here are the 25 most timeless songs ever according to Spotify

http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/here-are-the-25-most-timeless-songs-ever-according-to-spotify/

7 things you probably didn't know you could do with Spotify

http://uk.businessinsider.com/secret-hidden-features-in-spotify-2015-8

Bieber, Skrillex and Diplo on Where Are You Now

http://www.nytimes.com/video/arts/music/100000003872410/bieber-diplo-and-skrillex-make-a-hit.html

how payola is infiltrating streaming services

http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/6670477/how-playola-is-infiltrating-streaming-services-pay-for?curator=MusicREDEF

What Happens When Spotify Gets Behind an Artist? A Case Study of Hozier and Major Lazer

http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6656722/spotify-spotlight-support-major-lazer-hozier

Robyn is leaving albums behind, and she's better for it

http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/7/9114887/robyn-la-bagatelle-magique-love-is-free?curator=MusicREDEF

the verdict on Beats 1's first month

http://diymag.com/2015/07/31/one-station-to-rule-them-all-the-verdict-on-beats-1s-first-month

David Byrne: open the music industry's black box

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/02/opinion/sunday/open-the-music-industrys-black-box.html?curator=MusicREDEF&_r=0

“User Pirated Content” Is Core Internet Advertising Model (Which is Why Streaming Rates Can’t Increase Until Piracy is Decreased)

http://thetrichordist.com/2015/08/04/user-pirated-content-is-core-internet-advertising-model-which-is-why-streaming-rates-cant-increase-until-piracy-is-decreased/