[UPDATED] The founders of HDtracks are launching a new hi def streaming music service powered by 7Digital. HDmusicStream will use MQA technology to deliver studio quality music, with 7digital powering app development and delivering tracks from its platform to consumers. New hi res streaming music service HDmusicStream will launch in…
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What Music Industry, Fans Can Expect Today From Apple’s WWDC 2017?
The 2017 edition of Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference [WWDC] begins today at 10AM PT/1PM ET. It’s a time when Apple makes big announcements and offers advance looks at major upgrades and new products. We’ll be live tweeting today via @hypebot with an emphasis on music related announcements. Here’s what…
AM BRIEF: OneLove Manchester Trumps Terror • Apple’s WWDC Today • Gregg Allman Honored • More
Monday 6.5.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Ariana Grande’s return to Manchester offers inspiration to a generation fighting fear. Updated continuously under our More News tab
UPDATED: Top Apple Music Exec Bozoma Saint John Resigns
[UPDATED] Bozoma Saint John, one of Apple Music’s most visible executives, is resigning and exiting the company, multiple sources have now confirmed. Saint John had been Pepsi’s head of music and entertainment before joining Beats Music just a few months prior to Apple buying the music streamer and headphone manufacturer….
FRI. BRIEF: Midem Preview • City Centric Satori Online Radio Launches • Sillerman’s Latest Debacle • More
Friday 6.2.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Much like Music Biz, Midem is back in fashion, fueled by a new and expanding music industry. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Spotify Users Demand End To Track Limits In Music Libraries
Back when we all bought music instead of renting it, serious fans collected thousands vinyl, CDs and tapes, each containing 10 or so songs. Those tens of thousands of tracks became an essential part of our lives. But Spotify thinks those great collections don’t matter any more, placing arbitrary limits…
AM BRIEF: L.A. Reid Pulls Out Of MIDEM Keynote • Napster To Japan • New Boards: BMI, TJ Martell • More
Thursday 6.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s not quite James Comey before Congress, but many in the biz were betting/hoping that L.A. Reid was still arrogant enough to get up on stage at MIDEM. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Does Pandora Have A "Fake Listener" Problem?
By some estimates, more than two-thirds of listening on Pandora occurs at home or the office. So more than some music streamers, Pandora may suffer from “empty room syndrome.” In other words, the music is on, but no one is there to hear it. _____________________________________________ The idea that Pandora may…
Google Play Music Extends FREE Trial To 120 Days
Google play music free trail has been extended by Google from 90 days to 120 days now. Google didn’t confirm that how long will it go yet.
Spotify To Launch In Vietnam, Thailand But Avoids Competitive Streaming Market In India
Spotify is planning to launch in Thailand and Vietnam, according to multiple sources. The move is part of Spotify’s pre-stock offering expansion, but skips of a large and potentially lucrative market, India. _____________________________ Spotify is plotting a launch in Thailand and Vietnam, multiple sources tell TechCrunch. While the music streamer…