Spotify’s Global Head of Music Jeremy Erlich Exits
After more than five years at the streamer, the executive is leaving to pursue an “entrepreneurial journey” …
Why TikTok Music’s Failure Isn’t Surprising, and What It Says About Today’s Streaming Business
TikTok is great at being TikTok. But a global, on-demand music streaming platform has a different set of challenges. …
Ed Sheeran Celebrates His Biggest Hits on Spotify With a Tour of His Hometown
The star grew up in Framlingham, Suffolk. …
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Spotify, Warner Music, Live Nation Lead Music Stocks to New High
The Billboard Global Music Index rose 4.1% to a record 1,873.87, bringing its year-to-date gain to 22.2%. …
Universal Music Group in ‘Advanced Talks’ With Spotify for Superfan Tier
Spotify had previously revealed a not-yet-announced deluxe tier could cost $17 to $18 and offer more control and higher quality audio. …
Spotify Launches ‘Countdown To’ Vodcast With First Episode Featuring Jelly Roll, MGK
In the debut episode, Jelly Roll and mgk talk about their friendship’s rocky start, Jelly Roll’s upcoming album and more. …
Spotify Beats Eminem Publisher’s Lawsuit Over Billions of Rapper’s Streams
Eminem’s publisher claimed Spotify failed to get licenses for huge hits like “Lose Yourself,” but a judge now says the lawsuit was unfairly manufactured to maximize damages. …
Subscription Music Dominates More Than Ever. Should Advertising Do More?
The RIAA’s midyear 2024 report shows ad-supported, on-demand streaming revenue — including TikTok and social media — is playing a diminishing role in industry revenues. …
Spotify Blasts MLC’s Audiobook Royalties Lawsuit As ‘Nonsensical’ and ‘Wasteful’
The case accuses Spotify of using audiobooks to illegally cut its royalty rates, but the streamer says that argument is “meritless” and “profoundly devalues” literary works. …
The Deals: Sony Masterworks Buys Majority Stake in Black Sky; Secretly to Distribute John Prine’s Oh Boy Records
Also: Jared Gutsdtadt’s Audio Chateau Records raises $4.5 million, ADA strikes a distribution pact with Travis Wilson’s FTS Global Management and more. …