Spotify has cruised past 40 million subscribers, adding 10 million since March of this year. The improvements in those paying listener numbers are good news for the on-demand streaming sector. Continue Reading
This morning Pandora announced the initial roll-out of a mid-tier subscription service called Pandora Plus. Costing $4.99 a month, this plan eliminates commercials, raises the limit on skipping songs, includes song replays, and offers a version of offline radio listening. New features for free listening are also rolling out. It is a milestone day for Pandora, as it introduces one on-demand feature which moves the company into new legal and business territory. Continue Reading
Dash Radio, the 27/7 online radio platform that’s both free and ad-free, has entered a partnership with lyrics provider Genius. As a result, Genius’ databases of lyrics and and other metadata will be integrated into Dash’s online radio platform. Continue Reading
The rumor mill was churning recently over the idea that Apple might acquire Tidal, but such as deal is not in the works. In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Jimmy Iovine denied any plans to push for a takeover. Continue Reading
A new trend in music piracy could be counteracting the gains made by subscription streaming services. According to new research by the IFPI and Ipsos, nearly half of people aged 16 to 24 use software to make illegal copies of streamed music. Continue Reading
Songwriters are suing the Department of Justice over its consent decree decision. Specifically, they are targeting the new “100 percent licensing” rule, which allows a single songwriter to license compositions written by a team in some circumstances. Continue Reading
This week we are revealing finalists in the 7th Annual RAIN Internet Radio Awards! Today we are pleased to announce the advancing finalists in the “Best Overall Digital Strategy” category. Continue Reading
Radical.FM relaunched as Radical Indie this week, fulfilling a plan that started with a November shut-down of the previous online radio service to develop personal broadcasting features. It offers personalized, real-time broadcasting of music and talk. Continue Reading
Tidal may not be in the best financial shape, according to filings with Sweden’s Companies House made by Aspiro. The streaming platform’s holding company posted a net loss of 239 million kronor ($28 million) in 2015. Continue Reading
Sweden is the latest music market to share its results from the first six months of the year, and it’s another impressive period for streaming. Total revenue for the period was 547.3 million kronor ($64 million), compared with 507.5 million kronor ($60 million) in the year-ago period. Continue Reading
PodcastOne has added a scripted, serialized drama program to its available content. The show, dubbed Telling Stories: The Podcast, is being made in partnership with Blackstone Audio. The stories will air daily, and a new plot arc will start every Monday. Continue Reading
We already discussed the minor updates to Apple Music numbers emerging from Apple’s recent keynote. But the real upheaval at the event was the company’s choice to remove the standard headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It’s a big deal, but not necessarily a bad idea. Continue Reading