Spotify + Karaoke; Facebook Cracks Down on Live Music Streaming; Sony Music Bets Its Next Big Hit Will Be a Podcast

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Spotify appears to be building a karaoke feature – just as Twitch shuts down Sings

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Karaoke app Twitch Sings to shut on January 1.

Facebook Cracks Down on Live Music Streaming

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Beginning on October 1, Facebook has now added heavy restrictions to live music streaming. DJs will be unable to stream on the platform.

Beyoncé’s Music Label Bets Podcasting Will Be Its Next Big Hit

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Sony Music discovered Alicia Keys, Lil Nas X and Beyoncé. Its next big hit may be a podcast.

8tracks wants to become your favorite place to discover new music all over again

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During 2012-15, when there were only a few streaming services in India, it wasn’t easy to share music, or discover new music.

The $2 Trillion Gorilla In The Radio Room

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Apple is now worth $2 trillions, and they’ve released a revamped plan to dominate radio.

Vevo announces Telstra partnership

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Leading global music video platform Vevo has expanded its living room distribution in Australia by bringing its catalogue of music videos to Telstra TV.

Music livestreams are getting their own awards ceremony

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A music industry trend isn’t a proper trend until it gets its own awards ceremony, right? If so, livestreams are graduating to the Big Trends league.

Apple and Deezer reveal their latest books and audiobooks expansion

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Music and podcasts are increasingly intertwined on various streaming services, but books – and specifically audiobooks – may also be joining the party.

Nashville Public Radio Names Jason Moon Wilkins As New Music Discovery Station Program Director

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Nashville Public Radio has named Jason Moon Wilkins as the Program Director of its new music discovery radio station which launches later this fall on 91.1 FM.

Bose is almost ready to challenge Apple’s AirPods Pro with new noise-canceling earbudse

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Bose is nearing the release of its first true wireless earbuds since 2017.

Why The Music & Mental Wellness Industries Are Syncing Up Now More Than Ever

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While John Legend may be Headspace’s first music chief, he’s only the tip of the iceberg for where the app is heading in the acoustic space.

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‘Fortnite’ Launching New Concert Series; Spain Music Revenues Up; What to Know Before Working With a Sync Rep; Spotify Leaks Reveal New Features

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