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 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 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 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 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 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
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
RAIN’s Online Audio Advertising Summit will feature industry influencers to discuss the unique values and benefits of online audio advertising. The event, February 28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, will have a twin focus on streaming music and podcasting. Click through for the full agenda. Continue Reading
Apple’s flashy senior vice president of Internet software and services, Eddy Cue, gave an update on the subscription music service during the Code Media conference last night. Cue said Apple Music is now “well past” 20 million paying listeners. Continue Reading
Amazon has hired Alex Luke to join its music team as global head of programming and content strategy. He will report directly to Steve Boom, Amazon Music’s vice president. Continue Reading
The Q4 RAJAR data showed another period where overall radio listening held static, but digital radio grew. In the final quarter of 2016, 48.7 million adults, or 90.1% of the adult population, listened to radio stations each week. Continue Reading
Two top executives from SoundCloud have left the audio company. This is the second big personnel change for SoundCloud already this year as the company seeks an influx of cash from investors. Continue Reading