Monday September 15th,Thoughts from the CEO:
Last week Bono blogged: "We’re collaborating with Apple on some cool stuff over the next couple of years, innovations that will transform the way music is listened to and viewed. We’ll keep you posted." Should we expect something big from iTunes and Beats Music now that they've added U2 to the team? We already saw this week that their album was given away for free to all iTunes customers. (The album is already in your iTunes library. Just tap to download!) The buzz continues to grow for U2 as they release the album worldwide in October - with bonus tracks! On the flip side, iPhone mania goes to new heights as the 6 drops on the 17th. Apple proving to still be on top of their game! New Yorkers, have you RSVP'd for the latest edition of #CRWN tomorrow night? @ElliottWilson will be interviewing TDE's Ab-Soul at the SVA Theatre. Special thanks to Vitamin Water for getting behind the series!
- Jesse K (@JesseKay)
STREAMING & SUBSCRIPTION
#HistoryMade: U2 & Apple Team Up for Largest Album Releasevia Digital Music News
"Songs of Innocence" Album Given to 500M iTunes Customers
All copies paid by Apple, 2M+ downloads
Apple has the exclusive until October 13th
CULTURE
History Made! Alesso 1st Artist To Premiere Music Vid On Snapchat via Digital Spy
Premiered new single “Tear Up The Roof” clip
Available to Snapchat's half a billion daily users
Music video officially premiered on VEVO half hour later
TECH
#HistoryMade: Matthew Dear Creates Track From GE Machinevia FastCoCreate
Used more than 1,000 sound samples to create "Drop Science"
Opened up GE’s new sound catalog to everyone
Distributed track, stems, & video files as a BitTorrent Bundle
ICYMI: Conflict Ends, Pandora Signs Deal With BMG via Venture Beat
Pandora & BMG reach lisc. agreement to stream hits
Royalty rates agreed upon not disclosed
Company’s stock went up 3.2% after deal signed
ICYMI: Odd Future Begins 24 Hour Commercial Free Radio via XXL
DJ Skee-led DASH Radio has partnered with Odd Future
A station for their shows, their friends and music they like
Available on Apple iOS & Google Android devices
ICYMI: James Murphy & IBM Turn Data From U.S. Open into Music
Music is a real time representation of match
Songs uploaded to IBM's SoundCloud
Murphy has remixed some songs made & will be releasing them as an album
#TodaysNews: Deezer Launches in U.S. With Hi-Def Streaming
via Hypebot
Streaming music service, exclusively on SONOS
Millions of tracks in high definition audio
U.S. customers can try beta today with a 30-day free trial
#TodaysNews: AudioCampus Launches DJ Online Platform
Platform to connect DJs, resources to help grow their businesses
A social network of like-minded novices, semi-professionals & veteran DJs
SIgn up now for free access for 30 days!
#TodaysNews: Luxury Watch Industry Leader Reacts to Apple Watch
via Forbes
Jean-Claude Biver says: next generation will be better, don't buy this first watch
Not a watch, but an information tool to be worn on wrist
Available first quarter 2015