Music industry
Apple acquires A&R and creative services company Platoon
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- Saturday, 08 December 2018
Platoon has developed a raft of early-stage artists in the UK and US over the past two years who have gone on to make waves in the global business.
Anghami bring Shazam rival to the Middle East
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- Saturday, 08 December 2018
The Middle East will be able to scan and discover tracks thanks to the region’s biggest music streaming service Anghami.
Latin America Has 640 Million People. Why Are Fewer Than 5% of Them Paying for Streaming?
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- Saturday, 08 December 2018
Streaming music subscriptions are exploding in regions like North America and Western Europe. But why isn’t the same thing happening in musical hotbeds like Latin America?
La petite musique du streaming alternatif
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- Saturday, 08 December 2018
Assurer une juste rémunération des artistes et promouvoir la diversité musicale, c’est le pari que tentent de relever de nouveaux acteurs inscrits dans l’économie collaborative.
What Does Music Have To Gain From The Future Of Transportation?
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- Monday, 26 November 2018
Ever since the 1950s, when car manufacturers first introduced FM radio receivers inside their vehicles, the mainstream music industry has relied heavily on cars as a significant—if arguably old-fashioned—source of revenue.
How Taylor Swift’s big demand will affect $280m+ of Universal’s money
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- Monday, 26 November 2018
To understand the profundity of this gesture — and the extent of its surprising selflessness — requires a brief bit of background.
Latin Concerts Translate to Big Business in Europe
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- Monday, 26 November 2018
Recently, Rosalía played a showcase in London for her label, The Village Underground, singing in Spanish as usual. But it wasn't just Latin fans who turned out for the show.
The future looks bleak for the album – can it be saved?
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- Monday, 26 November 2018
Make no mistake, the album is fighting for its life.
Spotify lance une section dédiée à la musique africaine
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- Monday, 26 November 2018
Le géant du streaming lance une nouvelle section Afro pour promouvoir la musique en provenance du continent africain.
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