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Pandora Nears Launch Of On Demand Streaming Service, Overseas Expansion

Pandora could launch their promised on demand streaming music service as early as next month, according to multiple sources. But with Apple, Spotify, Tidal, Rhapsody, Slacker, Soundcloud, Deezer and others fighting for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/19/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Entrepreneurship In Music: Mideast Tunes

Here Mideast Tunes founder and civil rights activist Esra'a Al-Shafei discusses her new music streaming platform and its goal of promoting social change as well as the work of underground. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/11/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pandora Says Some Accounts At Risk, Change Your Password Now

Pandora has informed some users that key information from their accounts were listed in a data dump that was recently publicly released. While different than a hack, it does still. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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U.S. Music Consumption Up 6.5%, On-Demand Streams Grew 58% [BuzzAngle Music Mid-Year Report]

After year's of down numbers, the music industry is finally starting to rebound.  Thanks to music streaming, the pace of expansion is accelerating, despite a growing downturn in music sales.

Bruce Houghton on 07/05/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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63% Stream Music But Just 10% Are Willing To Pay For it [CHART]

63% globally are streaming music monthly, but only 1 in 10 say they are paying.  Can the music industry survive on revenue from just 10% of music's fans?

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Are Streaming Music Services Providing Useless Artist Data?

While many streaming services may talk up the fact that they provide artists with data and analytics regarding their listeners, closer inspection reveals that, in addition to not being all that useful, a. Continue reading

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Pandora Stock Up 15% After Higher Royalty Cost Ruling

UPDATED: Pandora stock rose 15.1%  on Thursday and Friday morning after a Copyright Royalty ruling raising rates about 15%.  Why are higher rates that will cost Pandora good news? Investors expected. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Find Out How Many People Are Listening To Any Band On Spotify In Less Than 10 Seconds

Activity on Spotify is an essential metric for determining popularity, and they've just created the micro site Artist Year In Music to make that info public. Type in any band name,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Reaction To Copyright Royalty Board Decision From Pandora, Sound Exchange, Future Of Music Coalition

Reaction to yesterday's Copyright Royalty Board decision determining non-interactive streaming music rates have been strong and hint at action ahead by both asides.  Three major stakeholders weigh in:

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Copyright Royalty Board, Pandora Rate Ruling Reveals Cracks In Streaming Economics [Mark Mulligan]

Yesterday's Copyright Royalty Board ruling, while raising key rates, is generally be seen as a win for Pandora and other non-interactive music services. But it also serves as a reminder. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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