Music Streaming
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Here’s proof that there’s just too much music being made. WAY too much.The internet was supposed to have democratized the distribution of music. But things have gone much too far. Something needs to be done to save music from itself.EntertainmentApr 2
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A talk with Merck Mercuriadis, the Canadian spending billions on acquiring song cataloguesMerck Mercuriadis, whose Hipgnosis Song Fund recently bought Justin Bieber's song catalogue, tells Alan Cross why he believes songs are a valuable part of our culture.EntertainmentJan 29
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Quebecers are listening to less local music, musicians hope federal streaming bill will helpOn streaming platforms such as Spotify, YouTube and Google Play Music, local artists from Quebec accounted for less than eight per cent of plays.CanadaJan 2
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How much more can the streaming music business grow? Not much, it turns outJust about every streaming music platform has experienced massive growth over the last 15 years. However, that unbridled expansion may soon come to an end.EntertainmentNov 13, 2022
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6 reasons why old music is endangering the music of today and the futureA recent report has the industry clutching its pearls in horror: listeners prefer old music over new releases. Alan Cross says he thinks he knows why.EntertainmentJan 30, 2022
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What technology comes after music streaming?For more than a hundred years, every generation has believed that it is enjoying a golden age when it comes to listening to music. But what's coming next?EntertainmentAug 22, 2021
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Canadian businessman buys Neil Young song rights, aims for ‘best opportunities possible’ for YoungFans of Canadian music legend Neil Young are wondering what a massive business deal will mean for his songs.EntertainmentJan 13, 2021
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Alan Cross: Would it be nice if Spotify paid more to artists? Yes, but it’s complicatedSpotify is constantly being called out for its minuscule payouts to artists. The situation is actually more complicated than you might think.EntertainmentNov 1, 2020
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Alan Cross: The vinyl resurrection is in trouble. Is it over for LPs? For Canadians, it might beHas COVID-19 burst the vinyl bubble? It's starting to look like it.CommentaryAug 30, 2020
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Playing a dangerous game: Alan Cross has some predictions for the future of musicPredicting where music is going even in the near-term future can be a fool's game. But are the answers in this data?EntertainmentJul 19, 2020
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