Shazam has released a fun interactive map showing the top tagged songs in major U.S. cities this summer. The Local Hot Tracks map displays what tunes people are discovering and identifying, from Augusta, Maine, to Honolulu, Hawaii. Continue Reading
Jake Shapiro, Chief Executive of PRX, the largest marketplace of audio programs for public radio, gave the keynote address at RAIN Summit Atlanta on September 29. Click through for a summary, and to listen. Continue Reading
New provisions in the UK’s Consumer Rights Act took effect as of Oct. 1. The revamped law includes some rules governing digital retailers such as the iTunes store. Streaming platforms would also be covered by the rules about quality and customer expectations. Continue Reading
Radical.FM has added a new feature to its free online radio. RadCasting is a social listening and discovery tool that lets its users broadcast what they’re listening to in real time. People can also tune into the casts of others, chat with each other, and connect with friends on social media. Continue Reading
We watched the Serial podcast break into the audio scene and rise in popularity to secure a huge listener base and professional accolades. Now the program, originally an offshoot of This American Life, is on the verge of crossing format borders and becoming a television show. Continue Reading
Getting accurate information about the exchange of money in streaming can be a challenge, since so much of the legalese is shrouded in mystery. But this infographic from Money Tips does a nice job of collecting some of the data points that we do have. Continue Reading
SESAC may have bought out Harry Fox Agency, but it appears to be more invested in the technology than the people. As much as 30% of the staff at the mechanical licensing company will be let go. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: How does Discovery Weekly work?; a conversation with a Spotify Asia exec; weird and wonderful genre names. Continue Reading
Despite a near-constant stream of bad press, the beleaguered Tidal streams on. The music platform announced that it has signed on its 1 millionth subscriber and is hosting a charity concert in celebration. The company is positioning this as the first in an event series that will see all ticket proceeds benefiting nonprofit groups. Continue Reading
Deezer has added new sports audio to its programming roster. The France-based streaming service is bringing live football (soccer to readers on this side of the pond) commentary and podcasts covering games from the Premier League and Bundesliga teams. Continue Reading
After teasing the new child-centric feature in early September, Rhapsody Kids has officially launched, bringing kid-friendly playlists to its streaming music platform. The new section is available now on Android for any listeners with a Rhapsody or Napster subscription. An iOS version is coming soon. Continue Reading
The major labels have agreed to a new code in France that will enforce more transparency in the online music business. It includes more clarity over how the advances from platforms like YouTube are shared and what the majors’ equity stakes are in digital music services. Continue Reading