Spotify has officially demonetised all tracks with under 1,000 streams. The new policy came into effect for all artists in 1st April 2024. The revised...
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Customers could soon be paying for more services, according to reports
"I'm going to be able to drop way more music"
Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Jamaal Bowman have introduced the bill to Congress, working together with the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers
158.6 million tracks fell short of the 1,000 mark while almost a quarter received no streams at all
Use of digital platforms has doubled since 2018
Spotify will also target "functional" non-music noise with several new policies
Changes to minimum stream count and fraud policies could help redistribute $1billion
"Good quality metadata benefits everyone who creates and enjoys music"
It comes less than a year after up to 20% off its staff lost their jobs
The streaming giant also unveiled its new TikTok-style homepage feed
The accompanying voiceover is described as being "stunningly realistic"
"Based on 20 years of data we think we have a pretty good handle on what people might like and might not like"
“We are always looking for innovative and playful ways to enhance music discovery and help artists reach new fans”
The "digital oasis for vivid music lovers" showcases music from the likes of AceMo and DJ Earl
Four Tet has been granted permission to add a breach of contract claim to his lawsuit against the label
The recent removal of Four Tet's Domino-released albums from streaming services has been described the artist's legal team as "deliberate, cynical and outrageous".
Four Tet...
The streaming platform was also 37% up year-on-year in 2019
SoundCloud has reported its first ever profitable quarter.
In January this year, streaming giant SoundCloud reported that in 2019 it had turned over more than...
The recording makes its digital debut, with eight tracks in 11 minutes
Beastie Boys have shared their 1995 EP, 'Aglio E Olio’, to streaming services.
The 25-year-old recording was released in between the iconic albums 'Ill Communication'...
The cross-platform research mirrors Spotify's own study
90% of streams go to the top 1% of artists, according to research conducted by analytics company Alpha Data.
As reported by Rolling Stone...
The music streaming giant is now catering to iguanas, birds, hamsters, dogs and cats
Spotify has announced personalised playlists for pets following consultations with "experts in the industry".
The company has created a playlist generator specifically designed for owners...
Music streaming also helped overall music sales increase by more than 7%
A report released by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) has found that sales from music streaming last year exceeded £1 billion in the UK for the...