Spotify has started testing its own version of Instagram and Snapchat’s immensely popular ‘Stories’ feature. Dubbed Storylines, the feature provides listeners with behind-the-scenes information from artists about their songs. Unlike the Genius-powered …
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Following Days of Speculation, Demi Lovato Confirms She Has a New Manager — Scooter Braun
Over the weekend, Demi Lovato made a surprising announcement. Posting a picture alongside Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande’s famed manager, the pop singer confirmed that she’s also joining forces with Scooter Braun. “GUYS!!!!!!! Dreams came true today …
Snubbing Spotify, King Crimson Makes 13-Album Discography Available First on Apple Music
1960s English prog-rock group King Crimson is moving its entire catalog to online streaming music platforms — and making Spotify wait. The progressive band has made all 13 studio LPs – from 1969’s In the Court of the Crimson King to 2003’s The Power to…
NMPA President Says Spotify Treats Songwriters Like Uber Treats Drivers: ‘Is One Better Than the Other?’
Are both tech giants abusing the people that make their businesses possible? By opposing the Copyright Royalty Board’s (CRB) recent 44% increase on royalties for songwriters and publishers – the first in 110 years – Spotify, along with Pandora, Google,…
Nearly Three Months After Launch, Spotify Officially Unveils Its ‘Lite App’ in India
Last summer, in an effort to compete in emerging markets, Spotify unveiled a new, slimmer app. Dubbed ‘Lite,’ the minimalist app allowed users to stream their favorite music on Android devices. Visually, both the Spotify and ‘Lite’ apps look almost the…
Handing Apple a Major Setback, U.S. Supreme Court Allows an App Store Antitrust Case to Proceed
In a closely watched antitrust case, the Supreme Court has now ruled against Apple in an App Store monopoly lawsuit. Ruling 5-4 against the Cupertino giant, the ruling allows iPhone users to take on Apple over App Store commissions. The Supreme Court u…
More Information Leaks on Apple’s Standalone Music App
According to a report first published several weeks ago, Apple is preparing to split up iTunes. On desktops, at least. Apple is now focusing heavily on Services revenue, a serious strategic shift that will have a big impact on its media platforms. Ac…
Marcie Allen’s MAC Presents Files Ugly $4.5 Million Lawsuit Against Former Best Friend, Cara Lewis
Marcie Allen’s MAC Presents has filed a lawsuit against former best friend Cara Lewis and her company, Cara Lewis Group (CLG). Allen’s company filed the controversial lawsuit against the veteran hip-hop music agent at the New York Supreme Court. Lewis…
Rita Ora’s Former Accountant Sentenced to 5 Years, 8 Months in Prison for Fraud
A British accountant who defrauded multiple television and music personalities, including Rita Ora and Matt Dawson, has now received jail time. For years, Andrew Munday had used illegally-obtained funds, totaling around £3.35 million ($4.4 million), to…
UK Music’s Top Boss Pushes for Watchdog to Investigate PledgeMusic
Several days ago, and confirming a report first leaked on Digital Music News, PledgeMusic confirmed it will now go under. In a ‘heartfelt’ letter, co-founder Benji Rogers admitted the embattled British crowdfunding platform stole used artists’ money to…