Category archives: streaming

Amazon Music Unlimited Subscriptions Surge 70%, Faster Than Spotify Or Apple Music

Subscriptions to Amazon Music Unlimited grew an impressive 70% last year, according to a new report. Amazon Music and Amazon Music Unlimited had more than 32 million subscribers combined as of the end of April, according to the Financial Times. By comparison, Spotify has 100 million paid subscribers and 26%…

Amazon Music is the fastest growing streaming service – report

Look out Spotify and Apple Music – online retail giant Amazon has the fastest-growing music streaming service, with its Music Unlimited subscriber base growing by 70% year on year. That’s according to an article published in the Financial T…

Revenue For Unsigned Artists Grew 35% Last Year

A new study from MIDiA Research and indie distributor Amuse shows that independent artists are the fastest-growing segment of the global recorded music business, the beginning of what may be the biggest paradigm shift within the music business in decades. The survey of 250 musicians globally offers a snapshot of…

YouTube Live Streaming: A Quick Guide

YouTube has a vast assortment of tools which artists can utilize when looking to connect with fans. Here we explore YouTube Live, a feature which allows you to engage with viewers in real time, through a medium which is only expected to rise in popularity moving forward. __________________________ Guest post…

YouTube (Finally) Blocks Major Streaming Ripping Sites

YouTube is blocking major stream ripping sites, according to multiple reports. It’s an action that musicians and rightsholders have long advocated for. The major trippers effected include YouTubeMP3, Onlinevideoconverter.com and Mp3-youtube.download. Thus far, YouTube has not publically commented on the new effort to block streaming rippers. While YouTube’s block is…

SiriusXM Expands App Access, Adds Pandora Personalization

30 million SiriusXM Select subscriptions now include free app access, alongside new personalized stations powered by Pandora. Included are 100 recently launched Xtra Music Channels. The expansion coincides with an expanded preview of SiriusXM Video which includes hundreds of in-studio performances, behind-the-scenes moments, and more. Subscribers to the SiriusXM All…

US Streaming Growth Is Slowing, But That’s Not A Bad Thing

Streaming growth is slowing down in the US according to the Nielsen Music Mid-Year Report. But don’t hit the panic button, writes Bobby Owsinski, There’s still plenty of room for growth worldwide. By Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 The latest Nielsen Music Mid-Year Report shows that streaming has actually dropped…

Spotify’s ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Paying’ Serves As Call For User-centric Royalties

Spotify’s new ad campaign ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Paying’ drew ire from musicians and artist advocates “Dance like nobody’s paying because we aren’t,” tweeted singer/songwriter David Poe in response. The ad is also an ironic reminder of the need to shift to user-centric royalties, writes Chris Castle. ____________________________ By Chris Castle…

Free Trials Get Longer As Apple Music Offers Students 6 Months At No Cost

Apple Music has extended its free trial for students from three months to six months. With the usual music streaming free trial lasting from 30, 60 and 90 days, this is the longest free trial of a premium service ever offered by Apple Music or any other major streamer. This…