Spotify in advanced talks to buy SoundCloud Swedish music-streaming service provider Spotify is in advanced talks to acquire German rival SoundCloud, the Financial Times has reported, citing people briefed on the discussions. Business • 29 Sep 16
Spotify in advanced talks to buy SoundCloud Swedish music-streaming service provider Spotify is in advanced talks to acquire German rival SoundCloud, the Financial Times has reported, citing people briefed on the discussions. Business • 29 Sep 16
Apple scotches rumours it could stop selling music The head of Apple Music and iTunes has dismissed the suggestion the technology firm could stop selling music in order to focus on its streaming business. Technology • 15 Jun 16
Apple scotches rumours it could stop selling music The head of Apple Music and iTunes has dismissed the suggestion the technology firm could stop selling music in order to focus on its streaming business. Technology • 15 Jun 16
Spotify revenues grow 80% to €1.9 billion Spotify's revenues rose 80% in 2015 as it gained more subscribers for its music streaming service, but heavy spending on product development and international expansion meant a bigger operating loss. Business • 24 May 16
Spotify revenues grow 80% to €1.9 billion Spotify's revenues rose 80% in 2015 as it gained more subscribers for its music streaming service, but heavy spending on product development and international expansion meant a bigger operating loss. Business • 24 May 16
Spotify buys Irish mobile music app Soundwave Irish mobile music discovery app Soundwave has been bought by the music streaming giant Spotify. Business • 20 Jan 16
Spotify buys Irish mobile music app Soundwave Irish mobile music discovery app Soundwave has been bought by the music streaming giant Spotify. Business • 20 Jan 16
YouTube launches music streaming service YouTube has entered the increasingly crowded field of music streaming, hoping to reach a new audience through a user-friendly service that seizes on the video giant's vast variety. Technology • 12 Nov 15
YouTube launches music streaming service YouTube has entered the increasingly crowded field of music streaming, hoping to reach a new audience through a user-friendly service that seizes on the video giant's vast variety. Technology • 12 Nov 15
Apple Music has attracted 11m trial subscribers Apple's new music streaming service has attracted more than eleven million members during its free trial period, the company has said. Business • 06 Aug 15
Apple Music has attracted 11m trial subscribers Apple's new music streaming service has attracted more than eleven million members during its free trial period, the company has said. Business • 06 Aug 15
Prince pulls music from streaming services Pop icon Prince has opened a new chapter in his fraught relationship with the Internet as he suddenly pulled his music from most streaming services. Business • 02 Jul 15
Prince pulls music from streaming services Pop icon Prince has opened a new chapter in his fraught relationship with the Internet as he suddenly pulled his music from most streaming services. Business • 02 Jul 15
Spotify to add video and original content Streaming leader Spotify has announced an entry into video and original content, hoping to expand its reach beyond music. Business • 20 May 15
Spotify to add video and original content Streaming leader Spotify has announced an entry into video and original content, hoping to expand its reach beyond music. Business • 20 May 15
MixRadio streaming service expands availability MixRadio, the streaming service originally launched by Nokia, has expanded availability to major smartphone platforms as the market for on-demand music keeps growing. Business • 20 May 15
MixRadio streaming service expands availability MixRadio, the streaming service originally launched by Nokia, has expanded availability to major smartphone platforms as the market for on-demand music keeps growing. Business • 20 May 15
Spotify teams up with Starbucks for in-store streaming Spotify has announced a new deal with coffee chain Starbucks that will see it provide the in-store music for customers - as well as earn them rewards for using the service. Business • 19 May 15
Spotify teams up with Starbucks for in-store streaming Spotify has announced a new deal with coffee chain Starbucks that will see it provide the in-store music for customers - as well as earn them rewards for using the service. Business • 19 May 15
Jay Z defends his Tidal music streaming service Rap mogul Jay Z has defended his Tidal streaming service as viable and a boon to artists after a much-criticised start to the revamped company. Business • 27 Apr 15
Jay Z defends his Tidal music streaming service Rap mogul Jay Z has defended his Tidal streaming service as viable and a boon to artists after a much-criticised start to the revamped company. Business • 27 Apr 15
Jay Z's Tidal to challenge Spotify Jay Z has joined forces with an army of music stars to unveil Tidal, a revamped music service, that is set to challenge Spotify. Business • 31 Mar 15
Jay Z's Tidal to challenge Spotify Jay Z has joined forces with an army of music stars to unveil Tidal, a revamped music service, that is set to challenge Spotify. Business • 31 Mar 15
Spotify quiet on €440m fundraising report Music streaming giant Spotify declined to comment Friday on reports that it is raising around €440 million in new funds, in a move that could delay a public listing. Business • 30 Jan 15
Spotify quiet on €440m fundraising report Music streaming giant Spotify declined to comment Friday on reports that it is raising around €440 million in new funds, in a move that could delay a public listing. Business • 30 Jan 15
YouTube finally tunes in to music YouTube has a history of copyright tussles with record labels dating right back to one of its first viral hits, writes Naill Kitson. Business • 17 Nov 14
YouTube finally tunes in to music YouTube has a history of copyright tussles with record labels dating right back to one of its first viral hits, writes Naill Kitson. Business • 17 Nov 14
