FTC Investigates Apple Music Streaming Practices Amid
FTC launches investigation into Apple Music's streaming practices, examining alleged pressure on labels and competitors. The probe focuses on Apple's App Store fees and potential...
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Is Facebook Trying to Make a Move in the Music Industry?
Facebook is reportedly in early talks with major music labels Sony, Warner, and Universal to enter the music streaming market, potentially using their video interface....
Taylor Swift’s Stand: Apple Music Will Pay Artists
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple about unpaid streaming royalties during their 3-month trial period prompted an immediate policy change, proving artists' power in the...
Taylor Swift vs Apple Music Royalty Policy
Taylor Swift withdrew her album 1989 from Apple Music and wrote an open letter criticizing their policy of not paying artist royalties during the free...
Too Short Talks TIDAL and Trying to Out Smart the Internet
Hip-hop legend Too Short discusses TIDAL streaming service and the current music industry in new Hip Hollywood interview. The veteran rapper shares insights on digital...
Apple Music Pulls Out all the Stops, Drake, & More
Apple Music unveiled its revolutionary streaming service featuring Drake and Jimmy Iovine, launching in 100+ countries for $9.99/month with Beats 1 radio....
Aivvy Q: Music Streaming & Dynamic Headphones
Aivvy Q smart headphones combine streaming and personalized music in one device. Features 32GB storage, 40-hour battery, and onboard Wi-Fi connectivity....
MyMusic Makes its Mark in the Music Streaming World
Lagos-based startup MyMusic prepares to launch its digital music service in Nigeria this June, bringing a quintessential streaming experience to the market....
Deezer Launches New Podcasts Offering More than 20,000 Shows
Deezer expands beyond music streaming by launching over 20,000 podcasts and radio shows in France, UK, and Sweden, featuring content from Slate, Financial Times, and...
Streaming Wars: Rdio Launches New Subscription
Rdio launches Select tier at $3.99/month with 25 daily song picks and ad-free radio as streaming wars heat up before Apple's June relaunch of BEATS...
VuHaus Launches New Platform for Exclusive Live Music Videos
VuHaus launches as a new platform featuring exclusive live music videos from top public radio stations like KCRW and KEXP, showcasing intimate performances from artists...
Beta Version of C�R Music for Web Released
C�R Media releases beta version of its social music streaming web app. The platform features immersive social elements ahead of full launch....
HFA’s Slingshot Service Aids TIDAL in U.S. Market Launch
HFA's Slingshot service partners with TIDAL to support the high-fidelity streaming platform's U.S. market launch with licensing and royalty management....
Garth Brooks Launches GhostTunes.com for Fans and Artists
Country superstar Garth Brooks launches GhostTunes.com, a new digital music platform offering fans device freedom and artists creative control over music sales....
DJ Skee Recruits Top Tier Team to Redefine Radio
DJ Skee launches DASH, a revolutionary digital radio platform featuring 50 live channels, top DJs, and zero commercials. The platform aims to redefine radio with...
BEATS MUSIC CEO Ian Rogers To Head iTunes Radio
Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers was named head of iTunes Radio following Apple's $3 billion acquisition of Beats, while 200 employees were laid off due...
Pandora Hires Lars Murray as VP of Industry Relations
Pandora hires Lars Murray as VP of Industry Relations to lead strategic music industry partnerships. Murray brings 20+ years experience from Columbia Records....
Rhapsody Launches unRadio: Internet Radio Rebirth
Rhapsody launches unRadio, a new internet radio service with unlimited skips, no ads, and song saving features for $4.99/month. The service offers live streaming from...
Dr. Dre Set to Sell Beats to Apple for $3.2B
Apple reportedly nears $3.2 billion deal to acquire Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics, potentially making it Apple's largest acquisition ever and propelling Dr. Dre to billionaire...
RF Tech Watch: TrackPunch Social Music Platform
TrackPunch launches new social music discovery platform that aggregates data from Spotify, Pandora, and other services to help users find music based on friends' habits....
David Lloyd & Universal Music Launch Playlist App
David Lloyd Leisure partners with Universal Music UK to launch an exclusive fitness app that matches music beats to workout pace for enhanced performance....
Rdio and Shaw Communications Announce Strategic Partnership
Rdio and Shaw Communications announce strategic partnership to grow Canada's leading digital streaming music service. The deal includes marketing collaboration and Shaw Ventures investment in...
REVOLT & ToneMedia Launch Innovative Video Player
REVOLT partners with ToneMedia to launch a customized video player featuring exclusive clips from original programming across top music sites. The partnership targets millennials with...
Beats Music Partners with Merlin for Indies
Beats Music partners with Merlin to ensure 20,000+ independent labels receive equal royalty rates as major labels. The deal supports indie music discovery through curated...
Thon Hotels Rolls Out Full Legal Music Streaming
Thon Hotels becomes the first hotel chain to offer full catalogue legal music streaming through WiMP service across Scandinavia. Guests receive access vouchers at check-in...
