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On the way to a fair digital marketplaceOn the way to a fair digital marketplace

On the way to fair digital marketplace

The music industry has managed to turn into what is a rapidly growing, mostly digital industry. Record companies, in order…

7 years ago
The IFPI Global Music Report 2018The IFPI Global Music Report 2018

The IFPI Global Music Report 2018

The IFPI Global Music Report 2018 is out and says that: “In 2017, the global recorded music market grew by…

7 years ago
The European Music Manager Alliance (EMMA) is up and runningThe European Music Manager Alliance (EMMA) is up and running

The European Music Manager Alliance (EMMA) is up and running

Good news for music managers across Europe who can now count on a new collective body aimed at ensuring that…

7 years ago
Spotify has taken over the tech business LoudrSpotify has taken over the tech business Loudr

Spotify has taken over the tech business Loudr

The San Francisco-based Loudr has been purchased by the streaming company for an undisclosed fee. Since its founding in 2013,…

7 years ago
Beatrising licensing agreement with FacebookBeatrising licensing agreement with Facebook

Beatrising licensing agreement with Facebook

This agreement gives Facebook’s users the ability to use music as part of their interaction with the platform, whilst creating…

7 years ago
Beatport takes over PulselockerBeatport takes over Pulselocker

Beatport takes over Pulselocker

A strategic deal has been sealed with Beatport's acquisition of Pulselocker, which foresees that DJ streaming and the subscription service's…

7 years ago
Apple is doing away with the download option on iTunes MusicApple is doing away with the download option on iTunes Music

Apple is doing away with the download option on iTunes Music

The fact that ‘people have stopped buying’ has made Apple executive Jimmy Iovine opt for a shut-down. A firm shut-down…

7 years ago
In the past six months numbers doubled in Amazon Music subscriptionsIn the past six months numbers doubled in Amazon Music subscriptions

In the past six months numbers doubled in Amazon Music subscriptions

Amazon Music has "gazillions" of paying users with numbers for Amazon Music Unlimited subscriptions doubled in the past six months,…

7 years ago
Spotify is expecting to close out 2018 with 100m paying subscribersSpotify is expecting to close out 2018 with 100m paying subscribers

Spotify is expecting to close out 2018 with 100m paying subscribers

Spotify reveals how its year looks. The biggest news being the prediction of the year closing out with 198-208 million…

7 years ago
The Almamegretta new remixed EP “DUB BOX VOL.1”The Almamegretta new remixed EP “DUB BOX VOL.1”

The Almamegretta new remixed EP “DUB BOX VOL.1”

Don't miss out on the new Almamegretta remixed EP "DUB BOX VOL.1".  Released on the 23rd March 2018. Almamegretta is…

7 years ago