Twitter launches #music service with Rdio and Spotify; others frozen out?
Twitter this morning launched its foray into online music streaming, appropriately called '#music', choosing to partner with leading players Rdio and Spotify instead of competing with the madding crowd in this congested marketplace.
Fri 19/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Rdio's Vdio video streaming now in beta testing
The team responsible for the successful creation and launch of the Rdio music streaming subscription service is currently developing a Video equivalent called 'Vdio'.
Tue 05/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Rdio expands to 18 million songs, cementing its best in class status
American music streaming service Rdio has today announced a considerable expansion to its music database. The subscription service now claims to have 18 million songs.
Fri 17/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Five reasons Spotify is better than Rdio, and a prepared statement
Spotify launched in Australia today, with Facebook account holders able to stream music on their desktop or mobile device from a catalogue of "more than 16 million songs". We put the new service head-to-head with Rdio...
Tue 22/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi prepares to release JB Now app for iPhone and Android
JB NOW, the music streaming product announced last year by JB Hi-Fi, is moving out of beta, with the company releasing this video promoting and demonstrating the new app.
Fri 30/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »iSee Rdio has had a Rdesign
UnderCurrent's favourite music streaming service is looking more and more like another of our favourite music services...
Wed 14/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi now playing in musical instruments, but only in selected stores
JB Hi-Fi has greatly expanded its musical instruments range, which is being sold in selected stores in four states of Australia. This move is a result of the increased margin pressure being caused by price erosion in consumer electronics.
Fri 24/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi CODB up for first time in 7 years, online booming, grey market growth
The most interesting and relevant take-outs from JB's investor briefing are here, with cost of doing business rising for the first time in seven years, online booming on back of grey growth, NOW going alpha and entry into musical instruments.
Mon 13/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »From music pirate to Rdio star, with Telcos, Twitter and Target in between
After working at Kazaa, Skype, ICQ and AOL, online product maestro Carter Adamson is now the COO of music streamers Rdio. In a broad interview, he discussed music piracy, partnering with telcos, his local rivals and a retail strategy.
Tue 07/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Rdio responds to criticism over social media claim
Music streaming service Rdio has responded to Current.com.au's accusation yesterday of making false claims that it was "Australia's first truly social streaming music service".
Fri 20/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Rdio music streaming launches with expensive price tag, false claims
American music streaming company Rdio has today launched in Australia, with music fans able to stream unlimited tracks from the major record labels on their computer, smartphone or tablet device.
Thu 19/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »JB NOW music streaming service goes live
After much anticipation, JB Hi-Fi's music streaming service, JB NOW, is finally here. Current takes a look at how it all works, what it costs, and what the kids are listening to these days.
Tue 13/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »JB NOW music service accepting registrations, reveals pricing and details
JB Hi-Fi is currently accepting expressions of interest for its new JB NOW music streaming service, which will be launching soon. JB has further confirmed that the mobile applications for this service will be released in early 2012.
Tue 06/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Pioneer and Pure to launch music streaming service for Apple and Android
Pure Australasia, in conjunction with its local business partner Pioneer Australia, will next year launch a subscription music streaming for DAB radios, personal computers, tablets and smartphones.
Mon 28/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Zune-y tunes: Microsoft's new music streaming service
Microsoft has today launched its new Zune Music Pass streaming service, offering access to 13 million songs for $11.99 per month. The Zune Marketplace also gives consumers the option to buy tracks and albums.
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