Why Apple Music is betting on live radio in an on-demand era
In 2015, Zane Lowe left his job as a DJ on the BBC’s venerable Radio 1 in the U.K. to become the principal voice of…
‘Bragging without the selfie’ – the rise of Spotify Wrapped and copycats
Getty ImagesSabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" was Spotify's most streamed song in 2024Throughout December, Instagram feeds are flooded with pictures of Christmas trees, snaps from festive work…
Mariah Carey debunks Spotify Wrapped video AI speculation
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted Spotify fans? The pop diva says that’s just simply fantasy. The “All I Want for…
Spotify woos video, podcast creators to better compete with YouTube
Swedish streaming audio giant Spotify is courting more video creators, podcasters and influencers in an effort to step up its competition with popular digital platforms…
From Spotify to Amazon Prime, five hidden extras that come with subscription services
WITH so many services and subscriptions available, it’s easy to lose track of all the perks bundled into your monthly payments.From free courses to exclusive…
Lucian Grainge is charting the music industry’s future
Lucian Grainge, photographed in Pacific Palisades on Oct. 30. When Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras tour hit Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium last summer, Lucian Grainge took a…
A24 valuation jumps to $3.5 billion with new funding round
Known for arthouse films, Oscar contenders and prestige horror flicks, indie studio A24 has landed a new round of funding led by venture capital firm…
Warner Bros. Discovery raises Max subscription price amid streaming inflation
Warner Bros. Discovery is raising the cost of ad-free subscriptions to its streaming platform, Max. The New York-based entertainment behemoth announced Tuesday that the price…
Spotify to up prices starting in July, second price increase in about a year
1 of 2 | “So that we can continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience, we…
Spotify raises prices on premium plans to boost profits
Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming subscription company, is raising its prices again for U.S. premium accounts. The price of ad-free individual plans is going…
Where to celebrate Record Store Day in Los Angeles on April 20
420 isn’t just for stoners. This year, Record Store Day — the worldwide celebration for independent record shops that typically happens every third Saturday of…
Joni Mitchell is back on Spotify after protesting Joe Rogan
Joni Mitchell can look at Spotify from both sides now: before and after her 2022 boycott. The prolific “Both Sides Now” singer, 80, reinstated her…
EU hits Apple with $2bn antitrust fine following Spotify complaint | Business and Economy News
Spotify says Apple prevented music-streaming services from informing users of payment options outside its App Store. The EU has issued Apple with an antitrust fine…