Tuned Global unveiled a new music app for the Indonesian market called Nada Kita. The free app is the result of Tuned Global’s partnerships with several independent labels in the region. It has several curated stations from local music editors and places a focus on artist engagement. Continue Reading
Two Apple Music news items today. First, the messaging service WhatsApp is running beta tests of an integration with the Apple streaming service. The second development is that Apple Music is nearing a launch in South Korea. Continue Reading
LyricFind announced that it has entered a partnership with Japan-based SyncPower, one of the largest lyrics providers for Asia. The deal will see SyncPower’s PetitLyrics Player launch outside Japan. Continue Reading
Indonesia has launched its first DAB+ digital radio. The broadcasts, the first DAB+ services for a market Asia Pacific market, are being operated by Radio Republik Indonesia. Continue Reading
Spotify announced that its streaming music service will be available in Indonesia later this month. Over the weekend, the music company posted to both Facebook and Twitter that it would be launching into the new market on March 30. Continue Reading
Apple Music has launched in Taiwan, making the streaming platform now available in 113 countries. Potential new listeners will have a three-month free trial, then will have a monthly subscription fee of NT$150 (about $4.50) or NT$240 for a family plan. Continue Reading
Spotify has reportedly started laying the groundwork for a push into Japan and Indonesia. The company currently has a small team on the ground in Japan and is currently looking to hire a financial controller in that market. Spotify is also hiring a music editor in Indonesia, although it will be based out of its headquarters in Singapore. Continue Reading
Digi Telecommunication, a Malaysian mobile operator, announced an extension of its Digi Music Freedom program through the end of the year. Digi Music Freedom is a pass for subscribers to stream from partner services without incurring data charges. We’re seeing more arrangements of this nature worldwide. Continue Reading
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