Streaming music seems to be the topic du jour, and one of the most regular things I’m asked about is how I am able to subscribe to Spotify in South Africa.
Die Antwoord maintain their overseas popularity topping the most shared tracks list on Spotify. Really? This song went viral “around the globe?” There are some FREAKY people around the world…
The local lag on so many things from internet speeds to online access to streaming media is beyond frustrating! The good news is that telecommunications companies have noticed and are trying to do something to remedy the situation… This could soon be a reality.
The world is listening to more and more music online. Either streaming radio, downloading music, or using on-demand services like Spotify and We7. These on-demand services will generate £696 million for the global music industry in 2012 – a rise of 40%, new research has suggested. Artists, however, are complaining that they are getting paid very little despite their tracks getting 10’s of thousands of views.