Music Streaming Royalties Rise Rapidly in Japan; SpaceX to Launch New Satellite for SiriusXM; Trqk, BMAT Team for Music Royalty Intelligence Platform

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Music Streaming Royalties Rise Rapidly in Japan

Live concerts may have been cancelled, but people still need music in their life! The year 2020 saw a rapid increase in streaming royalties in Japan.

SpaceX to launch a new satellite for SiriusXM radio

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SpaceX also launched a satellite for SiriusXM in January 2021, but the satellite failed once in orbit.

Trqk Partners with BMAT on TrqkIQ Music Royalty Intelligence Platform

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Trqk™, a music tech innovator and creator of the TrqkIQ™ Music Royalty Intelligence platform, has partnered with BMAT, a global leader in audio fingerprinting and recognition services, to empower the…

Songtradr acquires global creative music agency MassiveMusic

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The new deal will see MassiveMusic’s bespoke creative and strategic offerings integrated within Songtradr, giving brands and agencies access to a host of tech-enabled music licensing and sonic branding services under the same roof.

HFA’s Rumblefish Delivers Music Administration Services for Adaptr

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By working with Rumblefish, Adaptr will provide its customers access to music from many music publishers, creating a one-to-many solution for both early-stage companies and rightsholders.

Twitch ‘disappointed’ with music publishing industry as it’s hit with 1,000 copyright infringement claims

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Twitch told its users on Friday (May 28) that it’s been sent a “batch” of new take down notifications.

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

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

AIM launches free Associate Membership tier to expand network

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Following reports of a lack of free advice for Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities, AIM has launched an Associate Membership tier to provide access to resources…

Marian Dicus, Spotify Co-Head of Music, Joining Netflix

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Spotify’s vp and co-head of music Marian Dicus is leaving the company for a vp of marketing role at Netflix, Spotify confirms to Billboard.

Spotify Promotion Feature Could Hurt Musicians, Democrats Say

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Spotify Technology SA’s song-promotion feature may drive down musician wages, said House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler in a letter to Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek.

S-Curve Records Relaunches in Global Partnership With Disney Music Group

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Current S-Curve signee and multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer is the label.‘

The other Turntable launches its social music app

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The company has raised $2m in funding, and yesterday launched as an Android and iOS app, as well as a website.

Today I learned the PS5’s controller can buzz along to your music on Spotify

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In case you didn’t know, the DualSense controller made for the PS5 can vibrate to the tune of your Spotify music when you plug it into your Windows 10 PC. It’s nothing like feeling the vibration of PS5 games, but it’s still a neat trick.

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Mdundo, Vodacom Tanzania Launch Joint Bundle; Happy 60th Birthday to FM Radio; Sony Music's Future Forecast

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

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A New Radio Station in Town; Hi-Def Streaming War Has Begun; Moodagent Debuts in Australia

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

June 1 · Issue #1205 · View online Platform & Stream The hi-def streaming war has begun theindustryobserver.thebrag.com – Share There's a battle brewing on the outskirts of the music industry

Who'll Win the Social Audio Race?; Symphonic Distribution Expands Into Africa, Mexico; Deezer Relaunches Support Program

Monday, May 31, 2021

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Spotify Expands Fresh Finds Into Partnership Program; Roasting Room Debuts Streaming Service; Rockstar Games Launches Record Label

Thursday, May 27, 2021

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Music Streaming Royalties Rise Rapidly in Japan; SpaceX to Launch New Satellite for SiriusXM; Trqk, BMAT Team for Music Royalty Intelligence Platform

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TuneCore, Qobuz Partner; Qwest TV Launches on Comcast Xfinity; Spotify Debuts New Personalized Experiences, Playlists

Mdundo, Vodacom Tanzania Launch Joint Bundle; Happy 60th Birthday to FM Radio; Sony Music's Future Forecast

A New Radio Station in Town; Hi-Def Streaming War Has Begun; Moodagent Debuts in Australia

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