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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, report says | TechCrunch

Spotify will raise U.S. subscription prices in Q1 next year, the first U.S. increase since July 2024.
#spotify
Music
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Spotify will now let free users pick and play tracks | TechCrunch

Spotify lets global free users pick, search, and play individual songs and play tracks shared via social media to boost engagement and ad exposure.
Music
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Choosing A Music Streaming Services in 2025 Isn't Easy, Here's Which One You Should Pick

Spotify offers unmatched ease of use and market dominance but lacks hi-res lossless and spatial audio support despite premium pricing.
fromEsquire
2 months ago
Music

Choosing A Music Streaming Services in 2025 Isn't Easy, Here's Which One You Should Pick

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fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Record labels: Important but challenged (MIDiA Research)

Record labels must specialise, innovate, nurture, grow, and diversify to adapt to streaming platforms' increased power, generative AI, streaming fraud, and attention-economy challenges.
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

Spotify courts creators with expanded song info

The streamer's song credits are undergoing an expansion of detail which includes performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, studio musicians, creative influences, and collaborators. These enhancements represent "new ways for fans to see and celebrate the people and musical connections behind the tracks they love." Before this, song credits included what Spotify calls "topline performance, songwriting, and production credits." The new level of detail isn't yet apparent, but will be rolled out "over the coming months," Spotify says.
Music
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fromMedium
2 weeks ago

The Design Tug-of-War Between Apple Music and Spotify

Apple Music emphasizes calm, immersive minimalism while Spotify emphasizes structured controls and social engagement, reflecting different user priorities.
Music
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

The Design Tug-of-War Between Apple Music and Spotify

Apple Music prioritizes minimalist serenity and immersion, while Spotify prioritizes higher-contrast control and social engagement, reflecting different design philosophies and user listening intentions.
Music
fromrainnews.com
3 weeks ago

RAIN Time Travel: November 2015 headlines

November 2015 featured major streaming and podcast launches, several platform shutdowns, strategic expansions by Pandora, shifts in royalties and programmatic ad growth.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Neil Young Pulling Music from Amazon, Calls for Boycott: "Support Your Community"

It has yet to be revealed if Young is just pulling his music from the Amazon Music streaming platform, or if he'll be removing his physical products from the store as well. Of course, this isn't the first time Young has pulled his music from a platform. It was back in 2022 when he demanded that his music be removed from Spotify over misinformation about vaccines spread on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Music
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 8 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Playboi Carti and John C. Reilly will perform Bay Area shows this weekend, with major concerts and orchestral–indie collaborations also scheduled.
#youtube-music
from9to5Google
5 months ago
Mobile UX

YouTube Music showing ads on Now Playing screen for free users

YouTube Music is introducing banner ads on the Now Playing screen for non-paying users.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago
Music production

Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts

YouTube Music is introducing a long-requested feature: consistent volume across tracks.
Mobile UX
from9to5Google
5 months ago

YouTube Music showing ads on Now Playing screen for free users

YouTube Music is introducing banner ads on the Now Playing screen for non-paying users.
more#youtube-music
Apple
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to transfer your music library from one streaming service to another

Streaming services support moving music libraries between platforms using third-party tools like Songshift, Tune My Music, Soundiiz, and similar services.
#ai-generated-music
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Digital life

From Sensual Butt Songs to Santa's Alleged Coke Habit: AI Slop Music Is Getting Harder to Avoid

fromWIRED
4 months ago
Digital life

From Sensual Butt Songs to Santa's Alleged Coke Habit: AI Slop Music Is Getting Harder to Avoid

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#pandora
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#waymo
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago
Gadgets

Woman Moves From Nashville to Austin. Then She Takes a Waymo, Discovers She Can Play Taylor Swift-There's Just One Problem

fromInsideEVs
2 months ago
Gadgets

Woman Moves From Nashville to Austin. Then She Takes a Waymo, Discovers She Can Play Taylor Swift-There's Just One Problem

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#wire-fraud
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fromZDNET
3 months ago

5 Chromecast TV features you're not taking advantage of (including this smart home trick)

Google is replacing Chromecast with the Google TV Streamer, which features a faster processor and new capabilities like Thread and Matter integration.
Gadgets
Music
fromConsequence
4 months ago

ABBA's "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme (A Man After Midnight)" Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

