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Google Give Music App A Makeover

Fergus Halliday November 15, 2016 No Comments

Alphabet is set to roll out a massive update for their music download and streaming service Google Play that will see both the interface users see and the AI-like algorithms…

Spotify Exec Says Free Tier Here To Stay

Fergus Halliday October 26, 2016 No Comments

Spotify’s chief strategy officer and chief content officer, Stefan Blom, has refuted the idea that the company’s free tier ‘is giving music away’. Speaking at a Wall Street Journal-sponsored conference…

Spotify To Buy SoundCloud

Computer Daily News September 30, 2016 No Comments

Swedish music-streaming service provider Spotify says it is in advanced talks to acquire German rival SoundCloud. SoundCloud’s founders and investors have been exploring strategic options for the company, including a…

Amazon Plans Cheap Music Stream

Computer Daily News September 29, 2016 No Comments

Amazon.com is poised to unleash a stand-alone music-streaming service in time for Xmas. With a price tag reported to be about US$5 a month, the new service will be cheaper…

Streaming Music Revenue Jumps

Computer Daily News September 22, 2016 No Comments

The US music business is experiencing a renaissance with record companies’ revenues up 8.1 percent to US$3.4 billion in the first half of 2016.It is the industry’s strongest result since…

New Google Hardware Coming, Voice, Smartphones + Updated Chromecast

David Richards September 21, 2016 No Comments

Australian CE retailers who have witnessed a lot of success selling Google developed products such as Chromecast and Google developed smartphones are set to get a new top up range.…

Music Labels Launch Cheap Streaming

Computer Daily News September 16, 2016 No Comments

Two major record labels are launching a low-priced music streaming service in the UK, in a rare departure by record companies which usually compete directly in the field. Now That’s…

High Res Audio Streaming Company Tidal Is Struggling, Now Looking For Cash

David Richards September 14, 2016 No Comments

Tidal, the audio streaming service that is loved by audiophiles and 24 bit, high res audio enthusiasts has reported a doubling in losses. In the year rap mogul Jay Z…

Spotify Hits Musicians Where It Hurts, For Dealing Exclusively With Apple Music

David Richards August 28, 2016 No Comments

Music streaming is suddenly a big business and Apple being Apple they want to dominate the streaming industry, however Spotify has decided to hit back by deliberately punishing artists who’re…

Pandora To Offer Streaming

Computer Daily News August 22, 2016 No Comments

Online music streaming service Pandora is set to clinch deals with major music labels and publishers to help it launch a Spotify-like on-demand streaming music service later this year. The…