As we reported yesterday, Spotify’s launch in India has been delayed because the streamer has been unable to close deals with at least two of the major label groups. Now we may have a hint as to why Universal and Sony have not yet signed on. The status of a…
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Spotify India Launch Delayed To March, Majors Yet To Sign
Spotify’s launch in India was unofficially scheduled for January 31st, with one source reporting that a Mumbai’s Famous Studios had already been booked for a launch party tonight. Now sources within India are reporting that the launch has been delayed until March. The current delay is reportedly because Spotify has…
Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet?
With conventional broadcast radio now beset from all sides by streaming services, podcasts, and satellite, the future of this form of legacy entertainment is often brought into question, however some key signs suggest it may be weathering the digital storm better than expected. __________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet?
With conventional broadcast radio now beset from all sides by streaming services, podcasts, and satellite, the future of this form of legacy entertainment is often brought into question, however some key signs suggest it may be weathering the digital storm better than expected. __________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
With Spotify Canvas, Artists Add Moving Visuals To Tracks
Spotify is beta testing Canvas, a new feature which allows artists and labels to add a fullscreen, 3-8 second moving visual to tracks. It replaces cover art and will loop in the Now Playing view of the Spotify app. "Right now, we’re testing this feature with a small, diverse group…
Apple Music Streams Free On American Airlines Flights
Apple Music subscribers will have access to tho there steaming accounts on any domestic American Airlines flight equipped with Viasat satellite Wi-Fi with no Wi-Fi purchase required., starting Friday. AA is the first airline to provide exclusive access to Apple Music through complimentary inflight Wi-Fi. “For most travelers, having music…
SoundExchange 2018 Artist Payments Top A Record $953M
SoundExchange distributed $953 million in sound recording performance royalties to recording artists and rights owners in 2018, more than in any year their 15 year history. A strong fourth quarter distribution of $345 million to music creators helped put the PRO into record territory for the year. Thanks in large…
Average Spotify User Paying Only $5.50 Per Month
While industry insiders have suggested that a $5 price point is an ideal monthly streaming amount as far as maximizing growth, major labels have generally forced platforms’ hand closer to a $9.99 charge. A new dip into Spotify’s finances, however, has revealed that the average user of that platform is…
Apple Music Passes 50M Paid Subscribers, Biggest Quarterly Music Revenue Ever
Apple Music passes 50 million paid subscribers before the end of 2018, Apple CEO Tim Cook told investors during a Tuesday earnings call. That’s up 10 million in the last year. If you’ve heard the 50 million figure before, it previously included 90 date free trials and other free users….
Pandora CEO Roger Lynch, Other Execs Exit As Shareholders Approve Sale To SiriusXM
Pandora (NYSE: P) stockholders voted on Tuesday to approve the audio streamer’s acquisition by SiriusXM. At the special meeting stockholders with 75% of the outstanding voting power voted, with 97% of the votes cast in favor of the transaction. The transaction is expected to close shortly and shares of Pandora…