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Spotify CEO thanks Apple Music for sending over users in droves

If anyone thought Apple Music was a threat to Spotify’s longevity, CEO Daniel Ek wasn’t one of them. He figures Cupertino has done his company a big favor.
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This San Diego nightclub boasts a 30-foot translucent 4K display

Recently opened CAKE Nightclub in San Diego sets itself apart with cutting edge A/V technology.
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YouTube subscriptions are coming

A new report suggests a revamped version of YouTube's Music Key and a separate subscription service for premium content are launching soon.
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Watch: Player Piano wins zombies over with The Walking Dead’s theme song

The Walking Dead theme song is featured in impressive video from composer and pianist Sonya Belousova and director Tom Grey.
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Own one of the best LG phones? You’re going to get two Hi-Fi songs each month, for free

New Music Friday

Listening to Mozart may actually prevent seizures, new study claims

According to researchers from Ohio State University, the music of Mozart and John Coltrane could prevent seizures among people with epilepsy.
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Update: Dr. Dre will drop new album, Compton: A Soundtrack, on August 7

Dr. Dre is getting ready to release his first new album in over 14 years on August 7, with new music inspired by his N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton.
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Facebook uses Lollapalooza to test a new live-streaming feature

If you can't get to Lollapalooza this weekend, Facebook has you covered -- it's testing a new Snapchat-style feature for streaming posts from live events.
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Cymbal mixes Twitter and Spotify to easily share your favorite music

Cymbal allows users to "share your song of the moment" on your personal profile, and share tunes with friends and followers.
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Reify uses 3D printing and augmented reality to make music you can hear, see, and hold

An NYC-based startup named Reify just took to Kickstarter to launch a psychedelic new project which allows people to physically feel and visually see music.
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Microsoft unveils Groove, a rebrand of Xbox Music set to launch alongside Windows 10

Microsoft has unveiled Groove, a rebrand of the company's Xbox Music service set to launch alongside Windows 10.
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Apple Music trial terms are a very bad call, says Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is "shocked" and "disappointed" by Apple's decision not to pay artists royalties during the three-month trial period for all Apple Music users.
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New SoundCloud plans may remove ads … for a price

According to the terms of a leaked licensing contract, SoundCloud may be preparing to introduce premium, ad-free listening subscriptions.
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Video Games Live orchestral show lives on at Gamescom

Video Games Live, the orchestral show from composer Tommy Tallarico, is headed to Germany for this year's Gamescom.
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Marshall cuts the cord for the company’s first ever portable Bluetooth speaker

Marshall Headphones takes the roadie amp look and makes it portable with the Kilburn, the company's first battery-powered Bluetooth stereo speaker.
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Sony plants a Bluetooth speaker in an LED light bulb

This 360-lumen bulb has Bluetooth capabilities that allow you to connect it to your smartphone and control it from afar.
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Study suggests people stop listening to new music after age 33

A phrase often uttered in the music community is that “(insert genre here) is dead.” Those lamenting the death of their favorite genre(s) may have a point.
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Instagram launches @Music, a community for musicians and music fans

Social media and music come together in Instagram's new community, @Music, which connects fans with musicians and those associated with the music industry.
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Play it again, Apple: Is the iPod coming back?

Three years after its last major update, is the iPod Touch about to get a refresh? Insider sources suggest Apple could have something in the pipeline.
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Overhauled Music app with lots of new features coming soon to iPhone

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Facebook’s new event subscription button is a groupie’s dream come true

Facebook is introducing a new feature to make sure you never miss your favorite band. You can now subscribe to events and see when an artist plays near you.
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Beatport goes live on mobile devices, offering millions of EDM songs free

The Beatport music streaming service for DJs is expanding with the launch of a new iOS and Android app that will offer access to free tunes.
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Music labels want less free music on Spotify

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Microsoft integrates Xbox Music and OneDrive for free streaming music

Microsoft announced on March 18 that OneDrive will now be integrated with Xbox Music.
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Now you can give your video Snapchats a soundtrack

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Friend-source your next playlist with Boomio, a music-sharing app

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Radio still beats digital for music discovery

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Microsoft now offering $400+ worth of services for $199

You'll have to go to one of Microsoft's brick-and-mortar stores to take advantage of the deal, but that's quite a savings if you're a big Microsoft fan.
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Twitter’s new Audio Card feature lets you stream music as you explore your timeline

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Leave your iPhone at home when you run; Apple Watch will play music without it

In an interview with Charlie Rose, Tim Cook revealed that the Apple Watch will play music over Bluetooth without the need for a tethered iPhone.
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Music piracy has “murdered” rock and roll, says Gene Simmons

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Hands-on with Shazam for Mac: It knows what music you’re listening to, for the most part

Shazam, the app that tells you the name of that song whose name you just can't put your finger on, has arrived on Mac OS X. So, we gave it a spin.
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Prog-rock legends Yes talk hi-fi, remastering, and the lasting appeal of the album format

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Wi-Fi cows to help revelers get online at UK’s most famous music festival