Tag: Google Play

CONFIRMED: Coldplay’s New Album Available On Spotify This Friday

Both Spotify and the Coldplay camp have confirmed that their new album will be available on Spotify this Friday 12/11.

Bruce Houghton on 12/08/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Unlaunched Music Streamer CÜR Media Completes $1.75 Million Financing Round

Even as music streamers from Pandora to Spotify struggle to find profits and  Rdio files for bankruptcy, others are still hoping to get into the game. U.S. based CUR Media. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/08/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songza To Shut Down Next Month, Features Transferred To Google Play Music

Songza, which was acquired by Google in July of last year, will shut down as of January 31st.  Its features and playlists will, however, still be available on Google Play. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WED.NEWS BRIEF: Pandora Cozies Up To Labels • Adele On Streaming • Country Radio Examined • Empire Merch • More

Wednesday 12.2.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web As it adds on-demand streaming, Pandora has a new set of frenemies.  Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Being “Seen”: How To Maximize Your Album’s Online Visibility

For independent artists, making your music available in online stores and on streaming services is relatively easy, but gaining any kind of online visibility outside of friends and family is. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Why Music Streaming Isn’t Really About The Music

It may seem strange for companies like YouTube and Amazon to be entering the streaming industry, particularly given how notoriously unprofitable it is, but by offering it bundled with other services, profitability becomes less. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week's chart topping articles included a look at why pop stars are starting their own labels, what wisdom we can learn from Adele's 25, and why what works for. Continue reading

admin on 11/29/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bob Baker on 11/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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

Bruce Houghton on 11/12/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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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