YouTube introduces Music Key, music subscription service in competition with Spotify
YouTube also unveiled free music features, supported by advertising, that are available immediately to the public.
LIVE Viacom18 signs a multi-year deal with Danish rock band Go Go Berlin
MUMBAI: LIVE Viacom18 has inked a five-year deal with Danish rock band- Go Go Berlin. The deal includes live gigs and performances throughout the country every year for the next five years.
Jawhar Sircar: Future of Prasar Bharati lies in FM Radio, and Internet Radio
NEW DELHI: On 12 November, Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer Jawhar Sircar said the pubcaster would have to strengthen its direct-to-home Freedish and its FM services if it has to survive.
Guvera plans to expand in Russia
MUMBAI: After launching its service in India, Australian headquartered Guvera’s next stop is Russia. The music streaming service plans to enter 11 more countries in Asia. This is part of Guvera’s worldwide expansion plan to reach-out to more than 30 countries by the end of the year.
Frameshift Initiatives to bring Entombed Metal Fest to Mumbai and Pune next year
MUMBAI: Entombed Metal Fest (EMF) organised by Frameshift Initiatives, which started in Pune in 2012, has been striving to keep the metal scene alive in the city for three years now.
Spotify CEO says streaming service has paid over $2 billion in royalties so far
MUMBAI: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has responded to Taylor Swift's criticism of the streaming site for not paying musicians adequate revenue, saying that it has, till date, paid out over $2 billion in royalties.
Dickon Stainer appointed as president and CEO for Universal music's Global Classics
MUMBAI: The president of classical music label, Decca Records Group, Dickon Stainer is now also the president and CEO of Global Classics. He was with Decca Records Group as the president since 2010.
Country singer Jason Aldean follows Taylor Swift, removes album from Spotify
MUMBAI: Following in Taylor Swift’s footsteps, another country singer- Jason Aldean has pulled down his latest album ‘Old Boots, New Dirt’ from music streaming site Spotify. However, his previous albums are still available for streaming.
Believe Digital is in talks with Saavn
MUMBAI: Independent distribution company- Believe Digital is in talks with music streaming site Saavn. This will allow Believe Digital to reach out to many other regional and indie players in the future.
BBC to explore the stories of Syria's War with two days of special coverage
MUMBAI: After more than three years of war, the battles inside Syria continue to rage and the people of Syria continue to suffer.
