Streaming Archives

Deezer raises subscription prices

22/09/2023

Deezer raises subscription prices for some music streaming subscriptions in selected markets. From 21st September 2023, prices for all new premium and/or family subscriptions in France, UK, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands will be increased. For current premium and family subscribers in these countries the changes in pricing will become effective at the earliest on the first billing period after the 24th October 2023. The streamer stated in an announcement, “Since the creation of Deezer […]

US recorded music revenues up 9.3% in first half of 2023

20/09/2023

US recorded music revenues up 9.3% in first half of 2023 generating $8.4 Bn at estimated retail value according to the RIAA. The number of paid subscriptions grew to a record high of 96 million, with revenues up 11% to $5.5 Bn and comprising almost three quarters of the first half total. At wholesale value, revenues grew 8.3% to $5.3 Bn. Streaming Revenues from streaming services made up 84% of total recorded music revenues in the […]

New Apple Music features with iOS 17

14/09/2023

New Apple Music features with iOS 17 have been announced and will become available to download from the 18th September 2023. New Apple Music features with iOS 17 Music SharePlay – It’s easier for everyone to control music in the car – even passengers in the back seat – so everyone can play their favourite music and contribute to what’s playing. Collaborate on playlists – Invite friends to join your playlist and everyone can add, […]

Spotify creates daylist – an ever-changing playlist

12/09/2023

Spotify creates daylist – an ever-changing playlist that is personalised to a user’s listening habits and which updates multiple times a day. According to a recent blog post from the streamer, ‘This new, one-of-a-kind playlist on Spotify ebbs and flows with unique vibes, bringing together the niche music and microgenres you usually listen to during particular moments in the day or on specific days of the week. It updates frequently between sunup and sundown with […]

SoundCloud adopts TikTok style feed

12/09/2023

SoundCloud adopts TikTok style feed updating its mobile app (iOS and Android) splitting the Feed into two tabs: Discover and Following. On the web, Feed will continue to just be the Following feed for now. The mobile Feed has a preview option which has either been hand-picked by the artist, or by our AI tagging tool to select what is most exciting for you. You can click into a track to listen to the full song, […]

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 […]