music streaming

Paris DVD rental store in last stand against streaming giants

Choice is not the problem: JM Video has a library of more than 50,000 films

The industry has expressed a desire to protect its copyrights while also leaning into new technology.

Record labels in talks to license music to AI firms Udio, Suno

Record companies have battled every new technology, from file-sharing to user-generated content to streaming

Paid subscription services accounted for 79 per cent of streaming revenues, and almost two-thirds of total revenues.

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

[NEW YORK] The US music industry passed 100 million paid streaming subscriptions for the first time in 2024, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released ...

The self-titled, 26-minute film was shot this past September and will be available as a demo in Apple Store locations worldwide on Mar 14.

Metallica to debut immersive concert film on Apple Vision Pro

Songs from the film will also be available on Apple Music

Spotify is also testing various ways to sell concert tickets, such as giving fans access to presales or better seats.

Spotify weighs US$6 premium for added features, access to tickets

Prices for Music Pro will vary by geography, with the cost lower in less-developed markets

Spotify has been expanding in recent years to include audiobooks, podcasts and other offerings besides its core music catalogue.

Universal Music, Spotify reach new multiyear distribution deal

UNIVERSAL Music Group and Spotify Technology reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights.

Spotify Wrapped, which is usually released close to the end of the year, offers users a personalised look into their top streamed songs, artistes and albums for the year.
COMMENTARY

Disappointment over Spotify’s flat year-end wrap is a warning that AI is not everything

Several listeners have taken to social media to complain about how unrelatable and underwhelming this year’s edition was

The company is showing the benefits of workforce cuts taken late last year, along with the tailwind from continued growth.

Spotify beats subscriber, margin estimates even as ad sales lag

SPOTIFY Technology reported third-quarter growth in subscribers and profit margins, saying lower marketing and personnel costs helped the music streaming service overcome a tough climate for advertisi...

The streaming giant’s freemium business model offers both a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service.

Spotify starts free streaming option in South Korea

SPOTIFY’S free music and podcasts service option is now available in South Korea, the audio streaming platform said on Thursday (Oct 10), as it looks to widen its audience base.

AI Playlist helps subscribers personalise their selection of songs that can be refined via additional text prompts.

Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to new markets including US, Canada

SPOTIFY is expanding its tool that helps create playlists using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for premium users to four new markets, including the United States and Canada, the Swedish strea...