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Detroit helps lead vinyl record renaissance

Dec 18, 2019
In 2017, Detroit became the only city in the U.S. with more than one vinyl presser. It's good timing.
An Archer Record Pressing employee takes a lunch break amidst stacks of freshly pressed vinyl.
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Billboard takes a closer look at bundling

Jun 11, 2019
A recent spat with DJ Khaled is making the music industry question what really counts as a sold copy of an album.
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Spotify's free streaming model now faces competition from Google, Amazon

Apr 29, 2019
Google and Amazon have both created new, free, ad-based tiers of their music services, cutting at Spotify's main profit model.
In this file photo illustration taken on April 19, 2018 shows the logo of online streaming music service Spotify displayed on a tablet screen in Paris.
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Spotify aims to rule all audio

Feb 6, 2019
Spotify, the pioneering music streaming service, is entering the world of podcasts by acquiring two big players: Gimlet and Anchor. The Swedish company is aiming to be the No. 1 audio platform with these acquisitions. But there are risks. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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For a song's popularity, not all streaming platforms are created equal

Feb 9, 2018
Whether a song becomes a hit will depend where people listen.
Cardi B arrives for the 60th Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, 2018, in New York. In 2017, the Bronx-born rapper became the first solo female rapper to reach the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 since 1998. Her success relied heavily on fans streaming her song "Bodak Yellow."
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Spotify says "it's been weird" to 2016

Dec 26, 2016
Spotify launched an ad campaign titled "Thanks 2016, It's Been Weird."
General view of the atmosphere at 'The Evening Before'- a pre-White House Correspondents' Dinner party hosted by Eric Podwall and Spotify at Chaplin's Restaurant on April 24, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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Music streaming service Deezer plans U.S. launch

Jul 20, 2016
The French company is already in 180 countries.

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Apple may buy Tidal in a bid to dominate streaming

Jul 1, 2016
Apple Music lags behind rival Spotify; a Tidal purchase could help close the gap
An advertisement for Apple Music is posted on the streets of Manhattan on August 7, 2015 in New York City.

 

 
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Spotify recruits Troy Carter to the streaming wars

Jun 7, 2016
The big-name manager and Spotify investor will work directly with artists and labels to try and keep up with Apple Music and Tidal.
Troy Carter speaks onstage at an event on May 3, 2016 in Los Angeles.
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The streaming war is running out of Beyoncés

May 6, 2016
It seems streaming exclusives are a thing now, but how well do they actually work?
Beyonce attends the Met Gala on May 2, 2016, in New York City.
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