Spotify Jumps Into Social Audio; Entercom Now Audacy, Kills Off Radio.com Brand; BandLab Hits 30M

March 31 · Issue #1161 · View online

Spotify acquires talk app Locker Room to take on Clubhouse

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App will be expanded into an enhanced live audio experience for a wider range of creators and fans.

Entercom Changes Name to Audacy, Kills Off Radio.com Brand

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Entercom Communications is now Audacy, and with the name change the company has retired the “Radio.com” brand.

Feed Media Group Adds Insomniac’s Iconic Electronic Music Catalog to Adaptr

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Insomniac will bring tracks from its distributed artists and labels to the Adaptr library for easy licensing by startups and up-and-coming apps.

Spotify's James Foley on how three playlists with a million followers are driving artist discovery

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This week, Spotify released streaming data showing the impact of Our Generation, Altar and Who We Be. Here, editorial lead James Foley opens up about the power of the three UK playlists to help artist breakthroughs…

Audio cassettes: despite being 'a bit rubbish', sales have doubled during the pandemic – here's why

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Cassette tapes are in again – and this time, it’s smaller artists who look likely to gain.

30 million of YOU on BandLab

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We’ve reached more than 30 million registered users on BandLab!

The Brit Awards teams up with TikTok, Amazon Music, Mastercard to create range of digital experiences

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A podcast series will be debuted on Amazon Music, while hashtag challenges can be expected on TikTok.

Inside Kaskade's 'Visceral' Fortnite Concert Tonight

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The DJ, and his label, believe that in-game concerts and auditory exclusives are the “evolution of how people are discovering music.

Peloton Announces Partnership with Verzuz: 'Music Is the Key to the Soul,' Says Timbaland

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The partnership between Verzuz and Peloton kicks off with a Brandy-Monica faceoff on March 29

Yes, Music Streaming Platforms Heavily Favor Major Label Artists — Now There’s a Study to Prove It

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Major labels (and their artists) have something of an advantage on contemporary streaming platforms, according to a new study.

Incub8next, a social impact incubator, launches to help underserved communities

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Recognizing the need for tech development projects for people who have not had access to the resources, capital, connections, and experience needed to launch companies, Incub8next works to ensure that innovation knows no bounds for those in need of help getting off the ground.

Guster members discuss Covid impact on live music industry

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Guster band members Ryan Miller and Adam Gardner join “Squawk on the Street” to discuss putting on a live show in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

SiriusXM Canada celebrates 15 years supporting artists at the 2021 JUNO Awards

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SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, today announced its continued support for Canadian talent as lead sponsor and contributor to the country’s largest celebration of music, the 2021 JUNO Awards.

Playlist: Sinéad O’Connor

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ven if you disagree with everything she has done, a due respect that must be given to Sinéad O’Connor.

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Monday, March 29, 2021

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Adaptr Shakes Up Music Licensing with New Platform; Triller, Music Publishers Reach Deal; HBO Celebrates Tina Turner Doc With Radio Shows

Friday, March 26, 2021

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Sonos Debuts Hi-Res Music Streaming via Qobuz; Spotify Updates Home Hub on iPhone; BMG, KKR Team to Acquire Music Rights

Thursday, March 25, 2021

March 25 · Issue #1157 · View online Platform & Stream Sonos drops the needle on high-resolution music streaming via Qobuz www.techhive.com – Share Qobuz will be the first music service to stream

Facebook Rolls Out Ticketed Live Streams to New Markets; Warner Music, Tencent Partner on Record Label in China; Bulldog DM Racks up 61M Views

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

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Why Do NFTs Matter for Music?; Square, Tidal and Knowing Your Audience; 'Tiny Desk (Home)' Concert Series Thrives During COVID

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