While the digital age has given the music business a number of exciting technological advances, it has also splintered the number of platforms on which we consume music, making the challenge of mixing even greater. So, is it worth tailoring your latest track over and over again to sound perfect…
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Spotify Users Angry Over Update
The latest update to the Spotify app was designed to "streamline" the user experience. But many users are unhappy with at least two of the changes, and some are even moving to other services. In the new app design, Spotify removed the alphabetical scroll bar and Recently Played tab, replacing…
5 Out-Of-The-Box Promotion Ideas For Your Next Album
In this ever-expanding world of entertainment publicity, reaching your listeners and fans requires a carefully orchestrated, unique marketing plan. Here we look at five eye-catching promotion ideas for building that extra bit of buzz around your next release. ___________________________ Guest post by Cait McMahon of the Symphonic Blog In the…
Top MP3 Ripping Site Convert2MP3 Shut Down
Convert2MP3, one of the most used music steam ripping sites has been shut down. The Germany based stream site had more than 684 million visits over the past 12 months. Convert2MP3 has been hit by a legal action from the IFPI and Germany’s BVMI. Frances Moore, Chief Executive, IFPI, said…
Live Nation Adds Augmented Reality To Concert Experience
Live Nation has unveiled a suite of customizable augmented reality products aimed at creating more immersive ways for fans to connect with artists and brands at live music events. Live Nation roles out new suite of customizable AI products for fans at festivals. Courtesy of Live Nation "More than 90%…
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PledgeMusic Board Issue Update: "Still pursuing a sale"
One month to the day after the PledgeMusic board issued a statement that the troubled crowdfunder was headed to administration, the UK equivalent of bankruptcy, the company’s board of directors issued a brief update. "PledgeMusic is still pursuing a sale (which if it happens is likely to be via an…
Talk Music To Me: The Future Of Podcasts [Kyle Bylin]
Hypebot contributor Kyle Bylin writes that Spotify’s recent acquisition of Anchor, a podcast production and distribution platform, suggests that it will empower artists and influencers to create their own shows. This would introduce an entirely new opportunity for them to build an audience and connect with their listeners on Spotify….
Spotify CEO Ek says Fans Could ‘Pay Artists Directly’ With Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency Can
Libra cryptocurrency would enable fans "to pay artists directly," according to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Earlier this week, Spotify became a founding partner in the Facebook led Libra global cryptocurrency initiative. A primary goal of Libra is to bring digital transactions to the hundreds of millions who do not have…
Labels, Streamers, Publishers Pledge To Battle Streaming, But Major Players Fail To Sign On
Spotify, Amazon and Deezer have joined all three major labels and music publishers, the RIAA, the American Association of Independent Music, IMPALA, Merlin, The International Confederation of Music Publishers and other global music industry trade groups in signing code of conduct designed to battle streaming manipulation. MIssing from the list…