Latest Spotify feature gives creators credit
February 10, 2018 in News
The new feature allows users of the platform to view songwriter and producer credits, giving music the transparency it deserves…
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Research shows role of lyrics in streaming
January 20, 2018 in News
A new report has identified the importance of lyrics to consumers streaming music in parts of Europe and North America…
Spotify’s Secret Genius celebrates songwriters
The digital music service launches awards show, playlists, podcasts and ‘Songshops’ to highlight the contribution songwriters make to the industry…
You choose David Gray’s Greatest Hits
August 22, 2016 in News
Announcement of the singer-songwriter’s new ‘The Best Of’ album coincides with launch of dynamically selected playlist and previously unheard track…
New LOST music curation app launches
July 12, 2016 in News
New iPhone app is announced in partnership with 21 music blogs and magazines, with Songkick integration for live gig ticketing…
Now streaming: The Beatles
December 24, 2015 in News
An early present for fans of the Fab Four, as back catalogue comes to streaming services for the first time…
World’s first album of 100 songs
November 15, 2015 in News
In protest of low streaming royalties for songwriters, cult band The Pocket Gods plan to release collection of 30-second tracks…
Jay Z reveals how his music streaming site Tidal is ‘artist-friendly’
March 31, 2015 in News
Last night Rapper and business mogul Jay Z announced just how his new music streaming site Tidal is ‘artist friendly’…
Covers to be banned from Spotify?
February 8, 2015 in News
Songwriters could be given the power to ban covers of the songs featuring on Spotify, following a proposed legislative change…
British acts dominate UK music sales as streaming doubles
January 1, 2015 in News
UK artists led by Ed Sheeran fill the entire top 10 best-selling artist albums in 2014, for the first time…
Spotify allows you to see your year in music
December 14, 2014 in News
Spotify has added a new function that allows you to see the music that’s caught your year during the year…
Lisa Redford: Online resources for musicians
January 26, 2014 in Features, Tips & Techniques
After a short break, our regular columnist returns with a look at some useful tools for promoting your music online…
Best Of 2013
December 31, 2013 in Features
Putting talk of ‘selfies’ and ‘twerking’ aside, we celebrate the greatest of 2013’s songwriting masters, musical masterpieces and significant moments…
