Category archives: streaming

5 Spotify Hacks You Need To Know

By this point Spotify has become a ubiquitous part of the music industry, but as with so many programs, there’s more to it than what’s on the surface. Here we look at five less well known Spotify features that can help you get the most out of the platform, whether…

5 Spotify Hacks You Need To Know

By this point Spotify has become a ubiquitous part of the music industry, but as with so many programs, there’s more to it than what’s on the surface. Here we look at five less well known Spotify features that can help you get the most out of the platform, whether…

5 Spotify Hacks You Need To Know

By this point Spotify has become a ubiquitous part of the music industry, but as with so many programs, there’s more to it than what’s on the surface. Here we look at five less well known Spotify features that can help you get the most out of the platform, whether…

Guide To Change Profile Picture On Any Streaming Platform

Every band and artist wants a clean profile look on their profile. Whether you’ve fired your old bassist or simply need a fresh look, this guide provides step by step instructions on how to update your image on all the major streaming platforms. _____________________________ Guest post by Bo Turner of…

Will Payments Fall As Spotify Tests Unlimited Ad Skips?

Spotify continues to look for ways to make its free music tier more appealing both to users and advertisers. To that end, the streamer has begun a test that allows all free users to skip audio and video ads as often as the want and get back to listening to…

Streaming Music’s Third Wave: Emerging Markets

Music and media industry analysts MIDiA have just published a report that dives deep into how streaming is, and in some cases is not, gaining traction in emerging markets. The report, summarized here, focuses on Russia, the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, China and India. The report ‘Emerging Music Markets: Streaming’s…

Streaming Music’s Third Wave: Emerging Markets

Music and media industry analysts MIDiA have just published a report that dives deep into how streaming is, and in some cases is not, gaining traction in emerging markets. The report, summarized here, focuses on Russia, the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, China and India. The report ‘Emerging Music Markets: Streaming’s…

Spotify, Samsung Counter Apple Music’s 2 Top Advantages

A major Spotify and Samsung partnership makes the streamer the prefered music partner across all of the company’s consumer products. The South Korean tech giant manufacturers phones, tablets, computers, smart watches, speakers and other popular consumer electronics. Samsung is seen as Apple’s top rival. __________________________ Thanks to @SamsungMobileUS for making…

Musical.ly Investor Bets $17M On Internet Radio

Early investor Goldwater Capital is betting a substantial hunk of the profits it netted when ByteDance acquired Musical.ly on internet radio. Korean based Spoon Radio will recieve $17 million from Goldwater and Korean investors Softbank Ventures and KB Investment. Spoon bills itself as the first social radio mobile application. Launched…