Streaming Archives

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 […]

TIDAL launches Live

07/04/2023

TIDAL launches Live a new in-app feature that makes it easy for HiFi and HiFi Plus TIDAL subscribers to share music in the moment without physically being together. Formerly beta tested as ‘DJ’ through an early access program, Live is a new way for fans to spontaneously share music. The new feature makes it effortless for fans to also find and follow music tastemakers. When starting a Live session, TIDAL subscribers can choose the session […]

Spotify introduces Niche Mixes

06/04/2023

Spotify introduces Niche Mixes which are personalized playlists for almost anything you can think of. Many of Spotify’s listening recommendations come in the form of Spotify Mixes, a favourite feature for its users. Listeners spend hours tapping into their feels with personalized Mood Mixes, getting nostalgic with custom Decades Mixes, and discovering new artists with Genre Mixes in their ongoing search for the perfect playlist to match the moment. To access Niche Mixes, just go to the Made For You hub […]

Deezer relaunches its K-Pop channel

06/04/2023

Deezer relaunches its K-Pop channel adding new playlists and podcasts to make it the ultimate kpopper destination. K-Pop has become a global sensation, captivating millions of kpoppers (K-pop fans) through music and fashion, and where diversity and inclusion is a given part of the culture. Deezer’s K-pop channel, first started in 2019, is now getting a major upgrade, bringing fans the very best of Korea’s biggest musical export, including new subgenres and emerging artists. BTS, Stray […]