First, YouTube said that they promised to work on demonetizing extremist and hate-filled videos. Now, the popular video platform has to deal with tens of thousands of active predatory accounts preying on innocent children. Earlier this year, following…
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Spotify’s Top ‘Fake Artists’ Make Six-Figure Salaries
According to Epidemic Sound CEO Oscar Höglund, his (alleged) ‘fake artists’ on Spotify earn five-digit pound sums for their works. So, does Spotify create ‘fake artists’ to avoid paying real ones? According to the streaming platform, of course not. Bl…
Will Natti Natasha’s ‘Criminal’ Overtake ‘Despacito’ on YouTube?
Natti Natasha’s ‘Criminal’ beat out Luis Fonsi’s ‘Despacito’ as the most-watched video on YouTube this week. Yet, will the popular Latin single eventually take the top spot as the most-watched video of all time? Several months ago, and after nearly fi…
10 Days Later, Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Still Not Available on Spotify, Apple Music, or Other Streaming Services
They said it would be a week-long delay. But 10 days later, Taylor Swift’s latest album, Reputation, has yet to appear on Spotify — or any other streaming service. Bloomberg claimed that Taylor Swift was withholding her latest from streaming ser…
10 Days Later, Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Still Not Available on Spotify, Apple Music, or Other Streaming Services
They said it would be a week-long delay. But 10 days later, Taylor Swift’s latest album, Reputation, has yet to appear on Spotify — or any other streaming service. Bloomberg claimed that Taylor Swift was withholding her latest from streaming ser…
Breaking: Spotify Acquires Online Recording Startup Soundtrap
In yet another strong push towards their IPO, Spotify has purchased Soundtrap. According to a statement released earlier this morning, Spotify announced that they have purchased online recording studio startup, Soundtrap. “Soundtrap’s rapid…
Neil Young Is Releasing His Entire Catalog for Free
Starting December 1st, music fans can listen to Neil Young’s entire digital catalog in the highest quality available. To promote his upcoming album, The Visitor, Neil Young will make his entire catalog available on his website for free. The website, d…
Indie Band Gets 79,000 Streams In a Month, Spotify Bans Them for Life
Indie folk band Smokey and the Mirror thought 79,000 plays on Spotify was a success. Spotify thought it was fraud. Last week, musician Ari Herstand found his album temporarily removed from Spotify after using a stream-boosting service. But that pales…
Now You Can Buy Concert Tickets Directly from YouTube
What will the YouTube / Ticketmaster deal mean for major labels and the touring industry in the long-run? How much does YouTube truly pay artists when fans stream their music? According to top YouTube executive and former Warner Music Group CEO Lyor Co…
Spotify Says Taylor Swift Is ‘Increasing Piracy’ and ‘Setting the Industry Back’
Taylor Swift’s Reputation has proven that not every artist needs streaming platforms, like Spotify, to be successful. For years, Taylor Swift has kept her albums off popular streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Reversing her stance on str…