Spotify has expanded the free trial period for its Premium service from 30 to 90 days. The move aligns Spotify with Apple Music’s 90 day trial and launches today for individual and student plans. The offer will roll out across Duo and Family in the coming months, says the streamer….
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Spotify Launches Co.Lab Video How To Series For Artists
Spotify Co.Lab events are a coveted ticket for any artist actively involved in their own career growth; not just for the networking opportunities, but also for the real world, expert delivered knowledge. Now, Spotify is sharing portions of the later with all artists in a Co.Lab video series. "You experience…
Apple Music Launches Shazam Chart Of Hot Songs Chart From New Artists
Apple Music has added the "Shazam Discovery Top 50" chart and playlist designed to "unearth up-and-coming songs from breaking artists." The music industry has become increasingly focused on early identification of emerging artists and their growing importance in driving revenue growth. Apple acquired Shazam in the Fall of last year….
WED. BRIEF: Spotify TV Show • Apple Shazam Chart • Taylor Swift Sells 1M In Advance • Tidal Adds Social Video • More
WEDNESDAY 8.21.19
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Spotify Test Drive Higher Prices In Scandinavia
Having accrued an impressive number of subscribers, Spotify is planning to hike up prices on its home turf, increasing the cost of its family plan in Scandinavia by 14%. Whether this test will amount to anything, or be rolled out anywhere remains to be seen, however. ______________________________ Guest post by…
Dept. Of Justice Backs Led Zeppelin In ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Dispute
Its a headline that would have been unimaginable in the 1970s, but it’s true. The U.S. Department of Justice is backing Led Zeppelin in their long-running copyright dispute over the classic hit “Stairway to Heaven” which has major ramifications for copyrighted music. The suit, filed in 2014 by the trustees…
Spotify Tests Stories Feature That Gives Artists A Voice
Spotify is testing a Stories feature designed to enable artists to share a narrative alongside their music. Uncovered by veteran code digger Jane Manchun Wong, it’s similar to Stories launched by Pandora in March. The examples found include songs with the artist offering their own story behind each track in…
TUE. BRIEF: Jay Z NFL Fallout • Spotify Tests Stories • UMG Fire Fight • Big Hit Acquires Superb • More
TUESDAY 8.20.19
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A2IM Sets LA SynchUp For Day After Music Tectonics
UPDATED: A2IM is sponsoring its fifth annual SynchUp conference presented by Vydia on October 30th at the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, California. Attendees will participate in programs focusing on digital capacity and synch licensing for independent music. The event includes workshops and networking with top indie record…
71 Great Ways Of Rewarding Your Music Fan Subscribers
Once an artist has started selling fan subscriptions, it’s important to establish a rewards system which consistently gives back and keeps them engaged enough to stay subscribed. Some of these same rewards would also be great additions to a music crowdfunding campaign or just as thank-yous to any artists most…