The latest update to the Spotify app was designed to "streamline" the user experience. But many users are unhappy with at least two of the changes, and some are even moving to other services. In the new app design, Spotify removed the alphabetical scroll bar and Recently Played tab, replacing…
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Top MP3 Ripping Site Convert2MP3 Shut Down
Convert2MP3, one of the most used music steam ripping sites has been shut down. The Germany based stream site had more than 684 million visits over the past 12 months. Convert2MP3 has been hit by a legal action from the IFPI and Germany’s BVMI. Frances Moore, Chief Executive, IFPI, said…
The music industry just failed to fix streaming fraud with a toothless ‘Code of Conduct’
The industry has come together to pledge… nothing new, really
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Talk Music To Me: The Future Of Podcasts [Kyle Bylin]
Hypebot contributor Kyle Bylin writes that Spotify’s recent acquisition of Anchor, a podcast production and distribution platform, suggests that it will empower artists and influencers to create their own shows. This would introduce an entirely new opportunity for them to build an audience and connect with their listeners on Spotify….
Spotify CEO Ek says Fans Could ‘Pay Artists Directly’ With Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency Can
Libra cryptocurrency would enable fans "to pay artists directly," according to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Earlier this week, Spotify became a founding partner in the Facebook led Libra global cryptocurrency initiative. A primary goal of Libra is to bring digital transactions to the hundreds of millions who do not have…
Anti-Stream Manipulation Code Of Best Practice [FULL TEXT]
A coalition of companies and organizations ranging from Spotify to UMG and representing many corners of the music industry have signed a new code of conducted designed to combat streaming manipulation. (more here). Here is the full text of the Anti-Stream Manipulation Code Of Best Practice . ______________________________ More: Labels,…
Grammys Finally Accept Streaming Links As Submissions
The Recording Academy will finally accept streaming links instead of physical product for award submissions in most categories. In a statement, the Academy also said, "For most categories, we would prefer streaming distribution links for online entry submissions, though CD submissions remain optional." The cost of submitting multiple physical copies…
Why Fans Are More Important Than Listeners
It’s impossible to please everyone, and trying to winner every casual listeners is a futile effort. Instead, artists are better off focusing on their core diehard fans – an overall more easily targeted, easier to keep happy group. _________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix You will never please…
Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ Sets Apple Music Pre-Add Record
Taylor Swift’s 7th studio album Lover isn’t out for 2 months, but it’s already broken the record for most the Apple Music pre-add (aka pre-save) album in a single day by a female artist. Clocking a whopping 178,600 pre-adds worldwide in its first day of availability (June 13) – that…
Merlin Paid Indie Labels $1 Billion In Last 18 Months
Global independent digital rights agency Merlin announced the findings of its 2019 Membership Report & Survey at A2IM Indie Week on Tuesday, The report revealed 63% year-on-year increase in member payments to $845 million. The total includes over $130 million in revenues generated from one time settlements and other non-royalty…