20 Years of the iPod; Why Musical Artists are Choosing the NFT Experience; How Much are Artists Really Making on Twitch?

October 26 · Issue #1310 · View online

20 years of the iPod: how it shuffled music and tech into a new era

In October 2001, the music industry was riven by piracy and had no idea how to solve it. Enter Steve Jobs, whose new device created a digital music market – and made Apple into a titan

Why Musical Artists are Choosing the NFT Experience

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We now live in a world where symphonies drive how we work, feel, and even relate to one another. For that matter, musical artists are trying to find the best way to reach out to their fans.

How much are artists really making on Twitch?

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18 months ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Twitch was perfectly poised for hype.

This bot plays hot tunes: Super Hi-Fi and WellSaid Labs use AI to create a lifelike DJ

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As he turns from a Foo Fighters tune to the Smashing Pumpkins, Andy sounds just like your typical rock-station DJ — but his tag line is positively inhuman.

Spotify launches original podcast Who Is Daniel Johns?

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Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns is both the host and subject of a new Spotify Original Podcast, Who Is Daniel Johns?

Ingrooves expands into Italy, names Luca Stante as Country Manager for the market

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Stante was previously CEO and MD of Believe Italy and MD of Tunecore Italy.

Ed Sheeran marketing campaign ramps up with Apple and Amazon

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As Ed Sheeran prepares for the release of ‘=’ on Friday (29 October) the DSP partnership announcements are dropping in quick succession.

Spotify Free Users Are Growing Faster Than Paid Subscribers – But Why?

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Spotify free users are continuing to outpace paid subscribers growth in 2021. That’s thanks to the expansion of podcasts on the platform.

New Bandsintown Artists Community is becoming a global networking hub

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The new online community was designed to be a place to connect artists and other music industry professionals to share, support, learn and empower each other.

London venue Koko to relaunch with livestreaming at its heart

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One of London’s most storied music venues, Koko (which originally opened in 1900 as The Camden Theatre), is reopening in the spring of 2022.

Can KEXP help the Kraken make hockey music cool?

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KEXP is helping the Kraken soundtrack the in-game action at Climate Pledge Arena. But that’s not even the coolest part of this Seattle music-sports alliance.

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Who Wins in the Future of Sync Licensing?; New Order to Livestream London Show; The Name’s Bonds. Music Bonds.

Monday, October 25, 2021

October 25 · Issue #1309 · View online Platform & Stream Who Wins in the Future of Sync Licensing? www.synchtank.com – Share With a plethora of both new and established players taking advantage of

Electric Daisy Carnival .... in Roblox; Songtrust Unveils New Logo, Brand; The MLC Adds Duo to Data Quality Initiative

Friday, October 22, 2021

October 22 · Issue #1308 · View online Platform & Stream Electric Daisy Carnival gets set for next festival... in Roblox musically.com – Share Games firm Roblox has put on concerts and album

What NFTs Promise Music Creators—And What They Actually Do; Super Hi-Fi, WellSaid Debut AI Radio DJ; Spotify X Shopify

Thursday, October 21, 2021

October 21 · Issue #1307 · View online Platform & Stream What NFTs Promise Music Creators—And What They Actually Do yashbagal.substack.com – Share Why own anything in the age of abundance? Super Hi

Amazon Music Can Now Play Spatial Audio on Favorite Headphones; UK Regulator to Probe Music Streaming Market; Midemlab Names Hottest Music/Tech Startups

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

October 20 · Issue #1306 · View online Platform & Stream Amazon Music can now play spatial audio on your favorite headphones www.theverge.com – Share Amazon has announced that subscribers of its

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Who Wins in the Future of Sync Licensing?; New Order to Livestream London Show; The Name’s Bonds. Music Bonds.

Electric Daisy Carnival .... in Roblox; Songtrust Unveils New Logo, Brand; The MLC Adds Duo to Data Quality Initiative

What NFTs Promise Music Creators—And What They Actually Do; Super Hi-Fi, WellSaid Debut AI Radio DJ; Spotify X Shopify

Amazon Music Can Now Play Spatial Audio on Favorite Headphones; UK Regulator to Probe Music Streaming Market; Midemlab Names Hottest Music/Tech Startups

Apple Debuts $5 Music Subscription; Beatles Songs Now Available on TikTok; New App for Spotify Playlist Alerts

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