Spotify Launches Browse Page: Songza-Like Moods and Playlists
(UPDATE 2) Rolling out for mobile users starting today, Spotify’s new Browse page offers curated Songza-like mood and location based playlists. Browse will be gradually added for iOS and Android. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Clyde Smith: Why Telling Artists To Stop Selling Music & Just Make Money Through Live Shows Is Ridiculous Daniel Turner with Nicole Nord: Lessons Learned From Recent Music App ‘Fails’. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
7 Second 'Twerk Team' Vine Video Delivers 750% Sales Increase To Year Old Song POLL: If You Care About Music, Should You Ditch Spotify? – Initial Results Music Ad Watch:. Continue reading
Poll Results: If You Care About Music, Should You Ditch Spotify?
Today we learned that Spotify's revenue doubled to $577 million last year. Before that story broke, we asked the Hypebot community, "If you care about music should you ditch Spotify?".. Continue reading
Spotify Revenue Doubled Last Year To $577 Million
(UPDATED) Documents filed by holding company Spotify Technology show that revenue more than doubled in 2012. The music streamer's revenue took in $577 million USD, as it doubled it's user. Continue reading
What Can Spotify Learn From Netflix and Hulu?
Spotify has been taking a few hits lately. From Thom Yorke to Pink Floyd, a small but growing list of significant artists and smaller labels are speaking out about what. Continue reading
Merlin Slashes Independent Label Administration Fees 25% – 50%
Global music rights agency Merlin is slashing the administration fees it charges independent labels by 25 – 50%. Members were informed yesterday via an email obtained by Hypebot. The cuts. Continue reading
VOTE: If You Care About Music, Should You Ditch Spotify? [POLL]
(UPDATED) If you care about music should you ditch Spotify? That’s the title of a recent New Yorker magazine article and a bottom line question some involved in the “Are streaming services. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank.com Weekly Recap: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify & More
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Josh Kruk: Thom Yorke vs. Spotify: Rebel Without a Plan Chris Rucks: The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes To Make When Clearing Music. Continue reading
MediaNet CEO Responds To $18M Aimee Mann Lawsuit
Aimee Mann is suing MediaNet for $18M claiming distribution of her music without permission. MediaNet provides licensing and backend services to dozens of major sites including Songza and turntable.fm. Frank Johnson,. Continue reading
