SoundCloud is aiming to make it easier for indie artists to make it big utilizing their platform. To that end, SoundCloud if offering two new DJ software integrations with Mixvibes and Native Instruments. SoundCloud announced the rollout last week for …
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The Latest Industry Shuffles: SeatGeek, Spotify, UTA, Sony/ATV, Downtown Music Publishing
Here’s a wrap on the latest music industry hirings, firings, retirings, and promotions. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a reques…
Are ‘Microbe-Grown Headphones’ the Future of Sustainable Audio Technology?
These Korvaa headphones were grown using fungus and a yeast-based bioplastic grown by microbes. But how do they sound? The answer is that these aren’t working headphones, just prototypes for a future, sustainable pair. But biodegradable, landfill-fre…
Warner Bros. Officially Rebrands to ‘Warner Records’ After 61 Years — But Why?
After 61 years of operation under Warner Bros. Records, the label is being rebranding to ‘Warner Records’ across the globe. The new logo and revamped website are now official. It’s a seriously done deal, but why the full rebranding of such a storied s…
The Most Streamed Artist of All Time — Who Really Dominates the Streaming Charts?
Tracking down the most streamed artist of all time is like finding a needle in a haystack. Between the dozens of different streaming services and lack of transparent reporting, it’s hard to nail these numbers down. So let’s set some guidelines here. We…
Kygo Spins Another Artist-Branded Headphone — the A11/800 Noise-Canceling
Is there still gas in artist-branded headphones? DJ and producer Kygo is now re-entering the extremely crowded field. The Kygo A11/800 noise-canceling headphones are designed to keep all distractions at bay, though of course, this has been done before…
Spotify Introduces a Sleep Timer for Android Users
Android users have been asking Spotify for this feature for ages. Now, Spotify for Android finally has a basic sleep timer for turning off the music when dozing off. Spotify finally got around to adding the sleep timer feature after years of Android us…
The iPhone 11 Might Feature Dual Bluetooth Streams
Ever since the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack, Apple has been working hard to make wireless audio the default for smartphones. That future may become one step closer with the iPhone 11, if recent rumors are to be believed. According to a rumor fr…
Boxer Daniel Franco Sues Jay-Z, Roc Nation Over Massive Brain Injuries
Former boxer Daniel Franco has sued his former promoter — Roc Nation Sports and founder Jay-Z — claiming negligence after he suffered massive brain trauma. The former featherweight boxer filed the suit on Tuesday in the Superior Court of California, Co…
William Morris Endeavor Is Filing Paperwork to Go Public
William Morris Endeavor has signaled its intention to go public in a recent IPO filing, revealing details about the company’s financial position. Talent agency WME generated over $3.61 billion in revenue in 2018, with a net income of $231.3 million. Th…