INFLUENCING EMERGING MUSIC TECH CULTURE
April 6th, 2015
Transitions & Pivots
Rithm Adds Music Streaming To Roster
Rithm is a standalone app that lets users send each other music based messages. They are now transforming into a lightweight music streaming service as well as a music messenger, adding the ability to listen to full songs for the first time! And they're taking on Spotify and TIDAL with cheaper subscriptions ($3.99) and mobile messaging features.
Record Labels
More Music Piracy
Lily Allen warns Jay-Z's TIDAL could lead to more music piracy and affect new artists drastically.
Music Streaming
A Who's Who
There are now 3 ways to get music and most services offer a blend. Here's a look of who's who in music streaming!
Big Data
A Tale of Two Truths
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - for big data. Thumb through this tale of two sides of the story.
Power Partnership
Leveraging YouTube
Bandsintown helps turn YouTube viewers into concert goers with YouTube cards, directing viewers to purchase tickets.
TIDAL
The 1st Exclusive
Beyoncé, the queen of dropping surprise music, teases new song - exclusively available on TIDAL of course.
Industry Ethics
Falling on Deaf Ears
A true artist-friendly revolution would involve action more substantial than investing $56M + a press conference.