The old Beats Music will shut down on Nov. 30
Apple announced that it will be shutting down Beats Music on Nov. 30. Apple bought out the music service in May 2014, along with Beats Electronics, for a mind-boggling $3 billion. Continue Reading
Test Drive: Vevo’s sleek iOS redesign
Vevo has been on somewhat uncertain ground with YouTube’s plans to transform its video platform into a formal streaming service. But the video service today released a new version of its own iOS app. Here’s a look at what you’ll find in the redesign. Continue Reading
RAIN Summit Europe: Listen to audio
RAIN Summit Europe was held on Monday of this week, at The Royal Institution. Thirty speakers from eight countries were featured in 17 knowledge presentations, including panel discussions, new research findings, keynotes, and more. Click to listen! Continue Reading
CBS Radio tries to escape pre-1972 lawsuit with controversial argument
When is a pre-1972 recording not a pre-1972 recording? And in which courts? CBS Radiio offers an unexpected answer to those questions, as it seeks to dismiss a lawsuit brought by ABS Entertainment, which is suing for unpaid royalties under California law. Continue Reading
YouTube Music standalone app launches
YouTube has launched its new standalone music app. YouTube Music, which was once just a section of the general YouTube service, is now available as a free download on both the iOS App Store and Google Play. Although anyone can use the YouTube Music app for free, it does offer a premium experience lumped into the YouTube Red subscription. Continue Reading
TagStation announces lower pricing and product support for FM to get on NextRadio
Radio stations can now get into NextRadio more easily. TagStation, that back end of the consumer-facing NextRadio app, has altered its pricing charged to radio stations for access to NextRadio program enhancement tools. The company is also providing providing “content acceleration” teams to support stations. Continue Reading
Victory Records’ catalog returns to Spotify after royalty debate
Spotify has put Victory Records’ catalog back up for streaming on its service. The music was removed after highly publicized allegations that the streaming platform owed royalties to the indie label and its publishing arm. Continue Reading
On the Move: Shuffles at Universal, BPI, and Google Play
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s changes include a new appointment at Universal, a departure from BPI, and a changing role at Google. Continue Reading
Nugs.net introduces streaming subscription for concerts
Live music specialist nugs.net announced the debut of a streaming service. Nugs.net’s original platform was a download store focused on concert recordings. Now the streaming subscription opens up nugs.net’s thousands of concert recordings to on-demand listening. Continue Reading
Spreaker launches new app for lean-back podcast listening
Spreaker has debuted a radio-like mobile app for podcasts. Spreaker Podcast Radio launched today on Android phones and tablets today, with a rollout to iOS projected for the spring of 2016. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia unveils new app for kids and families
iHeartMedia announced the launch of a new standalone app called iHeartRadio Family. This new property targets families with children aged 4 to 11, with kid-friendly music from today’s pop performers and from the stars of shows on Nickelodeon, Disney, and PBS. Continue Reading
TuneCore expands into Australia
TuneCore has expanded to Australia, with the launch of its distribution and publishing services in the new TuneCore Australia division. This new branch will allow artists based in Australia to access all of TuneCore’s usual suite of features in the local currency. Continue Reading