Tag: Streaming media

Iconic Tests Copyright Infringement Software For Indies

Iconic Artists has announced the beta testing of Streamtrack, its copyright infringement and reporting software. Launched as a response to the continued threat of piracy and exploitation faced by so many. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/24/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Amazoncom, Apple Music, Chief executive officer, Intellectual property, lawsuit, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Mixcloud Pacts With EU Licensor ICE For 12M DJ Sets

European digital music rights organization ICE announced a new multi-territory licensing deal with dance music-focused digital music service Mixcloud. Mixcloud’s new ‘Core’ licence deal with ICE covers PRS, STIM and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/24/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, Apple Inc., Barry McCarthy, Blockbuster LLC, Broadway theatre, Bryson Tiller, Bullet (typography), Chief financial officer, Digital audio, Streaming media

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How To Diversify Your Music Promotion Efforts

With music consumption habits changing so much in recent years and showing no signs of stopping, the techniques for promoting must also adapt. Here we look at the importance of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/23/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Abuse, Advocacy group, AltaVista, Amazon Music, music industry, playlist, R. Kelly, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Spotify, Streaming media

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YouTube Music Is Rolling Out Now

YouTube's long promised new entry into the subscription music streaming wars, YouTube Music, is live. About Noon ET today, Google announced that they had started rolling out early access to the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Bloomberg L.P., British Phonographic Industry, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Google, music industry, Online advertising, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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R. Kelly Streams Increase After Spotify Ban

A week after Spotify made R. Kelly the poster boy for its "Hate Content and Hurtful Conduct" policy, total streams of his music actually went up slightly. Last week, Spotify. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Artist, Billboard Magazine, Curator, Discover (magazine), Domestic violence, music industry, playlist, R. Kelly, Spotify, Streaming media

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Deezer Offers 99¢ For 3 Months Streaming, Users Pass 14M

Deezer is offering its Premium+ streaming music service to U.S. users for three months for $.99. Not well known in the States, Deezer is a top tier competitor to Spotify. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Deezer, Google, music industry, Public company, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Wall Street

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YouTube Music Launches Today: What To Expect

Google's new Spotify and Apple Music competitor, YouTube Music launches today. It's Google's third attempt to compete in the sector and Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen's promised reset to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazoncom, Apple Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Free music, Google, Google Play Music, music video, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

This week we gave the music industry's independent do-it-yourselfers advice on how to consistently gain new fans, the best way to promote music on a limited budget, how you as. Continue reading

admin on 05/19/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Dessner, Alt-J, Amazon Echo, Andra Day, Apple Inc., music industry, R. Kelly, Spotify, Streaming media, Twitter

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Warner Music Quietly Launches Free Tunecore Competitor

Warner Music Group has quietly launched a digital music distribution service that is a direct competitor to Tunecore, CDBaby and DistroKid. Level Music, which WMG has never announced it's involvement. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/13/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Amazon.com, Amazoncom, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Google Play, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

We have a host of valuable tips for the independent, do it yourself artists among us this week, including advice on using community to propel your success, how to get. Continue reading

admin on 05/12/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albany (London), Apple Inc., Artist, Independent record label, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Market share, music industry, record label, revenue, Streaming media

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