YouTube to launch music subscription service next year - Bloomberg
Alphabet Inc's YouTube plans to introduce a paid music streaming service in March, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fri Dec 08 2017
Music service Spotify tweets it now has 50 million paid subscribers
Spotify has reported via Twitter that it now has 50 million paid subscribers, a rise of 25% in less than 6 months, and extending the music streaming service's lead over its closest rival, Apple Music.
Fri Mar 03 2017
Prince record label sues Jay Z's company for song streaming
The record label for Prince has sued rap star Jay Z's entertainment company for copyright infringement, saying it illegally offered the late musician's songs on its music streaming service.
Thu Nov 17 2016
BitTorrent launches music and video streaming application
A new legal music streaming service has just been launched by BitTorrent, in the form of a revamped and rebranded version of its Bundle legal music download platform.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Music-streaming site Tidal faces class-action suit over 'Life of Pablo'
Tidal, the music-streaming service led by industry mogul Jay Z, was hit with a class-action lawsuit Monday accusing it of deceptive marketing practices.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Apple Music wins exclusive video deal with Taylor Swift
Apple Inc won a deal with pop star Taylor Swift to exclusively release a concert video of her recent world tour through its music streaming service, Apple Music.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Apple Music hits 6.5 million paid users: Tim Cook
Apple Inc's new music streaming service has netted more than 6.5 million paid users, the tech giant's Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said on Monday.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Spotify names former Netflix executive Barry McCarthy CFO
Spotify Ltd., the world's largest subscription music-streaming service, hired former Netflix Inc. executive Barry McCarthy as Chief Financial Officer.
Thu Jun 18 2015
Music streaming business targets CD-crazy Japanese
A new music streaming service in Japan is aiming to make a dent in the world's second-largest music market, but it could face a tough challenge from the undisputed king of the sector.
Sun Jun 14 2015
RAKU offers localised music and radio streaming experience
Local music and radio lovers now can enjoy Malaysia's very own radio and music streaming service on their smartphones, tablets and PCs on RAKU.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Sony launches console-based Spotify service
Partnership agreement between Sony and Spotify brings the music streaming service to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Xperia mobile devices in 41 territories.
Tue Mar 31 2015
Spotify boosts staff numbers as streaming competition heats up
Spotify, the world's largest online music streaming service, plans to boost its staff numbers by a third, its co-founder and chief executive amid increasing competition from other technology.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Samsung pulling its music and books apps
Less than three years after launching its own music streaming service, Samsung looks set to quietly retire its Music Hub service as of July 1.
Fri May 23 2014
More clues emerge about YouTube's music streaming service
The world's biggest online video site could be planning planning to move into mobile music that will support offline playback, according to reports.
Sun Dec 01 2013
Rumors persist that Apple will roll out music streaming service
Tech giant Apple is reportedly planning on rolling out a music streaming service within iTunes, according to rumors.
Sun Mar 10 2013