Pandora released disclosed its audience metrics for October last night (see RAIN coverage here). The much-watched measurement of “active listeners” slipped 2.5% from September, from 72.7-million to 70.9-million. That metric is significant for the first full month in which Pandora… Continue Reading
We’re going small today. Anyone for whom Tuesday is a head-down, intense day at work will appreciate the steady beats and level dynamic range of Minimal Mix programming. If they like electronica, that is. This is music which provides a… Continue Reading
We noticed that iHeartRadio put an updated version of its Android app in the Google Play, and were glad to see it brought the Android experience to parity with the Apple app. Trying it out, we see two notable additions.… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce that veteran sales and marketing expert Henry Mowry has joined RAIN Enterprises as Account Director. He started on Friday, Nov. 1. Mowry will develop and manage sponsor and advertising relationships across RAIN Summits and RAIN… Continue Reading
The YouTube Music Awards played last night with an anti-TV programming sensibility, to a small anti-TV audience. A reported peak concurrent audience of 220,000 individuals streamed the event. Total viewership finalized to 873,000 people, according to the live page. The… Continue Reading
Audiophile alert. Also, classic rock alert. Oh, and vinyl bandwagon alert. VinylEars asserts to be the first all-vinyl online radio station, and that claim gets no contradiction from us. In support of that audiophilic priority, the station offers a 128k… Continue Reading
Tom Taylor notes in his morning newsletter that all-Christmas radio is breaking out early on the broadcast side. Taylor’s interpretation: “Most are an attempt to lay claim to the local market’s Christmas image — even if it irritates regular listeners.”… Continue Reading
Rough night last night? Too much fake blood and unholy reveling? Today’s pureplay, 100 Chill, lands on the easy-listening side of Lounge Chill. Inoccuous Andean flutes burble through smooth-jazzy electronics. This is hangover-friendly music, also effective for bringing you down… Continue Reading
Here are the top five, most-read article this week, published at any time. Dave Allen blog-debates David Byrne about Spotify (10/21): Continued interest in Spotify verbal wars puts the longest-running of this weeks Hotspots in the top position. [READ] Edison… Continue Reading
Spotify, which arguably has the most vigorous social environment of the interactive music services, is pushing social sharing outside of its apps, via a new partnership with Tango Messenger. Tango is a stand-alone message, game and communications service. Members can… Continue Reading
RAIN’s Pureplay of the Day celebrates Internet-only streaming stations for outstanding programming and usability. Here are recent selections. The Jazz Groove: Understated, elegant acoustic jazz. Elegant website too. Also, an iOS app for mobile listening. [STATION SITE] Streaming Soundtracks: Inspirating,… Continue Reading
RAIN’s Weekend Perspective summarizes the week’s important events for a weekend catch-up, and revives your blasted synapses for coming week. PARTNERSHIPS The Echo Nest partners with Getty Images: Music services that use The Echo Nest’s intelligence technology will be able… Continue Reading