Gen Z Embraces the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists; Music NFTs Still Bubbling; Amazon Grabs Rights to Stream Country Music Awards

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Gen Z Is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists

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From atmospheric soundscapes to carefully crafted storylines, playlists are becoming a new art form.

Amazon Obtains Rights to Country Music Awards in Streaming First

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Amazon.com Inc. acquired the rights to the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, saying it will mark the first time a major awards show has been live streamed exclusively.

Music NFTs still bubbling: Serenade, BlockPlay and deadmau5

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Say what you like about NFTs and blockchain technology – and many people are – but there continues to be a lot of activity around what they can bring to music.

Aaliyah's music released on streaming platforms ahead of 20th anniversary of her death

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Aaliyah’s music hit streaming services on Friday, almost 20 years ahead of the anniversary of her 2001 death in a plane crash.

Albums Are Getting Too Long: Opinion About Long Albums in Streaming Era

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In the streaming era, some artists are putting out increasingly long albums. The tactic is increasing sales, but hurting the listening experience.

India's online music industry is set to lead streaming this decade

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India is tipped to be the biggest market for growth in the music industry in the next few years with a huge audience, a love for technology, and a unique demand for music.

Vodafone Idea to launch music streaming service in coming weeks

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With the new app, Vodafone Idea will help it compete with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel which have JioSaavn and Wynk apps, respectively.

Sonos vs. Google: The Smart Speaker Patent War Is Heating Up

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Google was found guilty of infringing on Sonos’ patented smart speaker technology in a preliminary ruling on August 13, but the battle isn’t over.

SESAC acquires royalty collection platform Audiam from SOCAN

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Move brings Audiam and Harry Fox Agency under one roof in the US.

Data issues are at the heart of half a billion pounds a year of unallocated or misallocated streaming royalties for songwriters and rightsholders

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New report from Ivors Academy.

Spotify plans $1 billion stock repurchase programme

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Spotify has announced a stock repurchase program beginning in the third quarter of 2021.

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Linktree Acquires Songlink/Odesli, Launches Music Link Feature; Fave Welcomes BTS Army; Nerve to Debut Banking App for Musicians

Friday, August 20, 2021

August 20 · Issue #1263 · View online Platform & Stream Linktree Acquires Songlink/Odesli, Launches Music Link Feature platformstream.medium.com – Share With this acquisition and feature, Linktree

BandLab CEO Talks Music Creator Economy; Spotify’s 'Music + Talk' Show Format Expands; The Rattle Announces First UK Venture Label Partners

Thursday, August 19, 2021

August 19 · Issue #1262 · View online Platform & Stream BandLab CEO Meng Ru Kuok on The Future of The Music Creator Economy yashbagal.substack.com – Share “Our fundamental principle is that music

RCRDSHP Debuts Gamified Digital Collectibles Platform; Gen Z is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists; Audiomack Launches Bug Bounty Program

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

August 18 · Issue #1261 · View online Platform & Stream RCRDSHP Innovates Electronic Dance Music with New Gamified Digital Collectibles Platform platformstream.medium.com – Share RCRDSHP is

Audius Partners with TikTok; As Streaming Diversifies, Can Spotify Keep Up?; DistroKid Raises Money at $1.3B Valuation

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

August 17 · Issue #1260 · View online Platform & Stream And the First Streaming Service to Partner with TikTok Is… www.rollingstone.com – Share It's the blockchain-powered Audius, rather than

Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z is Getting Down with Beethoven, Bach; Volt.fm Arrives to Improve Your Spotify Profile

Monday, August 16, 2021

August 16 · Issue #1259 · View online Platform & Stream Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z is getting down with Beethoven and Bach nypost.com – Share Thanks to TikTok influencers such as Spencer Rubin and

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Linktree Acquires Songlink/Odesli, Launches Music Link Feature; Fave Welcomes BTS Army; Nerve to Debut Banking App for Musicians

BandLab CEO Talks Music Creator Economy; Spotify’s 'Music + Talk' Show Format Expands; The Rattle Announces First UK Venture Label Partners

RCRDSHP Debuts Gamified Digital Collectibles Platform; Gen Z is Embracing the Art of Niche Spotify Playlists; Audiomack Launches Bug Bounty Program

Audius Partners with TikTok; As Streaming Diversifies, Can Spotify Keep Up?; DistroKid Raises Money at $1.3B Valuation

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