Category archives: Music Tech

Apple Buys Asaii To Improve Apple Music Recommendations

Apple has acquired streaming analytics startup Asaii to bolster Apple Music. First word of the deal came when Asaii founder and CEO Sony Theakanath changed his Linkedin to reflect his employment at Apple Music. Without explanation, the startup announced it was shutting down in September, with an acquisition rumored. The…

This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, we heard the industry’s reaction to the passage of the Music Modernization Act, how broadcast radio is innovating in 2018, how a political Taylor Swift really feels after all these years, and more. Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound…

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

It’s been a busy week for the music industry, so we’re taking a moment to check back on some of the major events from the past seven days, including the American Music Awards hitting an all time low, some key stats from Spotify’s 10th anniversary, the dismissal of Coachella’s radius…

TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

Some of the top articles on Hypebot this week covered the historic signing of the Music Modernization Act, Spotify’s most streamed songs from the past twenty years, why the EP is edging out the LP, and more! Trump Signs Music Modernization Act Into Law Spotify Shares Most Streamed Songs Of…

Pandora, Snapchat Pair Up

Radio streaming service Pandora and popular photo sharing platform Snapchat recently unveiled an exciting new partnership where users of both platforms will be able to share their Pandora listening habits over Snapchat, all in hopes of increasing engagement. ____________________________ By Manager, Account Management, Todd Tescher at The Orchard from The…

Hope In Numbers: 57% 16-24 Year Olds Use Paid Streamer

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has released its Music Consumer Insight Report 2018. The study examines how consumers in key demographics engage with recorded music across twenty of the world’s largest markets for music. _____________________ 86% streaming music 57% of 16-24-year-olds using a paid audio streaming service…

What Is The Music Modernization Act and What Does Mean For You?

[UPDATED] The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump today. The multifaceted legislation had widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of antiquated licensing laws. But what is the MMA and what does it mean for you? The Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) packaged together several music…

Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound Royalties

The Music Modernization Act is finally the law of the land. With Kid Rock at his side, President Trump signed the bill on Thursday in the White House’s Roosevelt Room. Almost universally approved of by the music industry, the multifaceted copyright and royalty legislation passed both Houses of Congress on…

Genius, Apple Music Partner For Lyrics, Player

The Genius crowd-driven lyrics database is now available on Apple Music as part of an expanded partnership. Apple Music subscribers who visit Genius will also be able to play full tracks from the song page by signing into their Apple Music account. Genius now provides the lyrics to thousands of…