Streaming Archives

Qobuz is now integrated on Roon

01/02/2019

Qobuz is now integrated on Roon, the music player which integrates local files, streaming and online content with extensive HiFi and device support. Roon gives a unified browsing experience managing your local file collection, Qobuz digital download and streaming collections in one app. It also collects extensive music metadata – reviews, bios, credits, release dates, recording dates, genre classifications, lyrics, concert dates – and weaves it into a searchable, surfable, digital magazine about the music […]

Apple Music now on Android

30/01/2019

Apple Music now on Android devices after being released in beta format in December 2018. The app is available from Google Play or if this is not available in your country or region it can be downloaded directly from Apple. The app needs Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later installed and the version you have can be found if you go to Settings > System > About phone on your device. Apple Music on Android features Stream […]

Spotify expands its Indian Music hub

29/01/2019

Spotify expands its Indian Music hub with the addition of the T-Series catalogue consisting of Bollywood and regional movie soundtracks as well as albums from established and emerging artists. With an estimated thirty million people of Indian origin living overseas they are now able to listen to thousands of songs from India’s leading music and film company. These additional songs will be added to Spotify’s existing Desi hub which launched in June 2018. The Desi […]

Another unofficial Apple Music web player launches

28/01/2019

Another unofficial Apple Music web player launches called Musish which has a look and feel very similar to the iOS and MacOS apps. This follows closely on from PlayAppleMusic which was launched last month. Musish allows users to use Apple Music on their laptop or PC without having to use iTunes. Musish uses official Apple public APIs and libraries to handle authentication and the developers stress on their Github site that ‘At no point do […]

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 […]