TikTok is changing the way music hits are made and promoted

There is a direct correlation between a song going viral on the video-sharing app and its popularity on music streaming platforms.

Kai Riemer, The Conversation

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Sandra Peter, The Conversation

· Dec 04, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Whenever you listen to playlists on streaming platforms, you lower the revenue of smaller artists

Most of your Spotify subscription fee goes to pop stars in curated playlists – even if you never listen to them.

Peter Ormosi, The Conversation

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Amelia Fletcher, The Conversation

· Mar 30, 2021 · 07:30 pm

In India’s crowded music streaming space, these factors will decide who emerges the winner

Two of the world’s biggest streaming giants have recently entered the $213 million Indian over-the-top streaming industry.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Mar 25, 2019 · 08:30 pm

#MeToo: Court puts interim stay on Chinmayi Sripaada’s removal from dubbing union

The singer was removed from the union in November 2018, a month after she backed sexual harassment allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 16, 2019 · 10:11 am

40 million songs, Rs 119 monthly billing plan: What to expect from Spotify in India

It will not be a cakewalk for Spotify to survive the intense competition from the many players already operating in India.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Feb 28, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Plagiarists or innovators? The Led Zeppelin paradox endures

How can a band so slavishly derivative – and sometimes downright plagiaristic – be also considered radically innovative and influential?

Aram Sinnreich, The Conversation

· Sep 08, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Calling the tune: Reliance’s JioMusic is drowning out India’s music streaming services

JioMusic merged with Saavn in March and the combined entity has become the fastest growing music streaming service in the country.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Jun 03, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Dennis Edwards, former lead singer of ‘The Temptations’, dies at 74 in Chicago

Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 along with the band.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 03, 2018 · 11:52 am

Grammys will set up a task force to address biases against women in the music industry

The move follows accusations of sexism during the recent 60th Grammy Awards, and Recording Academy CEO Portnow’s comment that women need to ‘step up’.

Scroll Staff

· Feb 02, 2018 · 07:03 pm

YouTube Red and Google Play Music will be merged into one app, says official

Lyor Cohen said the decision to merge the two services was made to rope in new subscribers.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 27, 2017 · 02:45 pm

From Boyzone to Jamiroquai, here’s why so many bands are making a comeback

The rise of the comeback.

David Beer, The Conversation

· May 06, 2017 · 11:30 pm

Pop icon Prince’s unreleased music will go on sale on his one-year death anniversary

Of the six tracks, five will be released on Friday, April 21.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 19, 2017 · 05:49 pm