Spotify Expands Video Podcasts Offerings, Launches Creator Platform

The streaming giant hosted podcasters, creators and stars like Halsey on its Arts District campus for "Now Playing," a five-hour, invite-only event that featured top execs Daniel Ek and Gustav Söderström.

Hangout Revives a Lost Classic of Music Streaming’s Past

Hangout founder/CEO Joseph Perla, a co-founder of the late Turntable.fm, wants to make listening to music online a more social experience.

SoundCloud rolls out new monetization feature as part of enhanced upload experience

The new feature eliminates multiple steps previously required for artists to monetize their content on the platform.

Marketing Music Through Podcasts

Podcasts have exploded in the last decade. They’ve become a powerful channel for reaching audiences in special ways with long-form audio content. They’ve also transformed from niche entertainment to mainstream media.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Has a Soundtrack to Make a ‘90s Baby Nostalgic

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has a ‘90s-infused soundtrack to make any child of the era nostalgic — and it’s all thanks to composer Jack Wall.

Universal Music Japan appoints Shintaro Aki as MD of EMI Records

Since 2007, he served as A&R for one of Japan's most popular female solo singers, Superfly, contributing to her domestic chart success, including seven No.1 albums. He also worked with several of Japan’s most popular artists, including Ulfuls, Ges no Kiwami Otome, Indigo la End, Wanima and The Yellow Monkey.

How Rock Bands Are Staying Relevant in the Streaming Era

Rock bands are adapting to the streaming era through digital innovation, genre-blending, and fan engagement.

Tencent Music Sees Streaming Growth as Social Side Continues Slide

China's regulations on live events dent the once lucrative social entertainment biz.

How to See Who Saved Your Spotify Playlist: Easy Steps

Are you curating playlists, or maybe you’re an artist with your own Spotify creations? Then, you might be curious about how to check who saved your playlist on Spotify or who has given them a thumbs-up. 

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