Pop Radio's Rock Revival; David Bowie & the First Downloadable Single; What Music Labels Learn When You Pre-Save Music

September 21 · Issue #1285 · View online

Inside Pop Radio's Rock Revival: 'The Industry Is Looking More Toward Guitars'

Inside pop radio’s rock revival, and what the success of songs like Måneskin’s “Beggin’” and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” means for the future of top 40.

25 Years Ago, David Bowie Debuted the First Major Downloadable Single

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And talked about it on CompuServe! How a forgettable song (“Telling Lies”) heralded a seismic shift in the music industry.

What Music Labels Learn When You Pre-Save Music

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Pre-saving a song before its release can give third parties access to eye-popping amounts of data about your listening habits.

Singapore Symphony Orchestra launches SSOLOUNGE

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Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) just launched its first-ever streaming platform.

Universal Music Japan President/CEO Naoshi Fujikura Talks Streaming, Learning From K-Pop & More

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Billboard Japan sits down with Universal Music Japan’s President/CEO Naoshi Fujikura to discuss his placement on Billboard’s International Power Players List for shifting his company’s focus toward streaming.

Daniel Ek - Enabling Creators Everywhere

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Daniel Ek is the CEO and founder of Spotify. We cover differences between the world of bits and atoms, how Daniel gets up to speed in challenging new fields, and how Spotify aims to nurture the evolving creator ecosystem.

Mandolin to Exclusively Livestream 2021 Firefly Music Festival

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Firefly, The Dover, DE based festival, promoted by AEG Presents, is teaming up with Mandolin, the music industry’s leading digital fan engagement platform, to exclusively live stream this year’s…

SoundCloud say Portishead song streamed using its royalty model earned 500 per cent more

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SoundCloud have claimed a Portishead song streamed using its “fan-powered” royalty model earned 500 per cent more than it typically would.

Bandsintown adds 4M users in last 90 days as fans signal they're eager to return to shows

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Live concerts may be experiencing an uneven return to normal thanks to the Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy, but fans are more eager than ever to plan their next concert outing.

The MLC Teams Up with Partner Organizations on Spanish-Language Initiative for Hispanic Heritage Month

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The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month in September with a new initiative – “El MLC en Español” – that is designed to engage both current and prospective Spanish-speaking Members of The MLC and officially kick off the availability of Spanish-language resources to those individuals and groups.

Coda Collection streaming early Coldplay performance - The Music Universe

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“Amsterdam Sessions” is a rarely seen and intimate 2000 performance in support of the band’s breakout critically acclaimed album Parachutes.

The Rattle Selects its First Los Angeles Venture Label Partners

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The Rattle announced its first Los Angeles-based Venture Label artist-led startups with original creations changing the way people think and behave around music and culture.

Sonos to support high-res Amazon Music, along with Dolby Atmos Music

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Almost all Sonos S2 speakers will let you stream 24-bit Amazon Music tunes, while the two latest Sonos soundbars will offer Dolby Atmos Music support.

After waiting 20 years, Tank’s music finally hits streaming platforms

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With five number-one albums on the Billboard R&B charts, Tank has enjoyed a prosperous career, but until now, his music was not available on streaming platforms.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

September 20 · Issue #1284 · View online Platform & Stream Apple Sees Future of Streaming in Classical Music www.bloomberg.com – Share The tech giant's acquisition of tiny classical-music

How Do You Discover New Music?; Qwest TV to Livestream MJF; RCRDSHP Investment; LANDR's New Collaboration Tools

Friday, September 17, 2021

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Music & Spreadsheets; The Oncoming Fandom Crisis; Nerve Launches Neobank for Musicians; The à-la-carte Artist

Thursday, September 16, 2021

September 16 · Issue #1282 · View online Platform & Stream Music. And Spreadsheets. streamingmachinery.wordpress.com – Share Bono famously didn't like that iTunes looked like a spreadsheet.

Revelator Debuts Solution to Slow Streaming Royalty Payout; The Doors 68' Show Hitting Movie Theaters; SiriusXM Hopes to Grow Subscribers Outside the Car

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

September 15 · Issue #1281 · View online Platform & Stream Revelator, Family in Music First to Pay Artists Streaming Royalties in 24 Hours via Artist Wallet platformstream.medium.com – Share

Loyalty Tunes to Launch Affiliate-Driven Streaming Service; Dolby, The Weeknd Explore Creativity; 2022 Clio Music Awards Call for Entries

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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Apple Sees Future of Streaming in Classical Music; Biscuits n Groovy Makes Debuts; Anghami Subscription Deal for Amazon Prime Members

How Do You Discover New Music?; Qwest TV to Livestream MJF; RCRDSHP Investment; LANDR's New Collaboration Tools

Music & Spreadsheets; The Oncoming Fandom Crisis; Nerve Launches Neobank for Musicians; The à-la-carte Artist

Revelator Debuts Solution to Slow Streaming Royalty Payout; The Doors 68' Show Hitting Movie Theaters; SiriusXM Hopes to Grow Subscribers Outside the Car

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