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Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

Apple's acquisition of Shazam reveals hidden value

Spotify and Tencent Music's equity swap confirmed

Spotify and Tencent Music Entertainment have confirmed reports that they are are entering into a stock-swap arrangement.

Sources: Apple to axe iTunes music downloads

Apple has reportedly scheduled a complete axing of downloads for early 2019.

Zane Lowe on Gang of Youths: "It's emotional for me"

During his ARIA Masterclass, Zane Lowe spent a good chunk of his time confessing his love for Sydney's own Gang of Youths.

Zane Lowe to showcase an all-Aussie lineup on Beats 1 Sydney show (plus Lorde)

Massive exposure for a bunch of local artists.

WMG has completed a licensing deal with Apple Music

Warner Music Group has reached a licensing deal with Apple Music that will allow its artists to appear on the popular streaming service.

Will.i.am throws his weight behind the "world's first mobile record label"

But what does it all mean?

Apple Music kill off their Apple Music Festival series after a decade

It's a curious move, given both Apple's dominance in the music industry, both as tech pioneers, and as gatekeepers to the music itself.

YouTube struggles as listening habits shift to Spotify and Apple