Apple, The Indies And The Rise Of The Digital Monopsony

While Apple yesterday reversed course after much of the independent label community came out in public opposition to 3 month free Music trials that would not involve any royalty payments, questions remain about Apple’s. Continue reading

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#50shadesofgreen – Spotify Changes Logo Color, Net Reacts Negatively

Spotify's logo has, shall we say, evolved over time. Perhaps its just a restless design team, or maybe Daniel Ek really thinks it needs improvement.Either way, the latest Spotify logo makeover is. Continue reading

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Bye Bye Beats: Streamer Tells Users To Move To Apple Music

As expected, Apple is retiring the Beats Music service and brand.  The Beats name will remain  for now on headphones and speakers, as well as, on Apple Music's new 24/7. Continue reading

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Getting Social Media Content For A Month From A Single Event

As a DIY musician, it's essential that you have fresh social media content often to ensure that your fans are engaged and feel connected to your work. However, many artists. Continue reading

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Last Week In Music Commentary: Streaming Music Matures • Who Pays When Spotify Discounts • Rdio Finds Music’s Middle

As streaming matures, how is the music industry changing?  And when Spotify and Tidal offer deeps discounts, who pays the creators?  That's just the start of what the music industry. Continue reading

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Shazam, TuneIn Partner With Google For Hands-Free Music Discovery

UPDATED: “The only thing easier than tapping a button is not having to tap a button at all," says  said Daniel Danker, Shazam Chief Product Officer of the new Google. Continue reading

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UPDATE: TIDAL Monthly Fees 30% Higher Via iTunes

UPDATE 2: TIDAL's star studded launch was followed by a storm of criticism.  Most of the chatter, rightly or wrongly, centered around music's richest 1% enriching themselves further; and the. Continue reading

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Apple Responds To Nepal Earthquake With iTunes Fundraising Campaign

As it has for disasters including Typhoon Haiyan, the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Haiti and, Hurricane Sandy,Apple has launched a fundraising campaign in the wake of Saturday’s devastating earthquake in. Continue reading

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Bandsintown Brings Concert Listings To Apple Watch

Apple Watch mania is in full swing and like most app based companies, the smarter ones in music tech are jumping on the bandwagon with apps for the Apple wearable.. Continue reading

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Facebook Shares New Stats That Show How BIG Its Community Is

Yesterday Facebook reported quarterly financials that fell a little short of expectations. Along with it came new stats that showed continued growth across all its properties – Facebook, Groups, Messenger,. Continue reading

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