Spotify introduces new personalised playlists
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Spotify introduces new personalised playlists

Spotify introduces new personalised playlists featuring artists, genres, and decades you listen to often in a new family of personalised playlists – Spotify Mixes. Spotify Mixes were inspired by Daily Mix, our most popular personalized playlist among users. During the recent virtual event, Stream On, Spotify announced that they would be evolving and expanding their Daily Mix family by adding more playlists that are increasingly personalized to users and that evolve over time so you have more recommendations […]

Australian record music market grew by 7.3% in 2020
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Australian record music market grew by 7.3% in 2020

Australian record music market grew by 7.3% in 2020 with growth driven by streaming and vinyl according to figures released by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The growth was driven by a rise in revenue from streaming services and vinyl, which offset a drop in revenue for digital downloads and CD sales. It is the sixth straight year of growth for the recorded music industry which now generates AUS$542 million in revenue per annum. […]

Spotify rolls out new Workout Hub
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Spotify rolls out new Workout Hub

Spotify rolls out Workout Hub containing celebrity inspired playlists to help get you motivated for a run or a workout. Whether you’re a gym aficionado or pilates pro, or are settling in for savasana, Spotify’s Workout Hub is now home to playlists from some of the top fitness instructors and brands, so your every workout can have the ultimate soundtrack. Spotify’s Workout Hub is where you will find the following playlists: Elevate Your Vibration with Melissa Wood […]

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Deezer celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary

Deezer celebrates Beethoven’s 250th anniversary by releasing covers of his most famous works by twelve modern pianists. The new Deezer Originals album, ‘Beethoven Recomposed’, is available on Deezer’s “Beethoven Channel” and new Deezer HiFi users can enjoy the album with a three month free trial. World famous pianists like Chilly Gonzales, Sofiane Pamart and Chloe Flower are celebrating Beethoven’s 250th anniversary with new interpretations of the composer’s masterpieces. Twelve performers have put their own twist on […]

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Radio Paradise to be first HiRes internet radio station

Radio Paradise to be first HiRes internet radio station when it launches in April 2021 using MQA encoding on the BluOS platform. It will use MQA-encoded audio on all four of its mix channels, utilizing high-resolution 24-bit masters where available. All BluOS devices will receive an update and this includes leading audio brands like Bluesound, NAD Electronics, DALI Loudspeakers, Monitor Audio, Roksan, Peachtree and PSB Speakers. The collaboration marks the first time an internet radio station will carry MQA-encoded content. Bill Goldsmith, long-time […]

SiriusXM adds 26 new music channels
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SiriusXM adds 26 new music channels

SiriusXM adds 26 new music channels dedicated to a variety of musical styles and themes including 90s R&B Jams, Boy Bands, Coffee House Classics, Lithium Stripped, Queens of Pop, and more. There are also a selection of artist branded channels with Bob Marley and LL COOL J available as streaming channels on the SiriusXM app. Each major artist is supplementing their existing SiriusXM channel with new channels that will further explore that artist’s genre and […]

Spotify introduces a new Desktop App and Web Player experience
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Spotify introduces a new Desktop App and Web Player experience

Spotify introduces a new Desktop App and Web Player experience so its listeners can consistently discover and enjoy music and podcasts. The streamer is rolling out a new improved look and feel for the Spotify app for desktop and web aligning the experience and making both easier to use. With this redesign, Spotify has taken the opportunity to create a modern and scalable web player together with a cohesive Spotify design and add features that […]