Amazon makes a country music hire
Amazon is continuing the talent grab for its music operations. The latest hire is Kelly Rich, who will be senior label relations manager for Nashville. Continue Reading
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Midroll Media dramatically expands executive team
Podcast company Midroll Media announced three new hires for its executive team. These additions further expand the podcast talent pool under the E.W. Scripps umbrella; Scripps acquired Midroll Media in July 2015 and then purchased podcast listening app Stitcher from Deezer in June 2016. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: NYT on musical television; another social listening app
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: TV still a music springboard; Vertigo, the latest experiment in social listening. Continue Reading
Tidal pulls from journalism for two new content hires
Tidal announced the hire of two industry leaders to newly created roles on its content team. Tony Gervino will assume the role of VP, culture and content, while Elliott Wilson’s new title is editorial director, culture and content, hip-hop. Continue Reading
Soundtrack Your Brand receives $22 million funding round
Soundtrack Your Brand has received financing of $22 million. Nordic VC fund Industrifonden and the U.K.’s Balderton Capital led the found. The company, which is backed by Spotify and founded by former Spotify execs, is a B2B version of the streaming service. Continue Reading
Prince stream numbers skyrocket after his return
Prince is still racking up the fans from beyond the grave. Songs by the multi-talented songwriter and performer were streamed 5.9 million times in their first two days back on streaming services, according to BuzzAngle Music. Continue Reading
Naxos closes Classics Online streaming service
Naxos has shuttered its Classics Online streaming service. The platform, which featured high-resolution and CD quality audio, only spent about a year in operation. Continue Reading
Spotify doubling size with new NYC office next year
Spotify is relocating its New York City operations, but the change is happening with a little extra pomp and circumstance. The move was announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Spotify will be benefitting from up to $11 million in rent credits from the Empire State Development Corporation. Continue Reading
Amazon makes another high-level hire, this time from BBC
Amazon is continuing to expand the talent pool for its music team. The latest addition is Jason Carter, who will take over a director position for a new initiative at the company. Carter joins from the BBC, where most recently served as head of live music, international, and BBC Introducing. Continue Reading
SoundCloud brings on a new general counsel
SoundCloud is in the headlines for the second time this week for a change in personnel after two executives departed on Monday. This time, its a switch for the general counsel role. Continue Reading
Music video startup Vadio to shutter
Music streaming startup Vadio is planning to sell off its business after it was unable to secure enough investment. The company, which ran a music video distribution service, has now cut most of its team and is looking for a buyer. Continue Reading
LyricFind explores love lyrics around the world
Whether it’s champagne and roses or pizza and video games, everyone has their own idea of what romance looks like. Turns out people also have different ideas of what romance sounds like. Continue Reading