REPORT: Record Labels Want “Hundreds of Millions” from TikTok App
The big three labels -- Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music -- have reportedly demanded more money for songs played within TikTok, one of the hottes...
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REPORT: Facebook Merging Multiple Apps For Powerful Messaging System
Facebook is reportedly planning a big merger between its main messaging platform, Messenger, and auxiliary properties WhatsApp and Instagram.
Facebook has ...
Spotify Adding Block And Mute Features For Specific Artists
Thanks to various high profile artists like Tekashi 6ix9ine, Datsik and more recently R. Kelly (though "recently" isn't as accurate as saying "again for the sam...
Spotify Introduces Car View to Make Listening while Driving Easier (& Safer)
Spotify just made it easier (and safer) to stream music while driving.
The new feature referred to as "Car View" is an updated version of the "Now Playing" s...
This App Is More Popular Than Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat Right Now
We thought "Tik Tok" was just a hit Ke$ha song, but as it turns out it's the most popular app on the planet.
The TikTok video app is all the rage in China a...
Apple Acquires Shazam & Promises No More Ads
Apple just acquired Shazam for a cool $400 million and music fans will be stoked on the most immediate change. The app will soon become ad-free for all of its u...
Facebook and Instagram Now Let Us Know Time Spent On The Apps
The future is now. Starting today, Facebook and Instagram will let us know and remind us how much time we're spending on social media.
This new launch of di...
Report: Apple Music Just Surpassed Spotify In U.S. Subscribers
Eyes and ears have been on Spotify for its major strides in the music streaming world. But while the headlines have been zeroed in on every move the platform ma...
WhoSampled App Reveals A Song’s “Entire DNA” with New Feature
For the producer or music enthusiast who wants to dissect the "entire DNA" of any given track -- this Shazam-style app will be your new best friend!
A ground...
Lip Sync Pop Songs with New Facebook Live Feature
Facebook Live is making some music moves!
Following new deals with major record labels, copyright issues for background music is hardly a problem now. So, th...
New Instagram Code Hints at Music Coming to Stories
When Instagram announced Stories, many wrote it off as a ripoff of Snapchat's Stories. And yes, they're quite similar. But Instagram's Stories have taken off an...
Instagram Makes Serious Money Moves With New Payment Feature
Instagram is known as a common space for sharing creative imagery, art, ideas and more -- but it has potential to be a lot more. In other words, it's about to ...