The Spotify vs Apple Music war is heating up, and Nicki Minaj thinks she was caught in the crossfire
Spotify didn’t waste time in responding to a hot take from Nicki Minaj over her new album Queen only debuting at number two on the …
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Spotify might let free users skip any ad, even though it needs all the ad revenue it can get
Spotify is dependent on the revenue it gets from subscribers and, for all of you moochers who don’t pay anything, the ads that the music …
Samsung runs out of Milk, inks streaming music deal with Spotify instead
Samsung is trying as hard it can to compete against the iPhone, and it’s generally able to do so when it comes to matching Apple’s …
Tim Cook throws subtle jab at Spotify
Spotify may have had a multi-year head start on Apple Music, but Apple’s music streaming service has impressively managed to make up a lot of …
Apple Music is reportedly bigger than Spotify in the United States now
Despite launching nearly four years later, Apple Music’s subscriber count has reportedly surpassed that of Spotify. Citing a source said to be a US-based distributor, …
Here’s why it’ll be tough for YouTube Music to catch up with Spotify and Apple
Many of us happily play the field when it comes to streaming our favorite movie and TV shows, with multiple subscriptions to services like Netflix, …
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new album was a Tidal exclusive for two whole days
Over the weekend, Jay-Z and Beyonce surprised music fans everywhere when they released a brand new joint-album titled Everything Is Love. Interestingly, the album launched exclusively …
Spotify now boasts more than 75 million paid subscribers
You have missed it if you blinked, but Spotify went public just a few weeks ago and, in turn, the streaming service on Wednesday released …
Spotify’s redesigned app gives free users access to on-demand playlists
At an event in New York City on Tuesday morning, Spotify announced a new version of its mobile app for free users. Unlike the old …
This new bundle of Spotify Premium and Hulu for $12.99 is a total steal
Spotify and Hulu have partnered to create a bundle that offers both of their services for a discounted price. On its own, Spotify Premium runs …
Spotify is updating its free music streaming tier to make it more like the paid tier
One of the ways that Spotify became the most popular music streaming app in the world was by opening up much of its service to …
Spotify finally goes public with a valuation of nearly $24 billion
Over the past 12 years, Spotify has slowly but surely transformed from a niche service beloved by hardcore music lovers into a mainstream juggernaut with …
Ahead of going public, Spotify projects 96 million paid subscribers by next year
Spotify may have had a multi-year head start on Apple Music, but Apple’s own streaming service appears to be growing at a faster rate these …
Spotify reveals 2 million free users are using hacks to get Premium for free
In a regulatory listing filed on Friday, Spotify has revealed that two million users are using hacks and tricks to get around the adverts that …
Apple Music now boasts more than 38 million subscribers
Apple Music may have gotten off to a shaky start, but the streaming service now boasts more than 38 million subscribers according to a recent …
Hack that made some Spotify accounts Premium for free is being disabled
Spotify, known for being the world’s biggest subscription music service, actually has more free accounts than paid subscribers. Free accounts get a limited version of …
Spotify files for $1 billion IPO
After months of anticipation, Spotify is finally going public. Earlier this afternoon, the music-streaming giant completed the requisite paperwork with the SEC and will file …
Spotify might be next in line to build its own smart speaker
Apple may be the new kid on the block in the smart speaker market, but one of its competitors might soon attempt to steal its …
Apple Music may have more paid subscribers than Spotify in just a few months
Since launching in June of 2015, Apple Music has consistently trailed behind Spotify in terms of paid subscribers. And even though Apple Music quickly amassed …
Streaming services will have to pay more for music, government decides
Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music might be about to get more expensive, thanks to a decision from the Copyright Royalty Board. The CRB, …
As Apple’s music chief leaves, Spotify’s subscriber base soars to 70 million
Jimmy Iovine talked a big game about helping Apple’s streaming efforts for the long haul, but word has since surfaced that the revered music industry …
YouTube is about to get into the paid music streaming business… again
YouTube is one of the most popular music streaming services out there, with more than a billion users using it every month for music. However, …
Rare discount gets you $20 off a Spotify Premium subscription
Spotify and Netflix are two things that don’t often go on sale. But thanks to a little Christmas spirit, and a lot of fear of …
Apple Music and Spotify will finally matter for Billboard charts
The music industry has undergone two tectonic shifts over the last 15 years or so. The first shift occurred when the iPod, along with the …
Amazon Music Unlimited now has a discount for impoverished students
It’s the time of year again when students head back to their hallowed halls of learning, and retail outlets the country over make an extra-special …
Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ ditches Tidal exclusivity – here’s where to get it
Jay-Z’s 4:44 dropped last week, gaining plenty of attention across the music industry and receiving nearly universal acclaim to boot. The album, which has already …
Apple Music isn’t even close to catching up to Spotify
During Apple’s WWDC keynote last week, Tim Cook gleefully boasted that Apple Music now has more than 27 million subscribers. While that’s a respectable increase …
Taylor Swift is back on Spotify and we’re all friends again
Streaming services have got to the point that all the music you could ever need and want is available. The biggest missing name to date …
Spotify wants to make a wearable, even though that’s probably a horrible idea
Spotify — the music streaming service which boasts a huge subscriber count, lots of great licensing agreements, and a music catalog that is the envy …
Spotify will change how it works to compete with Apple Music
Spotify is still sitting pretty atop the pile of music streaming services. Sure, Apple Music has had a not-terrible launch with millions of subscribers on …
