SoundCloud Go is rolling out to Australia and New Zealand. The two markets join the U.S., UK, Ireland, and France as recipients of this model from the audio company. SoundCloud Go offers listeners access to the company’s full catalog of more than 135 million tracks with no ads. Continue Reading
Spotify has cruised past 40 million subscribers, adding 10 million since March of this year. The improvements in those paying listener numbers are good news for the on-demand streaming sector. Continue Reading
Dash Radio, the 27/7 online radio platform that’s both free and ad-free, has entered a partnership with lyrics provider Genius. As a result, Genius’ databases of lyrics and and other metadata will be integrated into Dash’s online radio platform. Continue Reading
The rumor mill was churning recently over the idea that Apple might acquire Tidal, but such as deal is not in the works. In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Jimmy Iovine denied any plans to push for a takeover. Continue Reading
A new trend in music piracy could be counteracting the gains made by subscription streaming services. According to new research by the IFPI and Ipsos, nearly half of people aged 16 to 24 use software to make illegal copies of streamed music. Continue Reading
Songwriters are suing the Department of Justice over its consent decree decision. Specifically, they are targeting the new “100 percent licensing” rule, which allows a single songwriter to license compositions written by a team in some circumstances. Continue Reading
Tidal may not be in the best financial shape, according to filings with Sweden’s Companies House made by Aspiro. The streaming platform’s holding company posted a net loss of 239 million kronor ($28 million) in 2015. Continue Reading
Sweden is the latest music market to share its results from the first six months of the year, and it’s another impressive period for streaming. Total revenue for the period was 547.3 million kronor ($64 million), compared with 507.5 million kronor ($60 million) in the year-ago period. Continue Reading
PodcastOne has added a scripted, serialized drama program to its available content. The show, dubbed Telling Stories: The Podcast, is being made in partnership with Blackstone Audio. The stories will air daily, and a new plot arc will start every Monday. Continue Reading
We already discussed the minor updates to Apple Music numbers emerging from Apple’s recent keynote. But the real upheaval at the event was the company’s choice to remove the standard headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It’s a big deal, but not necessarily a bad idea. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are both high-profile departures, one from Spotify and the other from Apple Music/iTunes. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media has expanded its content partnerships with a deal to represent New Mommy Media. The audio network includes programs for mothers at various stages of pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Continue Reading