April 2020

Spotify launches new Podcast playlists

24/04/2020

Spotify launches new Podcast playlists which are available in the UK, US, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and Brazil. The streamer is launching dozens of playlists all intended to help users find their next favourite show or episode. The full mix of playlists will look a little different in every country but over time Spotify has promised to update existing playlists and add new ones. As part of the launch, Spotify is introducing three flagship playlists: Best […]

Australian music industry grew 5.5% in 2019

24/04/2020

The Australian music industry grew 5.5% in 2019 and is the fifth straight year of growth according to figures released by ARIA, the Australian recorded music industry association. The industry generated over AUS $555 million in revenue (wholesale figures) and reflects the strength of the music industry before the COVID-19 crisis. 2019’s results stand in stark contrast to how the last decade began, when the Australian recorded music industry revenue was in decline whilst fighting […]

Sonos launches streaming radio service

22/04/2020

Sonos launches streaming radio service containing curated genre-based stations, and more than 60,000 local radio stations now available to Sonos users for free. Sonos Radio is a free, ad-supported streaming radio experience complementing the 100+ streaming options available on Sonos. Research from Sonos suggests that nearly half of all listening time on their smart speakers is on customers’ favourite stations and DJs. Sonos Radio integrates multiple internet radio services, including TuneIn and iHeartRadio, with more […]

Apple Music available in 52 more countries

21/04/2020

Apple Music is now available in 52 more countries together with the App Store, Apple Arcade, Apple Podcasts and iCloud which has been rolled out in 20 more countries. Apple Music is now available in 167 countries and regions and offers over 60 million songs. The streaming service contains thousands of playlists and daily selections, and the global radio station Beats 1. New Apple Music subscribers in the 52 additional countries can enjoy a six-month […]

Rap and Hip Hop reach new highs in 2019

21/04/2020

Rap and Hip Hop reach new highs in 2019 achieving record shares for both singles and albums according to Official Charts Company data released by the BPI. The analysis compiled from both purchases and streams show that singles of Rap and Hip Hop comprised well over a fifth (21.5%) of all consumption, up from 20.9% in 2018. In the five years from 2015 to 2019, UK artists’ share of Rap’s sales and streams increased from […]

Plex releases two new apps

18/04/2020

Plex releases two new apps, Plexamp – a rewrite of its media server and Plex Dash – a server administration tool to control your various devices. Plex created Plex Labs just over two years ago to develop new apps and create integrations to 3rd party apps which can build on the Plex platform. Plexamp version 3.0 is a complete rewrite of its media server and is available on five platforms – iOS, Android, Windows, macOS […]

How to stream Spotify on games consoles

17/04/2020

Spotify have published a roundup of how to stream Spotify on games consoles and how to share music with fellow gamers. Setting up Spotify on your console allows you to stream your own music while playing or pick up on great soundtracks from other video games or Spotify’s Top Gaming Tracks playlist for a mix of current hip-hop and rap. Plus, you can stream music from the console anytime, whether you’re deep in the game […]