SiriusXM Preps New Exclusive Channels; Music Streaming, TikTok Fuel the Track 1 Hit; Spotify: 130M Paid Subscribers

April 30 · Issue #912 ·

SiriusXM Launching Bowie, Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Prince and Rolling Stones Channels With Exclusive Content

SiriusXM is pulling out all the stops to entertain listeners during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, announcing a suite of all-star limited edition channels launching on Friday (May 1) that will bring some of the greatest hits and exclusive content from the likes of David Bowie, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, George Strait, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Prince and the Rolling Stones.

Spotify Reports 130 Million Paid Subscribers as Quarterly Revenue Jumps 22%

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Spotify’s business "remains very healthy" despite the global uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the streaming giant reported in its first quarter financial results.

How music streaming and TikTok are fueling Track 1 hits

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Recent years have seen the top album track get even more popular.

Travis Scott’s Astronomical ‘Fortnite’ tour exploded the idea of what a concert can be

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Virtual concerts are the future of touring—at least for now.

Spotify Finally Adds ‘This American Life’ to Podcast Lineup

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It’s been well over a year since Spotify launched its major foray into podcasting. But the streaming giant had been missing one of the most popular radio shows in the U.S. – “This American Life” – until now. The show is now streaming on Spotify, although only the 10 most recent episodes

Covid-19 pandemic to hit music app revenue growth

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According to a new forecast by Sensor Tower, Europe’s mobile apps sector is set to grow to $20.8 billion (£16.7bn) by 2022, nearly $3bn (£2.4bn) less than previously expected.

Podcasts In A Pandemic: Listenership Stabilizes But Ad Budgets And Indie Shows Are Under Pressure

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The podcast industry has been on a crazy ride for the past month and a half.

Carvoeiro gets its own online radio station - Portugal Resident

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Carvoeiro gets its own online radio station. Craig Lee Timmis is the man behind the initiative, broadcasting a wide range of music and shows

Spotify launches a Daily Wellness mix to fuel your self-care routines

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Spotify is hoping it can help you feel a bit more relaxed in these trying times by introducing a mix of music and podcasts geared towards self-care and wellness.

DJs and musicians scramble for income in devastated scene

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Paywalled streams? Online education? Charitable mask-making? Local players experiment with options.

Dan Rosen shares five emerging trends from the COVID-19 crisis

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Many had expected that the audio streaming business would dramatically increase with social isolation. This has not been the case.

Avid First Creative Tools Rack Up 2 Million Free Downloads

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Avid’s freemium strategy attracting whole new generation of content creators to paid subscriptions for the same tools used by the world’s most celebrated professionals.

Mixcloud unveils new live streaming functionality

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With live streaming very much in vogue amidst the COVID-19 shutdown, there has been plenty of chatter in recent weeks about how creators might go about monetising their live streams.

Utah's symphony, opera offer 'School From Home,' free music streaming

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Princess Leia thinks this whole working-from-home thing is pretty darn great.

John Legend, Tinashe, More Transform into Avatars for Wave Livestreams

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John Legend will join Tinashe and other artists who have transformed into avatars for livestreamed concerts this summer.

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Dance Music Offers Community via Streaming; SiriusXM Adds Self-Pay Subs; Spotify Preps Wild Podcast Tale; Tidal's New Free Membership Tier

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

April 29 · Issue #911 · View online Platform & Stream In a Time of Isolation, Dance Music Offers Community Through Streaming www.vice.com – Share Amid coronavirus, dance music mainstays like New

Should Netflix Should Spotify?; Radio is Switched on Again; Copyright Claims Ruining Livestreams for Everyone

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

April 28 · Issue #910 · View online Platform & Stream Why Netflix Should Buy Spotify Right Now nymag.com – Share On the Pivot podcast, Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher discuss how Netflix could

8tracks Returns; Mixcloud Adds Live Streaming Feature for DJs, Artists; How Coronavirus is Wreaking Havoc on Music

Monday, April 27, 2020

April 27 · Issue #909 · View online Platform & Stream Music streaming service 8tracks is back from the dead musically.com – Share Launched in August 2008, 8tracks was one of the longest-established

Live Streaming is Here to Stay; Lil Wayne Launching Young Money Radio; Warner Launches Virtual PlayOn Fest

Thursday, April 23, 2020

April 23 · Issue #907 · View online Platform & Stream Live Streaming Is Here To Stay — The Future Of An Emerging Technology www.ludwig-van.com – Share We take a look at live streaming and the

Apple Music Expands to 52 More Countries; Sonos Launches In-House Streaming Service; Livestream Data Shows Surging Online Activity

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

April 22 · Issue #906 · View online Platform & Stream Apple Music Expands Into 52 More Countries, Including Two Dozen in Africa www.billboard.com – Share Apple announced a major expansion of many

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Should Netflix Should Spotify?; Radio is Switched on Again; Copyright Claims Ruining Livestreams for Everyone

8tracks Returns; Mixcloud Adds Live Streaming Feature for DJs, Artists; How Coronavirus is Wreaking Havoc on Music

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Apple Music Expands to 52 More Countries; Sonos Launches In-House Streaming Service; Livestream Data Shows Surging Online Activity

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