music

• RIAA Claims YouTube “Exploits Legal Loopholes” To Pay Musicians Lower Rates
• In Spotify’s New Series ‘Traffic Jams,’ Recording Sessions Meet ‘Carpool Karaoke’

  Spotify is planning to launch 'Traffic Jams,' a music series set in the back of an SUV that is produced by All Def Digital.

  
• Music Messaging Startup Emoticast Raises $5 Million From Sean Parker, Ynon Kreiz, Others

  London-based mobile messaging startup Emoticast announced today a $5 million funding round from a flurry of bold-faced investors.

  
• After Facebook Flagged Singer’s Cover Video, Ed Sheeran Offered A Personal Apology

  Ed Sheeran has been racking up tons of YouTube views lately thanks to his new album, 'Divide', and now he's looking to share the love.

  
• YouTube Duo Brooklyn And Bailey Venture Into Music With Debut Single ‘Dance Like Me’
• Ed Sheeran Puts 14 Songs From New Album On YouTube, Gets 20 Million Views In 14 Hours
• YouTube Ranks Most-Viewed Movie Trailers Among This Year’s Oscar Nominees
• Digital-Famous Lovebirds Gabriel, Jess Conte Sing Songs To Each Other In New EP
• Facebook Hopes To Gather Music Videos With Recording Industry Deals
• Google Play Music And YouTube Music Are Likely To Merge Into Single App
• Tyler Oakley To Release Third Heard Well Compilation Benefiting Planned Parenthood
• On YouTube, Super Bowl Performers — Especially The Supporting Acts — See A Bump