that specific service*. Not much use for friends who use another platform.

IFPI reveals biggest global albums of 2023 across pure sales, vinyl and streams

IFPI has announced three additional Global Album Charts, which highlight the biggest releases of 2023 by sales and the top selling vinyl and streaming albums of the year.

One Man’s Army of Streaming Bots Reveals a Whole Industry’s Problem

A rare case in Danish court shows how automated clicks and fake accounts can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars on Apple Music and Spotify. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg.

Meet Andrew Antar, the Founder Single-Handedly Revolutionizing the Music Industry with Tune.FM

The current music streaming model makes it difficult for many artists to earn a living wage solely from streams. For countless talented artists, the dream of making a living from their music feels out of reach. Stuck in a system that favors corporations over creators, many see their passion turn into financial frustration.

AI could enable a golden age of audio piracy

Everyone knows the story: In the early 2000s, peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing platforms like Napster, Kazaa, and LimeWire helped digital music piracy proliferate, ultimately decimating recorded music revenue for years. Almost a decade later, a similar, though not quite as dramatic, fate befell book publishing. 

In-Car Satellite Time Spent Listening Jumps, While AM/FM Holds

With over-the-air radio remaining the favored audio source in the automobile, Edison Research’s Share of Ear shows that satellite radio is making a surge in one particular area. The new data comes as SiriusXM makes an aggressive push for new subscribers.

How to Beat the Music Streaming Algorithm

GQ columnist Chris Black has perfected something he calls “music rediscovery,” and it’s keeping him out of playlist purgatory.

Amazon Music's Ryan Redington on the streaming giant's UK focus, breaking acts & monetising fanbases

Redington’s vast remit includes overseeing departments such as artists and label relations, artist and genre marketing, programming, editorial and catalogue, plus the Amazon Music For Artists app.

Spotify Algorithm: The Ultimate Music Discovery Machine

It’s no secret that music streaming services are one of the main ways people discover music nowadays. Sure, you can spend your weekends crate digging at your local record store, or checking out music blog recommendations. But with the click of a button, music streaming services – from Spotify to Amazon Music – can tailor your music recommendations to a tee.

Navigating Spotify’s new viral playlist trend

Daylists algorithmically reflect a user’s listening habits at certain times of day, utilising hyper-specific niche genres.

What Is Music Metadata & Why Should You Care About It?

Just like a birth certificate, metadata comes in handy quite often in a track’s life and should be as accurate as possible.

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