Apple Music Jabs Spotify With Controversial Newsletter: Read the Full Statement

A recent newsletter dispensed by Apple Music has delivered a conspicuous jab at Spotify for the platform’s polarizing payment model.  While the newsletter doesn’t directly mention Spotify by name, the parallels are easy to discern. The statement paints a striking picture about how Apple Music handles its payouts to artists and songwriters. One of the major takeaways from Apple Music’s …

Patti Smith launches new email newsletter through Substack

Patti Smith has announced the launch of her online newsletter, distributed through email subscription platform Substack. The punk legend announced the newsletter on Instagram, detailing that new project will be sent to inboxes weekly and contain original musings, poetry, music, commentary and more. “Writing is what I do, and have since twelve, imagining myself Jo …