Multiple sources are reporting that the recent deals struck by Facebook for music were flat fee licenses with no reporting, at least for now. If true, they are contrary to existing deals that rightholders have with YouTube and others, and have dramatic implications for both future negotiations and ongoing demands…
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Spotify, YouTube Add Windowing With Jason Aldean Release
Jason Aldean’s new album will only be available on the paid Premium tier of Spotify, YouTube and other streamers for two weeks after it’s release today. Major labels negotiated the free tier opt-out during recent negotiations. But Aldean, who has been skeptical of how streaming hurts sales, is the first…
Fruit Punch Music: Streaming Music Just For Kids
Fruit Punch Music has launched the world’s first music streaming platform built just for kids. This first-of-its-kind app allows families access to a huge library of ad-free music, while providing peace of mind for parents that every song is appropriate. With dozens of stations ranging from Pop to Country, Alternative…
INgrooves’ ‘Trends Now’ Makes Sense of Streaming Data
Digital music distributor INgrooves has launched a new data-mining tool designed to help labels sift through and make sense of the copious amounts of information now flowing from digital services to music suppliers. The technology is aimed at making it easier for clients to spot both marketing opportunities and potential…
Amazon Music Gains Millions Of Subscribers Under Radar
Although not always recognized as one of the frontrunners in the streaming world, Amazon Music is truly gaining in popularity; reportedly having as many as hundred million active users, double it’s count from just six months ago. _______________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Amazon has always been…
Spotify Adds Social Media Links, Image Galleries, But Still No Link To Artist Websites
Spotify has added two important features that will help artists build and engage a fans base. Users of the free Spotify for Artists platform can now add social media links and an image gallerie to their profile on the streamer. Still glaringly missing is the ability to link to the…
Promote Your Music With Spotify Ads: An Artist’s How To
In this piece Brian Hazard of Color Theory walks us through the process of securing a Spotify ad and his experience attempting to boost his streams via advertising directly on the platform. _______________________ Guest post by Brian Hazard of Passive Promotion I’ve been looking for ways to boost my Spotify…
Apple Music Passes 40M Subscribers, New Global Head Of Music Named
Apple Music now has 40 million subscribers, according to an internal memo obtained by Variety. That’s up from 38 million reported just a month ago, continuing a new user growth rate that appears to exceed Spotify and other streaming competitors. 8 million of the 40 million users are on a…
What To Expect At Spotify’s Big ‘News Announcement’
[UPDATED] Spotify has invited journalists to a strangely worded "news announcement" on Tuesday April 24th in New York City. While the invite is void of details or even hints, here’s what a combination of leaks, rumors, insider tips and educated guesses leads us to expect. ________________________________ Here’s what we think…
Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid
An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not without critics, the bill has received widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of the nation’s antiquated music licensing laws….