UK ISPs fail to block The Pirate Bay

The Pirate Bay is still accessible for some UK users, in spite of web-block injunctions available under UK law, which ...

by Murray Stassen
on Mar 17th 2015 at 2:11PM

Patreon acquires competitor Subbable

Crowdfunding subscription platform Patreon has acquired its competitor, Subbable.

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 17th 2015 at 10:12AM

Line completes acquisition of Microsoft's MixRadio

Free personal music streaming service, MixRadio, has been fully acquired from Microsoft by Line Corporation.

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 17th 2015 at 10:06AM

Aspiro applies to de-list shares after Jay Z buy

Tidal parent company, Aspiro, has applied to de-list its shares from the Stockholm Stock Exchange after Jay Z's firm, Project ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 16th 2015 at 3:51PM

Shazam debunks imminent floatation reports

Shazam has hit back at news reports suggesting the private company is preparing to go public after a recent funding ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 16th 2015 at 3:21PM

Universal Music launches subscription streaming app

Universal Music has created a subscription streaming app, Mondia Mix, for iOS and Android with worldwide mobile phone operator association ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 16th 2015 at 9:48AM

Music Producers Guild backs BASCA's fair share for songwriters campaign

The Music Producers Guild is backing BASCA's campaign to demand a more equitable share of income generated via digital exploitation ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 16th 2015 at 9:37AM

Revelator launches in the US, completes $500k seed funding round

Cloud-based software provider Revelator has launched in the US, following the completion of a $500,000 seed funding round.

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 13th 2015 at 11:25AM

LyricFind hires Shazam's Will Mills

B2B lyric licensing company LyricFind has hired Will Mills as chief revenue officer as it expands further into Europe.

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 13th 2015 at 10:11AM

Jay Z's Aspiro bid accepted - report

Jay Z's bid for Aspiro, the Swedish company that own high fidelity streaming service Tidal, has reportedly been accepted, despite ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 12th 2015 at 10:59AM

Music Week digital edition now available

On the front page of the new issue of Music Week, Twickets unveils an all-star Board of investors to support ...

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 12th 2015 at 10:35AM

RIAA calls for tougher anti-piracy measures

by James Hanley
on Mar 12th 2015 at 10:26AM

Freemium debate heats up

The debate over whether streaming services should have a free option has heated up, with Ministry of Sound's Lohan Presencer ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 12th 2015 at 9:44AM

Spotify expects to pay Universal $1 billion over next two years

Spotify expects to pay Universal Music Group $1 billion over the next two years to cover royalties, ad revenue and ...

by James Hanley
on Mar 11th 2015 at 10:44AM

Rodney Jerkins: 'Pandora payouts are embarrassing'

Grammy-award winning producer Rodney Jerkins (pictured) has questioned Pandora founder Tim Westergren over the "embarrassing" payouts songwriters and ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 10th 2015 at 9:51AM

Has Apple backed down over $7.99 price tag for streaming service?

Labels are reportedly demanding that the monthly price of Apple's upcoming streaming service, said to be offering a subscription-only tier, ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 10th 2015 at 9:23AM

Apple to help 'accelerate paid subscription' - report

Apple has reportedly been in talks with major label executives to help convert music consumers back to a paid-for model.

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 9th 2015 at 1:06PM

Bandcamp hits $100m payout milestone

Direct-to-fan platform Bandcamp has paid out $100 million to artists.

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 9th 2015 at 10:01AM

Will Apple's streaming service arrive in June?

Apple's long-awaited streaming service could be set to arrive soon, with fresh rumours pointing to its official unveiling set for ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 6th 2015 at 10:45AM

Tributes pour in for Zane Lowe after last ever show on BBC Radio 1

Musicians, media and fellow DJs have paid tribute to the "UK radio's best DJ", Zane Lowe, after his last ever ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 6th 2015 at 9:25AM

Music Week digital edition now available

On the front cover of this week's issue of Music Week, indies react to Friday global release day.

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 5th 2015 at 4:45PM

Jay Z bid for Aspiro blocked by shareholders?

Aspiro minority shareholders may try to block Jay Z's attempt to buy the company, following rumours of discontent last month ...

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 5th 2015 at 10:42AM

BRITs sees digital surge in 2015

The BRIT Awards 2015 saw its TV up 26% compared to the previous year – but newly released digital stats ...

by Tom Pakinkis
on Mar 5th 2015 at 9:46AM

Music discovery platform Tradiio lands in the UK

Music discovery streaming platform Tradiio has launched in the UK, with the ambition to create a destination for music fans ...

by Rhian Jones
on Mar 4th 2015 at 3:40PM

Google Play raises £250,000 via BRIT performances

Google Play, official music streaming partner at this year's BRIT Awards, has so far raised £250,000 for War Child and ...

by Coral Williamson
on Mar 4th 2015 at 3:04PM