Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
Taylor Swift Didn’t Have Label’s Permission Before Blasting Apple Music
The boss at Swift's label told attendees at a conference that while the label was unaware Swift was going to go off book, they were all on the same page.
German Music Industry Reports Streaming-Powered Growth
Good news for the German music industry is good news for the world market, since Germany is the third-largest market for music behind the U.S. and Japan.
Spotify’s Musical Map Lets You Hear What Users Are Listening to Across the Globe
Spotify has come up with what is probably the easiest way to discover the distinctive popular music of places around the world.
Report Suggests Bitcoin Could Be the Way to Fairer Music Industry Payments
A report published by the Berklee School of Music endorsed a solution for fairer music industry payments: Bitcoin, the international digital currency.
StreamSquid Allows You to Stream for Free, Import Old Grooveshark Playlists
Unlike Grooveshark, StreamSquid streams music legally, via YouTube and SoundCloud.
Festival Playlister Creates Playlists Based on Music Festival Lineups
Do you use Spotify to hype yourself up for your favorite music festivals? If so, Expedia may have saved you the hassle of creating your own playlists.
New Streaming App Only Plays Music on NYC’s Williamsburg Bridge
A new app released by the Uno! record label plays music from the label's roster as commuters pass over the bridge.
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch a Music Streaming Service
Facebook squashed rumors that the social media giant will throw its hat into the music streaming ring.
Rdio Offers New Label-Curated Radio Stations
Rdio is letting brands curate their own stations with a focus on record labels and media outlets.
In the Race for Streaming Domination, the Social Element is Key
As the battle for streaming supremacy starts to boil down to Apple Music versus Spotify, Apple's most obvious weakness is the lack of social interaction.