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With Apple’s service closing in, Spotify goes for broke with 3 months of Premium for $1

As the streaming music wars heat up, Spotify quietly rolled out a promotion to try three months of its Premium service for $0.99.
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The Muppets take the Internet in YouTube collaborative series

YouTube's biggest stars are linking up with the Muppets in new collaboration in an effort to connect with younger audiences.
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Netflix-inspired binging comes to NBC for David Duchovny’s crime drama Aquarius

NBC, taking a page from Netflix, will make all 13 episodes of the Duchovny police drama available the day after its broadcast debut.
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Love live music? Jukely offers unlimited local shows in select areas for $25/month

For just $25 per month, Jukely allows avid concertgoers the option to attend unlimited shows.
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Spotify’s mobile ad-revenue jumps almost 400 percent, but subscriptions still rule

Don’t overestimate Spotify’s massive ad growth as the service still receives most of its revenue from premium subscriptions.
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Tidal and Apple face off as music streaming gets more crowded

As alleged App Store difficulties abound, Apple’s apparently making it harder for Jay Z’s Tidal to compete on iOS.
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Hulu nabs exclusive rights to Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TNT, and TBS

The video streaming service Hulu announced that it will be the exclusive platform to watch shows from Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TBS and TNT.
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Verizon caught upselling customer to excessive Internet plans for ‘smoother’ Netflix

Verizon sales associates wrongly told Dan Rayburn, a streaming video analyst, that he should upgrade his service to improve his Netflix experience.
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Jay Z’s Tidal gets a facelift, adds emphasis on video and exclusive content

Updates to Jay Z’s hi-fi music streaming platform include more prominence on its video content, exclusives and Tidal-curated rising artists.
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Hectic days at Tidal HQ: CEO Andy Chen steps down, while Jay Z calls up subscribers

Jay Z’s certainly dedicated to his new hi-fi streaming service, but exec changes and some surprising marketing strategies may be worrisome.
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Jay Z defends maligned streaming service on Twitter, launches exclusive performances

Jay Z hoped to assuage some criticisms of his new artist-run streaming service Tidal — which has had a rough first month — yesterday via Twitter.
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DTS’ Play-Fi multi-room speakers land Spotify Connect

DTS Play-Fi, which allow users to simultaneously stream lossless audio to multiple rooms, zones and devices, has announced support with Spotify Premium.
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Over 40 and love Top 40? Spotify says that’s your ‘musical midlife crisis’ kicking in

Spotify’s data analytics team, which aims to predict your taste in music, claims 42 is the age when Billboard pop hits start to become appealing again.
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Ed Sheeran hits 2 billion streams on Spotify

The British singer/songwriter becomes just the second artist to reach the milestone, joining rapper Eminem.
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John Lennon’s solo career is coming to a turntable near you in new vinyl box set

Eight John Lennon records get a new vinyl release in commemoration of the revered singer/songwriter.
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Netflix is finally planning to own its original shows, not just license them

The streaming video service based in Los Gatos, California wants to get rid of the middle man and own the rights to their original series.
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Norway to kill FM radio dead in 2017

The digital radio pioneer will entirely shut off its FM radio signals, instead opting to use Digital Audio Broadcasting for radio in Norway.
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Vinyl sales are still on the rise in 2015, fueling a revival that keeps pointing up

Growth in vinyl sales continues in 2015, according to a recent Nielsen report, primarily due to increased interest in classic vinyl LPs.
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Snoop Dogg-backed Eaze brings weed to your doorstep, Uber-style

San Francisco-based marijuana-delivery start-up Eaze secures new $10 million funding round in hopes of expansion beyond the Bay Area.
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New study finds younger listeners are driving the vinyl revival

So you've heard about the vinyl resurgence. But who are these rabid record consumers and why are they buying records?
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Block the bad sounds and harness the good with Hush earplugs

These earphones mute unnecessary sounds but will make sure that you don’t miss your morning alarm or important phone calls.
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Orange is the New Black confirmed for fourth season in 2016

The highly acclaimed drama/comedy series featuring Piper Sherman fighting her way through women’s prison slated for another season.
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Jerry Seinfeld says TV is over, and YouTube is a ‘giant garbage can’

NBC megastar comedian Jerry Seinfeld left network TV years ago and has embraced the internet — but not YouTube.
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MIT Media Lab-inspired Berklee ICE hopes to change the music industry

New Berklee College of Music initiative, inspired by the MIT Media Lab, seeks to research, develop entrepreneurial music and tech projects.
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Spotify rolls back ‘Tweet the Beat’ feature after user backlash

New Spotify feature ‘Tweet the Beat’ removed after the social advertising tactic was called spam, decried by the media.
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Mumford & Sons, Jay Z cross swords in streaming spar over Tidal

The members of Mumford & Sons weren’t invited to join Tidal, the Jay Z-led, artist-owned streaming service. But the arena folk rockers wouldn't have joined anyway.
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Envelop aims to bring audio-based virtual reality to life with high-definition, 3-D sound

This surround sound-equipped San Francisco club, which will be used for DJ nights, educational workshops and research, is an audiophile's dream.
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Throw the devil horns! Spotify says metal fans are the world’s most loyal listeners

The streaming service dove into its extensive listener data and found global and country-specific genres with the most loyal listeners.
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Flip through YouTube music like it’s vinyl on Cratedigger.fm

This new music discovery web app lets you explore YouTube’s vast music ‘crates’ in search of hidden gems.
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Apple Watch to debut with support for Pandora internet radio

Streaming radio service Pandora joins list of apps available for Apple Watch when the much-anticipated smart watch launches April 24.
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Are you a Kelly Clarkson, or a Simon Cowell? The new mobile app Chosen lets you decide

Former Beats Music CEO launches new versatile mobile app in vein of 'American Idol' to let performers and judges compete, win prizes
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Pet Sounds goes hi-res in new Blu-ray release

The Beach Boys much-acclaimed record, featuring “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “God Only Knows,” to be released in high res on Blue-ray audio.
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AOL aims to do funny with new daily satirical sports show, 2 Point Lead

AOL hopes that new daily sports comedy short-form program "2 Point Lead" featuring host of MSN's "The Bracket" will drive sports fans to their site.
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Unsigned country artist Steve Grand uses Kickstarter to hit Billboard charts

This 25 year-old country artist’s rise to the Billboard charts began with a self-financed viral video and a quite successful Kickstarter campaign.
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Rithm wants to be WhatsApp for music messaging

Rithm, the revitalized social music streaming app, allows users to share music recommendations within a text messaging-like service.
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Mr. Show vets are back with new Netflix series With Bob and David

New sketch comedy show features Bob Odenkirk and David Cross as co-stars of new Netflix original series slating the duo as former Navy SEAL compatriots.
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Sling TV goes international with 200 new channels in 18 languages

Web streaming TV service Sling TV goes international, aligning with global TV service Sling International (formerly known as DishWorld).
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Renowned chefs come together on Netflix’s new Chef’s Table

New Netflix series looks inside the creative process of internationally-renowned chefs as the streaming service expands its original programming.