Streaming Music’s New Class System; Shazam Hits 1B Song Matches Per Month; Songtradr Raises $50M

June 23 · Issue #1221 · View online

The Billionaires’ Club: Streaming Music’s New Class System

Spotify has launched a new playlist for tracks that have crossed a billion streams, designed to celebrate top-tier successes on the streaming service; but it comes with as many problems as it does plaudits.

Songtradr raises $50m in series D funding round

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Company has raised over $100m to date, valuing the firm at over $300m.

Shazam Hits 1 Billion Song Matches Per Month

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Shazam has surpassed 1 billion song matches per month, bringing its total to 50 billion tags since its inception in 2002.

Podcast Radio Network will Utilize Triton Digital’s Delivery, Monetization, and Measurement Technology to Support their Streaming Audio and Podcast Strategy

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Through this partnership, Podcast Radio Network will utilize Triton’s audio streaming network for the delivery of its commercial radio content online.

BMG Buries the Hatchet With Roblox, Inks Major Licensing Partnership

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BMG has reached a licensing deal with the Roblox gaming platform, bringing to a resolution prior claims on BMG-controlled songs by Roblox.

A music service based on zero-knowledge proofs

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When a technology is new, it allows us to imagine all kinds of utopias. It also means we often don’t quite understand it yet.

What can music learn from the rise and rise of the video games business?

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Like most things in life, timing really is everything. Just contrast the experience of someone who started their career in music in 2013 compared with their predecessors who started in 2001.

The five E’s of fan engagement in music marketing

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Instead of using your artist brand as the primary influence to engage with your audience, recognise the power that your audience must be influential in their own right.

UK set for debate on Music Streaming Bill this December

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We are still awaiting the report of the UK parliament’s inquiry into the economics of music streaming, but yesterday we had some news of potential follow-on legislation.

MP Kevin Brennan offers more details on his streaming bill

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“The law on copyright states that if you performed on a record that is played on the radio you are entitled to a payment. That same right does not apply in the UK if your recording is listened to on a streaming service like Spotify,” wrote Brennan.

The resurrection of better-quality audio

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Streaming music services are rolling out better-quality audio. Will enough people care? And are the right people paying attention to how this is happening?

Almost 50% of Americans Pay for a Music Streaming Service

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A new study concludes that almost half of all Americans own a subscription to a music streaming service. That’s an astounding result.

It is time we brought the rules on music streaming up to date – so that more musicians can make a living

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This is all about creating the right future structure for a secure career in music. I want young people to be able to aspire to make a reasonable living from original music.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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

Monday, June 21, 2021

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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

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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

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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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Mandolin Launches Live+; Amazon Music's Next Act? DJs; Reggae, Dancehall Music Streaming Billions on TikTok; Moodagent Debuts in India

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

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