Beatstream Debuts as a Boxoffice for Live Audio Streams; Death of the Streaming Megahit; Sony Music Sues Gymshark

July 19 · Issue #1239 · View online

Beatstream: Boxoffice For Live Audio Streams Launched

Beatstream is a new live streaming platform, but for audio-only, which aims to increase ticket revenues for artists even post-coronavirus. The company believes, that “as popular as video streaming has become, audio streaming is still vastly preferred in most settings such as house parties.

Are we witnessing the death of the streaming megahit?

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MBW analysis of MRC Data figures shows a dramatic reduction in streaming market share for Top 10 hits.

Sony Music sues Gymshark for misusing 'hundreds' of songs in ads

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Sony Music accused British fitness apparel startup Gymshark of infringing its copyrights by misusing music from some of its most popular artists – including Beyonce, Britney Spears, Travis Scott, and Harry Styles – in social media ads, in a lawsuit filed in California federal court.

BMG puts pressure on major labels by welcoming DCMS Committee streaming report

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BMG has issued a reaction to the DCMS Committee report on the economics of streaming.

AvidPlay Enables Indie Artists, Labels to Distribute Tracks Mixed in Dolby Atmos for Apple Music’s Spatial Audio

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AvidPlay Enables Indie Artists, Labels to Distribute Tracks Mixed in Dolby Atmos for Apple Music’s Spatial Audio

David Porter Grooves On

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The last thing you might expect from David Porter—the legendary Stax Records songwriter and producer who’s collaborated with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and Sam & Dave over the course of his seven-decade career—are hip-hop shout-outs.

Peloton launches 'Artist Series' workouts for the Spice Girls

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The fitness tech firm has joined in the 25th anniversary celebrations of the group’s debut single ‘Wannabe’ with its latest Artist Series workouts.

Dispute Over James Brown Estate Largely Ends as Heirs Agree on Plan

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After nearly 15 years, the settlement may allow administrators to fund a trust outlined in the musician’s will that would finance the education of underprivileged children.

Dance music set to rise this year, says Spotify editors

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‘The State of Dance Music’ report was released by Spotify and their editors this week, showing promosing signs for dance music in the coming year.

Jay Z: The Tidal has Turned

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Jay-Z enters the NFT space like a whale in a Bodega. Litigation, speculation, and recriminations abound as the 25th anniversary of his breakout album Reasonable Doubt

Almost Famous soundtrack reissued as mammoth 102-track boxset

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The soundtrack for Almost Famous has been reissued as a mammoth new boxset made up of 102 tracks, with various configurations available.

Pop Smoke's Life and Legacy Focus of New Spotify Podcast Series

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Six-episode Complex Subject: Pop Smoke premieres July 20th, which would have been rapper’s 22nd birthday.

Music fans pushed sales of vinyl albums higher, outpacing CDs, even as pandemic sidelined stadium tours

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In the first six months of 2021, 19.2 million vinyl albums were sold, outpacing CD volume of 18.9 million, according to analytics firm MRC Data.

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BandLab 10.0 Arrives; Music Rights Confusion in NFT Land; Amplifihub, Airbit Partner to Collect Unclaimed Royalties for 10,000+ African Beatmakers

Friday, July 16, 2021

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HUDL Music Gives Indie Artists the Tools for Success; Spotify, Electric Lady Studios Team Up for Live EPs; Super Hi-Fi, 7digital Partner

Friday, July 16, 2021

July 14 · Issue #1236 · View online Platform & Stream HUDL Music Gives Indie Artists the Tools to Connect, Collaborate, Create and Distribute Their Music platformstream.medium.com – Share Created

Music Streaming Services & the Race to the Top; Boomplay, Airtel Nigeria Partner; The Who's 'Amazing Journey' Doc Available to Stream on Coda Collection

Friday, July 16, 2021

July 15 · Issue #1237 · View online Platform & Stream Boomplay Announces Partnership with Airtel Nigeria to offer affordable music streaming service techcabal.com – Share The Airtel-Boomplay

How Spotify's Lorem Playlist Became Gen Z's 'TRL'; Deezer Debuts New ASMR Sessions; Soundr Label Debuts with Focus on Signing Virtual Artists

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

July 13 · Issue #1235 · View online Platform & Stream How Spotify's Lorem Playlist Became Gen Z's 'TRL' www.wmagazine.com – Share Stars like Conan Gray, Girl in Red, Umi, and Omar

Blockchain-Related Trends in the Music Industry; Captain Beefheart Masterpiece Finally Comes to Streaming

Monday, July 12, 2021

July 12 · Issue #1234 · View online Platform & Stream Blockchain-Related Trends I'm Seeing Take Shape in the Music Industry www.rollingstone.com – Share Over the past decade, the music industry

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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Music Streaming Services & the Race to the Top; Boomplay, Airtel Nigeria Partner; The Who's 'Amazing Journey' Doc Available to Stream on Coda Collection

How Spotify's Lorem Playlist Became Gen Z's 'TRL'; Deezer Debuts New ASMR Sessions; Soundr Label Debuts with Focus on Signing Virtual Artists

Blockchain-Related Trends in the Music Industry; Captain Beefheart Masterpiece Finally Comes to Streaming

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