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China's Tencent, KKR in $23 billion bid for Universal Music
China's Tencent, KKR in $23 billion bid for Universal Music

Universal Music Group (UMG), one of the 'Big Three' record labels in the world alongside Sony and Warner Music, is....

March 09, 2019

In Conversation With Bill Bradford On The Journey Of Smule
In Conversation With Bill Bradford On The Journey Of Smule

Smule,  a way ahead for community singing with over 50 million global users

February 27, 2019


Finally, Spotify Now Live In India, Frictions On With Warner!
Finally, Spotify Now Live In India, Frictions On With Warner!

Wait, What? Spotify Now Live In India!

February 27, 2019

'Big Three' Record Labels Make Over $1.5 Bn From Streaming
'Big Three' Record Labels Make Over $1.5 Bn From Streaming...

As expected, the business of streaming music keeps getting bigger year after year. According to a report by Music....

February 22, 2019

SIRIUSXM ACQUIRES PANDORA VALUED AT $3.5BN
SIRIUSXM ACQUIRES PANDORA VALUED AT $3.5BN

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has confirmed today (February 1) that is has completed its $3.5bn all-stock....

February 01, 2019


How India’s Party Scene Changes With Every Metro
How India’s Party Scene Changes With Every Metro

The clubbing culture of India has transformed over the last 10 years. A decade ago, while the rich partied in....

January 13, 2019

Carvaan Led To 200% Growth of SaReGaMa In 2018
Carvaan Led To 200% Growth of SaReGaMa In 2018

Five years back, Saregama was struggling to sell CDs and was forced to shut its chain of stores, including the....

January 02, 2019

Spotify Hits All Time Low Since It Hit The Stock
Spotify Hits All Time Low Since It Hit The Stock...

Swedish music streaming giant Spotify went public earlier this year. The results for them doesn't seem to be on the....

December 26, 2018

Amazon Alexa is getting more conversational about music
Amazon Alexa is getting more conversational about music

The end of the year is the year is intense for smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo and Google Home, and....

December 20, 2018


Gaana, With 80 Million Users, Aims for 50% of India’s
Gaana, With 80 Million Users, Aims for 50% of India’s...

According to reports, Spotify has geared up to launch in India as soon as six....

December 10, 2018

Apple Music To Start Business Version For Broadcast & Transmission
Apple Music To Start Business Version For Broadcast & Transmission...

Apple music are creating a new Business product. Apple Music Business is meant for music that is streamed....

December 07, 2018

YouTube Fears Article 13 Will Kill It's Business
YouTube Fears Article 13 Will Kill It's Business

Let's begin with what this article from thehe new European Copyright Directive that makes YouTube feel threatened. Article 13 Use....

November 28, 2018

Spotify Yet to be Licensed by Three Major Labels in
Spotify Yet to be Licensed by Three Major Labels in...

The news of Spotify's launch in India within the next 6 months caught everyone's attention, but the road is not....

December 07, 2018


Grammy-winning songwriter Sam Barsh reveals ‘shocking’ royalties figures.
Grammy-winning songwriter Sam Barsh reveals ‘shocking’ royalties figures.

The rise of streaming platforms has only provided hope for budding musicians. This hope helps them survive in a cut-throat....

November 26, 2018

EARS Asia - Loudest Views On The Future Of Music
EARS Asia - Loudest Views On The Future Of Music...

Loudest had the chance to share their story with the EARS Asia forum, held last week in Mumbai. We touched....

November 24, 2018