Streaming Archives

RealNetworks doubles Napster investment

27/01/2019

RealNetworks doubles Napster investment to become 84% owner by acquiring debt and equity interests in Rhapsody International which trades as ‘Napster’. Following the transaction, RealNetworks has become the majority owner of Napster, with approximately 84% of outstanding stock, up from RealNetworks’ previous stake of approximately 42%. RealNetworks has committed to pay $1 million cash up front and an additional $14 million over time subject to certain conditions, with additional consideration depending on subsequent events. A […]

Streamers fail to meet GDPR obligations

25/01/2019

Streamers fail to meet GDPR obligations according to noyb, a European non-profit organization for privacy enforcement. noyb made a number of test requests under Article 15 of the General Data Protection Act (GDPR) which gives users a ‘Right of Access’ to the data that an organisation holds. Under the legislation users are granted a right to get a copy of all raw data that a company holds about the user, as well as additional information […]

Pandora launches Voice Mode

24/01/2019

Pandora launches Voice Mode a new native smart assistant that allows listeners to control Pandora’s mobile app and enjoy new music discovery using simple voice commands. Pandora is rolling out access to Voice Mode to select listeners on iOS and Android, with general availability for all mobile users coming soon. “Pandora is the leader in personalized audio entertainment, and millions of our listeners are already loving the experience we’ve created on smart speakers and other […]

iHeartMedia launches Radio Broadway

23/01/2019

iHeartMedia launches Radio Broadway, a new digital station available for Broadway fans everywhere via iHeartRadio and iHeartRadioBroadway.com. iHeartRadio Broadway will feature all the best Broadway music, content and more, streaming classic songs from original Broadway cast album soundtracks including Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Chicago, Hairspray, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked and The Band’s Visit. In addition, interviews with renowned Broadway stars will be integrated throughout the station hosted by an array of iHeartRadio New […]

Streaming continues to grow in Germany

21/01/2019

Streaming continues to grow in Germany during 2018 according to preliminary sales figures released by BVMI, the German record industry association. The number of audio streams in 2018 grew year on year by just over 40% to a record total of 79.5 Bn. While the number of CDs sold, 48.2 million, represented a 23% drop compared to 2017, the compact disc is now in its 36th year following its launch and is still the second […]

Radio by Deezer app launches in UK

20/01/2019

Radio by Deezer app launches in UK giving users access to 30,000 radio stations on a stand-alone Android app. Radio by Deezer can be used without registering but in order to play saved tracks users will need to sign up for a Deezer account and download the Deezer app. Radio by Deezer features include: 30,000 popular radio stations in one place No sign-up required for radio streaming Identify the songs you hear directly in the […]

Apple Music expands song lyrics support

19/01/2019

Apple Music expands song lyrics support adding seven additional countries to the existing supported list. Apple Music went into partnership with Genius in October 2018 to use its lyrics database and the initial rollout was to Australia, Canada, US and UK. As part of the agreement between the two companies Apple Music became the official Genius web-based music player. The additional seven countries which now have song lyrics functionality are France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, New […]