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Tidal blames Apple for shutting down its livestream of a Drake showTidal blames Apple for shutting down its livestream of a Drake show
Prince will release his next album exclusively on TidalPrince will release his next album exclusively on Tidal
The search for the perfect music streaming service

A month-long journey to find the best music-streaming service

Emily Yoshida
Tidal now has a family plan, but it’s more expensive than Apple MusicTidal now has a family plan, but it’s more expensive than Apple Music
Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal: a blind audio quality testApple Music, Spotify and Tidal: a blind audio quality test
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What sounds better: Apple Music, Tidal, or Spotify?What sounds better: Apple Music, Tidal, or Spotify?
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Why we got a Lil Wayne Tidal mixtape in 2015 instead of a Lil Wayne album in 2014Why we got a Lil Wayne Tidal mixtape in 2015 instead of a Lil Wayne album in 2014
Prince just left Spotify and my playlists are totally hosedPrince just left Spotify and my playlists are totally hosed
Prince begins removing his music from streaming servicesPrince begins removing his music from streaming services
Tidal is still great, except for all the nonsenseTidal is still great, except for all the nonsense
‘Bitch, I’m Madonna’ is the latest tone-deaf music video out of the Tidal exclusive vault‘Bitch, I’m Madonna’ is the latest tone-deaf music video out of the Tidal exclusive vault
The Weekender: Tidal according to Jay Z and Uber’s birthday party

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The Vergecast 156: Tidal, Google, and WWDC predictionsThe Vergecast 156: Tidal, Google, and WWDC predictions
Tidal launches Ticketmaster integration, new Mac and PC appsTidal launches Ticketmaster integration, new Mac and PC apps
Jay Z’s music service has new apps, concert tickets, and a lot to prove

Jay Z’s music service has new apps, concert tickets, and a lot to prove

Micah Singleton
Jack White wants you to pay for Tidal because rich people need money tooJack White wants you to pay for Tidal because rich people need money too
Watch Jay Z diss Spotify and YouTube during his private Tidal concertWatch Jay Z diss Spotify and YouTube during his private Tidal concert
Listen to a free Prince concert, live on Tidal this weekendListen to a free Prince concert, live on Tidal this weekend
Tidal refutes leaked documents, says it’s paying four times the royalty rate Spotify doesTidal refutes leaked documents, says it’s paying four times the royalty rate Spotify does
Tidal launches new Discovery feature and promises to promote unsigned artistsTidal launches new Discovery feature and promises to promote unsigned artists
No, Tidal has not raised its subscription pricesNo, Tidal has not raised its subscription prices
Jay Z will play a private concert for Tidal users featuring rare songsJay Z will play a private concert for Tidal users featuring rare songs
Jay Z defends Tidal in a Sunday afternoon tweetstormJay Z defends Tidal in a Sunday afternoon tweetstorm
Tidal Discovery will give independent artists more control over their musicTidal Discovery will give independent artists more control over their music
Jay Z wants you to move your Spotify playlists to Tidal using this websiteJay Z wants you to move your Spotify playlists to Tidal using this website
Mumford & Sons wouldn’t have joined Tidal even if Jay Z had asked them, okay?Mumford & Sons wouldn’t have joined Tidal even if Jay Z had asked them, okay?
Apple wants to pay Taylor Swift for Beats Music exclusivesApple wants to pay Taylor Swift for Beats Music exclusives
Tidal’s secret weapon isn’t celebrities: It’s Live NationTidal’s secret weapon isn’t celebrities: It’s Live Nation
Rihanna’s latest single is an ode to the American DreamRihanna’s latest single is an ode to the American Dream
Watch the new Beyonce video shot by Jay-ZWatch the new Beyonce video shot by Jay-Z
Jay Z relaunches Tidal with music’s biggest artists as his co-ownersJay Z relaunches Tidal with music’s biggest artists as his co-owners
Jay Z enlists millionaire musicians to promote relaunch of Tidal music serviceJay Z enlists millionaire musicians to promote relaunch of Tidal music service
Taylor Swift ditched Spotify, but will stream to all 17,000 people on Jay Z’s Tidal music serviceTaylor Swift ditched Spotify, but will stream to all 17,000 people on Jay Z’s Tidal music service
Aspiro investors may reject Jay Z’s offer, blocking sale of its streaming music servicesAspiro investors may reject Jay Z’s offer, blocking sale of its streaming music services
Jay Z takes on Spotify with $56 million purchase of AspiroJay Z takes on Spotify with $56 million purchase of Aspiro
The weird, wonderful world of high-end personal audioThe weird, wonderful world of high-end personal audio
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Tidal brings high quality audio streaming to everyone — for a priceTidal brings high quality audio streaming to everyone — for a price
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