Category archives: music streaming

Netflix Is Testing Out a Mobile-Only Service for Just $5

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has been hinting at low-cost, mobile-only plans for a few months now. Now, it looks like trials for the low-cost streaming plan are starting in Malaysia. These mobile-only streaming plans cost around $4 a month, but likely won…

A SoundCloud Troll Successfully Rips Down Artists’ Works Using DMCA ‘Hacks’

After a flaw in SoundCloud’s copyright infringement system was exploited, artists and producers on SoundCloud had their tracks abruptly removed. Dr. Egg, a notorious troll, filed copyright violation claims against multiple artists and producers.  Using…

Amidst Disappointing Numbers, YouTube Music Launches in 7 More Countries

Three streaming music services later, Google and YouTube have yet to find their groove. Late last year, Google revealed it would launch yet another attempt to finally break into the streaming music market. Spotify had around 60 million subscribers then…

With a $5 Price Tag (Or Lower), Spotify Officially Launches in the UAE and MENA Region

Spotify continues rolling out its service to even more countries at the expense of its bottom line (and payouts to artists). Late last September, a leaked e-mail revealed that Spotify had ramped up its plans to launch in the United Arab Emirates and th…

Drake Fans Allege Selena Gomez Hacked Her Way to the Top of Spotify Charts

Chinese click farms.  Empty warehouses filled with computers streaming music.  Cell phones connected to Wi-Fi streaming her music non-stop.  Just how far will Drake fans go to dismiss Selena Gomez’s recent Spotify achievement? Last week, Selena Gomez p…

Pandora Unveils Its ‘Podcast Genome Project’ In a Bid for Differentiation

Pandora is hoping to use its music genome project with podcasts to differentiate itself from competitors like Apple Music and Spotify. Both music streaming services have offered exclusive podcasts and podcast support in a bid to keep listeners tuned in…

Spotify Officially Launches Its Apple Watch App — But It’s Pretty Bare-bones

The official Spotify app for the Apple Watch is now available. A beta test of the app earlier this month hinted at its existence.  Now, it’s a reality, though this is very ‘version 1’: the app is pretty barebones, with features like offline playback mi…

NetEase Cloud Music Raises $600 Million; Counts More Than 600 Million Total Users

Ahead of Tencent Music’s fabled IPO launch, NetEase proves it remains a serious competitor in the booming Chinese streaming music space. NetEase Cloud Music has raised $600 million in funding. The Chinese streaming music giant has confirmed that it clo…

Bankrupt iHeartMedia Reports a Slightly Better Q3 Though 2018 Is Down

iHeartMedia reported higher revenues for the third quarter, but it may not be enough to save the bankrupt company. A filing with the SEC revealed that revenue was up $13.9 million compared to the same period last year.  That’s an increase of 1.6% up to…