Steve Aoki Talks Business of Music; Cider is a New App for Apple Music; Dreaming of a Spotify/Twitter Hybrid App

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Steve Aoki talks to us about the blockchain, the metaverse, and the business of music

Steve Aoki launched the Aokiverse. He calls it a mix of Web3, Web2, and IRL. He also talks about the changing landscape of the music business.

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Dreaming about a Spotify/Twitter hybrid app

This is a bit of an obvious idea, in a field littered with failed attempts, but I still think that the right implementation could be something transformative.

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Cider is the Apple Music app for Windows we've been waiting for

A new app for Apple Music called Cider lets users access Apple Music in a sleek and snappy app on Windows, and the early signs are that it is excellent.

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Spotify puts its Podz acquisition to use with test of new podcast discovery feature

Spotify acquired podcast discovery platform Podz last summer for roughly $49.4 million, per a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, to help accelerate the streamer’s extensive investments in podcasts.

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MuzicSwipe helps fans discover artists with Tinder-style matches

MuzicSwipe is a startup trying an interesting iteration on Tinder’s left and right-swiping mechanic by matching fans to artists, app-dating style.

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Itch.io; the free open-source music player for indie music distribution

Following the news of Bandcamp being purchased by Epic Games, indie game platform itch.io is expanding to aid the indie music scene as well.

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Remember Spotify’s fake artists? They’re still going strong – and still attracting scandal.

Have you heard of Firefly or Chillmi? Two of the biggest indie labels going, with so many artists on their books!

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Top 10 Music Podcasts That You Should Be Subscribed to as an Independent Artist

Podcasts are a prevalent medium for listeners, and that’s primarily due because people can actively listen while doing other tasks.

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Streaming audio climbs the charts with marketers, but some want more certainty

Ad prices are rising in podcast and other digital audio even as measurement remains a challenge

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Music Is Just as Powerful at Improving Mental Health as Exercise, Review Suggests

The next time you’re not able to get out to the gym, maybe spin some records instead: new research suggests the positive impact on mental health from singing, playing, or listening to music is around the same impact experienced with exercise or wei

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Charles Mingus at 100: The Legacy Continues

One hundred years ago this April 22, the mighty Charles Mingus was born, and more than 40 years after his death, his legacy continues.

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Hype Machine Founder Explores Web3, NFTs; Spotify Testing a Revitalized Car Mode

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

View online Hype Machine founder explores web3 and NFTs with Future Tape Hype Machine founder explores web3 and NFTs with Future Tape Anthony Volodkin is exploring how to help people navigate the music

Diplo Joins Nas With NFT Drop on Royal; SoundExchange Hits $9B Milestone; Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ Music Video Hits 2B YouTube Views

Monday, March 28, 2022

View online Diplo Joins Nas With NFT Drop on Tokenized Royalties Platform Royal Diplo Joins Nas With NFT Drop on Tokenized Royalties Platform Royal The Grammy-winning DJ will be releasing his new

Spotify Paid Out $7B to the Music Industry in 2021; Styngr Partners with WMG; What's the Value of Unbundled Music?

Friday, March 25, 2022

View online Spotify Paid Out $7 Billion to the Music Industry — Labels, Publishers and Others — in 2021 Spotify Paid Out $7 Billion to the Music Industry — Labels, Publishers and Others — in 2021

Snoop’s NFTs Showcase a Benefit for Musicians, Risk for Fans; Shazam Also a Concert Discovery Platform; Spotify Rebranding Clubhouse Clone

Thursday, March 24, 2022

View online Snoop's NFTs showcase benefits for musicians — and risks for fans Snoop's NFTs showcase benefits for musicians — and risks for fans Snoop Dogg's revival of Death Row shows NFTs

Tencent Music at 76.2M Paying Online Music Users; Roblox Secures 24kGoldn for Next Virtual Show; 6 Apps Every Touring Musician Needs

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

View online Tencent Music now has 76.2m paying online music users Tencent Music now has 76.2m paying online music users Tencent Music continues to grow the number of people who are paying for streaming

Steve Aoki Talks Business of Music; Cider is a New App for Apple Music; Dreaming of a Spotify/Twitter Hybrid App

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Hype Machine Founder Explores Web3, NFTs; Spotify Testing a Revitalized Car Mode

Diplo Joins Nas With NFT Drop on Royal; SoundExchange Hits $9B Milestone; Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ Music Video Hits 2B YouTube Views

Spotify Paid Out $7B to the Music Industry in 2021; Styngr Partners with WMG; What's the Value of Unbundled Music?

Snoop’s NFTs Showcase a Benefit for Musicians, Risk for Fans; Shazam Also a Concert Discovery Platform; Spotify Rebranding Clubhouse Clone

Tencent Music at 76.2M Paying Online Music Users; Roblox Secures 24kGoldn for Next Virtual Show; 6 Apps Every Touring Musician Needs

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