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YouTube Music continues European expansion

SoundCloud Go+ continues its European expansion

10/06/2019

SoundCloud Go+ continues its European expansion with launches of its premium subscription plan in Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. SoundCloud Go+ is available through SoundCloud’s existing apps in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, or by logging on to soundcloud.com/go. SoundCloud offers a free, 30-day trial of SoundCloud Go+, after which a monthly subscription fee applies: €9.99/€6.99(PT)/₣12.99 (Web/Android) or €12.99/€9.99(PT)/₣16.99 (iOS) per month. iOS users can avoid the App Store surcharge by […]

Spotify launches Stations radio app in US

08/06/2019

Spotify launches Stations radio app in US after trialling the Pandora like app in Australia during 2018. The app which is available in both iOS and Android versions is a simpler version of the Spotify app which aims to give easier access to playlists. In a Google Play announcement, the streamer states: “Easily create stations for all the music you love, all for free. With the world’s music at your fingertips, finding the right thing […]

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Japanese HiRes streaming service delayed

30/05/2019

Japanese HiRes streaming service delayed according to mora qualitas – a joint venture between Sony Music and Rhapsody International which was announced in December 2018. In a newsletter the mora qualitas team announced that progress had been delayed and that ‘the service start scheduled for early spring 2019 will be put off till the autumn.’ Apologizing for the delay the mora qualitas staff promised to keep newsletter subscribers updated with progress. To subscribe to mora […]

SoundCloud integrates Traktor DJ 2 software

SoundCloud adds Native Instruments DJ integration

29/05/2019

SoundCloud adds Traktor DJ 2 integration into its increasing range of DJ software integrations. Native Instruments Traktor DJ 2 joins previously announced integrations with Serato, Virtual DJ, DEX 3, Pioneer DJ and Cross DJ 4. SoundCloud’s integration is now live in their new iPad and desktop app, Traktor DJ 2. Created for DJs of all levels, the new Traktor DJ 2 seamlessly connects to SoundCloud, enabling creators to instantly stream and mix SoundCloud’s catalogue of […]

Japan follows trend to music streaming

27/05/2019

Japan follows trend to music streaming which made up 54% of sales in 2018 with a 33% year on year growth amounting to 34.9 Bn Yen (~£251 million) according to figures compiled by the RIAJ, The Recording Industry in Japan. In 2018, the total value of recorded music (audio and music videos) increased 4% from the previous year to 240.3 Bn yen, the first year-on-year increase in three years, despite a 4% decline in unit […]

SoundCloud adds Mixvibes DJ integration

23/05/2019

SoundCloud adds Mixvibes DJ integration into its increasing range of DJ software integrations. Mixvibes’ Cross DJ 4 joins previously announced integrations with Serato, Virtual DJ, DEX 3 and Pioneer DJ. How to use Cross DJ with SoundCloud Download and log into Cross DJ 4 on your computer mobile device or tablet Enable SoundCloud within CrossDJ 4 then log in using a SoundCloud Go+ premium subscription username and password Begin accessing saved SoundCloud playlists, and to […]

UK Official Charts available on major streamers

22/05/2019

UK Official Charts available on major streamers including Spotify, Deezer, Napster and Apple Music. In a recent blog posting The Official Charts Company has published links to the following UK charts, playlists and biggest artist hits. UK Official Charts streaming links Official Singles Chart Get it on Apple Music, Deezer and Napster. Official Trending Chart Updated every Tuesday, the Official Trending Chart is a compilation of the freshest tunes that are starting to make a big impact in the UK […]