2014년 12월 7일 일요일

YouTube's Music Streaming Service Launches, Adele's Manager Says 'Streaming Is the Future,’ and More in This Week's Digital Digest

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YouTube's Music Streaming Service Launches 
YouTube's new streaming service has been announced, and it's... just YouTube? Wait, what? We explain.



Pandora Founder's Vacation Home Riles Neighbors, Tree Lovers 
Some West Marin County residents are singing the blues over Pandora founder Tim Westergren's plans for a sprawling vacation retreat on the wooded site of a former monastery near the town of Inverness, population 1,300.
The Good and the Bad of Spotify Founder Daniel Ek's Streaming Defense 
A mix of hard numbers and soft persuasion, Ek's post had some good aspects -- and a couple drawbacks.
Adele's Manager: 'Streaming Is the Future' 
Adele’s manager has spoken out in favor of music streaming, following high profile hold-outs such as Taylor Swift, whose decision to pull her entire catalog from Spotify has renewed debate about the economics of the streaming model.
Ghost Tunes, Garth Brooks' iTunes Alternative, Launches in Full 
Garth Brooks' iTunes alternative, Ghost Tunes, launches today with additional features for consumers and artists.
iTunes Reportedly Benefitted from Luxembourg Tax Rules 
Apple's iTunes reportedly took advantage of the complex, corporation-friendly taxation system in Luxembourg, revealed last week by leaks given to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Streaming Service Guvera Launches in India 
Australia-based music streaming service Guvera has officially launched in India. The free, ad-supported mobile app, with its library of over 12 million tracks, is now available for Android and iOS devices in the world's second-most populous country.
SoundExchange Payouts Reach Record High in Third Quarter 
SoundExchange distributed a record $267 million in the third quarter, up 74 percent over the prior-year period and 39.7 percent higher than the $161 million distributed in the second quarter. The number of payees -- both record labels and performing artists -- increased 21 percent.
Report: Bandcamp Is Giving Artists Their Own Subscription Services 
Bandcamp, the e-commerce platform that makes it easy for bands to sell their music directly to fans, is now poised to offer a new feature: personalized subscription services.
Jason Aldean's New Album Pulled Off Spotify 
Country music's top digital sales leader Jason Aldean pulled his latest album off Spotify on Monday (Nov. 10), although his previous albums are still available through the digital music streaming service.

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