After launching a 24/7 all-metal online radio and fan community for heavy metal, Gimme Radio has unveiled its second project. Gimme Country offers the same model of free online radio programmed by icons of the country music genre. Continue Reading
The BBC will roll out a new public service algorithm for its mobile app. Director of Radio and Education James Purnell shared the broadcaster’s next plans for its new BBC Sounds mobile app. Continue Reading
YouTube Music has been growing its international audience, but its development team just lost a few notable members. According to Variety, the three co-founders of Songza have exited YouTube Music and moved to other posts under the Google umbrella. Continue Reading
Sony Music Entertainment is making a new move into podcasting. The major label has entered a joint venture with two podcast veterans — Laura Mayer and Adam Davidson — to find and develop original programming and talent. The as-yet-unnamed company will create and distribute original podcasts. Continue Reading
Digital audio and advertising company Targetspot announced the opening of a new office in London. This new outpost is intended to reinforce the business’ presence in Europe and provide better connections between publishers and advertisers. Continue Reading
Merlin, the independent label group and music rights agency, announced new leadership for its operations in Japan. Akira Nomoto has been named general manager of Merlin Japan. Kaoruko Hill has been promoted to an expanded role of head of member services and operations. Continue Reading
YouTube has rolled out some of its music services to several European markets. YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now listed as available in six new nations, with a seventh likely on the way. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has a new hire who will keep a focus on the company’s grassroots ethos. Josh Nicoll has been named head of independent label services. Most recently, he held a post at independent label and distributor [PIAS]. Continue Reading
Tencent Music Entertainment has released its financial results for the first quarter. Although it did beat out financial expectations, Wall Street still responded cautiously to the results. And there could be more uncertainty on the horizon for Tencent Music: Guomin Xie is stepping down from his role as co-president and director. Continue Reading
DJ-centric music platform Beatport is making one more attempt at streaming. The company introduced a subscription service called Beatport LINK in beta. This platform will make the retailer’s entire catalog available to stream directly into performance software. Continue Reading
Spotify introduced a new tool called Soundtrap for Storytellers that will further solidify its new reputation in podcasting. The new cloud-based tools are the result of Spotify’s acquisition of Soundtrap in late 2017. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced that the company has signed Moody Radio as its latest client. The U.S.-based Christian radio network will leverage the audio streaming network from Triton to deliver its content online, including teaching programs, interactive talk shows, local morning shows, and Christian music. Continue Reading