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Amazon to launch music streaming service

by Reema Khrais
Aug 29, 2016
Amazon is reportedly joining the likes of Spotify and Apple Music.
Amazon is gearing up to join the music streaming business.
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What's behind tech companies' pledge to diversify

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 23, 2016
Some big tech names have signed a diversity pledge.
Streaming programs like Spotify use algorithms to learn about our listening habits. 
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Spotify recruits Troy Carter to the streaming wars

by Tony Wagner
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

by Tony Wagner
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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Putting big data to work for musicians

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 24, 2016
Streaming services know a lot about our listening habits. Artists not so much
Streaming programs like Spotify use algorithms to learn about our listening habits. 
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Robot Tastemakers

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 23, 2016
"Actuality" visits Spotify to look into the algorithmic DJs that soundtrack our lives.
French electronic duo Daft Punk, the original robot DJs, in "Tron: Legacy"
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Pandora's profits could depend on this obscure panel

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 14, 2015
The Copyright Royalty Board determines what streaming companies pay in royalties.
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Amanda Palmer talks digital music for the indie musician

by Molly Wood
Dec 10, 2015
Spotify may offer new options for artists. But they may not be right for everyone.
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Everyone's getting the music streaming business wrong

by Tony Wagner
Jul 23, 2015
It's so much more complicated than Taylor Swift vs. Apple, a new report says.
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Taylor Swift convinces Apple to pay indie artists

by Adam Allington
Jun 22, 2015
Social media shaming caused Apple to change its tune.
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