Music Streaming's Strong Comeback; Prepare for Instagram Effects Shift to Music; The Future of Audio

June 2 · Issue #940 ·

Music Streaming Shows Strong Comeback in New Nielsen Music/MRC Data COVID-19 Report

The new installment of the Nielsen Music/MRC Data study reveals that music streaming is going up and consumers are likely to hold onto subscriptions.

Mapping Out the Challenges of the Post-COVID Music Industry

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We have to understand where we stand today and identify the questions that 2020 will be all about

In A Perfect World, Apple Buys Spotify

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In a crowded field of sameness, Apple Music and Spotify have emerged as streaming’s top dogs. From numbers to execution to revenue potential, nobody comes close.

‘SoundCloud Radio’ station launches on Dash for artists that distribute through Repost services platform

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Both Repost & Repost Select artists that have distributed content are eligible for placement on SoundCloud Radio.

Get ready for Instagram effects that move to music

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Instagram will allow augmented reality creators to build effects that react to music as well as effects that retroactively apply to media from users’ libraries.

Spotify Points Blame at Kobalt in Ongoing Eminem Copyright Dispute

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The rapper sued the streaming service for copyright infringement in August 2019. Spotify now claims Eminem’s publishing administrators should be liable

20 things we’ve learned about Music Live Streaming

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Get your event in front of the right fans amidst the current Live Stream clutter.

Apple Music's Zane Lowe brings interviews with iconic artists to new podcast

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Apple Music’s Zane Lowe has debuted a new podcast that will be home to his interviews with popular artists.

Clubify launches subscription-based livestreaming service

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The latest startup hoping to make a livestreaming splash is called Clubify, and its pitch to fans is “your favourite DJs, clubs and festivals live at home”.

The Future of Audio

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In our continuing series on tapping thought leaders about the “Future of Audio” today we talk with the President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association Gary Shapiro.

Lady Gaga And Blackpink’s ‘Sour Candy’ Debut Smashes Spotify And YouTube Records

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The K-pop quartet shatters girl group streaming records while Gaga continues her hot streak.

Prospa held a livestreamed rave in a 3D virtual warehouse

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British duo Prospa have put a different kind of virtual environment through its paces: a warehouse for an old-school rave.

Music-making app Endlesss is launching its own record label

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The UK-based startup is making a fun move: launching its own record label. It’s called Endlesss Traxxx

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Why the Pixies Podcasted Their Album; Tech Giants Launch Music-Tech Projects; Qobuz Making Moves in Hi-Res Music

Monday, June 1, 2020

June 1 · Issue #939 · View online Platform & Stream Why the Pixies Podcasted Their Album artists.spotify.com – Share The alt-rock legends forged a deeper connection with fans when they documented

Podcasting Now Spotify vs. Everybody Else; IDAGIO Launches Global Concert Hall; Apple Music to Launch First Radio Show In Africa

Friday, May 29, 2020

May 29 · Issue #937 · View online Platform & Stream The podcasting world is now Spotify versus everybody else www.theverge.com – Share Spotify made a deal with Joe Rogan to make his podcast, The

Music Streaming's Strong Comeback; Prepare for Instagram Effects Shift to Music; The Future of Audio

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Why the Pixies Podcasted Their Album; Tech Giants Launch Music-Tech Projects; Qobuz Making Moves in Hi-Res Music

Podcasting Now Spotify vs. Everybody Else; IDAGIO Launches Global Concert Hall; Apple Music to Launch First Radio Show In Africa

What Next for Virtual Tipping?; The Orchard Updates Mobile App; Apple Still Planning Exclusive Podcasts

Spotify Removes Cap From Users’ Libraries; The Music Industry’s Next Five Growth Drivers; eMusic Launches Digital Token

The Future of Live; In Nashville, Song Pitching Goes Remote; Festicket's New Live Streaming Platform

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