
Music streaming service Spotify has implemented political censorship on its platform, marking another step in the transition of neutral online platforms to moral censors. It has begun with an easy target, white nationalist bands. Who could object to the censorship of white nationalists?
by Allum Bokhari13 Nov 2015, 1:30 PM PST0

First Lady Michelle Obama is out with her first Spotify playlist, featuring female artists in celebration of the “International Day of the Girl.” The songs feature some questionable lyrics.
by Dr. Susan Berry20 Oct 2015, 9:22 AM PST0

Some themes obviously reflect his current mood in his presidency including “Nothing Even Matters” by Lauryn Hill, and “The Best Is Yet To Come” by Frank Sinatra. After beginning with an inexplicably jazzy version of the Sound Of Music’s “My Favorite Things,” the playlist predictably moves into Beyonce territory with Superpower followed by Van Morrison’s “Moon Dance.”
by Charlie Spiering14 Aug 2015, 7:54 AM PST0

Apple’s new streaming service, Apple Music, has reportedly drawn 11 million trial subscribers one month after its launch.
by Daniel Nussbaum6 Aug 2015, 9:28 AM PST0

It doesn’t take a big-shot music executive or a statistician to see that the music industry is in a major period of upheaval.
by Daniel Nussbaum28 Jul 2015, 7:00 PM PST0

John Mellencamp blasted the state of the music business at a UJA Federation of New York luncheon on Thursday—but reserved some kind words for Taylor Swift, who he said is the only one doing anything to save the music industry.
by Daniel Nussbaum26 Jun 2015, 5:39 PM PST0

Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton formally launched her 2016 presidential bid Saturday on New York City’s Roosevelt Island; just hours after her campaign released its official Spotify playlist. Featuring female artists such as Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Sara Bareilles
by Kipp Jones15 Jun 2015, 10:24 AM PST0

A raging debate is questioning Apple’s ability to succeed in the upcoming streaming music service that will be launched at their developer conference on Monday in San Francisco.
by Chriss W. Street6 Jun 2015, 4:43 PM PST0

In March, the Jay Z-helmed music streaming service Tidal launched alongside some of the industry’s wealthiest stars at an event that quickly turned off scores of potential subscribers.
by Kipp Jones18 May 2015, 9:22 AM PST0

Last month, Jay-Z and a handful of some of the biggest names in music teamed up to launch Tidal, a new artist-owned streaming music service that would compete with household names like Pandora and Spotify. The concept seemed promising; a new
by Daniel Nussbaum22 Apr 2015, 1:29 PM PST0

Rapper and businessman Jay Z was joined by some of music’s biggest stars on Monday for the official re-launch of TIDAL, the first-ever artist owned streaming service, which plans to compete with bigs Pandora and Spotify. Jay Z recently acquired
by Kipp Jones31 Mar 2015, 6:32 AM PST0

Is Taylor Swift the world’s greatest female leader? According to Fortune Magazine, T-Swift is more than just a pretty voice and face. The pop star is a powerful leader with the ability to change the world.
by Kelli Serio27 Mar 2015, 11:47 AM PST0

Digital music downloads plummeted in 2014, while streaming services like Spotify continued their steady growth, reports Financial Times.
by Daniel Nussbaum1 Jan 2015, 7:17 PM PST0