Deezer, Sony Debut Immersive Audio Showcase; Stationhead CEO on Streaming Parties, Social Listening; Spotify Acquires Podz

June 21 · Issue #1219 · View online

Deezer launches '360 Sessions' to showcase Sony 360 Reality Audio

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Deezer HiFi subscribers can now listen to 28 new tracks reformatted in Sony 360 Reality Audio.

Stationhead CEO Ryan Star on BTS streaming parties, creating a social listening experience, and the power of fandom

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In the era of streaming, listening to music has become more accessible than ever, and it’s no longer impossible for artists to rack up astronomical sales within a short period of time.

Spotify acquires Podz, a podcast discovery platform

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Podcasts are all the rage, but podcast discovery is a challenge. Today, Spotify announced its acquisition of Podz, a startup that’s trying to solve the problem of podcast discovery.

Alex Hayes launches label & signs global distribution deal with Ingrooves

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Fresh off his stint on Celebrity Apprentice, Australian surfer and YouTube and Instagram star, Alex Hayes, has launched an independent label Live Daily Records, and signed a global distribution deal with Ingrooves.

M1llionz unveiled as YouTube Music's latest On The Rise act

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Birmingham rapper M1llionz has been unveiled as YouTube’s second Artist On The Rise in the UK of 2021.

Spotify Launches New 'Billions Club' Playlist Featuring Billie Eilish, Drake & More

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According to Spotify, the new playlist – which currently features more than 150 songs – highlights the megahits that have surpassed the one billion streams mark. Included on the new playlist are Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy,” Drake’s “God’s Plan,” J Balvin’s “Mi Gente,” and many, many others.

Triton Digital Releases the May 2021 U.S. Podcast Report; Implements Version 2.1 of the IAB’s Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines

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This is the first podcast report to distribute after Triton’s implementation of the latest version (v2.1) of the IAB Tech Lab’s Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.

TikTok TV: Watch TikToks in the living room

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Starburst trend? Washing machine challenge? If ByteDance has its way, you won’t need to know how to cast TikToks to your TV anymore. It wants to put native TikTok apps on smart TVs, but experts say it won’t be easy.

Apogee announces Duet 3 USB audio interface for gaming, streaming, music creation

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Apogee’s brand new Duet 3 is a sleek, low-profile USB audio interface for creative professionals, and optimized for Logic Pro X.

Estée Lauder re-imagines love with audio-first stories

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Marketing news, voices and jobs for industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Tyler Childers to Air Remastered Red Rocks Concert

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Well if you were like most of us and couldn’t be there in person when Tyler Childers slayed at the iconic Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado on September 30th,

300 Entertainment launches invite-only DIY distribution platform, Sparta

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300 claims that Sparta offers “unmatched delivery speed and flexibility.”

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Sony Music Buys Somethin' Else; Facebook, TuneCore to Launch Indie Artist Program; Gibson App Changes the Guitar-Teaching Game

Friday, June 18, 2021

June 18 · Issue #1218 · View online Platform & Stream Sony Music buys Somethin' Else www.televisual.com – Share Sony Music Entertainment has acquired TV, radio and podcast production company

Music Discovery Enters New Age; Bob Dylan Set for Online Show; Streaming Boosts British Music

Thursday, June 17, 2021

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Microsoft Secures Re-Transmission Rights to Licensed Music in E3 Showcase; Tixxy Partners with Direct-to-Fan Ticketing Platform Lyte

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

June 16 · Issue #1216 · View online Platform & Stream Microsoft Secures Re-Transmission Rights to Licensed Music in E3 Showcase www.digitalmusicnews.com – Share To avoid any music streaming snafus

Deezer, Sony Debut Immersive Audio Showcase; Stationhead CEO on Streaming Parties, Social Listening; Spotify Acquires Podz

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Sony Music Buys Somethin' Else; Facebook, TuneCore to Launch Indie Artist Program; Gibson App Changes the Guitar-Teaching Game

Music Discovery Enters New Age; Bob Dylan Set for Online Show; Streaming Boosts British Music

Microsoft Secures Re-Transmission Rights to Licensed Music in E3 Showcase; Tixxy Partners with Direct-to-Fan Ticketing Platform Lyte

The Van Hopes to Disrupt the Streaming Marketplace; The Future For NFTs; YouTube Isn’t the Music Villain Anymore

Apple Music Celebrates 100 Albums; Towards Tokenized Fandoms; UMG Partners with Liteboxer

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