Google Play Music is shutting down in October, but its Windows Music Manager is disappearing sooner. The Music Manager desktop application for managing uploads to Google Play Music no longer functions. Opening the app displays the message, “Music Manager is no longer available. With GPM shutting down soon, we’re no longer accepting uploads or offering […]
Month: March 2021
Twitch Decides It’s Time to Properly License Music — Launches Pre-Cleared Catalog for Creators
Photo Credit: Caspar Camille Rubin Last month, Digital Music News was first to report that the Artist Rights Alliance (ARA) had demanded that Jeff Bezos explain why Amazon-owned Twitch hadn’t licensed music. Now, the popular livestreaming platform has rolled out a pre-cleared catalog for creators. To quickly recap, nine-year-old Twitch had previously opted not to […]
Bryson Tiller and Drake Are Finally Releasing Their Collaboration
Bryson Tiller and Drake are up to something. After years of teasing fans, the two have reportedly collaborated on Tiller’s new album Anniversary. A snippet of their song, which is titled “Outta Time,” surfaced online and finds Drake singing. Fans have also noticed that the track appears in Shazam’s database. snippet for the Bryson Tiller’s… Read More
Spotify Playlist Promotion: Debunking Common Myths For Artists
photo: John Tekeridis Spotify playlist promotion can be both a blessing and a curse for music artists. The following comes from OmariMC, a proud partner of DMN committed to boosting artist careers through smart, organic playlist placement and broader promotional and educational services. On one hand, artists know that getting on playlists and gaining real […]
YG Reveals ‘My Life 4Hunnid’ Tracklist
Ahead of its release on Friday, YG reveals the tracklist for his fifth album My Life 4Hunnid. Described by the Los Angeles Times as his “darkest and most wounded album yet,” the 13-track set features appearances from Lil Wayne (“Blood Walk”), Lil Tjay (“Hate on Me”), and Lil Mosey (“Thug Kry”). Chris Brown and Tyga… Read More
Bonnaroo Postponed for the Third Time to September 2021
Photo Credit: Shannon McGee / CC by 2.0 Bonnaroo has been pushed back for a third time, to September 2nd through 5th, 2021. And although the famed music festival is about 11 months out, some are questioning whether the new dates are still too soon. Bonnaroo organizers recently penned a message announcing the scheduling change, […]
Spotify Patents Technology to Target Listeners Based on ‘Nostalgia Metrics’
Photo Credit: Logan Weaver Spotify is always tweaking how its algorithms recommend new songs to individual listeners. Nostalgia may soon be a significant factor, according to a new patent. The relevant patent was filed back in June 2020, well into the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t until earlier this month in September that […]
Machine Gun Kelly Debuts ‘drunk face’ Video Featuring Megan Fox
Fresh off the release of his new album Tickets to My Downfall, Machine Gun Kelly celebrates in the video for “drunk face.” The clip, which he directed with Mod Sun, documents his hectic album release day. He catches a flight to his hometown of Cleveland for the grand opening of his new coffee shop, The… Read More
Tory Lanez Declares His Innocence in ‘Most High’ Video
Tory Lanez prevails in the video for “Most High,” the first visual from his album DAYSTAR. While he continues to face backlash in the wake of the Megan Thee Stallion shooting, the Canadian rapper confronts his critics while declaring his innocence. The celebratory clip opens with Tory in court after being acquitted before tossing his… Read More
Spotify Stock (SPOT) Ends September Down Nearly 17% — $9.4 Billion In Market Cap Wiped Out
Spotify stock has parted with about 17 percent of its value since September’s start, for a total market cap loss of roughly $9.4 billion. On September 1st, when The Joe Rogan Experience arrived on the leading music streaming service, Spotify stock closed at $291.75 per share – a meteoric rise from its approximately $117 value […]