UPDATED: If you’re a regular Spotify user, you’ve likely got an unwieldy number of tracks and too-long playlists. To the rescue comes a new tool from Spotify’s Echo Nest that was created over the weekend at a hackathon at the music streamer’s NYC HQ. ____________________________________ I’m not quite sure if…
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How To Use Livestreaming to Grow An Audience
It seems livestreaming is here to stay, and as the phenomenon continues to grow in popularity, it’s becoming a useful way for bands and artists to grow their audience. Here we look at some livestreaming techniques musicians can use to expand their fanbase. ____________________________ Guest Post from The New Rockstar…
Confused By Department Of Justice ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree? Check Out This Infographic
Now that the DoJ consent decree is official, we thought we’d republish this infographic that offers a visual explanation of how the decision is likely to impact musicians, publishers and the music industry. _______________________________________ In this recent infographic posted on MusicThinkTank, Brian Penick outlines in visual detail how the recent…
China’s Version Of Spotify Shows How To Be Profitable In A World Of Digital Abundance
Despite being the most well known streaming service in the game, Spotify continues to have a difficult time turning any kind of a profit. It’s a different story with QQ Music however, a division of Asian tech giant Tencent. ________________________ Guest Post by Glyn Moody on Techdirt The fact that…
Spotify Adds Personalized Weekly New Music ‘Release Radar’ Playlists, And It’s Great News For Artists, Labels
If you like their popular Discover Weekly playlists, but also want to stay abreast of new releases by your favorite artists and some you’re likely to want to hear, than Spotify’s new weekly "Release Radar" playlist is for you. _________________________________________ Spotify has launched a new data driven weekly personalized playlist,…
Likely Pop Sensation? The Numbers Behind Dagny [Liv Buli]
Can numbers predict the next big pop sensation? Here we look at how a dramatic spike in an artist’s popularity across YouTube, Pandora, and social media could predict massive success and the birth of a major pop star. ________________________ Guest Post by Liv Buli of Next Big Sound PALM SPRINGS,…
Apple Music Scores Exclusive On Britney Spears’ New Album "Glory"
Days after Frank Ocean shared that Apple Music had been given a 2 week exclusive to his much anticipated new release, Britney Speared tweeted that she’d cut a deal with Apple for her upcoming album "Glory." _______________________________________ Britney Spears took to Twitter to announce that here upcoming album "Glory" would…
Every Day Major Music Companies Earn $10M Millon, Indies $5 Million In Streaming Revenue
With average payments hovering around $.00575 per play, its easily arguable that Spotify, Apple Music and others music streamers are not returning sufficient revenue to creators. But in aggregate, music streaming has quickly become a major source of revenue for both independent and major labels. _____________________________________________ Recent earnings reports show…
Frank Ocean’s New Album Gets Exclusive Apple Music Release Friday
Yesterday, we shared that Frank Ocean was teasing his new album in ways that strongly suggested some kind of Apple exclusive. Now we have confirmation and details of Apple Music’s role in the much anticipated release. _________________________________________________ Frank Ocean’s new release "Boys Don’t Cry" will be released this Friday on…
Frank Ocean Teases New Release With Stream Only Available To Apple Users
Always private and a bit mysterious, Frank Ocean promised his fans new music in July; and on the last day of the month, he launched a teaser that points to an Apple Music exclusive for the upcoming release. ______________________________________– A much anticipated release from Frank Ocean is being teased with…