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Putting big data to work for musicians

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 24, 2016
Streaming services know a lot about our listening habits. Artists not so much
Streaming programs like Spotify use algorithms to learn about our listening habits. 
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Actuality, by Marketplace and Quartz

Robot Tastemakers

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 23, 2016
"Actuality" visits Spotify to look into the algorithmic DJs that soundtrack our lives.
French electronic duo Daft Punk, the original robot DJs, in "Tron: Legacy"
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The business of the blues isn't what it once was

by Marketplace Contributor
Dec 7, 2015
The numbers show a decline in the blues audience.
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Will you stick with Apple Music?

by Tony Wagner
Sep 22, 2015
If you're an early adopter, the free ride ends next week.
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The highs and lows of streaming music

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Aug 18, 2015
Dr. Dre's new album was streamed 25 million times the first week of its release.
Dr. Dre arrives at the premiere of "Straight Outta Compton" on August 10 in Los Angeles, California.
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Everyone's getting the music streaming business wrong

by Tony Wagner
Jul 23, 2015
It's so much more complicated than Taylor Swift vs. Apple, a new report says.
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Which music streaming service should you get?

by Meg Cramer and Tony Wagner
Jun 30, 2015
Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora... they're similar, but have small and important differences.
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Taylor Swift convinces Apple to pay indie artists

by Adam Allington
Jun 22, 2015
Social media shaming caused Apple to change its tune.
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How streaming is changing the music industry

by Nova Safo
Jun 10, 2015
For musicians, getting heard is the easy part; getting paid is much harder.
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Apple is officially in the business of music streaming

by Molly Wood
Jun 8, 2015
The service will cost $9.99 and include Beats 1, a new radio venture.
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