Amazon Music + Universal, Warner to Remaster Songs, Albums in Ultra HD; Rockifi Launches Heavy Metal Streaming; The Rattle Debuts Music Venture Label

October 5 · Issue #1039 · View online

Amazon Music Partners with Universal, Warner to Remaster Songs, Albums in Ultra High-Definition

“With this partnership, we are building upon that promise by upgrading existing recordings to make the listening experience even better, and preserving artistic legacy for future generations,” Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music, said in a statement.

The Rattle Debuts New Venture Label

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The Rattle is publicly launching an alternative to the traditional record label by financing the development of an artists’ business, rather than simply buying their music and exploiting music rights.

Consumers Now Favor Streaming Services for Music Discovery Over All Other Sources

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Sixty two percent of people say streaming services are among their top music discovery sources while just 54% named friends and family, according to the new Music 360 2020 report by MRC Data/Nielsen Music.

Rockifi launches heavy metal streaming to bolster music industry

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The owners of a new Scottish-based music streaming service are looking to raise up to £350,000 following the launch of a platform designed as a “community” for heavy metal fans.

Survey Says Pandora Popular in Most Listener Groups

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Choice of stream source varies among differing formats.

Spotify Pumped Takes Aim At YouTube With Free HIIT Workouts

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Spotify has launched Pumped, a free service that offers basic guided high-intensity interval training workouts.

Amuse / Midia report explores Covid-19 lockdown trends for musicians

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Distributor Amuse and consultancy Midia Research have teamed up for their second report on the independent music community.

Play MPE updates Player mobile app, launches new streamlined Release Creator for Caster

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Music Industry News, Jobs & Charts

Spotify hires Mikaela Lancaster as new MD for Australia and NZ

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Following Karen Lawson’s departure as Australia and NZ MD for Spotify, the company has now appointed Mikaela Lancaster in the role.

Blockchain-Based Music Streaming Platform GRAFSOUND Aims to Capture Every Sound in the World

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Blockchain’s revolution has reached the music industry with the launch of GRAFSOUND, a music and audio streaming service.

Transfer Google Play Music to YouTube Music before it's too late.

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Google Play Music is shutting down in December. But don’t worry, Google now has an easy way to move your music library, playlists and preferences over to YouTube’s music-streaming service.

Jennifer Cardini on Spotify’s New DJ-curated Playlist Series, track IDs

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As one of 23 curators, the French DJ is championing diversity by bringing attention to under-represented artists on the platform.

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The Role of AI in Music Curation, Creation; Spotify Examines Listeners' Priorities; Twitch Launches Rights-Cleared Music Catalog for Streamers

Thursday, October 1, 2020

October 1 · Issue #1037 · View online Platform & Stream The Role Of AI In Music Curation & Creation www.forbes.com – Share AI is beginning to play a larger role in the music industry, but it is

Streaming Killed the CD Star; A Fertile Ground for Scammers; Spotify's New 'Time Capsule' Playlists; CrowdDJ Hits Milestone

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

September 30 · Issue #1036 · View online Platform & Stream Streaming Killed the CD Star www.mironline.ca – Share If Spotify is to reach its goal of allowing one million artists to live off their

‘Verzuz’ Giving an Unparalleled Boost to Artists; BBC Debuts New Classical Music Discovery Service

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

September 29 · Issue #1035 · View online Platform & Stream Verzuz Brings Major Streaming Bumps For Artists in Quarantine www.rollingstone.com – Share Verzuz has emerged as a major program to drive

Why Spotify Has So Many Bizarre, Generic Artists; LA Music-Tech Startups Boost Biz; Data is Redefining the Role of A&R in the Music Industry

Monday, September 28, 2020

September 28 · Issue #1034 · View online Platform & Stream Why Spotify Has So Many Bizarre, Generic Artists Like 'White Noise Baby Sleep' onezero.medium.com – Share The platform is filled

Spotify, Chernin Ink Deal to Adapt Podcasts for TV, Film; Streaming Boosts Italy's Music Biz; Back-Catalogs Driving the Industry's Transformation

Friday, September 25, 2020

September 25 · Issue #1033 · View online Platform & Stream Chernin Entertainment Inks Spotify First-Look Deal to Adapt Podcasts for TV, Film variety.com – Share Peter Chernin wants to spin

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Draws Largest Audience Ever With More Than 30M Viewers

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'Moana 2', 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' Sending Black Friday To $100M+ Record, Potentially Best Day YTD; Ticketing Sites Backlogged - Box Office

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'Moana 2' Splashes To $110M Global Through Thursday; #1 Starts Everywhere Overseas As Opening Weekend Prospects Grow - International Box Office

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The Role of AI in Music Curation, Creation; Spotify Examines Listeners' Priorities; Twitch Launches Rights-Cleared Music Catalog for Streamers

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