SiriusXM, Pandora Add Subscribers; Dolby Atmos Audio Streaming Opens Up to DIY Artists; Orson Welles and Lockdown’s Radio Renaissance

SiriusXM added self-pay subscribers in its satellite radio and Pandora businesses in the second quarter, the first one that was fully affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Advertising dropped sharply amid the pandemic.

Independent artists, producers and record labels will be able to self-distribute their music in the Dolby Atmos format to Amazon Music HD and Tidal.

Spotify announced its latest financial results yesterday, with growth in listeners and subscribers at the top end of its forecasts.

I’m listening to art made by dead people rather than DIY lockdown productions.

The latest version of the Group Session feature lets you listen to playlists and podcasts with up to four other people at the same time

Lady Gaga sold 12,000 of her latest album on cassette.

We talk to artist and curator Dr. John Kannenberg about its impact and legacy.

Independent artist program ‘Tencent Musician’ was launched three years ago.

People are trying to get back to normal, at least as far as Spotify knows.

New data shows consumers are more likely to embrace “local” artists - music from their country of origin.

Spotify’s Mac and Windows apps can now start streaming to Chromecast devices.

I bristle at the idea that plays are ‘not the real thing’ unless they are live.