Rocío Guerrero joins Amazon Music as Global Head of Latin Music

“I’m thrilled to come back to streaming with Amazon Music, who is poised to have a massive, positive impact on the Latin culture.”
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Amazon expands free music streaming service to Apple, Android devices

Amazon’s free music offering was previously limited to Amazon Echo devices
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Alex Luke leaves global Amazon Music role to join SiriusXM as SVP of Digital Content

“Alex is an expert in shaping the digital content experience for listeners, and we are excited to have him join us.”
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800 Musicians Call For Amazon Boycott In Growing ‘No Music for ICE’ Campaign

More than 800 musicians have signed a “No Music for ICE” letter pledging a boycott of Amazon-sponsored festivals and other partnerships until the internet giant ends the support of human rights violations through current contracts with ICE and other related US government agencies. Deerhoof, Ted Leo, Álex Anwandter, Immortal Technique,…

Amazon Music HD Launches, Spotify Says ‘Users Don’t Care’

[UPDATED] Amazon Music is rolling out an HD music services at an attractive price point aimed at bringing high-quality lossless streaming to the masses. Amazon Music HD will launch in US, UK, Germany, and Japan this week, beating Spotify and Apple Music to HD streaming. Priced at $14.99 per month…

As predicted, Amazon launches $15-per-month hi-def music streaming service, Amazon Music HD

“Earth will be changed forever when Amazon introduces high quality streaming to the masses,” says Neil Young
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Can Amazon Music damage Spotify’s market strength in Brazil?

“Today’s launch represents a momentous step for Amazon Music, as Brazil is one of the most important music destinations in the world.”
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Amazon Music’s subscriber base isn’t really growing faster than Spotify’s

Spotify is increasing its subs base by over 20m people year-on-year – Amazon is dragging significantly behind
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Amazon Music hires Adam Block as Global Head of Music Catalog

Block joins Amazon Music following a 26-year career at Sony Music Entertainment
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Amazon Prime Student Members Get Music Unlimited For $.99 Per Month

The streaming price race to the bottom continues. Following on the heels of new partnership deals and discounts from Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon Prime Student members can now get Amazon Music Unlimited for just $0.99 per month. If the students are new to Amazon Prime. they can also get…