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Music streaming forecast to double by 2026

25/03/2019

Music streaming is forecast to double by 2026 according to media and technology analysts, MIDiA Research. MIDiA has just published its global music forecasts, with revenue and user numbers projected out to 2026 which show that the market almost double from $19.6 billion in 2018 (in retail terms) to $45.3 billion in 2026. Growth rates have started to decline reflecting maturation of developed streaming markets such as the US, UK, Sweden, Netherlands and Australia. As […]

Anghami adds podcasting content

24/03/2019

Anghami adds podcasting content to its streaming service with over 250 shows from over 40 regional podcast creators, in addition to global podcasters and DJ shows. Anghami has quickly grown to become a leading on-demand music platform in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and has formed audio content partnerships with leading publishers in the region. Anghami is introducing podcasts covering topics which will include sports, tech, society, lifestyle, wellness, and music. The […]

UK streaming income increases by a third in 2018

23/03/2019

UK streaming income increases by a third in 2018 boosted by surging streaming subscriptions according to the BPI’s new yearbook, All About The Music 2019. UK recorded music revenues are up by over 20% in the past 3 years with 3.1% growth in 2018 boosted by a continuing surge in streaming, the enduring appeal of vinyl and growth of sync. 2018 highlight numbers UK recorded music revenues up by over 20% in 3 years 3.1% […]

Streaming is France’s main source of recorded music

22/03/2019

Streaming is France’s main source of recorded music with nearly 1 in 2 music consumers (46%) using a streaming service. Of these streaming music fans, 5.5 million now have a paid subscription according to figures released by SNEP, the French recorded music industry association. The French recorded music market grew for the 3rd consecutive year with a modest growth of 1.8% over the previous year. Digital sales generated 57% of revenue exceeding that of physical sales […]

Top Music from Spotify in the first week in India

Spotify’s Top Music in India

19/03/2019

Spotify’s Top Music in India for its first week of operation has been shared in a blog posting and shows a mix of local Indian music and tracks from around the globe. In the first week since its launch more than one million users have registered for the app. Users in India are listening to musicians and tracks from around the globe, with 68% of artists in the top 50 coming from somewhere other than […]

Play Apple Music with Alexa

18/03/2019

Play Apple Music with Alexa on Amazon Echo and Fire TV in the US only. Apple Music subscribers can now ask Alexa to play songs, artists, playlists, and more from Apple Music or playlists from your Library. Here’s what you need An Apple Music subscription, an Amazon Echo or Fire TV device that you have already set up with the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android device making sure that you have the latest […]

The Greatest Showman is top album of 2018

17/03/2019

The Greatest Showman soundtrack is top album of 2018 with 3.5 million sales globally according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Released alongside the hugely popular film, The Greatest Showman was a global success, topping charts in countries including Australia, Japan, UK and US. The album also reached number one on iTunes in over 60 countries. This is Me, the album’s lead single, charted in the top five in the […]