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Apple “Pushing Hard” to Launch a Streaming Music Service This Year

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Apple knows that iTunes won’t last forever.  With more people willing to rent their music via streaming music services rather than buying the music files outright, Apple knows they have to get into the streaming game–and soon.  From The Verge:

Much has been written about Apple’s plan to launch a Pandora-esque service this year. Now multiple music industry insiders have told The Verge that significant progress has been made in the talks with two of the top labels: Universal and Warner. One of the sources said “iRadio is coming. There’s no doubt about it anymore.” Apple is pushing hard for a summertime launch.

That whole article is worth reading because it offers insight into the whole streaming game–at least in the US. Continue reading here.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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