Streaming Archives

How to exclude playlists on Spotify

10/02/2023

Spotify have introduced a new feature to improve personalization by excluding playlists from Your Taste Profile. This is useful for people who have specific playlists for specific activities, such as sleeping, working out, or parenting as their recommendations can sometimes over-index on songs and artists that don’t fit with their general listening habits. Your Taste Profile is Spotify’s interpretation of your taste based on what you listen to and how you listen to it. It […]

Spotify subscribers hit 205 million in Q4 2022

01/02/2023

Spotify subscribers hit 205 million in Q4 2022, a 14% increase year on year, according to its recently released Q4 2022 financial results. Monthly Active Users (MAU) increased 20% to 489 million. Revenue of €3166 million was up 18% year on year in the quarter. The streamer also showed strong growth in its ad-supported revenue of €449 million up 14% from a year before led by Podcasting gains. Despite these impressive growth figures the company continues […]

Amazon Music to increase subscription plan prices

21/01/2023

Amazon Music to increase subscription plan prices in both the UK and the US with effect from the 21st February 2023 for both Individual and Student Plans. The Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plan is changing from £9.99 to £10.99 per month and the Amazon Music Unlimited Student Plan is changing from £4.99 to £5.99 per month. You will begin seeing the new price on your first bill after that date. If you are in a […]

Germany had 178 Bn streams in 2022

20/01/2023

Germany had 178 Bn streams in 2022 according to figures by the BVMI from data compiled by GfK Entertainment. This was 8% more than 2021 (165 Bn), more than a quarter more than 2020 (139 Bn) and almost two thirds more than 2019, when 107 Bn views were achieved. In total, the number of audio streams since the start of recording in 2013 has now totalled over 800 Bn. According to figures release, current music is the most popular […]

Apple Music Preview app released for Windows 11

14/01/2023

Apple Music Preview app released for Windows 11 and is available from the Microsoft Store giving users a first look at a beta version of a dedicated Windows app for their desktop. As this is a preview version of Apple Music, not all features may work as expected. After installing the Apple Music preview, iTunes will no longer open, and audiobooks or podcasts on your device will be inaccessible until a compatible version of iTunes […]

Apple Music launches a Shazam Predictions playlist

Apple Music launches Shazam Predictions playlist

12/01/2023

Apple Music launches Shazam Predictions playlist containing 50 songs from artists who are poised to have a breakthrough year. Shazam’s predictions have uncovered talent from every corner of the globe earlier than any other service, with artists like Ayra Starr, who was one of Shazam’s five featured predictions in 2022, making Shazam’s Global Top 10 last autumn. 2022 was also a milestone year for Shazam, marking the service’s 20th anniversary with 70 Bn all-time Shazams. Last […]

Zen by Deezer launches in France

12/01/2023

Zen by Deezer launches in France bringing users more than 2000 wellbeing guides and exercises, as well as immersive music and audio experiences for sleep and relaxation. Deezer is tapping into the growing digital wellbeing market with a goal to deliver one of the largest and most comprehensive catalogues in the country. The new paid subscription app offers a holistic and personalized wellbeing journey, guided by a wide range of renowned experts. This launch marks […]