Spotify refreshes New Music Friday playlist
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Spotify refreshes New Music Friday playlist

Spotify refreshes New Music Friday playlist with a global rebrand for its 8 million followers according to a recent blog post. Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist is a curated selection of the most anticipated new tracks of the week with 8 million followers globally and over 3.5 million in the US. The revamped playlist, which has 43 versions worldwide, will continue to serve as a destination for listeners who want to discover new music from […]

SoundCloud rolls out mobile uploading
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SoundCloud rolls out mobile uploading

SoundCloud rolls out mobile uploading of tracks with the iOS app available now and Android ‘coming soon’ according to a recent blog posting. Uploading to SoundCloud from your phone is the latest mobile workflow capability from the streamer that makes it easier to create and share, anytime, anywhere. With track, Spotlight and profile editing also part of their toolkit of mobile tools it is possible to make a track private, feature your best work and […]

SOURCE: RPO - Interest in orchestral increases for under 25s in UK
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Interest in orchestral music increases for under 25s in UK

Interest in orchestral music increases for under 25s in UK fuelled by streaming platforms such as Spotify and YouTube according to new research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). Almost three quarters (73%) of British adults have an active relationship with orchestral music from going to concerts, streaming music online to learning an instrument. However, amongst those under 25, the proportion rose to 83%, dispelling notions that orchestras are the preserve of older people. Orchestral […]

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Album listening declines in Germany

Album listening declines in Germany with 45% listening to fewer albums than five years ago according to a recent survey by Deezer. The survey in January 2020 of 8,000 adults from respondents in the US, Germany, France and Brazil included 2000 from Germany. The streamer has released further information about listening in Germany: 9% of music listening time is used for albums Almost a third of the time (31%) is spent on various playlists Individual […]

Spotify Kids comes to UK and Australia
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Spotify Kids comes to UK and Australia

Spotify Kids comes to UK and Australia however the app remains in beta as Spotify receives feedback from parents and caregivers. Originally launched in Autumn 2019, Spotify Kids is currently available in the UK Australia, Denmark, Sweden, New Zealand, and Ireland. To access the Spotify Kids app, you need a Premium Family account and once logged in you will be able to download the app. The app has an easy to use, colourful interface to […]

Podcast Radio launches in London
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Podcast Radio launches in London

Podcast Radio launches in London this week broadcasting in the Greater London area via DAB+ and online on Spotify, Deezer and Apple Podcasts. The station devoted exclusively to broadcasting podcasts features live presenters, hourly news updates and guest stars 24 hours a day. Initial guest appearances include Robbie Williams, Gene Simmons, Uri Geller, Charlotte Moffatt, Chris Kamara, Julian Clary and Steve-O. CEO Gerry Edwards says, “For listeners, Podcast Radio will enable them to discover and […]