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Spotify vs Apple Music vs Tidal — Who pays artists more?
By Henry T. Casey last updated
We asked an independent musician how well Spotify pays, and how it compares to Apple Music, and Tidal too.
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Forget Spotify — Apple Music just got a big upgrade for Android
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Apple Music just gave its Android widgets a much-needed makeover.
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How to get an Apple Music student discount — get a cheaper monthly subscription
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you're an eligible student you can get an Apple Music subscription for almost half-price, as well as free Apple TV Plus.
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Apple Music FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
By Henry T. Casey last updated
Here's what you need to know about Apple Music, which is taking on Spotify with live radio stations and greater iOS integration.
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How to get Spotify Premium
By Dale Fox last updated
Wondering how to get Spotify Premium? We show you how in this simple guide.
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You can get Spotify Premium for free right now — here's how
By Rory Mellon published
Wow! For a limited time you can try Spotify Premium for three months without spending a penny — here's how to sign up.
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Spotify Premium’s new play and shuffle buttons are music to my ears
By Lee Dunkley last updated
Spotify updates playback controls for Premium subscribers to make it easier for users to choose how to play music.
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TikTok could be launching Spotify killer — what we know
By Alan Martin published
TikTok parent company ByteDance filed for the TikTok Music trademark back in May — but what could the app look like?
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