How Music and Video Will Rescue Apple [Mark Mulligan]

Music saved Apple’s business back in 2003 when a new iTunes Music Store boosted iPod sales and the entire company, paving the way for the greatest ever period in Apples history. As Apple stock struggles, MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan sees a repeat performance coming with music, along with video and maybe…

Hip-Hop Dominates U.S. Streaming, But Not Physical Sales

Here we look at some fascinating new data from market analyst BuzzAngle, revealing some interesting trends in America’s music consumption habits. One thing at least is clear: hip hop reigns supreme when it comes to streaming, this year accounting for a quarter of all plays. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby…

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) To Post Q4 Financials

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) will post its fourth quarter 2018 financial on February 6th before the market opens. This week, four key analysts downgraded the streamers target price. Option traders also predicted a rocky ride ahead. The streamer will hold a question and answer session to discuss fourth quarter 2018 financial…

Apple Music Expands Song Lyrics To 7 More Countries

Apple has expanded Apple Music lyric support to seven more countries. It is now live in France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa and Spain. Apple Music includes both song lyrics, which appear onscreen while listening, and a search function to find song titles by typing in a phrase…

Top Analysts Cut Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] Stock Price Target, See Rough Ride Ahead

Four top stock analysts have shifted to a bearish outlook for Spotify (NYSE: SPOT). Monday, Guggenheim, Deutsche Bank, Stifel and Nomura reset their target prices to $120, $135, $170 and $188 respectively. All are above Spotify’s current $119.36 price at close of market Monday. Spotify made its market debut last…

So You’re Considering Advertising On Spotify?

With such a vast free user base, advertising on Spotify can be tempting prospect for bands and artists looking to promote their music. In this piece we look at the different types of Spotify ads available, and how to go about successfully launching one on the platform. __________________ Guest post…

Fake Beyoncé, SZA Albums Reveal Streaming Fraud Problem

Late last year, new albums by Queen Carter and Sister Solana appeared on Spotify and Apple Music. But instead of being the surprise releases by Beyonce and SZA that fans believed they were, both turned out to be illegally uploaded rough mixes and stolen tracks. There is no new SZA…

Queen Spotify Streams Surge 333%, 70% From Under Age 35

The hit film "Bohemian Rhapsody" has reignited interest in Queen, but not just among original fans, according to new stats from Spotify. Att last night’s Golden Globe Awards. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was the surprise winner for Best Drama and and Rami Malek won best actor for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury….

R. Kelly Streams Jump After Damning Documentary Airs

R. Kelly streams increased significantly after the airing of a Lifetime docu-series that included interviews with victims and former friends Johnny Legend and Wendy Williams chronicling his alleged history of sexual abuse, including of underage girls. A rep for Spotify told The Blast that the “Ignition” singer’s streams were up…