Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Podcasts at twice the speed spark debate. Will Apple ever offer podcast creation tools? SoundCloud shuts down volunteer “archive” project. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has partnered with The Fader for a documentary miniseries called SoundCloud Next Wave. Episodes in this video series will highlight local music scenes, with the debut focusing on underground rap in Los Angeles. The Fader has also posted a curated SoundCloud playlist showcasing other music from the city’s rap scene. Continue Reading
Before the weekend, we recapped the activity surrounding SoundCloud and the outlook for its future. The company had issued an odd response to reporting by TechCrunch, and popular hip-hop performer Chance the Rapper said he “was working on” an effort to help the audio platform. Today, we have some further developments on both of those stories. Continue Reading
Yesterday’s Quick Hits included a rather dire outlook on SoundCloud from TechCrunch, which shared reports from an all-hands meeting at the audio company that cast serious doubts on its financial outlook. Today brings two responses to that report, one from SoundCloud and one from a possible source of help. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: How labels approach Spotify playlist promotion. Kickstarter project Mighty launches. More tough news from SoundCloud. Continue Reading
Barely a week has gone by this year without some development from SoundCloud. Today, the news strikes a somber tone. Founder Alex Ljung posted to the SoundCloud blog announcing that the company has cut 173 jobs. Continue Reading
The New York Post’s Claire Atkinson has put SoundCloud back into headlines. The streaming platform has been rumored as a sale target for months on and off. The Post is now reporting that “a host of players” are currently interested in taking over the company. Sources have most recently pointed to Deezer and Apple as possible buyers, with private equity firms also allegedly in the running. Continue Reading
Stephen Bryan has joined YouTube as the video platform’s new head of label relations. The appointment will take effect in July. He is still working at SoundCloud as the audio company’s chief content officer through the end of June. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has launched an app that brings its music service to the Xbox One. Owners of the Microsoft video game console can download the SoundCloud app from the Xbox App Store. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are two notable exits from streaming companies SoundCloud and Deezer. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has introduced a new discovery feature for its members. The Upload is a personalized list of song recommendations. The selections are based on a listener’s past track choices, and it promises better suggestions the more a person listens within the SoundCloud ecosystem. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has announced a new promotion that seems aimed at encouraging new listeners to test out its paid service. The audio platform is offering three months of access to SoundCloud Go+ for just $1. The plan normally costs $9.99 a month. Continue Reading