Deezer Doubles Down on Latin America; The Enduring Influence of Yacht Rock; Tencent Spending Billions Investing in Major Music Companies

July 6 · Issue #968 ·

Deezer claims $1.4bn valuation with TV Azteca partnership in Mexico

Deezer is doubling down on Latin America courtesy of a partnership with Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca that values the music streaming service at $1.4bn.

Why Is Chinese Media Giant Tencent Spending Billions Investing in Major Music Companies?

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Over the past few years, Chinese media giant Tencent has spent more than $6 billion investing in major music companies — what’s the goal?

The Enduring, Undeniable Influence of Yacht Rock

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For years, yacht rock was merely a forgotten piece of early 1980s kitsch. Recently, though, it’s found a new life and audience online.

Buy or Sell? Spotify Stock Price Targets Upped by Analysts With Differing Recommendations

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Guggenheim Partners and Morgan Stanley have nearly a $10 billion difference between their Spotify valuations, largely rooted in forecasts on the streaming platform’s podcast strategy.

Apple Music's new 'INDIY' playlist focuses on DIY artists

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Hotly-tipped Brits Beabadoobee and Alfie Templeman are among the artists included in this week’s ‘INDIY’ playlist.

Survey suggests Covid-19 is sparking music streaming growth in Japan

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More Japanese people are willing to engage with music via streaming during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey of the industry.

Hipgnosis revenues topped $80m in FY2020 – now it’s raising another $250m

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More money for Merck coming as firm beats management expectations for annual revenues.

What is Primephonic? The classical music streaming service explained

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Primephonic is a music streaming service like rivals Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer and Tidal but with a difference. It only offers classical.

Lend Me Your Ears: How podcasts bring voice amid quarantine

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With many parts of India still in quarantine, people are turning to podcasts like never before for entertainment and knowledge but the industry should have moved from niche to mainstream.

5 surprising music hacks to try with your Amazon Echo

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These Amazon Music features will give you a better music listening experience.

Matt Pincus-backed HIFI launches to help artists ‘actually see what they’re earning – and what they’re worth’

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Founder and CEO, Damian Manning, talks MBW through HIFI’s new product offerings.

Live broadcasting platform Caffeine raises $113m in Series D funding round

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Platform claims to have added 2m new registered users over the last year.

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UK Music Groups Unite to Support Better Streaming System; Surround Invests in Music Finance Startup Vezt; Spotify Developing Podcasts for U.S. Latino Audiences

Friday, July 3, 2020

July 3 · Issue #967 · View online Platform & Stream UK Music Groups Unite To Support Artists & Build A Better Streaming System www.grammy.com – Share How the Keep Music Alive alliance is

Spotify Debuts Premium Plan for Couples; Independent Country Musicians Reaping Benefits of Live-Streaming; BookMyShow Unveils Global Online Streaming Platform

Thursday, July 2, 2020

July 2 · Issue #966 · View online Platform & Stream Independent Country Musicians Are Reaping The Benefits Of Live-Streaming In Quarantine www.forbes.com – Share For all the opportunities for fault

British Execs are Ruling Music; About that ‘Spotify Games’; Lockdown Surge in Streaming Boosts Hipgnosis

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

June 30 · Issue #964 · View online Platform & Stream British Execs Are Ruling Music. So What Can the US Learn from the UK? www.rollingstone.com – Share New stats on Britain's music consumption

TikTok App Adds Prince’s Entire Music Catalog; Good Start for Spotify's 'Marquee' Sponsored Recommendations; Yes, Apple Should Buy Sonos

Saturday, June 27, 2020

June 27 · Issue #962 · View online Platform & Stream TikTok App Adds Prince's Entire Music Catalog variety.com – Share Prince's entire song catalog is available to use in TikTok's short

Deezer Doubles Down on Latin America; The Enduring Influence of Yacht Rock; Tencent Spending Billions Investing in Major Music Companies

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UK Music Groups Unite to Support Better Streaming System; Surround Invests in Music Finance Startup Vezt; Spotify Developing Podcasts for U.S. Latino Audiences

Spotify Debuts Premium Plan for Couples; Independent Country Musicians Reaping Benefits of Live-Streaming; BookMyShow Unveils Global Online Streaming Platform

British Execs are Ruling Music; About that ‘Spotify Games’; Lockdown Surge in Streaming Boosts Hipgnosis

TikTok App Adds Prince’s Entire Music Catalog; Good Start for Spotify's 'Marquee' Sponsored Recommendations; Yes, Apple Should Buy Sonos

Is Livestreaming Sustainable?; Discovering Classical Music With Concert Roulette

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