Category archives: YouTube Music

YouTube Music Is Adding 3 New Personalized Playlists

YouTube Music is preparing to launch three new personalized playlists – Discover Mix, New Release Mix, and Your Mix – YouTube Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan announced onstage yesterday at TechCrunch Disrupt SF. Reddit users had already spotted Discover Mix, which like Spotify’s "Discover Weekly" helps users discover new-to-them songs…

YouTube Music Replaces Google Play On Android Devices

Google has given YouTube Music a major leg up by adding it to all Android 9 and 10 devices. It replaces Google Play, the company’s previous failed attempt and launching a Spotify competitor. "YouTube Music is your personal guide through the complete world of music—whether it’s a hot new song,…

MON. BRIEF: Spotify Gets Siri Support • YouTube Replaces Play On Android • Teens Love Beatles • More

MONDAY 9.30.19
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YouTube Music adds 14 new artists to Foundry artist development program

New class bring this year’s total number of Foundry supported artists to 25
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YouTube Music-supported Accelerator Programme for Music Managers returns for second year

Applications to open on October 15
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TUE. BRIEF: VMA Winners • Festicket Adds Event Genius, Ticket Arena • YouTube Music ‘Released’ • More

TUESDAY 8.27.19
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Vodafone’s ‘My Muze’ Music Streaming App Quietly Reaches Over a Million Downloads in South Africa

In March 2018, Spotify went live in South Africa. The company would offer local users a Premium subscription for R5.99, or about $0.42 USD at the time. Yet, the low price only lasted for a short time.  Shortly after the introductory offer – good for on…

Still Lacking Key Features, YouTube Music Unveils ‘Smart Downloads’

YouTube has finally caught up to its music streaming competitors – at least somewhat. Google’s third attempt to break into the music streaming market – YouTube Music – has expanded Offline Mixtape.  The feature will now include an option dubbed ‘Smart …

Music Superstars Are Getting Streamed Less

Even as streaming continues to grow in popularity, it seems those top tear artists who were bringing home a disproportionate amount of revenue have seen their play counts slip – something which can only be good news for struggling mid-tier artists. __________________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0…