February 2025

Linn Records HiRes downloads now on Qobuz

04/02/2025

Linn Records HiRes downloads are now on Qobuz as part of a partnership to host its complete collection in high resolution (24-bit/up to 192 kHz). Linn Records high resolution digital download website – LinnRecords.com – will close on 28th February 2025. LinnRecords.com was conceived in 2007 and its aim was to make high resolution Studio Master downloads available to as many people as possible. By demonstrating that high-resolution downloads were not only possible, but also that digital consumers […]

Spotify subscribers up 11% in Q4 2025

04/02/2025

Spotify subscribers were up 11% in Q4 2025, reaching 263 million according to its recently released Q4 financial results. Monthly Active Users (MAU) increased 12% to 675 million. Key financial results in Q4 2024 Monthly Active Users grew 12% year on year to 675 million with net additions of 35 million which was 10 million ahead of guidance Subscribers grew 11% year on year to 263 million. Net additions of 11 million were 3 million ahead of […]

Get 6 months of Apple Music for £2.99

04/02/2025

Get 6 months of Apple Music for £2.99 and as a new subscriber you can listen to one of the world’s largest music catalogues, ad-free and with the highest audio quality available. The offer runs to 27th February 2025 and is for eligible new subscribers redeeming on eligible devices. It is not available for people eligible for a 3-months-free Apple Music offer. After the end of the 6-month period the plan will auto-renew at £10.99/month until cancelled. How […]

Best Music Deals

What are the best free music streaming deals?

03/02/2025

High Resolution Audio’s guide to getting the best free streaming for your musical entertainment. What are the best free music streaming deals? No one quite knows the origin of the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’ but this applies to music streaming much like most other things in life. Most of the free offerings come with some sort of restriction such as ads, reduced audio quality, limited features such as no skipping or […]