15 Years of Spotify; Deezer in Globoplay Deal; Soundstripe Making Noise; Dolby Atmos Music Having Creative Uptake

April 20 · Issue #1175 · View online

15 Years of Spotify: How the Streaming Giant Has Changed and Reinvented the Music Industry

As Spotify turns 15 this month, we look at 15 ways the streaming giant has changed, reinvented and reshaped music and the music business.

The music biz is learning from the games sector but needs more lessons on monetising fans

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In the last few years, the music business has been picking up tips from the gaming sector on its superior ways of monetising fandoms.

Soundstripe Makes Noise Creating Affordable Royalty Free Music Licenses For Use In Video Productions

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Soundstripe, founded five years ago, and based in Nashville, TN built a subscription-based solution as a new mechanism for licensing rights to use music in video.

Deezer sounds out Globoplay partnership

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In a deal aimed at positioning the global audio streaming service as the optimal global audio partner for entertainment brands in the country, Deezer has signed a partnership with Brazilian video streaming provider Globoplay.

Dolby Atmos Music is enjoying a huge creative uptake, says PMC

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An early advocate of immersive audio, and a pioneer with Dolby Atmos Music, PMC has been a prime mover behind the format.

Why investors are increasingly drawn to the music industry in 2021

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Since blue-chip financiers rediscovered the music industry in 2018, interest has steadily grown.

When will Apple Music introduce a free tier?

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Although Apple and Spotify dominate the market, they both face pressure from technology giants Amazon and YouTube, which have both seen their market share growth in recent years thanks to free trials and product tie-ins.

Can AI Create "New" Classic Rock Songs?

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AI - Artificial Intelligence - is being used to produce “new” Classic Rock songs.

Podcasts Could Be A Big Winner With The Demise Of Cookies

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Audio and podcasting are uniquely positioned to lead its next, cookieless era, built on less intrusive and more effective methods for understanding and engaging with audiences.

Mapbox Launches Dash: In-car Navigation, Live Traffic, Streaming Music All-in-one Application

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Mapbox today announced the launch of Mapbox Dash, a customizable lane level navigation system for cars. Dash allows automakers to control every aspect of the navigation experience, including the map…

Spotify’s exploration of voice technology could benefit from user familiarity with voice commands in music apps

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Spotify is doubling down on voice control technology by adding voice integration to its mobile app and announcing a new piece of voice-controlled hardware.

Fortnite subs now get three months of Spotify Premium

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Spotify and Fortnite… together at last! No, the popular game hasn’t added a Daniel Ek skin; a weapon that bores people to death with three-hour Joe Rogan podcasts; or a new mode focusing entirely on destroying a giant apple.

Clubhouse Hires Spotify's Grey Munford as Head of Communications

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Clubhouse recruited Grey Munford as its head of communications, with the PR exec exiting Spotify after two years.

Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis on how Hipgnosis is flipping the music industry upside down on Stitcher

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Chic co-founder and super producer Nile Rodgers, along with his longtime manager Merck Mercuriadis, joins Straight Up to chat about how they’ve made a decades-long professional partnership work, what they love most about each other and why they’ve never had an argument (except a small one in this episode).

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Turning Fan Data Into Hits; Spotify Expands Virtual Event Listings; Where Music and Gaming Become One

Monday, April 19, 2021

April 15 · Issue #1172 · View online Platform & Stream Spotify adds more livestream platforms to its virtual event listings www.engadget.com – Share Spotify began showing virtual event listings

The Future of Streaming Concerts; uduX Launches PopRev; Why Alibaba Lost China's Streaming Music Market to Tencent Music

Monday, April 19, 2021

April 19 · Issue #1174 · View online Platform & Stream Live audiences are (hopefully) coming back. Where does that leave streaming concerts? www.chicagotribune.com – Share That Catch-22 isn't

Spotify Rolls Out 'Car Thing'; How Feed Blends Analytics, Curation, Licensing; Music Streaming and the Local Artist

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

April 14 · Issue #1171 · View online Platform & Stream Spotify's voice-controlled 'Car Thing' is available for some subscribers www.engadget.com – Share Spotify admitted its voice-

SEO in the Music Industry; Mass Hipgnosis; GBH Partners with IDAGIO on New Concert Series

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

April 13 · Issue #1170 · View online Platform & Stream Adaptr is Here to Help You Build the Next Big Fitness/Gaming/Social App adaptr.com – Share Adaptr is a first-of-its-kind platform giving start

Drowning in Data: Wake-Up Call for the Music Biz; Sydney Opera House Launches Streaming Service; Qwest TV Adds Classical Music

Monday, April 12, 2021

April 12 · Issue #1169 · View online Platform & Stream Drowning in Data: A Wake-Up Call for the Music Industry www.synchtank.com – Share The music industry is facing an uphill battle as data

Global Box Office Hit $30B In 2024 As Year Ended On Upbeat Note, But It’s No Longer Good Enough To Have A Good Movie: Studio Report Cards

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15 Years of Spotify; Deezer in Globoplay Deal; Soundstripe Making Noise; Dolby Atmos Music Having Creative Uptake

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Turning Fan Data Into Hits; Spotify Expands Virtual Event Listings; Where Music and Gaming Become One

The Future of Streaming Concerts; uduX Launches PopRev; Why Alibaba Lost China's Streaming Music Market to Tencent Music

Spotify Rolls Out 'Car Thing'; How Feed Blends Analytics, Curation, Licensing; Music Streaming and the Local Artist

SEO in the Music Industry; Mass Hipgnosis; GBH Partners with IDAGIO on New Concert Series

Drowning in Data: Wake-Up Call for the Music Biz; Sydney Opera House Launches Streaming Service; Qwest TV Adds Classical Music

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