Spotify launches User Choice Billing pilot on Android
Spotify has begun testing User Choice billing on Android devices in select markets, reports The Verge. Earlier this year, Google announced it would pilot a project that would allow
Frank Ocean launches new radio show for Apple Music
Frank Ocean is launching a new radio show on Apple Music. Homer Radio is a one hour broadcast that will go live weekly, every Thursday at 22:00 (ET). According to Ocean, Homer Radi
Mixcloud launches new feature for original audio content
Popular DJ mix, radio show, and podcast streaming service Mixcloud is now allowing users to upload original music to the platform. The new feature, called Tracks, is aimed at pro
Netflix releases new series about the creation of Spotify
A new series based on the founding of Spotify has arrived on Netflix. The Playlist is a fictionalised drama about the creation of the music streaming titan, based on the 2021 book
Patreon downscales, laying off 17% their global workforce
Patreon has laid off nearly 17 percent of its global workforce, a total of 80 employees. It has also closed down its offices in Dublin and Berlin. The content creator subscription
VICE article exposes racism, sexism, and harassment at Beatport
An article published by VICE yesterday investigates allegations of racism, sexism, and harassment at Beatport. Written by reporter Annbel Ross for VICE’s music blog Noisey, the a
New podcast ‘Listening’ to feature original music from Jlin and Björk
Mailchimp and Talkhouse have launched a new podcast series called Listening. The ten part series sees renowned music artists create and discuss original compositions inspired by a
Spotify launch event ticketing site as ‘experiment’
Spotify has launched a new site that sells concert tickets directly to fans. The site went live on August 10th, with several artists “ticketed by Spotify,” including Tokimonsta
SoundCloud set to layoff 20 percent of its total workforce
SoundCloud is set to lay off a significant number of its employees. According to an email acquired by both Billboard and Resident Advisor, the company plans to layoff nearly 20 per
A TikTok music streaming app may be closer than you think: here’s what we know.
A new music streaming service trademarked by TikTok could be on the horizon. According to Insider, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance filed a trademark for TikTok Music in May at
