TIDAL’s new streaming service update has refreshed its DJ-related content for playlist creation and enhancement.
TIDAL Update Introduces DJ-Curated Playlists and Added Software Integration
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YouTube to Allow Non-Premium Users to Use Background Listening
YouTube Canada will offer free, ad-supported background listening to non-premium users starting on November 3rd.
New Independent Radio Station BAIHUI 百会 Launches in Beijing
A new underground music radio station from Slowcook, Knopha, and other Beijing industry figures, BAIHUI 百会 has been launched in Beijing.
Spotify Introduces Lossless HiFi Streaming Subscription
Later this year, Spotify will offer subscribers access to high-quality lossless audio via a new program called Spotify HiFi.
SoundCloud to Allow Direct Payments Between Fans and Artists
SoundCloud looks to be taking a page out of Patreon and OnlyFans’ book with an upcoming feature that will allow direct payments between fans and artists.
Elk Audio’s 5G-Ready Aloha Lets Musicians “Play Together from Anywhere”
Elk Audio says Aloha “connect[s] people in real-time over the internet to play together like they were in the same room.”
SoundCloud Introduces Artist Verification Badges for “Well-Known Artists”
The badges will now appear on the profiles of “well-known and/or highly searched-for artists,” and will help distinguish them from SoundCloud Pro users.
Bandcamp Introduces Ticketed Live Streaming Platform
Facebook, Twitch and Mixcloud have each staked their claim of the live stream market amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Bandcamp has entered the arena.
SoundCloud to Integrate with Snapchat and Facebook Stories
SoundCloud has announced features that will allow users to share tracks, playlists and albums to Snapchat and Facebook Stories.
SoundCloud DJ Allows Users to Stream Music Straight to Their Decks
SoundCloud DJ has now launched, and it’s supported on hardware and software from manufacturers like Serato, Pioneer DJ and Native Instruments.
Mixcloud Live Streamers Can Now Charge Admission for Digital Events
A handful of content creators can now host pay-per-view digital events via the Tickets feature recently rolled out for Mixcloud Live.
Twitch Partners with Indie Electronic Labels for New Soundtrack Feature
Independent electronic music labels like Ninja Tune, Future Classic and Anjunabeats are already onboard for Soundtrack by Twitch.
Facebook Clarifies Music Live Streaming Guidelines
A spokesperson from Facebook has provided a clarification on their music guidelines that had left many confused.
Amazon Music Introduces Twitch Live Stream Integration
Content creators are now able to integrate their Twitch live streams into their Amazon Music artist pages.
FACT CHECK: Facebook Rules Affecting DJ Live Streams will not Change on October 1st
Facebook’s Music Guidelines will not change in any official capacity as part of their October 1st Terms of Service update.
Bandcamp to Continue Monthly No-Fee Holidays for Remainder of 2020
Bandcamp will hold no-fee holidays every month for the remainder of 2020.
SoundCloud Enlists Dolby for Native Mastering Service
Mastering on SoundCloud allows users to put the finishing touches on their music without so much as opening another browser tab.