Spotifys TikTok video shorts is changing music discovery
The latest music industry news for March 2023 Edition
What’s happening in music news today?
Here you will find the latest in tech, business, and industry trends that are shaping the world of music. This is a great place to stay up-to-date on industry trends, new social media tools and apps, how streaming platforms like Spotify are changing the game for artists, plus much more.
TikTok Banned Music News- What to do next
TikTok ban seems more likely after this week’s Congressional hearing.
“Your platform should be banned,” Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) said in her opening statement to Thursday’s hearing on TikTok before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “I expect today you’ll say anything to avoid this outcome.”
Spotifys TikTok video shorts is changing music discovery
Spotifys TikTok video shorts is changing music discovery. Spotify is taking a page out of TikTok’s play book. The streaming giant has launched its own video short discovery area at the top of the app featuring the video clips of artists on their platform.
Spotifys New update adds 30 second videos
Spotify removes Like and adds Saves
Spotify is notorious for running A/B tests, and we’re confident that their internal metrics support these new platform changes. However, few traditional music or technology websites have reported on the most obvious change on the platform: the move from likes to saves.
“we’re mostly a subscription business, so we make money from retention, and you get retention when people listen to these long things. We make money when someone later listens to that song and there is an ad in between that and the next song.”
The Value of short form video in Music Marketing
In the past few years, short-form video has become an increasingly important part of any marketing strategy. With social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram embracing the trend, it’s no wonder that musicians and brands have been exploring ways they can take advantage of this format as well.
Music Trends happening now
Music Trend Alert: Are Sped up songs getting more listeners?
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the phenomenon of sped up songs. Sped up music is when a song is played at a faster-than-normal speed, which can make the song sound less like one you’d hear on the radio and more like a high energy dance track. Find out the advantages of moving on this music trend.
Music Trends Predictions for 2023
Which genres of music will be popular in 2023
There’s lots happening in music already as we jump into a brand new year. Music never sleeps, not even over the holidays so if you thought you were going to get a break from the ever changing landscape, hang on to your headphones because it’s sprouting change more quickly than ever.
Although all genres of music have their niches and fans, there are some notable jumps in the areas of UK music, Dance Music, Afrobeats and EDM. I’m going to touch on those here today.
The most exciting thing about this future is that it will be filled with new and innovative ways of making music. The tools we have now are far more advanced than anything available 10 years ago; there’s no reason to think they’ll stop improving anytime soon. And as technology continues to advance, so too will our musical creations from new artists. In fact, music is releasing faster than ever before and that gives listeners lots of fun music to choose from..
Here are my music trends predictions for 2023…
Music Discovery Shows for 2023
Music is constantly in motion. It’s an exciting, energetic artform that people love to listen to. And with the advent of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, there has never been a better time for musicians to make their mark on the industry. Our music shows offer a heavily curated snap shot of what’s happening in music now. Discover new artists and find out what we added them to our playlists.
Groundbreaking Hiphop Radio 2023
Jacqueline Jax hosts another amazing hip-hop radio show breaking down old-school hip-hop of 2023 and what’s happening with new releases.
Rock Rising Radio 2023
Rock music today is all about experimenting with different instruments and arrangements on this months edition of rock rising radio host Jacqueline Jax introduces some brand new rock bands rising in the ranks for 2023. From surf rock to nostalgic rockabilly, punk rock and grunge influenced classic tracks we have some thing for all the rock fans to enjoy on the show.
Songwriters Showcase 2023
Jacqueline Jax shares her Curators pics for best songwriters of 2023 February. You’ll love this highly curated and enjoyable list of new music from Indie Songwriters around the world.
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