Streaming Music

Shares of music streaming leader Pandora Media soared 12% on Thursday after it released its quarterly results. Yes, it posted a loss. And, yes it also posted a slight dip from last quarter. However, it's all about expectations, and Pandora beat those handily.

Internet radio has never been as popular as it is right now, and market leader Pandora continues to grow at a heady pace. It has seen its shares of the total U.S. radio-listening market nearly double to 5.55%. That's the upbeat song. But here come the blues.

If you think 2011 was a wild year for technology, just wait until you see what 2012 has in store for you. Here are three tech trends that will undoubtedly grow in relevance -- and investor profitability -- in the year ahead.

There's a new threat on the horizon for Internet radio leader Pandora: Facebook has plans to partner with music streaming service Spotify. The good news for Pandora is that Spotify isn't online in the U.S. yet. They won't compete head to head for years. But when they do, what might it do to Pandora's stock value?

Rdio was envisioned and launched by Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, who have had a dry spell since starting Skype. Rdio, however, could be another smash, thanks to a confluence of trends that the duo appears to be picking up on.

Google is talking to Hollywood studios about a pay-per-view video service based on YouTube, according to a new report. The move comes as Google girds for battle with Apple, and telecom and media companies jostle for control over the next generation of high-speed content delivery.

Summer is almost upon us and that means loud, crowded lawn concerts will once again make an appearance at amphitheaters across the country. But with tough times, fans will have to be pickier than usual. Aside from ticket prices, which have risen dramatically in recent years, the fees paid to...

Recently Zac Bissonette shared the sad news that Ruckus, a provider of "free" music to college students, closed down. While he is turning to YouTube to feed his musical cravings, there are many other options out there to satisfy even the most demanding musical tastes. Thanks to the wonders of...

Recently I wrote a screed about the end of the age of ownership.Today, I'm enjoying the fruits of a company whose business is based on the new model, pay to play. This service is Rhapsody, an online digital music service. Instead of selling me songs, Rhapsody allows me, for a monthly subscription...