U.S. music industry postures to make over $10 billion in revenue in 2019 This year the music industry is expected to breach $10 billion for the first time since 2007, according to a mid-year revenue report from…
Tool’s entire catalog now available for streaming ahead of their first new album in 13 years Like so many other genre-defining artists, Tool initially withheld their catalog from streaming services...until now.
Apple eyes expansion of original podcast material, moves to make deals with media companies As podcasts rise in prevalence and popularity, Apple looks to capitalize by licensing its own original material.
Spotify tests voice-enabled advertisements in limited U.S. trial Spotify wants to keep reaching users through voice technology as users become more conscious about minimizing screen-time.
Streaming services now account for 75% of music industry revenue Streaming services took home the biggest slice of the record industry pie in 2018, according to a new report from the RIAA.
Apple Music set to make its way onto Amazon Echo devices Alexa will soon have the power to launch Echo users' Apple Music services.
R. Kelly’s Spotify streams continue to climb despite loss of Spotify promotion R. Kelly’s Spotify streams have increased, despite the music service’s recent removal of the artist’s music from its algorithmic and curated playlists.
Elon Musk blasts streaming services for “crazy low payouts” Tesla founder Elon Musk talks issues plaguing artists in the online music streaming business.
Spotify now shows songwriter credits With a simple right click on a track in Spotify, fans will be able to see who wrote their favorite songs.
Songwriters win big as Copyright Royalty Board boosts streaming pay nearly 50 percent The Copyright Royalty Board has voted to increase songwriter rates for music streaming by 43.8 percent over the next five years. Details here.