Streaming Archives

Podcasts are now on YouTube Music

01/05/2023

Podcasts are now on YouTube Music with an initial launch in the US with global availability promised ‘soon’. The feature started being rolled out at the end of last week and is expected to reach all US listeners shortly. This update allows those watching podcasts on the main app to continue listening to them on YouTube Music. Listeners can enjoy podcasts on-demand, offline, in the background, while casting and seamlessly switch between audio-video versions on […]

Qobuz goes live in Canada

20/04/2023

Qobuz goes live in Canada making its HiRes streaming and download service available in 26 countries. The launch was originally promised for May but they have managed to deliver ahead of time. After Northern Europe, Australia, and New Zealand in 2021, and Latin America in 2022, Qobuz’ arrival today in Canada responds to a growing need among Canadian music aficionados and audiophiles for high-quality music streaming and download offerings. Qobuz has an extensive lossless catalogue […]

Stream Spotify while using Strava

17/04/2023

Stream Spotify while using Strava using their new integration that enables users to easily stream music, podcasts and audiobooks while tracking their workout activities on Strava. Listeners can play, pause, resume, skip, and browse Spotify favourites from the record screen on Strava. This new integration removes the need for Spotify users to switch between apps and allows them to easily tap into the motivation that gets them moving. Ian Geller, VP of Business Development at Spotify said, […]

Global music streams top one trillion in Q1 2023

16/04/2023

Global music streams top one trillion in Q1 2023, a new record speed according to Luminate, the entertainment data and insights company that powers Billboard Charts. The company revealed that global music on-demand audio streams crossed the one trillion mark on the 31st March 2023, marking 2023 as the first year for that milestone to be reached in just three months. The news follows Luminate’s 2022 Year-End Report data that showed a +22.6% growth in on-demand audio streams over […]

Deezer launches AnimeVerse channel

15/04/2023

Deezer launches AnimeVerse channel with Anime themed playlists and quizzes showcasing the iconic Japanese animation style. Dedicated fans and newcomers alike can now enjoy an exciting journey through the world of anime music – including staples such as NARUTO, Attack on Titan, or Studio Ghibli. Available now, the AnimeVerse channel boasts an exceptional collection of music from anime series, movies, and video games, as well as anime-inspired music from around the globe. You can explore the history of anime with […]

Streaming is benefitting more artists

08/04/2023

Streaming is benefitting more artists with streaming success spread across many more artists compared to the CD era according to recent research by the BPI. Based on Official Charts data, the findings show that the 10 leading streaming artists made up just 4.9% of the audio streaming market in the UK last year. This compares to the top 10 artists in 2007, when CD was the leading format, making up 10.9% of that year’s artist […]

Qobuz makes a play to be the Classical music streamer

08/04/2023

Qobuz makes a play to be the Classical music streamer saying that 19% of its catalogue is Classical according to a recent statement by the company. Following on from the recent launch of Apple Music Classical, Qobuz points out that its has been streaming Classical music since its founding in 2007 and has offered classical music fans exclusive content, classical music-centred curation, editorial, playlists, and more. As it has evolved from its French roots, through […]