Music Business Roundup: Spotify Hits 15 Million, Google Search, and More

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15 Million Spotify Subscribers
Spotify released new figures saying its number of total paid subscribers has grown to 15 million, while the users sticking to the free model are at 60 million. Following major press coverage of Taylor Swift’s decision to take her catalog off the music service, Spotify continues to say that the free model drives the paid one.
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Google Search for Musicians
Google has made finding information about live music much easier with enhanced search features.  Now when a user searches for an artist or venue, they immediately see lists that include artist schedules, venue events, and ticketing links
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HD Streaming Listeners
Subscribers to HD streaming services have some different listening habits than those of other services. Though there are some popular mainstream artists on HD streaming company Tidal’s year end album list, the Foo Fighters and Pink Floyd also make appearances, showing the older age demographic interested in higher quality streaming.
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Jukely Launches in LA
The new social concert app has launched in Los Angeles – for $25 a month you can get unlimited access to select venues and shows, and for $45 you get that and a plus one.
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German Music Market
Germany continues to be a unique case in the music industry as the overall music market rose in 2014 with the help of streaming income, CD sales, and downloads.
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