Music Publishing News Roundup 11.20.15: Passman On Freemium • Spotify Fan Insights • Storms At Tidal

Donald Passman recently shared some interesting thoughts with Billboard regarding the ‘Freemium Model’ employed by some streaming services as well as a few other new realities facing today’s music economy.. Continue reading

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YouTube Launches A Music App, But Can It Convert Users to Pay?

YouTube launched its long anticipated music streaming app today. Cortney Harding got an advance hands-on the YouTube Music app, and came away both impressed and wondering… Is this the killer. 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

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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

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YouTube Red Is Now Live! – Creators To Be Paid During Free Trials

UPDATED: Google's YouTube launched its paid video and music subscription service today. YouTube Red ad free $9.99 per month subscriptions extend across devices and platforms.

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The Wide World Of Music Recognition Technology

Although it's been around for almost twenty years, Automatic Content Recognition technology or ACR, has only really begun to hit its stride recently with apps like Shazam and SoundHound. These. Continue reading

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Googles Announces YouTube Red – $10 A Month For Ad Free Music And Video [OFFICIAL]

Google owned YouTube has announced a paid music and video subscription service called YouTube Red.  The ad free tier will cost $10 per month and replace YouTube Music Key, as well as,. Continue reading

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6 Tips To Successfully Launch Your Music On iTunes, Amazon And Other Digital Stores

Once the recording process is successfully completed, you'll likely be eager to get your music in every digital store possible posthaste. While this takes time, there are several things that can be. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Royalty Disputes Flare • Viacom DigiTour Investment • Sonos Adds Amazon • More

Wednesday 10.21.2015 Is today the day that YouTube finally unveils its subscription service? Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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YouTube Music – Not Another Music Streaming App

Think of what you usually use your phone for on a normal day. Read the news, check out the latest updates and maybe head over to the Vegas Palms for. Continue reading

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BandPage, Deezer Partner To Deliver Tour Dates, Fan Experiences

Deezer is on the cusp of an IPO that is targeted to add $340 million at a $1 billion valuation.  Today the global music streamer announced a partnership with BandPage that will. Continue reading

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