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Spotify just stole a move right out of the social media playbook. The platform’s new Snapchat-like feature for playlists allows artists to update to their Spotify Story. Much like on Instagram, and now on Twitter, Spotify is testing out disappearing stories from verified accounts. The example below on Spotify’s Christmas Hits playlist includes short clips from Jennifer …
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by: Jessica Mao Dec 1, 2020 While social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter have adopted the Snapchat-originated stories function, Spotify may be the latest in line to hop on the trend. The streaming giant was spotted testing the new feature in conjunction with its playlists, a few of which included the Christmas Hits …
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Details of the official soundtrack for Zappa, the authorised documentary covering the life and career of Frank Zappa, have been shared. The album is set to feature highlights from the composer’s vast back catalogue, live recordings, interview clips and a dozen unreleased tracks from the unclassifiable artist’s vaults. The 3CD/5LP release of ‘Zappa Original Motion …
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by: Austria Masim Nov 24, 2020 DJ Scheme recently shared the album artwork and tracklist for his hotly anticipated debut album, FAMILY, revealing a forthcoming Skrillex feature. While Skrillex’s credit on the LP’s opening number “Homesick” will be a surprise to some, to others, it will be anything but, considering that FAMILY is not the first …
Snoop Dogg has announced a new competition open to artists – with the grand prize offering the opportunity to collaborate with the veteran rapper. The Snoop Song Contest asks applicants to submit their music to an all-star panel of judges, created by Snoop alongside multi-platinum producers Anno Domini and Legion Gabe. The contest is open …
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by: Austria Masim Nov 6, 2020 Armin van Buuren and Eurovision Song Contest 2019 sensation Duncan Laurence have teamed up for a catalog-diversifying cut, “Feel Something.” The single arrives as a nostalgic crossover of modernized synth-pop and indie dance, two distinct styles that meet in unison on a song that listeners likely would not expect …
Spotify is incentivizing artists with the option to get paid less per stream for more exposure — by promoting their tracks in your personalized playlists. The platform introduces its latest feature via press release, detailing a “complicated” system that puts artists in control of their music. For a fee, Spotify will begin shopping around a …
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by: Farrell Sweeney Oct 21, 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event is upon us, and despite the event going online, a plethora of industry heavyweights are set to be featured during the virtual October 21 – 25 event. A forthcoming panel that has received particular attention is titled “Evolution of Our Sounds” featuring David Guetta, Martin Garrix, …
Google just introduced its “Hum to Search” feature, allowing users to hum, whistle or sing melodies stuck in their head. We’ve all been there and have experienced the frustration of having a song on repeat in our heads. The platform gives straightforward instructions for getting that ear worm out: On your mobile device, open the …
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by: David Klemow Oct 15, 2020 It has been five years since Major Lazer‘s beloved third studio album, Peace is the Mission. Now, half a decade later, we’re finally getting the official follow-up, Music is the Weapon. The dancehall outfit was previously joined on their 2015 LP by the likes of Ariana Grande, 2Chainz, Travis …
