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Soundcloud Revenue Share Program – make money from your mixes The Soundcloud Revenue Share Program has been introduced to help you make some money off your mixes. This move is likely one to interest the many DJs who make use of the streaming site to share their mixes. This Soundcloud Revenue Share Program is a […]
Soundcloud mid-tiered music offer for $4.99 announced The new Soundcloud mid-tiered music offer is going for $4.99 per month. In a bid to get more of its loyal users to sign up for its subscription service they have introduced the Soundcloud mid-tiered music offer to entice people. The Soundcloud mid-tiered music offer will give you […]
Blockchain Bitcoin technology could change streaming industry forever Blockchain Bitcoin technology could affect the streaming industry in a major way. Over the last few decades not much has changed in the way that the music industry generates profit. If you are a musician, you are still paid royalties from the number of albums or singles […]
Facebook wants a slice of the music business too now Facebook is making moves in order to get a slice of the music industry pie. Reportedly, Facebook is entering the business as an alternative licensing platform to YouTube. The social media platform is attempting to enter the music industry by using video as a medium. […]
Mixcloud launches new design for 2017 Mixcloud has a brand new look and it appears as though 2017 is the year they make themselves real competitors to Soundcloud. In September last year they launched revamped apps for iOS and Android phones. Now the desktop version of the Mixcloud site features a brighter and more intuitive […]
Soundcloud loss of €51 million in 2015 does not bode well The major Soundcloud loss of €51million in 2015 could be affecting the company’s financial fluidity in 2017. Reports keep coming through on the happenings over at Soundcloud since it seems the situation with buyers and backers changes weekly. Last week there were even rumours […]
Google Good Fest is a live stream festival The Google Good Fest is the company’s attempt at gaining an upper hand in the competition for music streaming subscribers. The first concert will take place at BAM Cafe in New York City on the 29th of November this year. Glass Animals, an indie English band will […]
The Amazon music streaming platform The Amazon music streaming platform is the latest to enter the market for subscribers. Amazon is a giant online retailer that sells just about anything and ships worldwide. Rumours were making the rounds about Amazon music streaming becoming a reality. Now, it seems that the retailer will become a contender […]
QQ Music, China’s version of Spotify is making money QQ Music may be succeeding where Spotify is failing. While Spotify is reportedly losing $200 million per year, the Chinese QQ Music is said to be making a profit. The general manager of Tencent’s music division referred to this at a recent industry forum. Tencent is […]
Twitter has invested $70 million in Soundcloud Twitter has invested $70 million in Soundcloud after an attempt to buy the company two years ago. They were hoping to purchase the company but walked away from the deal in the end. In the latest bit of interesting and good news for the social media platform, they […]
