November 2022

Deutsche Grammophon launches HiRes streaming service

27/11/2022

The world’s oldest record label, Deutsche Grammophon launches a HiRes streaming service called STAGE+. The brand-new classical music platform includes new repertoire, livestreamed events from around the globe, outstanding concert and opera performances from the archives, and new and archived DG and Decca audio releases. The platform will be available as a TV, mobile and web app to STAGE+ subscribers, with many videos offered in 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos Music. Audio content will be in HiRes Lossless […]

Deezer announces its 2022 Rewind charts

27/11/2022

Deezer announces its 2022 Rewind charts highlighting the most streamed artists and albums of the year. This year they have included the top song identified with SongCatcher and their humming feature, as well as the top translated song with Lyrics Translation. There is also a list of the 5 artists to watch in 2023. You can find the 2022 Rewind Channel on Deezer by going here. To compare this year’s charts to last year see our […]

Spotify launches Audiobooks in US

27/11/2022

Update: 27/11/2022 – On Tuesday 22nd November, Spotify announced that audiobooks are also now available for purchase in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Spotify launches Audiobooks in US where Spotify listeners will be able to purchase and listen to more than 300,000 audiobook titles. The new service comes with a brand-new user interface that’s geared specifically for listening to audiobooks and fits them seamlessly alongside the music and podcasts available in the apps. […]

Fans around world are listening to more music

17/11/2022

Fans around world are listening to more music according to a recent study by IFPI, representing the recording industry worldwide. Engaging with Music 2022 measured how 44,000 people across 22 countries, the largest study of its kind, engage with music. Engaging with Music 2022 report highlights Average weekly time listening to music grows to 20.1 hours – Music fans are listening to more music today than ever before, spending on average 20.1 hours listening to music weekly (up […]

Deezer launches new smartwatch app

15/11/2022

Deezer launches new smartwatch app powered by Google’s Wear OS giving users an enhanced experience including the possibility to download playlists and listen to their favourite music on the go, without being connected to a phone. In addition to an updated design and a smooth user experience, subscribers to Premium and Family can now access key Deezer features, including Flow, directly in their watch. Favourite playlists and tracks can also be downloaded for easy access, […]

Spotify upgrades its Apple Watch app

11/11/2022

Spotify upgrades its Apple Watch app with improved playback and download options. You will be able to more easily browse and choose your favourite music and podcasts in Your Library, as well as more quickly download music to listen offline from the watch itself. There’s also a new sleek design with larger artwork, animations, and added functionality – like swiping to like a song. It’s also easier to spot new episodes marked with a blue […]

MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec

11/11/2022

MQA announces new HiRes wireless codec which has been approved by the Japan Audio Society (JAS) and will be able to use their prestigious ‘Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS’ logo. This new codec carries the technical name of SCL6 and is being marketed as MQair. Wireless devices account for a large segment of music listening over headphones, earbuds, and wireless speakers. Bluetooth speakers and wireless headphones have a combined annual retail value of $69bn forecast for 2022, […]