Streaming Music
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Music streaming has become a monster — and there’s no going back: Alan CrossIt won't be long until CDs and vinyl are just niche markets for hardcore collectors.CommentaryMar 1, 2020
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How our music is shaped by technology, part 2: Alan CrossMusic and technology have been tied together for centuries, but some new developments have altered music in unexpected ways, not all of them good.CommentaryJun 2, 2019
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Canadians continue to adopt streaming music, and there’s no going back: Alan CrossIt won't be long before buying a CD will seem as quaint as picking up a new gramophone.CommentaryApr 21, 2019
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What’s next after streaming music? Look to the tech industry for clues: Alan CrossStreaming music services give us access to 50 million songs with a couple of taps at our phones. But what's next?CommentaryFeb 17, 2019
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Alan Cross: Why are people still bothering to steal music?The advent of streaming was supposed to eliminate music piracy entirely. It hasn't turned out that way.CommentaryOct 21, 2018
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Spotify just turned 10 — here’s how it’s impacted music: Alan CrossSpotify turned 10 last week. Is music better off as a result? Or has it been damaged forever?CommentaryOct 14, 2018
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Streaming has changed the way we deal with music — let us count the ways: Alan CrossYou might be surprised to learn how music streaming is having a profound effect on music fans, the music industry, and artists.CommentaryApr 21, 2018
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Spotify sued for US$1.6 billion by The Doors, Neil Young publisher over copyrightStreaming music giant Spotify is facing a copyright lawsuit filed by Wixen Music Publishing, which publishes some of music's biggest artists.EntertainmentJan 2, 2018
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Soundcloud launches subscription-based streaming serviceSoundcloud 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.MoneyMar 29, 2016
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SoundCloud reaches licensing deal with Universal MusicSoundCloud said Wednesday that it had reached a licensing deal with Universal Music Group.EntertainmentJan 14, 2016
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