Spotify shuts down live audio creator fund as Obamas exit exclusive content deal
Spotify has reportedly shut down its Greenroom creator fund, according to The Verge. The fund, which was launched in June last year, was designed to attract content creators to Spo
Apple Music launches Spatial Audio DJ mixes with exclusive mix from Jeff Mills
Apple Music has launched DJ mixes available to stream in spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. Apple’s Spatial Audio, which takes Dolby Atmos, 5.1, and 7.1 audio frequencies and adjust
Spotify officially suspends services in Russia
Spotify has announced it will be suspending its services in Russia due to the country’s censorship laws. This follows Spotify’s decision to close its offices in Russia earlier
UMG and 10:22 purchase new NFT for $361k as part of ongoing Kingship project
In an update on Universal’s 10:22 label’s NFT project, it has been announced that the label has acquired the NFT Bored Ape #5537 for near $361k. The new character, named Manage
Amazon launches new live radio app, AMP
Amazon have launched an interesting new app called AMP. The app, which is only available to Amazon users in beta form, allows users to curate and stream their own live radio shows.
TikTok launches app to pay artists royalties for use of their music
Popular social media platform TikTok has launched a new music distribution tool called SoundOn. The tool will allow artists to upload their music to the app directly, earning royal
Spotify experiences widespread technical issues
Streaming giant Spotify went down last night, according to multiple reports from users. The site experienced access issues and widespread technical problems. Users reported that th
Ross Golan launches petition to cease music licensing in Russia amidst ongoing war
Hit songwriter and popular podcaster Ross Golan has started an online petition to urge the music community to stop licensing songs in Russia for as long as the country continues to
Epic Games acquires Bandcamp
Video game developer Epic Games has acquired ownership of Bandcamp. The Fortnite creators announced yesterday that it has bought the online record store, an essential haven for ind
Rogan’s Spotify deal actually worth $200 million, despite Spotify’s initial claims
A recent article published by Pitchfork has revealed that podcaster Joe Rogan’s exclusive content deal with streaming giant Spotify is worth $200 million. This is double than wha
