It appears that the MP3 format is on the death bed. According to the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuit (Fraunhofer) , the organisation that created the MP3 format, they will not be extending the patents they hold on the MP3 format as they have expired, and in turn will not be…
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Deezer Next Launched In South Africa To Help Listeners Discover Emerging Artists
Deezer, the music streaming platform, has said that their new service for discovering emerging artists, Deezer Next, is now available in South Africa. According to the music streaming service, Deezer Next will promote music artists to new audiences and also enable music listeners to discover the "next generation of stars.…
Fresh From Performing At SXSW, Robin Thirdfloor Talks About How The Internet Is A Game-Changer For Musicians
Robin Thirdfloor is barely 25 years old and can already count among his music career highlights one of having performed at the 2017 edition of SXSW out in Texas, USA. SXSW Music Festival 2017 Line-up Born Simphiwe Nyawose, Robin Thirdfloor was raised in the Umlazi township of Durban, South Africa.…
Naspers Owned Media24 Acquires A Ten Percent Stake In South African Music Streaming Startup, NicheStreem
Naspers owned media company, Media24, has acquired a 10% stake in South African music streaming startup, NicheStreem. “Media24 is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to provide an enriched and engaging user experience to the largest digital audience in the country, such as NicheStreem’s first product, Liedjie, which is…
The Impact Of Smartphones And The Internet On Music, A Chat With Molefi Makananise
There's no denying it, the way we consume music in 2017 is vastly different from how we used to listen to music (and watch music videos) about ten years ago, even five years ago. This change can mainly be attributed to two main factors, the smartphones and the Internet. Even…
Amazon Is Definitely Getting Into The Music Festival Business According To A Recent Job Advertisement
Amazon won't only be selling or streaming music, but also in the business of music festivals. This is according to a job advertisement by the company as it is looking to hire a "Senior Program Manager, Music". In the job advertisement for the position, Amazon states that "thirty-two million people…