Music streaming features & opinions

34 articles

The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the music streaming industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.

Features & OpinionsI stopped streaming music on my phone and switched to a classic iPod. It fixed my focus.I stopped listening to Spotify on my phone, and my productivity shot up.

NewsSpotify wants to let fans create AI remixes and covers, but licensing is the hurdleSpotify is eyeing AI remix tools for paying subscribers, provided record labels agree to the terms.

Features & OpinionsYouTube Music just fixed my biggest pet peeveThe streaming service finally syncs playback across all my devices!

NewsBandcamp bans AI music outright, while Spotify strugglesAI-generated music remains a significant problem for Spotify.

Features & OpinionsDoes vinyl sound better than streaming?Yes... but really no.

NewsUS Spotify subscription prices could increase again soonMusic streaming is no longer safe from geopolitical wrangling.

NewsOver 30% of new music on Deezer is AI-generated and listeners can’t tellAI is quietly flooding Deezer’s catalog, and 97% of people can't tell what’s human anymore.

NewsWarner Music sued this AI company for theft—now it's licensing its artists to themFrom lawsuit to licensing: Warner's depressing AI reversal spells bad news for original music.

More music streaming coverage