Music/Audio

 

CreativeFuture Sends Letter to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Urging Prompt Action on the Music Modernization Act (MESA)

Yesterday, CreativeFuture, an organization representing over 160,000 members and 530 companies, sent a letter to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary asking that S. 2823, a compre... More

Why Spotify’s 33 1/3 Audiobook Deal is so Intriguing (Forbes)

Spotify's audiobook selection is expanding with their most recent deal: They're buying up the 131-book 33 1/3 series from UK-based publisher Bloomsbury Publishing. The books, non-f... More

Dolby Brings One-of-a-Kind Movie Experience to Michigan AMC Theaters (MLive)

As the month on May rolls on, movie goers are experiencing an overload of highly anticipated blockbusters, fresh off the heel of "Avengers: Infinity War." With movies like "Solo," ... More

Rakuten TV to Offer Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos on Smart TVs (TVB Europe)

Rakuten TV has become the first European video on demand platform to offer content in Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, available via LG Electronics Smart TVs, The first slate of f... More

Beyond AirPods, ‘True’ Wireless Headphones Developing Into Lucrative Market (Twice)

Anyone traversing sidewalks, trains, buses and running paths have noticed the white sticks sticking out of the ears of a growing number of people. Apple's completely wireless AirPo... More

Toshiba Launches Dolby Vision Capable TVs (MESA)

In a move that is set to bring cinema-inspired viewing to more homes, Toshiba TVs has announced that Dolby Vision™ HDR is to feature on all its 2018 UHD ranges for Europe. ... More

Ad-ID, Dial Report Collaborate to Improve Radio Reporting, Campaign Analysis (MESA)

TagStation, the owner of Dial Report, today announced a new collaborative initiative with Ad-ID, the media industry’s standard for identifying advertising assets across all media... More

Study: Streaming Leads Music Industry to Third Straight Year of Growth, But YouTube Remains a Threat (Variety)

The global recorded music market grew by 8.1% in 2017, its third consecutive year of growth since the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) began tracking th... More

Spotify Redesigns Free Tier, With Hopes of Grabbing Even More Users (NPR)

Spotify announced changes to the free version of its mobile app for both iOS and Android. The company hopes that these new features, which will be rolled out in the weeks ahead, wi... More

NHRA Takes the Racing Lead with Dolby Atmos (SVG)

Production trials with Dolby Atmos at NHRA events began last year, culminated at the NHRA Nationals April 6-8 in Las Vegas, and may continue through the NHRA season, which runs thr... More

How Music Generated by Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping – Not Destroying – the Industry (Billboard)

There is an enduring fear in the music industry that artificial intelligence will replace the artists we love, and end creativity as we know it. As ridiculous as this claim may ... More

‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ to Get Dolby Cinema Treatment (THR)

Avengers: Infinity War and Solo: A Star Wars Story are among a string of upcoming Disney titles that will be offered in Dolby Cinema — meaning with both Dolby Vision HDR images a... More

Ad Tech Streams Into Audio (AdAge)

The day after David Bowie died in January 2016, Pandora users generated 200,000 Bowie-themed stations. The solar eclipse last August drove a 3,000 percent leap in Spotify plays for... More

Dolby, Jinyi Partner to Extend Dolby Experiences to More Moviegoers in China (MESA)

Guangzhou Jinyi Media, owner of Jinyi Cinemas, one of the largest cinema circuits in China, and Dolby today announced a partnership to extend spectacular Dolby experiences to more ... More

Dolby Adds Enhanced Power Handling to Multichannel Amplifier at CinemaCon (MESA)

Dolby announced an upgraded line of Multichannel Amplifiers as part of its continued industry momentum showcased at CinemaCon 2018. The Dolby Multichannel Amplifier allows you to r... More

Music Publishers Win Major Copyright Fight Over Streaming of Legendary Rock Concerts (THR)

The Wall Street Journal once called Wolfgang's Vault, a collection of thousands of live concert performances, "the most important collection of rock memorabilia and recordings ever... More

Vizio Adds Dolby Atmos to its Latest Home Theater Speakers (Engadget)

Vizio didn't just unveil bright HDR TVs as part of its spring announcements. The electronics giant has launched a trio of home theater systems that bring Dolby Atmos audio to the l... More

YouTube Will Exclusively Stream Coachella 2018 (Billboard)

For the eighth year in a row, YouTube will broadcast the exclusive live stream from the first weekend of Coachella. The festival -- which kicks off on Apr. 13 and runs through ... More

After Driving Streaming Music’s Rise, Spotify Aims to Cash In (NYT)

After a decade, the start-up from Sweden has proved itself a worthy adversary, with 157 million users around the world, 71 million of whom pay for subscriptions. That is about twic... More

Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound Brought to Huawei Mobile Devices (MESA)

Dolby announced a partnership with Huawei to launch the HUAWEI P20 and HUAWEI P20 Pro with Dolby Atmos sound and Dolby® AC-4. Dolby Atmos within a mobile device adds an extra, ... More

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