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French music streaming sales grew 9.4% in first half of 2023

07/09/2023

French music streaming sales grew 9.4% in first half of 2023 according to figures released by SNEP, the French music industry association. Total sales were €397 million with physical sales up 7.3% and digital sales up 10%. The use of downloading continues to decline which is similar to other major European markets. First half of 2023 highlights Streaming accounted for 77% of total revenues up from 71% compared to the same period last year. 60 Bn […]

BluOS 4.0 previewed at CEDIA 2023

06/09/2023

BluOS 4.0 was previewed at CEDIA 2023 in Denver, Colorado, ahead of the official launch in mid-October 2023. The update to the multi-room management platform includes a redesign of the user interface, better navigation, and improved search functionality, to deliver a more personalized way to play and control music across multiple zones. Starting on the 17th October, users will be prompted to download the official firmware update by following the prompts on the BluOS Controller […]

Italian music market up 14.2% in first half of 2023

30/08/2023

Italian music market up 14.2% in first half of 2023 with streaming subscriptions growing by 18.2% according to FIMI, the Italian recorded music industry association. Total revenues were Euros 175 million according to data compiled by Deloitte for FIMI. Streaming continues to dominate in Italy with 139 million users representing 16% growth on the same period last year. Streaming subscriptions were up 18.2% in the same period. Revenues from the ad-supported services also rose, up […]

Austrian music market up 15.5% in first half of 2023

29/08/2023

Austrian music market up 15.5% in first half of 2023 with fans spending €98.3 million on streaming subscriptions, CDs, downloads and vinyl records according to IFPI Austria. Revenue from music streamers Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube and Co. increased by 20% to almost €82 million and thus dominates the Austrian music market with an 83% market share. There were 8.6 Bn songs streamed in the first half of the year – an 18% increase compared to last year. […]

Deezer adds new discovery features

24/08/2023

Deezer adds new discovery features with two new tables – Home and Explore – making it easier for music fans to enjoy their own library and discover new music. The new Home tab creates a fully personalised experience and is the hub for all recommended content based on listening habits and liked songs, including the infinite AI-generated playlist, Flow. Here you will find recently played tracks and your personal, endless AI-generated Flow mix. Finally, the Home tab […]

YouTube Music introduces a new discovery feature

17/08/2023

YouTube Music introduces a new discovery feature which streams a seamless feed of short form videos on a dedicated Samples Tab. Powered by YouTube’s extensive catalogue of music videos, this personalized feed will explore the depths and breadth of the YouTube Music library. The result is that there is always something new to listen to, whether it’s the latest release from an up-and-coming artist or a deep cut from a legacy artist. Each clip offers […]

TIDAL completes its HiRes FLAC rollout

10/08/2023

TIDAL completes its HiRes FLAC rollout with 6 million tracks available to all users who subscribe to their HiFi Plus tier. The rollout was completed on the 2nd August 2023 and FLAC files are available on iOS, Android, and Desktop apps as well as via web browsers. TIDAL’s version of HiRes FLAC is any FLAC file that is 24-bit, 48kHz or greater (up to 192kHz). All subscribers will see an updated audio quality settings screen […]