What Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Are Paying Musicians

RIAA-backed research shows that Apple Music and Spotify pay artists much, much more than YouTube does. In a blog post last week, former WMG CEO Lyor Cohen defended YouTube against criticisms from the music industry.  The now-YouTube executive stated that the platform pays out $3 per 1,000 streams.  The platform apparently pays more per stream […]

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Why I Quit Working at Apple Music

Apple Music is growing faster than Spotify.  In fact, it might be bigger in 1-2 years.  But maybe it’s not all peachy on the inside? If you get a job offer from Apple, you might want to take it.  This is a company with a storied history, billions in the bank, and lots of benefits. […]

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Elon Musk’s Tesla looks set to launch its own music streaming service

US-based luxury car group has reportedly been speaking to major labels

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In Just Two Years, Apple Music Has Reached 27 Million Paid Subscriptions

In two years, Apple Music has hit 27 million. Spotify reached double that number after eight years. Last December, Apple proudly announced that their music streaming service, Apple Music, surpassed 20 million subscribers.  Now, half a year later, the service has 27 million paid subscribers.  The news comes amidst the confirmation of a high-profile exit. […]

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In Just Two Years, Apple Music Has Reached 27 Million Paid Subscriptions

In two years, Apple Music has hit 27 million. Spotify reached double that number after eight years. Last December, Apple proudly announced that their music streaming service, Apple Music, surpassed 20 million subscribers.  Now, half a year later, the service has 27 million paid subscribers.  The news comes amidst the confirmation of a high-profile exit. […]

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Apple Music’s growth is getting faster… but it can’t quite keep up with Spotify

Apple added 7m subs in the prior 6 months – but Spotify added 10m

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