Tag: App Store (iOS)

Rhapsody, Napster End 2015 With 3.5 Million Subscribers, 45% Growth

When listing streaming music services, we sometimes don't include Rhapsody. But 45% growth – all in paid subscribers – coming during a year when Apple Music and Tidal launched, Rdio. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/15/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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iOS 9.2 Updates Includes Significant Apple Music Updates

An Apple iOs update launched overnight offers significant upgrades and changes to Apple Music.  In iOS 9.2, playlists get new features as do downloads.  There are also more credits attached. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/09/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AM NEWS BRIEF: iTunes Match Ups Limit To 100K • Adele 1.1M Week 2 • SFX Shakeup • Spotify’s Year In Music • More

MONDAY 12.7.2015 Music Business News From Around The Web Meaningless Upgrade: Apple takes control of more of your must library just as you stopped using it. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/07/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Comparing Radio Airplay To Streaming

Music streaming has certainly earned itself something of a negative reputation when it comes to providing monetary compensation for artists and songwriters, but terrestrial radio may not be all that much better,. Continue reading

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Apple Music Releases Android App In Google Play Store

Apple has released an Apple Music Android app in the Google Play store. Though promised when Apple Music launched, it's an unusual move for a company famous for its closed. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/10/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Create The Perfect Custom Thumbnail For Your Videos

The thumbnail for a video can make a massive difference in whether or not  someone clicks on it or not. This means it is important to create a custom thumbnail when. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.6.15: Swift Lawsuit • Pan-Euro Licensing Hub • Napster To Canada

Taylor Swift is facing a $42 million lawsuit for alleged plagiarism in her song “Shake It Off”. The lawsuit was filed by Jesse Graham, an obscure R&B singer, who alleges. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 11/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook Amps Up Music Discovery, Sharing With “Stories”

Facebook has tried and mostly failed at making music a part of its hugely popular platform.  Acknowledging that "there are few things people love more than music, Facebook today announced. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/05/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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This Week In Music Commentary

This week we hear about Adele's tumultuous relationship with Apple, how Lorde achieved superstar status, what exactly a trademark is and why it's important, as well as more music commentary.

Guest Post on 11/01/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New YouTube iOS App Includes Improved On-The-Go Features

For bands and artists who use YouTube for their touring and behind the scenes videos while on the road, the newly updated iOS App could be quite a blessing, as. Continue reading

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