Free Spotify offer with AT&T Unlimited plans
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Get Spotify free with AT&T mobile

Get Spotify free with AT&T mobile wireless plans for existing and new AT&T Unlimited &More Premium customers in the US. Spotify have teamed up with AT&T in a new relationship bringing Spotify Premium across one of the largest mobile networks in the US. Key facts about the Spotify and AT&T offer If you’re on or join AT&T’s Unlimited &More Premium wireless plan, you can choose Spotify Premium as your premium entertainment option at no extra […]

SoundCloud launches mobile profile editing
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SoundCloud launches mobile profile editing

SoundCloud launches mobile profile editing which is creators top requested mobile feature enabling them to keep their profiles up-to-date when they’re on-the-go. Initial rollout started on 31st July on the SoundCloud iOS app. The profile is one of the primary tools SoundCloud creators use to showcase themselves and their sounds worldwide to collaborators, promoters, press, music managers, and to connect with their fans in real-time. Unlike other streaming services, SoundCloud gives creators maximum control of […]

Half of us lie about the music we like
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Half of us lie about the music we like

Half of us lie about the music we like according to a survey conducted by Deezer which found that 42% tell ‘musical mistruths’ about the songs and artists they’ve listened to. In a global study of 8,000 adults, Deezer research uncovered why people are hiding their true music preferences. It found that small white lies lead to musical discovery, with over two thirds (70%) listening to the song they claimed to know. The study looked […]

Pandora Voice Mode for all users
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Pandora’s voice assistant now available to all users

Pandora’s voice assistant now available to all users on all service plans according to a recent blog posting from the company. Voice Mode, as Pandora’s voice assistant is called was first launched in February of this year but is now available to all Pandora mobile app users enabling them to enjoy new music and podcast discovery, customise their personal audio entertainment experience hands free using conversational commands. How to use Pandora Voice Mode (As described […]

SOURCE: BEA Music - Percentage share of music revenue 2018 H1 compared to 2019 H1
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Belgian music industry grows 10% in first half of 2019

Belgian music industry grows 10% in first half of 2019 with 71% of revenue coming from digital sales according to BEA, the Belgian Entertainment Association. Paid streaming increased by 35% and represented 62% of total revenue which together with downloading accounted for 71% of total revenue. Revenue in the first half of 2019 was €29.1 million driven a 35% increase compared to the same period last year mainly driven by the increase in streaming which […]

France recorded music first half of 2019 results
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French record industry grows 12.7% in first half of 2019

French record industry grows 12.7% in first half of 2019 with 80% of the Top 200 albums made locally in France according to a recent report by SNEP, the French music industry association. Local music production and the growth of streaming were the key drivers in this good performance. The success of French artists, who had 18 of the 20 best sales in the first 6 months of the year, contributed to the continuing strong […]

Deezer Dark Mode on Android
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Deezer ‘Dark Mode’ for Android

Deezer ‘Dark Mode’ for Android has been rolled out with the promise of Deezer Dark Mode on iOS and desktop ‘coming soon’. According to the streamer, Dark Mode is the most sought-after feature from its users and the new feature gives users the freedom to switch from their normal light music player to a dark grey background. The claimed benefits are reduced eye strain and improved readability in low light conditions. Dark mode setting can […]