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Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads

Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

The music industry's move to digital: Stairway to heaven or highway to hell?

In a digital era, musicians ditch traditional sales for online engagement, leading to a mixed reception and redefining success.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014

Digital Entertainment

Kiwis rack up 2,200 YEARS worth of Spotify music...

Putting that into context, that's the time it would take to travel to the moon on the Apollo 11 spacecraft over 225,000 times...

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014

Digital Entertainment

Spotify reveals greatest 'ghost' tracks

Spotify unearths hidden 'ghost' tracks for Easter, featuring secret songs by Coldplay, M.I.A., Arcade Fire, and more.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2014

Digital Entertainment

Lorde's Queen Bee but veteran acts maintain pulling power

To celebrate Waitangi Day, Spotify has revealed the most popular local artists currently being streamed by Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014

Digital Entertainment

Come on Dotcom let the good times roll…

Kim Dotcom celebrates his 40th birthday by launching a new debut album and internet music service in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2014

Digital Entertainment

Top Spotify songs get Kiwis sweating

Spotify has revealed the tracks topping gym-goers' playlists in New Zealand, unveiling ultimate workout playlist that are proven to make you sweat harder.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014

Digital Entertainment

Lorde tops NZ Spotify charts in 2013

Music streaming service announces the artists and tracks that took New Zealand by storm during the past twelve months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013

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Wearable technology comes to NZ music festivals

NZ festivals like Rhythm and Vines enhance experiences with wearable tech, letting fans capture and share their music journeys online.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

Spotify reveals most streamed music of 2014

Spotify's Year in Music reveals Ed Sheeran as the most streamed artist of 2014, with over 860 million listens worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Digital Entertainment

End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening

Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014

Digital Entertainment

Move over Spotify, YouTube's here

New licensing deals means unofficial streams posted by regular users are now more likely to disappear, replaced by official uploads from labels.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Spark and Spotify bring technology to NZ summer music festivals

NZ's summer festivals Rhythm and Vines and Rhythm and Alps introduce RFID wristbands for a unique experience with Spark and Spotify. #MyFestivalStory.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014