Just in time for summer, two of streaming music’s biggest players are launching substantial sales. If you’re on the fence about which music service to subscribe to, Google clearly offers the better deal, but both deals come with restrictions. Google Play Music is offering 3 months of new premium service…
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Spotify Curated Playlists Generate 1B Streams Weekly
Are playlists the new radio? It’s too early to know if that’s really an apt comparison, but its unequivocally true that playlists generate huge interest and income. Proving just how important playlisting has become, Spotify, the biggest player in streaming music globally, has shared new playlist stats. __________________________________________ Spotify listeners…
Pandora’s Biggest Investor Is Very Concerned About Its Future
Last month when founder Tim Westergren was named CEO of Pandora, many in the music, tech and investment communities expressed approval. Well, Tim, the honeymoon is already over. By Bobby Owsinksi of Music 3.0 Pandora’s largest investor is so concerned about its future that it sent a letter to the…
Go-Go’s Spotify Streams Jump 300% After Billboard Music Awards Performance + Full List Of 2016 Winners
The Weeknd was the big winner at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, but a reunited Go-Go’s got the biggest bump from the televised ceremony. Following their performance of ‘We Got the Beat’, the 70’s all female group had a 300% increase in streams during next hour. Here’s a full list…
Spotify Payments To Music Industry Up 85% To $1.8B Last Year
80% revenue growth would be cause for celebration at almost any company. But Spotify isn’t just any company. Growth means greater expenses for the music streamer and last year, which they are calling their "best year ever," Spotify suffered a $194 million loss while paying 84% of total revenue to…
Chance The Rapper’s "Coloring Book" Debuts #8 With No Label And Streaming Only On Apple Music
Do artists need labels anymore? Are exclusives a good thing? Those questions and more are being asked by artists and managers this week after Chance The Rapper became the first artist to debut an Apple Music exclusive streaming-only album high on the Billboard 200; and he did it without a…
Spotify Family Plan Expands To 6 Users – It’s A Great Deal For Families, But Not For Musicians, Labels
Spotify’s new $14.99 USD family plan now matches the offerings of its rivals Apple Music and Google Play, and today’s roll out is virtually global. But it doesn’t take a math wiz to realize that deals like this can severally cut into the dollars paid to creators and labels. __________________________________________________…
Why Album Art Is Critical For Success In 2016
Although the commercial decline of the physical album means that fewer listeners are getting the full visual experience when they consume an artist’s music, the following article suggests that album art has in fact become more important than ever, and makes huge difference when it comes to selling music. ____________________________________…
Chance The Rapper’s "Coloring Book" Debuts #8 With No Label And Streaming Only On Apple Music
Do artists need labels anymore? Are exclusives a good thing? Those questions and more are being asked by artists and managers this week after Chance The Rapper became the first artist to debut an Apple Music exclusive streaming-only album high on the Billboard 200; and he did it without a…
UPDATE: Glenn Peoples Exits Billboard Magazine For Pandora
UPDATED: One of Billboard’s most insightful voices, long time contributor and Senior Editorial Analyst Glenn Peoples, has exited the trade magazine for Pandora. ________________________________________________ Glenn Peoples has exited Billboard Magazine for a position at Pandora, Hypebot has learned. Exactly what position Peoples has taken at Pandora is unclear; but one…