Spotify shut off 1.5M paid subscribers in Russia, free service still available
Spotify has suspended its paid premium service in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and that means a loss of about 1.5 million paid subscribers in the first quarter of. Continue reading
WMG joins Sony, UMG, Spotify others in Russia shutdown [Full Statement]
This morning Warner Music Group became the last of the major label groups to suspend operations in Russia. Here is the full official WMG statement: Warner Music Group is suspending. Continue reading
The Russian Music Industry And Concert Promotion In Asia, Europe
In this piece, we hear from Moscow-based concert promoter Sophie Chicanova on how the Russian music industry works, why good streaming numbers don’t always translate to ticket sales, and how. Continue reading
Why Spotify Needs Russia [Mark Mulligan]
Last week’s Spotify launch in Russia may not seem like a big deal, until Mark Mullighan of MIDiA pulls back the curtain and digs into the numbers. By Mark Mulligan. Continue reading
Spotify Is Live In Russia + 12 New Markets
Spotify has launched its music streaming service in Russiam Tuesday as rumored along with 12 other markets Russia is the fastest-growing international market for music globally with streaming the choice. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Apple Earnings Report • More Fyre Fest Fallout • YouTube Redesign • More
WEDNESDAY 5.3.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple is back to profitable, but no longer bulletproof. It's worth watching how that affects Apple's investments in music. Then again,. Continue reading
