NFTs & the Future of the Music Industry; Amazon Music’s New Releases are Raising API Artist Visibility; Music Curation's Secret Sauce?

May 24 · Issue #1199 · View online

NFTs: Are they the future of the music industry?

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Non-fungible tokens have set the music industry abuzz - but are these digital assets set to last?

How Amazon Music’s New Releases Are Raising API Artist Visibility

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Amazon Music is rolling out new, exclusive music, playlists, livestreams and short films to highlight the achievements and contributions of the API community in America and around the globe.

Music Curation's Secret Sauce? Culture & Context

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Staying connected to pop culture trends, and understanding the broader context of songs in society is key to putting together a great music station.

The death of Play Music has driven YouTube Music to a billion installs

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Do you remember when YouTube Music was first introduced? Without the help of a Google search, I’d guess 2019 or maybe 2018… and I’d be off by a few

Tracy Chan on Twitch Music, Helping Artists Monetize, and the Creator Economy

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Twitch’s VP Head of Music, Tracy Chan, came on the podcast to talk about how artists on Twitch are making money.

Is the music industry self-destructive?

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One of the greatest problems that the music industry is facing today isn’t a killer. It’s an irritant and it’s costly.

Spotify’s Fan Study

lefsetz.com – Share

There is more information on this page and in its links than you can devour and comprehend in one sitting, but you should dive in.

Why the Fight Over Music-Streaming Royalties Misses the Point

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In the controversy over streaming economics, warring factions of the music industry are bickering over how to move pennies around a plate, rather than how to expand the size of the shared meal.

The Metaverse: Welcome to the music industry’s new age

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What does the word “metaverse” mean and how is it going to change the world?

Daniel Ek bid $2.5 billion to buy Arsenal Football Club – but its owners told him ‘we don’t need the money’

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The London football club is Ek’s childhood team.

What Is Hi-Fi Audio, and Should You Pay More for It?

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A number of streaming services offer “high-quality” options, from Amazon Music to Spotify’s upcoming tier. Here’s how to demystify them.

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Staccs’ User-Centric Model Expands Industry Opportunity; Deezer Adds New CEO, Apple Watch Offline Listening; Will Smart Speakers Change Music Forever?

Friday, May 21, 2021

May 21 · Issue #1198 · View online Platform & Stream How Music Tech Startup Staccs' User-Centric Model Is Expanding Industry Opportunity www.forbes.com – Share As Staccs helps artists and

Anghami Gets Into Social Audio; Sync & the Uberization for the Music Biz; Legacy Records to Pay Artists With Bitcoin

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

May 19 · Issue #1196 · View online Platform & Stream Spotify rival Anghami expands into social audio space with new Live Radio feature www.musicbusinessworldwide.com – Share Creators will be able

VNUE CEO Talks Music Technology; Andrson Using Big Data to Find Next Music Superstar; Apple Music Gets Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

May 18 · Issue #1195 · View online Platform & Stream VNUE CEO Talks Music Technology, Streaming and What's Next platformstream.medium.com – Share A music technology company dedicated to further

Discord Betting Big on Music; FanLabel, Tuned Global Team for Music Delivery; Music Tech Revolution

Monday, May 17, 2021

May 17 · Issue #1194 · View online Platform & Stream Discord is testing ticketed events, betting big on music www.protocol.com – Share Is Discord doing concerts now? When Travis Scott launched his

Abbey Road, Bowers & Wilkins Team for In-Car Audio Experience; Can Musicians Really Benefit from Clubhouse?; Spotify Loves Being Locked Into Google Cloud

Friday, May 14, 2021

May 14 · Issue #1193 · View online Platform & Stream What the genre distribution of viral songs tells us about TikTok, globalization and cultural influence Music Tomorrow music-tomorrow.com – Share

NFTs & the Future of the Music Industry; Amazon Music’s New Releases are Raising API Artist Visibility; Music Curation's Secret Sauce?

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Staccs’ User-Centric Model Expands Industry Opportunity; Deezer Adds New CEO, Apple Watch Offline Listening; Will Smart Speakers Change Music Forever?

Anghami Gets Into Social Audio; Sync & the Uberization for the Music Biz; Legacy Records to Pay Artists With Bitcoin

VNUE CEO Talks Music Technology; Andrson Using Big Data to Find Next Music Superstar; Apple Music Gets Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos

Discord Betting Big on Music; FanLabel, Tuned Global Team for Music Delivery; Music Tech Revolution

Abbey Road, Bowers & Wilkins Team for In-Car Audio Experience; Can Musicians Really Benefit from Clubhouse?; Spotify Loves Being Locked Into Google Cloud

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