Google is set to introduce a subscription music feature to compete against fast-growing streaming services like Spotify, according to several people briefed on its plans. Read on…
Google Expected to Start a Competitor to Spotify
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Rdio Launches Vdio, a New Service for Movies and TV Shows
Rdio is now the first standalone company to expand its services to TV and Film’s Marketplace. The ad-free music subscription service announced on Wednesday (4/3/13) the launch of their new service Vdio, a new video service that streams movies and TV shows. Continue reading
The Global Music Industry Reports Growth for First Time Since 1999
The global music industry has reported its first increase in revenue since 1999., thanks to on-demand music services such as Spotify, Rdio and artists such as One Direction, Justin Bieber, Adele, Psy and others, who have all achieved global success. Continue reading
Internet Radio to Soon Surpass AM/FM
As predicted by some, market research firm NPD Group has confirmed that the internet radio platforms will soon surpass the traditional radio platforms like AM and FM. According to the firm’s research, 50 percent of Internet users (96 million) listened to music on an Internet radio or on-demand music service in the past three months. Continue reading
Echo Nest New Webapp Said to Provide Direction and Local Artists Playlist
Echo Nest dropped a new webapp that might just be the best alternative to FM radios playing the same songs over and over again.
Echo Nest calls it RoadTrip Mixtape, and what it does is provide directions for your roadtrip and pick a playlist of music filled with artists from the cities and towns you will be driving through. Cool uhh ?
RoadTrip Mixtape is powered by Google Maps for directions and Rdio for local artists tune pick.