ABBA's 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme' has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify, driven by popularity with Gen Z listeners.
#audio-equipment
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Music

I ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable - and it's more practical than I thought

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Music

This amp lets me transform any Bluetooth device into a modern home audio system

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Gadgets

This amplifier easily turns any of my Bluetooth devices into a modern home audio system

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Music

I ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable - and it's more practical than I thought

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Music

This amp lets me transform any Bluetooth device into a modern home audio system

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Gadgets

This amplifier easily turns any of my Bluetooth devices into a modern home audio system

more#audio-equipment
fromRAIN News
4 months ago

RAIN Notes: June 30

Acast has renewed its exclusive partnership with the Giggly Squad podcast, ensuring continued monetization across audio, YouTube, social media, live events, and newsletters.
Podcast
#apple-music
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Apple

Apple Music just dropped 10 years of your favorite jams into one playlist - how to listen

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Apple

AutoMix on iOS 26 is going viral. Here's how to try the hottest iPhone feature yourself

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Apple

Apple Music just dropped 10 years of your favorite jams into one playlist - how to listen

fromZDNET
5 months ago
Apple

AutoMix on iOS 26 is going viral. Here's how to try the hottest iPhone feature yourself

more#apple-music
Mobile UX
fromLogRocket Blog
5 months ago

Leader Spotlight: The right and wrong approach to product-market fit, with Charlie Kaplan - LogRocket Blog

Product-market fit is critical for success in tech and entrepreneurship.
Effective experimentation and analysis of user behavior are vital for improving product offerings.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
6 months ago

Online music listening on par with radio in UK. (Ofcom research)

Online music streaming now rivals traditional radio listening in the UK.
Younger adults prefer streaming services over radio, indicating a generational shift in audio consumption.
SF music
fromPodcaster News
6 months ago

AccuRadio Seeks Chapter 11 Protection Citing Broken Royalty System And SoundExchange Litigation - Podcaster News

AccuRadio faces disproportionate challenges due to exorbitant royalty rates that hinder small and midsize streaming services, as expressed by CEO Kurt Hanson.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The one change that worked: I've ditched streaming for CDs and fallen in love with music all over again

Returning to CDs has rekindled a deep love for music, contrasting the often overwhelming digital streaming experience.
SF music
fromRAIN News
6 months ago

AccuRadio Seeks Chapter 11 Protection, Citing Broken Royalty System and SoundExchange Litigation

AccuRadio has filed for bankruptcy protection amid failed negotiations with SoundExchange over royalty payments, highlighting challenges faced by smaller streaming services.
SF music
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

WiiM's Sound smart speaker looks like a HomePod for audiophiles

WiiM's new Sound speaker optimizes sound for room acoustics and fits into a 5.1 surround sound setup.
Features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and hands-free voice control.
Video games
fromVG247
6 months ago

GTA 6 trailer two heats up to deliver nearly half a billion views in a day, and it's pulled off another streaming stonks miracle for an 80s hit

GTA 6 trailer two achieved over 475 million views across platforms in its first day, showcasing monumental interest in the franchise.
fromZDNET
7 months ago

I've never worn a pair of headphones quite like these - and they're a swimmer's delight

The Zygo headset allows swimmers to stream audio content directly from their smartphones, solving the problem of finding non-DRM MP3 files.
Wearables
Music
fromGameSpot
7 months ago

The Last Of Us Season 2's Shocking Episode Had This Unexpected Positive Effect

The cover of 'Through the Valley' surged 1,000% on Spotify after airing in HBO's The Last of Us Episode 2.
Ashley Johnson, voice of Ellie, recorded the cover for The Last of Us: Part II promotion in 2016.
#deezer
fromFast Company
7 months ago
Mobile UX

This music streamer is giving its users a version of Spotify Wrapped every month

Deezer is enhancing personalization and sharing features to empower users and differentiate from competitors like Spotify.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Music production

As Deezer approaches profitability, it rolls out a custom algorithm and other new features | TechCrunch

Deezer launched new personalized features, including customizable algorithms and monthly recaps, indicating its strategic move towards profitability amid competitive streaming market.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
7 months ago

This music streamer is giving its users a version of Spotify Wrapped every month

Deezer is enhancing personalization and sharing features to empower users and differentiate from competitors like Spotify.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
Music production

As Deezer approaches profitability, it rolls out a custom algorithm and other new features | TechCrunch

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