Despite handsome payouts to artists following Spotify’s public offering, Sony Music is now being accused of serious underpayments on international streaming royalties. Sony Music Entertainment is now battling a class action lawsuit over alleged u…
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SoundCloud Triples Down on Discovery With ‘Studio Sessions Berlin’ — Starting With San Holo
SoundCloud has become a breeding ground for brand-new talent, and the service prides itself on providing indie artists with serious initial traction. SoundCloud is launching a new mini-series that takes you behind the scenes with an artist. Called …
Classical Music Upstart Idagio Raises $11.7 Million for Its North American Launch
Berlin-based classical music streaming service Idagio has raised more than $11.75 million (€10 million) for its North American expansion. Existing investors provided the funds for the launch in the United States and Canada, according to details shared …
Breaking: Richmond Group Offers £1.1MM to Save Bestival from Bankruptcy
Bestival ain’t over yet! According to a details just shared with Digital Music News, a late-stage offer could rescue the festival from bankruptcy. Just a few days ago, we learned that Bestival Group had succumbed to serious financial issues. Th…
Breaking: The Music Modernization Act Is One Signature Away from Becoming Law
The U.S. House of Representatives has just approved the Senate-modified version of the Music Modernization Act. Which means this bill is one signature away from becoming law. The U.S. House of Representatives initially approved the Music Modernization…
US Senators Demand Answers from Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino Over Ticketmaster Scalping Allegations
After an explosive investigative report from CBC and the Toronto Star revealed Ticketmaster had its own in-house program for helping scalpers sell tickets, two U.S. Senators are seeking answers. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have wri…
Netflix’s ‘Remastered’ Delves Into Critical Moments in the Lives of Bob Marley, Johnny Cash & More
Netflix has announced a new music documentary series that will focus on stories from famous artists like Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Jam Master Jay, and more. The monthly series is called ‘Remastered,’ and it debuts on Netflix starting October…
Now You Can Listen to Music from Your Ancestral Home of Origin on Spotify
Spotify and Ancestry know exactly what we need – playlists curated by our DNA. Because, who needs to listen to music based on your own unique tastes? Have you ever had the curiosity to find out everything you can about yourself through your DNA? Your…
Spotify Leases Even More Office Space at the World Trade Center
Because for Spotify, paying just $33 million a year for office space at 4 WTC just isn’t enough. Last year, a source shared several key financial details about Spotify’s lease in New York. The company’s 4 World Trade Center (WTC) offices would include …
Shazam Is Now Completely Ad-Free (Thanks to Apple)
Apple announced today that it has finished its $400 million acquisition of the music identification app Shazam. As part of that effort, Shazam will become an ad-free product from this point forward. Shazam has been downloaded more than 1 billion times…