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Bob Boilen Leaves NPR
The legendary music critic, radio host and author Bob Boilen announced his retirement from NPR, on his Facebook account, on September 14,...
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Is Passive Listening Worth Less ?
Deezer and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a new streaming model that will change how royalties are calculated and...
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Billboard Launches a New Top 50 Based on Tik Tok Trends
TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, has partnered with Billboard, the leading music publication, to launch a new weekly chart that...
Sep 20, 20231 min read
TuneCore Partners with ThreeDee Music to Offer Dolby Atmos Mixes to Indie Artists
Dolby Atmos is a cutting-edge technology that creates immersive and spatial sound experiences for listeners. It is becoming increasingly...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Why the Music Industry Should Fear the Latest Ruling on Streaming Royalties
The music industry is facing a new threat from a recent court decision that could slash the royalties paid to songwriters and publishers...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
How AI and Blockchain Can Transform the Music Industry
The music industry has faced many challenges and opportunities in the digital era, from the rise of online piracy to the emergence of...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
On-Demand Finally Surpasses Radio
Radio has been a dominant force in the audio landscape for decades, but a recent study shows that on-demand audio, such as podcasts and...
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Spotify and the White Noise Controversy
Spotify is facing a dilemma: how to deal with the growing popularity of white noise podcasts on its platform. White noise podcasts are...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
The Future of Vinyl Records: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
Vinyl records have made a remarkable comeback in the past decade, defying the predictions of many who thought they would become obsolete...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
How Long Should An Album Be, Nowadays?
- Based on articles by Ashley King on Digital Music News (August 17, 2023) and by Kara Nesvig, on Teen Vogue's website (August 1st, 2023)...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Super Fans May Not Be Super Enough Anymore
Super fans are often seen as the holy grail of the music industry, the loyal customers who spend more than average on music and related...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Hip-hop’s Biggest Business Deal Explained in a Podcast
by Dan Runcie, Trapital, on LinkedIn, August 15, 2023 Hip-hop’s biggest business deal ever started from a unique conversation with two...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Shorter Songs and Bigger Albums?
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful and influential artists of our time. She has released nine studio albums, won 11 Grammy...
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Music: The Complex, Essential Key To Immersive Experiences
Virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) are immersive technologies that can transport users to different worlds and environments. But...
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Apple Music Finally Takes the Discovery Route
If you're looking for new music to listen to, you might want to check out Apple Music Discovery Station, a new feature that curates...
Aug 14, 20232 min read
The Future of Music Streaming: How Services Will Evolve and Compete
Music streaming services have revolutionized the way we listen to music, but they are also facing some challenges and opportunities in...
Aug 14, 20232 min read
Meta's Tools Open Up New Possibilities for Music Creation
Music is one of the most expressive and creative forms of art, but it also requires a lot of skill, knowledge and equipment to produce....
Aug 14, 20232 min read
How Will AI Serve The Music Creator ? How Will It Affect The Music Listener ?
The music industry is constantly evolving, and so is the technology that supports it. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most...
Aug 14, 20233 min read
User-Centric Streaming: A Fairer Model for Indie Artists? Not Necessarily.
User-centric streaming is a new way of distributing the revenue from music streaming services, where each subscriber's fee is allocated...
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Artists Aren't Impressed By Spotify's $40B PayOut to Music Rights Holders
Based on an article by Peter Csathy in The Wrap, March 15, 2023 In a comprehensive article, the spotlight falls on Spotify, the music...
Jul 30, 20232 min read
Curation of the top stories from the music industry. Mostly in English. Full articles can be read on the websites they were initially published on.
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