Stingray Music, Now Available on the Free, Ad-Supported Streaming Service STIRR

Stingray announced the launch of Stingray Music’s audio linear channels in the U.S. on STIRR, a free, ad-supported streaming service owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group available online, via apps for iOS, Android devices, as well as various streaming TV devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku.

Napster, Super Hi-Fi Partner to Create Distinctive, Personalized Music Listening Experiences

Napster and Super Hi-Fi are now working together to allow music streaming services and leading consumer companies to easily create the next generation of personalized and branded music.

Primephonic Commissions Report on the State of Music Streaming

Primephonic has published a report titled “US Streamers: Not as happy as you think”. The key conclusions of the report are:

U2 Debuting New U2X RADIO with SiriusXM, Pandora

SiriusXM announced a new creative partnership with U2 to launch U2X RADIO, which will include a dedicated SiriusXM channel and exclusive content available only to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners.

The announcement was made by U2, live from The Joshua Tree Tour stage at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with a cut-in from frontman Bono to Howard Stern on his SiriusXM channel “Howard 100,” which saw the tour’s massive 200×40 ft screen light up with a video tribute to radio ahead of a live performance of the band’s hit ‘Elevation’. A simultaneous stream by U2 on Facebook Live allowed fans around the world to hear the news of U2X RADIO as it happened.

IDAGIO Named to TIME’s List of the 100 Best Inventions of 2019

TIME Magazine selected IDAGIO, the classical music audio streaming service, as one of the best inventions of 2019. The Berlin-based startup has been recognized for designing a platform that makes classical music available to people everywhere, irrespective of age, origin and income.

Dolby, Warner Music Group to Expand Music Available in Dolby Atmos

Dolby and Warner Music Group have debuted an elevated way to experience WMG songs and albums with Dolby Atmos Music. Dolby Atmos is redefining how music is experienced by giving artists a platform that allows listeners to experience a deeper connection with their favorite artists and songs.

Mark Mulligan of MIDIA Research Sees a Future in Fan Monetization, Self-Empowered Artists, Amassing Niches to Get Global

When Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research opened the first annual Music Tectonics Conference in October in Los Angeles, he lobbed visions from the future into the audience.

His unique mix of trendspotting, economic analysis, and prediction is now available on the latest episode of the Music Tectonics podcast, available Thursday, November 14, on every major podcasting platform.