News From the Music World
While the rest of the tech industry struggles, Apple’s services revenue rockets to $109 billion—with Apple Music dominating the scene. Hardware dependency is becoming ancient history.
Free music streaming is vanishing as 66% of listeners now pay for ad-free services. While revenue from paid platforms soars, free streaming’s future hangs by a thread. The revolution is happening now.
Spotify’s Swiss pricing bombshell hits $20+ mark, leaving musicians in the cold despite soaring revenues. Will subscribers abandon the streaming giant before its crucial earnings report?
Spotify’s UK Premium prices surge again, with 8.3% hike to £12.99 while competitors remain at £11.99. Will loyal subscribers finally jump ship? Your wallet deserves an answer.
Audiomack hands unprecedented data access to elite playlist curators while algorithms take a backseat. Human tastemakers now wield verified badges and professional analytics. Artists can finally see who’s actually driving their success.
From $50M IPO to NYSE delisting: How classical music streamer Kuke’s value plummeted 85% in months, yet bizarrely saw its stock surge after the bad news. The financial drama continues.
Spotify’s UK price hike squeezes wallets while leaving students untouched. Premium subscribers face up to 10% increases as the streaming giant demands more for “innovation.” Artists won’t see meaningful gains.
Deezer’s revenue dropped to $154M while subscriber base surged 9.7% to 5.5 million. The streaming giant’s strategic pivot is crushing low-value partnerships for premium users. Their financial future hangs in the balance.
TikTok cuts music teams while expanding Warner deal. Seven key employees axed, including long-tenured executives. The music platform’s “efficiency” push contradicts its artist promotion ambitions.
Spotify’s boldest gamble yet: Price hikes coming to U.S. by 2026, with stock projected to soar 67%. Will loyal users abandon ship when subscription costs climb?
