After initially focusing more on human curation, the introduction of Spotify’s more algorithm-based Daily Mix feature was extremely well received by users. Many were frustrated at the inability to synch the playlist for offline listening however, suggesting that both Spotify and its consumers might benefit from the conversion of Daily…
Category archives: Apps & Mobile
Event App Yplan Sold To Time Out For $2M After Raising $38M
Last minute event app Yplan has been sold at a deep discount to the UK based Time Out media group for $2 million USD. Yplan had raised $37.7 million in funding in three rounds since launching in 2012. Yplan lost $7.5 USD million in 2015, although Time Out says that…
5 Ways To Snapchat (In A Snap)
In the wake of new and exciting announcements from Snapchat, (soon to be Snap Inc) we’re looking at some of the favorite and most effective ways for artists to use Snapchat for promoting their music and tapping the interest of fans. ______________________________ Guest Post by Ryan Whitman on The Orchard’s…
Bandflyr: Free App For Electronic, Printed Gig Flyers
Creating custom concert flyers is a easy with the free Bandflyr app. Work within a variety of themes and layouts to compose a flyer design. You can personalize each flyer with event details, fonts and color palettes, then share your flyers on social, email them or print them out. The…
Soundtrap Raises $6M Round For Online Recording App
[UPDATED] Online music and audio recording studio Soundtrap has raised $6 million in funding to accelerate product development and to bring its popular cloud-based platform to new markets. The Soundtrap $6 million Series A round was led by Nordic VC firm Industrifonden, with participation from existing owners and additional new…
5 Tool For Transforming Productivity, Staying Organized
Staying organized and productive is absolutely essential for any entrepreneurial artist, but with such a variety of tools available, it can be hard to know which one’s will actually be beneficial. Here we look at five essential tech tools that any artist will find helpful for their day to day…
Why Engaging Fans Via Facebook Messenger Now Is Like Being The First Musician On YouTube
While social media has become a crowded space where getting fan attention can be difficult, messaging apps remain an excellent tool through which artists can reach their fans directly, and are a form of communication which is continuing to gain popularity. _______________________ Guest post from FanHub Social Media is overcrowded…
StubHub Launches Apple TV Ticketing App
Ticket reseller StubHub has launched an Apple TV app. It’s a first for an industry whose many players are always fighting to find a way to stand out. ________________________________________ Ticket resale website StubHub has debuted the first ticketing app developed for Apple TV, leveraging the large screen, high definition format…
Spotify Adds "6 Animated Layers" Of Lyrics In Japan, Global Roll Out Still Pending
Ever since Spotify removed one of its core features – song lyrics – earlier this year, users have been clamouring for their return. So there was cause for excitement when it was announced that lyrics were included in Spotify’s Japan launch yesterday. While I have not been able to see…
Is Live Music About To Have It’s Own Napster Moment? OneRepublic Ventures Into Virtual Reality Today
Is live music about to experience its own Napster moment? Concerts are touted as the part of music that digitization can not replicate. But augmented and virtual reality are changing that. Why sit in row 200 when can have a more immersive experience at home via your Oculus headset. A…