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What the genre distribution of viral songs tells us about TikTok, globalization and cultural influence Music Tomorrow

We wanted to research and understand which new trends are influencing music consumption today. We analyzed genres among both global and local charts to picture current dynamics within the music industry.

Abbey Road teams with Bowers & Wilkins on in-car audio experience

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Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins have announce a new phase of their partnership, which will see the two audio brands come together to explore and enhance the in-car audio experience.

Can Musicians Really Benefit from Clubhouse?

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People all over the world have quickly become obsessed with Clubhouse, but what makes it so special? Can musicians really benefit from it?

Spotify loves being locked into Google Cloud - Protocol

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What cloud provider does Spotify use? Google. It loves it. Some companies are wary about using a single cloud vendor, or using managed services that can be hard to quit. Spotify’s Tyson Singer tells Protocol why it made a big bet in the other direction.

Apple and Spotify Are Ready to Take Your Podcast Money

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This week’s edition of Nick Quah’s Hot Pod, an industry newsletter about podcasting, takes a look at Apple and Spotify’s new paid podcast subscription programs.

Kris Ahrend Built and Launched MLC During a Pandemic -- Now the Hard Part Begins

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Mechanical Licensing Collective CEO says the nonprofit’s revenue-statement portals will be operational “in time for the first distribution.”

Proper Music Group signs distribution deal with VP Records

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Utilising Proper’s specialist knowledge in physical distribution, the new deal highlights VP Records’ commitment to releasing on CD and vinyl, including products from UK reggae label Greensleeves, new contemporary artists, and classic album reissues.

30 Seconds to Fame: How TikTok has Become an Intermediary for Artists and Reputable Record Labels

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It’s clear that TikTok has become a vital stepping stone for many aspiring artists hoping to break into the music industry.

Justin Moore Celebrates Pandora Streaming Milestone

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Moore celebrates three billion streams of his music on Pandora.

News research finds that you can be identified by your music playlist

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New research discovered that you can be identified from just three song choices. This type of information can be exploited by streaming services through targeted advertising.

Dax Shepard Is Moving His Podcast Exclusively to Spotify This Summer

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Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” will be available exclusively on Spotify starting this summer, in the streamer’s latest big podcast move.

Boomy Launches AI Music Technology to Empower a New Generation of Social Music Creators

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By giving an entirely new generation of creators the tools they need for musical expression with advanced AI, Boomy is ushering in an exciting era of social music creation.

Sonos Arc update adds Dolby Atmos height channel volume adjustment

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Sonos Arc update adds Dolby Atmos height channel volume adjustment

Dan Rutman appointed Director, US & Canada at TuneCore

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Rutman is the founder of Solitaire Recordings.

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