Spotify Listeners Lose K-Pop Tunes; Boomplay Gives Africans the Gift of Music; Music Discovery App Launches Connecting Artists, Fans

March 2 · Issue #1140 · View online

Spotify Listeners Lose K-Pop Tunes From Kakao M After Deal Talks Fail

Spotify listeners outside South Korea lose access to music from Kakao M artists after the two companies fail to renew an existing deal.

Music Discovery App Launches Connecting Artists With Fans

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Pefoma is a one-stop-shop for unsigned acts to gain exposure to fans looking to discover new music.

Boomplay gives Africans the gift of music

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China’s Transsnet Music is putting a smile on the faces of African audiences by increasing access to streaming music via its Boomplay platform.

A&R is dead, long live A&R

themusicnetwork.com – Share

As the technologically-savvy generation got their VP stripes, A&R research went from necessary evil to valuable advantage at the majors who had the resources.

Cleveland’s smaller classical groups rise to meet concert streaming challenge

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The Cleveland Orchestra isn’t the only player in the pandemic concert streaming game. Smaller organizations also have jumped into the digital fray, with great success.

Spotify May Have Already Won Podcasting

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It’s a dominant force on both sides of the market – creative and listenership.

Could digital audio ever outperform analog?

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Let’s explore the requirements of a scenario in which digital sound could be equal to, and perhaps even surpass, analog sound.

5 Differences Between In-Person And Digital Concerts

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If you are new to the world of digital performances, here are some important ways they differ from conventional concerts:

Lindsay Lohan and Crystal Waters See Streaming Surges Following ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Lip Syncs

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Lip syncs have created a huge surge in music streams for Crystal Waters, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears.

Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Deadmau5, Perry Farrell & More Join 'Rock 'N' Relief' Livestream Benefit

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Foo Fighters, Sheryl Crow, Deadmau5, Perry Farrell and many more acts have joined the roster for the upcoming “Rock ‘N’ Relief” livestream benefit for the CORE organization.

Todd Rundgren On Curating A Unique Livestream Experience During ‘Clearly Human’ Virtual Tour

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee Todd Rundgren on his ambitious “Clearly Human” livestream virtual tour.

Copyright: A New Approach to Artist Financing in the African Music Industry

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All over the world, music business execs are creating models to ensure that their creatives have a better platform to explore financially without losing all they have built.

What the major record companies really think about the economics of music streaming

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Universal, Sony and Warner have each filed written responses to a UK Parliamentary investigation into streaming.

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TikTok & the New Radio; Apple Music Debuts ‘Behind the Songs’ Portal; Music Streaming Revenues Cross $10B Mark

Monday, March 1, 2021

March 1 · Issue #1139 · View online Platform & Stream 'Drivers License' Proves TikTok Is the New Radio www.vulture.com – Share “Drivers License,” the latest song to top the charts after a

Boomplay Goes Beyond Emerging Music Markets; Why CD'S Need to Return; Vampr Looking at Livestreaming

Thursday, February 25, 2021

February 25 · Issue #1137 · View online Platform & Stream Nigerian Artists Help West African Music Platform Boomplay Go Beyond Emerging Music Markets blog.chartmetric.com – Share As Nigerian

LÜM Bringing Indie Artists to Commercial Spotlight; Make a Hit Record From Your Bedroom; Viral TikTok Trend Boosts Dirty Heads' Tune

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

February 24 · Issue #1136 · View online Platform & Stream Want to Make a Hit Record From Your Bedroom? Ask Splice. www.bloomberg.com – Share The music tools startup has just raised $55 million and

Spotify Adding HiFi Tier, 80 New Markets; Next Steps for Digital Music Info; Streaming Bots Wrecking Independent Musicians' Careers

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Spotify's “Stream On” event Monday delivered a host of news. Here's a quick rundown before the daily February 23 · Issue #1135 · View online Platform & Stream Spotify's “Stream On”

Spotify Listeners Lose K-Pop Tunes; Boomplay Gives Africans the Gift of Music; Music Discovery App Launches Connecting Artists, Fans

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TikTok & the New Radio; Apple Music Debuts ‘Behind the Songs’ Portal; Music Streaming Revenues Cross $10B Mark

Boomplay Goes Beyond Emerging Music Markets; Why CD'S Need to Return; Vampr Looking at Livestreaming

LÜM Bringing Indie Artists to Commercial Spotlight; Make a Hit Record From Your Bedroom; Viral TikTok Trend Boosts Dirty Heads' Tune

Spotify Adding HiFi Tier, 80 New Markets; Next Steps for Digital Music Info; Streaming Bots Wrecking Independent Musicians' Careers

Why Music APIs are Exactly What the Industry Needs; Beach Boys IP Acquisition Could Lead to In-Studio VR Experiences

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