Quick Hits: Spotify adds iOS credits. A history lesson by infographic.
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Spotify adds songwriter and producer credits on iOS. Audio Recording Through the Ages. Continue Reading
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Pandora Premium introduces voice control on Google Home
Pandora is announcing today the addition of Premium controls to its Google Home presence. Pandora Premium is the fully on-demand music service in Pandora, and this release enables subscribers to voice-control their accounts. Continue Reading
Apple Music and Deutsche Grammophon launch classical music playlist with artist curation
Apple Music is putting a brighter spotlight on classical music thanks to its partnership with Deutsche Grammophon. The classical music label is helping to curate The DG Playlist, which will feature recordings from across its 120 years in operation. The pair is also tapping some of the label’s younger talents to aid in the curation. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Citi report critique. “Hearables.” Spotify’s strategy and Apple’s response. BBC on Spotify.
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Music Biz Slams Citi Report on Industry & Artist Revenue as ‘Inconsistent,’ ‘Inaccurate.’ The future is ear: Why “hearables” are finally tech’s next big thing. Spotify’s $30 billion playlist for global domination. Cook says Apple not in music streaming for the money. Your Favourite BBC Podcasts, Now on Spotify in the UK. Continue Reading
Pandora hires publicity rep for communications role
Pandora has hired Heidi Anne-Noel as its new senior manager of communications. In this position, she will be responsible for overseeing the music communications strategy as well as outreach to the music press and business communities. Continue Reading
Apple Music’s latest visual album is a full live performance of an opera
Apple Music has long been making video a key component in its strategy, from funding viral music videos to landing exclusive visual albums. Now, the streaming service has a new visual project with a decidedly classic bent. Continue Reading
Samsung shares first look at its first smart speaker, the Galaxy Home
Samsung has unveiled its first smart speaker, joining the product segment that has been rapidly growing and bolstering a boom in audio and voice tech. The Samsung Galaxy Home will run the conglomerate’s Bixby voice assistant and will put an emphasis on high-quality audio. Continue Reading
Spotify enters extensive partnership as music provider for Samsung
Spotify has been named the go-to music service provider for Samsung. Under the terms of a new arrangement, Samsung users will have seamless transitions when listening to Spotify on different devices. The deal covers listening on a range of Samsung’s hardware, from smartphones to smart televisions. Continue Reading
Slacker Radio debuts all-female country music channel
Slacker Radio has launched a new effort to increase visibility for female country music artists. The company launched a new channel called #WCE Country that will exclusively program women working in the genre. Continue Reading
TuneIn secures deal for Cumulus Media radio and Westwood One podcasts
TuneIn has inked a renewed, expanded deal with Cumulus Media. Under the terms of the latest multi-year agreement, TuneIn’s 75 million monthly listeners will have access to the full suite of Cumulus content beginning today. Continue Reading
Triton Digital partners with Colombia’s RCN Radio
Triton Digital announced that it has partnered with RCN Radio in Colombia to provide delivery and monetization services. Triton’s audio streaming network will power the listening experience for RCN’s 169 stations. Continue Reading
Verizon customers get free Apple Music perk
Apple Music is teaming up with Verizon for a telecom bundle. “It gives our customers exactly what they want,” said Angie Klein, vice president of marketing for Verizon, in an official statement. Continue Reading