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Is Winamp Still Alive? A Beta Relaunch Is ‘Coming Soon’

November 21, 2021

Photo Credit: Winamp Before Spotify playlists, before iTunes, there was Winamp. If you managed music in the '90s, you used Winamp. Now, it's coming back with a brand-new app download. A newly redesigned webs... Read More...

Spotify Inks First Look Podcasting Deal With J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot

Ashley King

November 21, 2021

Photo Credit: Bad Robot Audio A multi-year deal with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Audio unit gives Spotify a first look at any audio content the unit produces. The deal gives the streaming company the opportunity ... Read More...

Primary Wave Acquires Publishing, Recorded Catalogs of Toto Drummer Jeff Porcaro

Dylan Smith

November 19, 2021

Primary Wave has acquired the publishing and recorded catalogs of Toto drummer (and “Africa” songwriter) Jeff Porcaro in a reportedly $30 million deal. New York City-headquartered Primary Wave recently unveiled the multimillion-dollar purchase via a formal... Read More...

Spotify Expands Into Six More Countries — Including Venezuela, Iraq, Libya, and Tajikistan

Dylan Smith

November 19, 2021

A photo captured in Tajikistan, where Spotify recently debuted. Photo Credit: EJ Wolfson Back in February, as part of its Stream On event, Spotify unveiled plans to debut in over 80 more countries, including ... Read More...

AI-Powered Electronic Music Platform Aimi Completes $20 Million Series B

Dylan Smith

November 19, 2021

Aimi president and CEO Edward Balassanian, whose company today revealed that it had completed a $20 million Series B funding round. Photo Credit: Ismael Quintanilla III AI-powered music platform Aimi has announced the completion of a $20 million Series B fun... Read More...

Sonarworks Wants to Revolutionize Music Mixing — Without the Need for High-Priced Studio Equipment or Expertise

Paul Resnikoff

November 18, 2021

Photo Credit: ProdbyDaan Like many facets of the music production process, music mixing and mastering are quickly getting demystified. Now, Sonarworks is on a mission to democratize the mixing process with So... Read More...

Spotify Real-Time Lyrics Launches Globally for Free and Paid Users

Ashley King

November 18, 2021

Photo Credit: Charles Deluvio Spotify is rolling out real-time lyrics globally for free and paid users. The feature was previously only available in limited countries. Spotify's lyrics partner this time is M... Read More...

Sting Reportedly Considers Catalog Sale Amid Rumored Negotiations for Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie Music IP

Dylan Smith

November 18, 2021

Sting performing live. Photo Credit: Raph_PH Following reports that Bruce Springsteen and the estate of David Bowie are negotiating multimillion-dollar catalog sales, 70-year-old Sting is now looking to cash in on his own music IP, according to sources. Wor... Read More...

Adele’s CBS Special Attracted More Viewers Than the Entire 2021 Grammy Awards

Ashley King

November 18, 2021

Photo Credit: CBS Adele's 'One Night Only' special on CBS was more popular than the 2021 Grammy Awards among TV viewers. Adele's special has surpassed 10.33 million viewers, making it the most-watched specia... Read More...

Tidal Launches Free Plan, Direct-to-Artist Payments & More

Ashley King

November 18, 2021

Photo Credit: Tidal Tidal is making some major changes to its service. An ad-supported free tier is coming – alongside direct-to-artist payments. The Tidal Free plan is available now in the United States onl... Read More...

Reservoir Acquires Stake In Songwriter-Producer Dallas Austin’s Catalog

Dylan Smith

November 18, 2021

Reservoir Media has officially acquired an interest in the catalog of songwriter and producer Dallas Austin, who’s produced and written tracks including Pink’s “Just Like a Pill” and Madonna’s “Secret.” Reservoir (NASDAQ: RSVR), having previously closed no... Read More...

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Is Winamp Still Alive? A Beta Relaunch Is ‘Coming Soon’

Spotify Inks First Look Podcasting Deal With J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot

Primary Wave Acquires Publishing, Recorded Catalogs of Toto Drummer Jeff Porcaro

Spotify Expands Into Six More Countries — Including Venezuela, Iraq, Libya, and Tajikistan

AI-Powered Electronic Music Platform Aimi Completes $20 Million Series B

Sonarworks Wants to Revolutionize Music Mixing — Without the Need for High-Priced Studio Equipment or Expertise

Spotify Real-Time Lyrics Launches Globally for Free and Paid Users

Sting Reportedly Considers Catalog Sale Amid Rumored Negotiations for Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie Music IP

Adele’s CBS Special Attracted More Viewers Than the Entire 2021 Grammy Awards

Tidal Launches Free Plan, Direct-to-Artist Payments & More

Reservoir Acquires Stake In Songwriter-Producer Dallas Austin’s Catalog