Followers vs Listeners: How To Accurately Measuring Attention On Spotify
In this detailed analysis of listener's playlisting habits on Spotify, we explore the methodology behind the three different types of playlists, and the difference between a Spotify follower and a. Continue reading
Does Spotify, Apple Need A New Model To Pay Musicians?
This week, Chris Rizik from SoulTracks.com join Music Biz Weekly podcast co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss Chris' essay, “Spotify could kill Jazz, Soul and Classical music. Really”. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Some spicy commentary in the music business world this week, as Irving Azoff calls Cohen a liar, Spotify's Troy Carter admits to a tiff, and we speculate on whether the. Continue reading
Spotify Launches ‘Game Plan’ How To Video Series For Artists
With 170 million users, getting music on Spotify and communicating with fans there can change a career. But navigating Spotify as a promotional tool can be daunting. Now, they've released. Continue reading
Irving Azoff Calls Out ‘Liar’ Cohen, YouTube Over Payments
YouTube Global Head Of Music Lyor Cohen is making the media rounds touting the launch of YouTube Music as the dawning of new day for music discovery and promising bigger. Continue reading
YouTube Music Is Rolling Out Now
YouTube's long promised new entry into the subscription music streaming wars, YouTube Music, is live. About Noon ET today, Google announced that they had started rolling out early access to the. Continue reading
Deezer Offers 99¢ For 3 Months Streaming, Users Pass 14M
Deezer is offering its Premium+ streaming music service to U.S. users for three months for $.99. Not well known in the States, Deezer is a top tier competitor to Spotify. Continue reading
YouTube Music Launches Today: What To Expect
Google's new Spotify and Apple Music competitor, YouTube Music launches today. It's Google's third attempt to compete in the sector and Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen's promised reset to. Continue reading