MusicTech Rewinder - Issue #39

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Let's pump all that energy that we saved last year into 2021 to make it as eventful and exciting as possible.

ENJOY READING AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Matt

Best of 2020: MIDI Manufacturers Association adopts the new standard

Chinese giant Tencent is to lead a consortium that increases its stake in Universal Music Group from 10% to 20%, France's Vivendi says.

As we approach the end of 2020 it is time to look forward to what 2021 may bring. MIDiA has published the fifth edition of our Annual Predictions report which clients can read  here . There are 27 predictions…

Q&A, a startup developing tech for the music industry co-founded by industry insiders Troy Carter (Lady Gaga’s first manager) and Suzy Ryoo (Carter’s longtime collaborator), has launched a new suite of software products through a division called Venice Innovation Labs.

Beatport’s acquisition of Loopmasters may have just fired the starter pistol on an acquisition frenzy in sector of “sample packs,” plugins, and other modern technologies that have become key to music production.

Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Spotify, a series about the schemes that rack up streams, money, and infamy on the popular streaming service. Ever played some white noise on Spotify while you fall…

Blockchain / NFTs, OnlyFans & Patreon, virtual tour stops, investing into safe live music.

Sony’s 360 Reality Audio turns music into a 3D world – and all you need to experience it is a pair of ordinary headphones. Here's how Kojey Radical has been using it to create new forms of art

Spotify to launch in Korea in the first half of 2021 + K-Pop Is Only Half the Story of Korean Pop Music So far, Spotify's international expansion beyond the US, EU, and Latin America has been... OK at best.

Red Bull Music Academy is closing, alternative culture outlets are retrenching – and big tech prefers pop. Experimental musicians need to stick together