Category archives: Music Tech

PledgeMusic Issues An Incomplete Update

PledgeMusic issued an update late on Friday, but failed to address the core concerns of artists affected by non-payments and the complete suspension of all crowdfunding campaigns almost two weeks ago. Messaging to fans, which had been experiencing some problems, was again operational as is the ability to download of…

This Week In Music Commentary

This week commentators in the music industry look at what what Billboard’s Power 100 list got right and wrong, streaming’s significant problem with math, why Ariana Grande’s fans are the fans every artist needs, and more. Billboard’s Power 100 List: The Right & Wrong The Elusive Obelus: Streaming’s Issue With…

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

We’ve got tips, tricks, and helpful advice this week on how to make the most out of your next music premier, how to make Instagram stories work for you as a marketing tool in 2019, what really matters when it comes to being a successful musician, and more! How To…

SoundCloud Now Has 5X As Many Tracks As Spotify

SoundCloud has officially passed 200 million tracks uploaded. The milestone makes the streamer’s catalog four to five times larger than its competitors with Apple Music and Spotify estimated to have catalogs in the 40 million range. As the world’s largest open audio platform, SoundCloud hosts such diverse audio as Chance…

Qobuz Launches Hybrid Hi-Res Music Service In US

Qobuz is launching its hi-res streaming music service in the U.S. today. Unlike other music streamers, Qobuz offers download sales alongside streaming. Downloads are said to account for 30% of the company’s revenue. Subscriptions to Qobuz range from $9.99 for mp3 quality up to $24.99 for 24 bit FLAC to…

THU. BRIEF: Qobuz Launches US Hi-Res Streaming – Music Supervisor Awards – Beatport + DJ City – Sofar – More

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Marshmello Fortnite Concert May Reveal Next Realm For Artists

While the idea of performing to thousands may be dream for many artists, DJ Marshmello took things to an even higher level, with a recent in-game Fortnite concert which drew in millions of viewers. Virtual concerts may not be a new thing, but technology and gaming culture have developed to…

YouTube’s ContentID System Being Repurposed By Blackmailers Thanks To Its Failings

YouTube’s content ID system has long been maligned by the music industry for its multifaceted failings. The minimal staffing YouTube provides regarding copyright claims has left the system vulnerable to misuse and, most recently, outright extortion. __________________________ Guest post by Timothy Geigner of Techdirt By now, we should all be…