Taylor Swift Preps Plan To Offer Fans Music Streaming, But On Her Own Terms

Taylor Swift is planning to launch her own streaming music service, reports DMZ, citing filed documents. But we read the available evidence differently than the celebrity gossip site, though we. Continue reading

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ASCAP Adds 32 Top Panelists To “I Create Music” Expo

ASCAP’s songwriter and artists conference “I Create Music” has added 32 additional panelists – including some big names – to their 2017 edition in LA April 13-15.

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The Grammys aka “A Night Ruined By Old Men In Suits”

Although old, mostly white, men in suits ruining things is more commonplace than ever these days, The Grammys stand out in particular as highlighting much of what is wrong with. Continue reading

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Drake, Bowie Top IFPI Global Top Selling Artists Of 2016

Drake was the world’s best-selling recording artist of 2016 according to the IFPI , driven by the success of his fourth album, Views, which was released last year. Drake is. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud No Longer Likely

Although rumors have been flying about Spotify's potential purchase of SoundCloud for quite some time, it looks as though any hopes of such an acquisition have been dashed. Here we. Continue reading

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Taylor Swift. Zayn Malik Release Surprise “50 Shades Darker” Duet “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” Exclusively On iTunes

Just before midnight last night, Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik released a duet, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever," without notice.  The surprise release is the first song from the upcoming. Continue reading

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Music Exploded On Instagram In 2016 – Here Are The Stats

[UPDATED] Instagram shared year-end data that highlights the social photo app's evolution in the music space with Fast Company. Highlights include: 5 out of the 10 most-followed Instagram accounts are. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Apple Music Passes 20M • Pandora Unveils Premium • Musical.ly On Defensive • More

Wednesday 12.7.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple Music's 20 million paid subscribers is impressive after 17 months, but far less than the industry expected. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

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Music Streaming Services Using AI To Revolutionize Listening Experience.

As the music industry continues to integrate new technologies, music streaming services are eager to make further inroads into music discovery and personalization, something which the implementation of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

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Forbes Names Best Paid Artists 2016

Forbes has released its latest list chronicling musical riches. Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift was #1, but second place went a group that lost a key member and went in hiatus.  Here. Continue reading

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