Ashley King

UK Bans TikTok on Government Devices, US-Wide Ban Looms

March 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Ming Jun Tan The UK has announced a ban on TikTok on any government-owned device used by employees. According to Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden, a review by British cybersecurity expert... Read More...

When Is Spotify HiFi Coming, Exactly? — Spotify Won’t Say

Ashley King

March 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Behnam Norouzi Spotify announced its high-definition music service 'Spotify HiFi' over two years ago. Yet it hasn't materialized. Spotify wont' say why—but the answer is Apple. In 2021, Spotify... Read More...

How to Use Chromecast with Spotify — Listen to Music on Your TV

Ashley King

March 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Visual by Fath Want to listen to Spotify on your TV? Here's how to use a Chromecast with Spotify. Google's Chromecast is a handy little device that makes it easy to turn your not-so-smart TV in... Read More...

PizzaExpress to Launch Brand New Record Label

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: PizzaExpress PizzaExpress will launch a new record label, releasing albums from new and established artists alongside a selection of previously unreleased music from its live music arm, PizzaExp... Read More...

When Is BTS Getting Back Together? Here’s the Latest From HYBE

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: TV10/TenAsia / CC by 3.0 When is BTS getting back together? HYBE has previously said that the group would reconvene in 2025 following the mandatory military service of all seven members. Here's ... Read More...

Bobby Caldwell, Singer of ‘What You Won’t Do For Love,’ Passes Away Aged 71

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Tom Collins / CC by 2.0 Bobby Caldwell, singer-songwriter of the 1978 hit "What You Won't Do For Love," has passed away at age 71. The soulful Bobby Caldwell, singer and songwriter behind the 1... Read More...

IFPI, Pro-Música Brasil Take Down 1,720 Infringing Domains and Apps in ‘Operation 404’

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Pro-Música Brasil IFPI and Pro-Música Brasil take down 1,720 infringing domains and music apps in Brazil's ongoing 'Operation 404.' With support from IFPI and Pro-Música Brasil, Brazilian law e... Read More...

An AI Radio Station Playing AC/DC Found to Improve Surgeon Operating Skills

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Piron Guillaume An AI radio station playing AC/DC created for surgeons can help surgical teams increase their accuracy and efficiency. Recent clinical research shows that listening to NexMed He... Read More...

A Look At Post-Oscars Streaming Boosts for Performers at 2023 Ceremony

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Mirko Fabian Several performers at the 2023 Academy Awards ceremony saw a boost in their streaming numbers. Lady Gaga also gave a surprise performance after producers said she wouldn't be perfor... Read More...

Billy McFarland Earns $19,000 for ‘Business Insights’ Speech Following Prison Stint

Ashley King

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Netflix Now that he's out of prison, Billy McFarland is collecting speaking fees from would-be entrepreneurs. Bloomberg reports that McFarland will be paid $19,000 for the engagement to share h... Read More...

Spanish Recorded Music Revenues Jump 12.43% in 2022 to Nearly $500 Million

Ashley King

March 14, 2023

Photo Credit: Guillaume Techer Spanish recorded music revenues jumped 12.43% in 2022 to nearly $500 million. The Spanish recorded music market ended 2022 with total revenues of 463 million euros ($496 millio... Read More...

Amazon Music Launches Hip-Hop & Latin-Focused Channels on Twitch

Ashley King

March 14, 2023

Photo Credit: James Farrell for Amazon Music Amazon Music has announced two new shows to highlight hip-hop and Latin music. Rotation Roundtable will focus on highlighting hip-hop music, while La Semanal Live... Read More...

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