Streaming Archives

Paid subscriptions drive US streaming growth

14/09/2021

Paid subscriptions drive US streaming growth, up 27% in the first half of 2021 versus the prior year, from $5.6 to $7.1 billion at retail value. Figures released by the RIAA show that paid subscriptions continued to be the strongest contributor to growth, comprising nearly two-thirds of total revenue, and more than 80 million paid subscriptions for the first time. At wholesale value revenues rose 25%, from $3.7 billion in 1H 2020 to $4.6 billion […]

Streaming accounts for 12% of AM/FM radio listening in the US

28/08/2021

Streaming accounts for 12% of AM/FM radio listening in the US according to Edison Research in its Share of Ear study. The findings are based on measurements of what portion of listening to AM/FM content happens on a traditional radio receiver and how much is done on a digital device. The research methodology fully represents the US 13+ population, including not only those who are online but also those who are either not online or lightly […]

Download YouTube Music to Samsung smartwatches

17/08/2021

Download YouTube Music to Samsung smartwatches with their latest update running the unified version of Wear OS on devices such as the new Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. YouTube Music Premium subscribers will enjoy access to more than 80 million songs and thousands of playlists on the new YouTube Music app on Wear OS. This standalone app is the first smartwatch app from YouTube Music that allows YouTube Music Premium subscribers to download music […]

Streaming makes up almost 80% of German music sales

13/08/2021

Streaming makes up almost 80% of German music sales turning over €903.8 million in the first six months of 2021, an increase of 12.4% over the same period last year. This is according to figures released by the BVMI, Germany’s recorded music industry association. The strongest format on the market remains audio streaming, whose share of total sales is now 70.6% after further growth (+19.9 %). Downloads contribute only 3.3% to the total market after […]

83% of French album sales are locally produced

30/07/2021

83% of French album sales are locally produced with 166 French productions out of the 200 best-selling albums in the first half of 2021 according to SNEP, the French music industry association. Topping the list was Les Enfoirés with 350,000 album sales followed by SCH and Damso. Young talent figured prominently alongside established artists with 31 young artists achieving a first album in the Top 200, 26 of which were produced in France. This pattern was also reflected […]

Spotify updates What’s New feed

27/07/2021

Spotify updates What’s New feed so you can keep track of up-and-coming artists in your Discover Weekly or a podcast that’s piqued your interest or one of your tried and tested favourites. As shared at Stream On in February, there are 50,000+ hours of content uploaded to Spotify every day. The new What’s New feed is another way to discover new music and podcasts gathering all the new releases from the artists and shows you […]

‘360 By Deezer’ can now cast to Sony speakers

22/07/2021

‘360 By Deezer’ can now cast to Sony speakers giving music fans a chance to experience spatial music at home with their new ‘360 by Deezer’ cast feature. Deezer HiFi subscribers can play their favourite tunes in full surround sound with Sony’s SRS-RA5000 or RA3000 wireless speakers. HiFi users just need to open the ‘360 by Deezer’ app, pick their favourite track, and select the ‘cast’ button in the top right hand corner to begin. […]