• Tencent Music’s subscription revenues soared 45.3% in Q4 as paying subscribers hit 106.7m

    Both the number of subscribers and revenue per paying subscriber are growing rapidly at TME Source

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    My 4 favorite music players for MacOS (that aren't Apple Music)

    I'm an audiophile.Although I prefer my music to be heard via the glory that is vinyl, there are times when I need to be out of my office and in another room of my home. When those moments arise, I'm using my MacBook Pro and I am here to tell you that I don't care for Apple Music. Why? It's too basic. Even the advanced options are not even remotely advanced.Also: How to add music recognition to your MacOS Menu Bar - no Siri needed!So, when I'm with my MacBook and I want to listen to...

  • Music promoter reveals the real reason Australian festivals are getting cancelled after Splendour In The Grass becomes latest music event to fall: 'They're too diverse'

    A music promoter has revealed the reason why he believes Splendour In The Grass was cancelled.

  • ‘One More Chance’ reincarnated as musical

    Musical theater is booming. Pinoys are not lacking for shows to watch anymore.

  • Why Are So Many Australian Music Festivals Being Cancelled?

    Splendour in the Grass 2024 has reportedly been cancelled. It’s the latest death knell for the Australian festival industry, following the cancellations of Groovin’ The Moo in 2024 and Falls Festival in 2023, among others. Here, lecturer Sam Whiting and research fellow Ben Green investigate why so many music festivals are dying. Regional touring festival […]

  • How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music

    A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it. Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs. ...

  • Hands-on: How to use SharePlay in CarPlay with Apple Music

    One of the big changes in iOS 17 for CarPlay users is the addition of SharePlay support for Apple Music. This feature allows anyone in the car to control and contribute to what’s playing via Apple Music, rather than just one person. I took SharePlay for Apple Music in iOS 17 for a recent drive. My takeaway? This is a very, very fun feature. more

  • Splendour in the Grass music festival cancelled for 2024

    The festival, due to be headlined this year by Kylie Minogue, Arcade Fire and G-Flip, will not be going ahead in JulyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSplendour in the Grass, one of Australia’s oldest and largest music festivals, has been cancelled for this year, according to industry insiders.The news of this year’s cancellation comes just seven days after tickets went on sale, with Kylie Minogue,...

  • Paid Subscriptions Credited for Spike in Recorded Music Revenues

    Global recorded music revenues exploded in 2023, thanks mainly to a surge in paid streaming subscribers. According to The IFPI Global Music Report, revenues from recorded music worldwide were up 10.2% last year to $28.6 billion, surpassing 2022’s 9% increase and marking the ninth consecutive year of growth. The main driver behind the revenue spike […]

  • MLS, Apple are cannibalizing MLS Season Pass subscriptions

    The second full season of MLS Season Pass is already one month old, and it is hard to say how successful Apple is with its mega-investment. Apple is reporting that it is content with the number of subscriptions the $2.5 billion deal that extends for 10 years is pulling in. Yet, the growth from year The second full season of MLS Season Pass is already one month old, and it is hard to say how successful Apple is with its mega-investment. Apple is reporting that it is content with the number of...

  • Apple Launches All-in-One 'Manuals, Specs, and Downloads' Website

    Apple recently added a new "Documentation" page to its website that provides links to user guides, repair manuals, tech specs, software downloads, and more for a variety of products. Some of this information was previously found across separate pages on Apple's website, and it has now been combined in one place for convenient access. The page includes categories for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, HomePod, displays like the Studio Display and Pro...

  • How to grant third-party apps Apple Music access in macOS

    Subscribers of Apple Music can allow third-party apps to access the app and their music collection. Here's how to grant that access to other apps in macOS. Apple Music app icon for macOS Apple Music on the Mac has a little-known feature that allows third-party apps to access your music collection. For example, you could use it to connect smart speakers like Amazon's Echo so you can play songs and playlists from your Apple Music account. Apps may also offer other features, such as a...