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Over a quarter of UK music comes from independent labels

21/06/2021

Over a quarter of UK music comes from independent labels according to figures released by the BPI and AIM. In addition, the data, which is drawn from the BPI’s yearbook All About The Music 2021 and based on Official Charts Company data, shows that: UK independent labels’ share of music consumption across streaming and physical formats combined rose for a third successive year in 2020 to reach just under 26% Independent music businesses’ share of Streaming Equivalent […]

Samsung devices to come with Spotify pre-installed

19/06/2021

Samsung devices to come with Spotify pre-installed on a range of mobile devices, tablets and Smart TVs as part of Spotify’s partnership deal. Spotify has been Samsung’s go-to music service since 2018. In 2019, Spotify strengthened that partnership when it announced that it would come preinstalled on the newest Samsung Galaxy mobile devices so music and podcast lovers could start listening as soon as they turned on their new phones. This arrangement has been extended to cover the newest range […]

UK music exports reach new high in 2020

18/06/2021

UK music exports reach new high in 2020 to over half a billion pounds driven by streaming according to new figures released by the BPI. Earnings increased 6% on 2019 to £519.7 million which makes the UK the largest exporter of music in the world after the US. Around 1 in 10 of all tracks streamed globally are now by a British artist. A BPI report earlier this year, All Around The World, found that with […]

Deezer releases new spatial audio playlist

18/06/2021

Deezer releases new spatial audio playlist featuring the world’s biggest artists in Sony 360 Reality Audio. Deezer is bringing live performances to life with its new ‘360 Sessions’ with global megastars like Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, Circa Waves and others. Using Sony’s 360 object-based spatial audio technology, the 28 track playlist provides a unique immersive experience. This means everything from the track – including vocals, individual instruments and even a live audience can be heard as if they […]

Mercedes-Benz adds Apple Music to EQS, C-Class and S-Class

07/06/2021

Mercedes-Benz adds Apple Music to EQS, C-Class and S-Class providing full integration into the Mercedes me connect service ‘Online Music’ and the MBUX infotainment system. MBUX makes listening to Apple Music in Mercedes-Benz vehicles a simple, user-friendly experience. After linking a Mercedes me account to the vehicle, Apple Music subscribers will have access to more than 75 million songs, thousands of editorially curated playlists, and daily selections from the world’s best music experts, including all […]

Try TIDAL’s HiRes streaming for £2

05/06/2021

Try TIDAL’s HiRes streaming for £2 with a 2 month trial giving you full access to both its CD Quality and MQA HiRes catalogue. A 2 month trial of its 320kbps Premium subscription is also available for £2. The offer is limited to new users only and your subscription will automatically renew at the usual rate once the trial is over. TIDAL Premium features Standard sound quality 320kbps 70+ million songs Ad-free and offline listening […]

Spotify to incorporate Storytel Audiobooks

05/06/2021

Spotify to incorporate Storytel Audiobooks into its platform as part of a partnership deal with Storytel, one of the world’s leading audiobook streaming services. Later in 2021, Storytel subscribers will be able to enjoy Storytel’s library of audiobooks on Spotify by linking the two accounts. Courtney Holt, Global Head of Studios, Spotify, said “It is Spotify’s goal to be the singular platform for all audio: music, podcasts, live conversations, and now via this partnership, audiobooks. By […]