Device Puts Music In Your Head; Kansas City Symphony Launches Streaming Platform; Metallica Catalog on Tidal

December 28 · Issue #1096 · View online

New Device Puts Music In Your Head -- No Headphones Required

Imagine a world where you move around in your own personal sound bubble. You listen to your favorite tunes, play loud computer games, watch a movie or get navigation directions in your car — all without disturbing those around you.

Kansas City Symphony to Return in January, Launches Streaming Platform

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Those who cannot attend in person will still get the opportunity to watch the performances via the organization’s new streaming platform, MySymphonySeat.org.

Forget Spotify Wrapped: This AI skewers your streaming music tastes

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This is the only 2020 recap you need.

Metallica Catalog Arrives In Highest Quality Audio For The First Time On Tidal

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HiFi members have the added benefit of listening to iconic albums like “Master Of Puppets” and “Ride The Lightning” in Tidal Masters — as flawless as they sounded in the mastering suite and exactly as the artists intended.

Why Did Vinyl Subscriptions Spike This Year — And Will It Continue?

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How the pandemic helped record-club subscriptions skyrocket and informed new strategies going forward.

Sleevenote is a high-res music player designed for album art

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Tom Vek (yes, that Tom Vek) has designed a music player, one he hopes will break the curse of gadgets designed by musicians.

10 Ways To Create Engaging Audio Ads For Music Streaming Platforms

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To create compelling audio ads that will capture the interest of listeners on music streaming platforms, follow these basics from the experts of Forbes Agency Council.

Daft Punk’s full ‘TRON: Legacy’ soundtrack arrives on streaming services for the first time

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Daft Punk have released a new deluxe edition of their ‘TRON: Legacy’ soundtrack on streaming platforms, with nine songs new to streaming.

Why AI will never write a great song

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Two years ago, the songwriter Nick Cave told his fans that he’d speak to them directly — not through an interviewer. ‘This will be between you and me,’ he wrote.

At Work With Gwen Riley, Peloton's Head of Music

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The former Disney exec has brokered partnerships with Beyoncé, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the Prince estate, as Peloton’s home-exercise offerings give artists a new way to recruit fans in lockdown.

The Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming the 'Song Exploder' Podcast Into a Netflix Show

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In 2014, Hrishikesh “Hrishi” Hirway first combined music and podcasts with Song Exploder, a biweekly podcast that explores a popular song through an intimate discussion with the track’s creator.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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Record Labels Reap Billions From Tunes on Social Media; Trqk in the Spotlight; SyncFloor, Bodega Sync Partner

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

December 22 · Issue #1094 · View online Platform & Stream Record Labels Reap Billion-Dollar Bonanza From Tunes on Social Media www.bloomberg.com – Share Warner Music signs accord with TikTok, the

Can TikTok Rival MTV's Heyday for Gen-Z?; Spotify Finally Coming to South Korea; Exploring Les Paul's Radio Shown Archives

Monday, December 21, 2020

December 21 · Issue #1093 · View online Platform & Stream Can TikTok Rival MTV's Heyday For Gen-Z? www.billboard.com – Share The short-form video app cemented its status as a discovery tool for

Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy?; Tuned Global Inks New Deals in Asia; Spotify Adds Centralized Hub to Learn More About Songwriters

Friday, December 18, 2020

December 18 · Issue #1092 · View online Platform & Stream Streaming Is Stalling: Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy? www.billboard.com – Share Has streaming volume really peaked in the US,

Next Steps for Digital Music Information; Elvis Costello & Songwriting in the Streaming Era; Facebook Debuts Collaborative Music Video App

Thursday, December 17, 2020

December 17 · Issue #1091 · View online Platform & Stream A Metadata with Destiny: The Next Steps for Digital Music Information www.synchtank.com – Share From smart speakers & livestreaming to

Device Puts Music In Your Head; Kansas City Symphony Launches Streaming Platform; Metallica Catalog on Tidal

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Treasure Trove of Jazz, Soul Concert Videos on Qwest TV; Crowdfunding an Album During COVID-19

Record Labels Reap Billions From Tunes on Social Media; Trqk in the Spotlight; SyncFloor, Bodega Sync Partner

Can TikTok Rival MTV's Heyday for Gen-Z?; Spotify Finally Coming to South Korea; Exploring Les Paul's Radio Shown Archives

Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy?; Tuned Global Inks New Deals in Asia; Spotify Adds Centralized Hub to Learn More About Songwriters

Next Steps for Digital Music Information; Elvis Costello & Songwriting in the Streaming Era; Facebook Debuts Collaborative Music Video App

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