Spotify rumoured to introduce HiFi audio with new Premium tier
Rumours are circulating that Spotify is set to launch a pricier subscription service on its platform by the end of 2023. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the strea
UMG and SoundCloud in talks to develop stream based royalty model for artists
In the past ten years, streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have revitalised the record industry, rescuing it from the decline it faced in the early 2000s due to a drop
Deezer combats AI generated ‘deepfakes’ with AI based detection technology
Popular music streaming service Deezer has taken a significant step in combating the proliferation of AI-generated music on its platform by introducing advanced technology that can
UK Government establishes working group to investigate fair pay solutions for artists
In a move aimed at tackling the long-standing issue of fair pay for artists, a working group has been established in the UK to delve into the matter and propose potential solutions
Moving Shadow’s full catalogue is now available on Spotify
Moving Shadow, the influential UK label established in 1990, has made its extensive catalogue of over 200 EPs, more than 30 albums, and other releases available on the streaming pl
SoundCloud lays off 8% of workforce
SoundCloud, the popular streaming service and distribution company, has laid off 8% of its workforce in an effort to improve profitability, according to reports from Billboard, Var
Spotify DJ is here – here’s what to expect
Spotify’s contentious new feature, Spotify DJ, is now available to paid users in the UK and Ireland. Developed in collaboration with Sonantic, a voice technology company, and Ope
Spotify shuts down Heardle app
Heardle, a music-guessing app spun-off from The New York Times’ Wordle game, is set to shut down less than ten months after its acquisition by Spotify. Similar to the popular wor
Spotify shuts down live audio app Spotify Live
Spotify has decided to shut down its live audio streaming app, Spotify Live. Spotify Live, which functioned as a separate app to Spotify, allowed users to stream and interact with
Spotify faces criticism for 30% royalty deduction in exchange for exposure in Discovery Feed
Spotify, the popular music streaming service, has faced criticism from artists and other members of the music industry for reducing royalty payments on songs played through its Dis
