Will Streaming Services Start Taxing? | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Since streaming services are taking over, few local and state governments want in by taxing the platforms. Netflix and Spotify have 60 million subscribers and will continue to rise. Some local and state governments are not providing enough tax revenue. So, the Virginia Municipal League came up with this idea to tax streaming services. Presently, the tax doesn’t employ “digital products delivered electronically.” However, the supporters want the state to use the Communications
Pre-Saves Are the New Pre-Sale!
CD Baby now owns Show.co. Show.co permits fans to save forthcoming releases from artists to their Spotify library in advance, which is called “pre-save." Pre-saves assist streaming to album pre-sales. A few of major musicians have took advantage of pre-saves, like Kendrick Lamar, Avicii, Miley Cyrus, and Fifth Harmony. Show.co will extend access to the pre-saves to the DIY organization by releasing it to all CD Baby musicians for free. Also, the non-CD Baby musicians can also
Are First Week Sales Back? | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
P!nk revealed how she made her album #1 on the charts. She teamed up with Apple Music with a 34-minute long documentary that is based on the album, Beautiful Trauma. The album was exclusively released on Apple Music along with a collage of exclusive interviews and studio footage. “She spent a lot of time going into Spotify offices around the world literally, she went into Spotify offices in Berlin, in London, in New York, in Los Angeles. We also did the same for Apple Music.
Spotify Launches Spotify for Artists! | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Spotify made an app called, “Spotify for Artists," last Thursday. This app is created as a one-stop store to trace new music when it goes live, managing your existence, and helping you grasp to your listeners more. This app is available on iOS devices. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comment section below. #Spotify #SpotifyforArtists #MusicStreaming #iOS #PhoneApp
Spotify Looks For Publishing Exec! | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Spotify has been going back and forth with lawsuits against publishers lately. They company is looking for an experienced publishing executive to help with their publishing issue. This job includes record Spotify’s ‘publishing org’ data evaluation and discuss with the key stakeholders about the evaluation. The req wants the analyst to take charge in using data to make a vision that will help prosper publishing plans. Spotify’s req wants the executive to have at least 3 years
Microsoft Bows Down To Spotify! | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Microsoft has made a deal with Spotify to partner up in Groove Music Pass. Groove Music’s subscribers will transition to Spotify along with their playlists and music collections, precisely. Also, the subscribers can get a Spotify’s 60-day free trial. However, Groove Music will terminate the ability to stream, buy, and install music after December 31, 2017. This app will maintain its playback and music administration. What do you guys think? Is this deal more beneficial to Spo
Spotify Worth $16 Billion? | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Confidential trading in Spotify shares has estimated to $16 billion. Spotify has been prominent due to subscription and shares, so there’s a possibility that they will be worth $20 billion in the future. Although, the company is still affected by net losses. Spotify disbursed $566 million with $31 million in advance. The contract stated there’s a $33.29 million yearly rent, which is $2.77 million monthly. What do you guys think? Can Spotify overcome this issue? Can Spotify be
Spotify's Claims Don't Fly! | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Spotify has been under the fire of a copyright lawsuit filed by Robert Gaudio. This case will open the discussion of mechanical rights. Recently, the judge rejected Spotify’s “no licensing rights” motion. So this means that the case can go on without a fixed objection from the plaintiffs. Although, Spotify’s attorneys can still go forward with their argument. Richard Busch, a lawyer who represented Gaye’s family in the “Blurred Lines” case, made a response and 3rd lawsuit. If
What Streaming Service Do iPhone Users Use? | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Apple Music has been the most favorite paid subscription service for iPhone consumers. Apple made a plan to persuade the audience to purchase the iPhone 8 and create an Apple music account. According to Music Watch, 21% of iPhone users uses Apple Music, and 13% uses Spotify Premium. Even though Spotify has the biggest share of listening hours from iPhone users, Apple Music still leads. What do you guys think? Team Spotify or Team Apple? Let us know in the comment section down
Spotify Vs. Songwriters! | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
It has been reported that well-known music publishers are beginning to go head-to-head with Spotify. Spotify’s attorney declared that the procreative mechanical license doesn’t engage with streaming services. National Music Publishers’ Association's (NMPA) CEO David Israelite sent an email to Digital Music News (CLICK HERE To read the full message). We will see on what will happen between these two. What do you think? Team Spotify? Team NMPA? Let us know in the comment sectio
