Streaming & Digital
Navigating Digital Music Overload
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Japan Enacts Copyright Reform for Public Performance Royalties
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Canada's Major Labels Secure Site-Blocking Order Against Stream-Ripping Platforms
ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source
Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
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Stream new releases from Tierra Whack, Evilgiane, and Big Freedia and SOPHIE
Spotify beta tests direct uploads for music videos and live performances
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Spotify launches 'Reserved' ticketing in the US via Live Nation partnership
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Japan copyright reform grants royalties for public performance of recordings
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Major labels in Canada win site-blocking order targeting stream-ripping platforms
ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source
Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Japan Enacts Public Performance Royalties for Artists and Labels
Japanese lawmakers have voted through changes to the country’s copyright law so that artists and labels will have a public performance right, like in most other countries. It means artists and labels
Spotify Beta Tests Music Video and Live Performance Uploads
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Spotify’s ‘Reserved’ ticketing feature launches in the US
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Owen Kiernan Discusses Digital Strategy for Artists and Labels
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Spotify Beta Tests Direct Uploads for Music Videos and Live Performances
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Spotify Launches 'Reserved' Ticketing in US via Live Nation Deal
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Owen Kiernan Discusses Navigating Music Industry Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Spotify Beta Tests Music Video and Live Performance Uploads
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Spotify Launches 'Reserved' Ticketing in US
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev