Apple discontinues iPod Nano and Shuffle music players after 12-year run
The discontinued devices are the last two music players in the company’s lineup that cannot play songs from Apple Music. Continue reading
Spotify
Online streaming of artists like Drake, David Bowie boost music industry growth
For the first time ever, digital income amounted in half the music industry’s total revenue in 2016. Continue reading
Corus Radio becomes first Canadian commercial broadcaster on Apple Music
As of Tuesday, Corus Radio has become the first Canadian commercial radio broadcaster to offer programming through Apple’s online music streaming service. Continue reading
Billboard says Drake’s ‘Views’ now holds four biggest streaming music weeks
Drake isn’t just topping the charts these days, he’s also dominating the streaming music market. Continue reading
Soundcloud launches subscription-based streaming service
Soundcloud is entering paid music streaming, hoping to turn its huge community of cover singers, dubstep remixers and wannabe stars into a bigger source of revenue. Continue reading
Justin Bieber and other Canadian musicians are the kings of Spotify
Drake, The Weeknd and Shawn Mendes join Biebs to pretty much dominate the Spotify streaming rankings. Continue reading
Tory releases Spotify playlist filled with local artists
Have you ever wondered what Mayor John Tory is listening to? Continue reading
Adele’s ’25’ won’t be available for streaming on Spotify
By not streaming the album, listeners will be forced to buy it digitally and in stores. Continue reading
Apple says 6.5 million people are paying to use Apple Music
Apple’s streaming music service has hit yet another milestone. The tech giant said Monday over 15 million people are now using Apple Music, 6.5 million of which are paying for the service. Continue reading
Major Lazer has global song of the summer, while The Weeknd owns summer in US
Spotify has named EDM act Major Lazer’s “Lean On” as the global song of the summer. Continue reading
