Acclaimed hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz is calling for a serious compensation overhaul from streaming music services. Without artistic content, streaming music services would be worthless. So now that platforms like Spotify are worth billions, why are…
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Swizz Beatz Says Streaming Services Should Pay Artists 50/50: ‘We’re Not Getting Paid Enough’
Acclaimed hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz is calling for a serious compensation overhaul from streaming music services. Without artistic content, streaming music services would be worthless. So now that platforms like Spotify are worth billions, why are…
Paid Streaming Subscribers Will Soon Outnumber Free Streaming Users — At Least According to the ERA
So, do you pay to stream music? The ERA thinks you will soon be the majority. According to a new study, paid streaming music subscriptions will soon overtake freemium streaming. That’s according to the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), a UK t…
Spotify Reportedly in Talks to Purchase Gimlet Media, a Podcasting Company, for $200 Million
Spotify may have just pushed its attempt to capitalize on the booming podcast market into overdrive. Several weeks ago, in a note trimming Spotify’s price target to $170, Morgan Stanley maintained the company’s Overweight rating. Explaining how the str…
Sony Music Brought in over $2 Billion in Streaming Revenue in 2018
Streaming music continues to boost Sony Music’s bottom line. Sony has released its financials for its full-year third fiscal quarter (FY Q3) of 2018. The three months ended December 31st, 2018. Last year, Sony Music (along with its labels) brought in …
Amidst IP Litigation Suit, Spotify’s Launch Reportedly Delayed Until February or March
So, when will Spotify launch in India? Spotify now faces a copyright infringement lawsuit. Filed at the US District Court of Delaware, Excalibur, an IP licensing company, claims the streaming music giant infringes on its ‘digital fingerprint’ software….
YouTube Music Finally Adds Sonos Speaker Integration
YouTube Music is finally available on Sonos speakers through the Sonos app. Anyone with a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription can now play their songs, albums, and playlists on a Sonos smart speaker. YouTube Music offers several diffe…
Two More Firms Downgrade Spotify Shares
Despite a turbulent 2018, Spotify appears poised to do well on Wall Street in 2019. Last summer, Spotify’s stock came close to breaking $200 on the New York Stock Exchange. Following a turbulent global stock market, though, which saw prices fall around…
2018 Streaming Music Price Bible Published Based on a Single Source
Despite the contradicting differences in research, one thing remains clear for indie artists – don’t expect to earn enough from streaming music. Late last month, Digital Music News updated its list of what streaming music services pay. Thanks to inform…
Spotify Will Roll Out Enhanced Targeted Advertising Tools to More Advertisers
Will Spotify also allow freemium listeners to skip ads? Last summer, Spotify rolled out targeted advertising in Australia with a twist. Users on its free, ad-supported tier could completely skip ads while streaming their favorite music. The company had…