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Music industry grows in Italy despite pandemic

26/09/2020

Music industry grows in Italy despite pandemic with streaming music subscriptions up 33% in first half of 2020 according to FIMI, the Italian music industry association. The lockdown has not stopped the enjoyment of music in Italy although this is increasingly driven by digital which now makes up 86% of all industry revenues. Of this, 82% is represented by streaming, which generated €68 million in the first six months of 2020. This is a significant leap compared […]

Live streaming can’t save classical music

26/09/2020

Live streaming can’t save classical music according to a recent report into classical music events by the classical music streamer Primephonic. The report is based on research commissioned by Primephonic and conducted by YouGov who carried out an online survey of a representative sample of 1145 US adults aged 18+ between the 20th and 21st July 2020. The report looked into the challenges facing the classical music community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data shows […]

BBC to launch Radio 1 Dance stream

19/09/2020

BBC to launch Radio 1 Dance stream which will be available from 9th October on BBC Sounds. Radio 1 Dance will bring together Radio 1’s existing dance programmes into a dedicated 24-hour stream on BBC Sounds providing a second chance to hear the station’s world-famous DJs and mixes from all corners of the globe. From Monday – Thursday on Radio 1 Dance, Pete Tong’s world-renowned Radio 1 show will fill the Drivetime slot (4pm-6pm), with exclusive […]

Deezer adds ‘Country Selector’ feature

17/09/2020

Deezer adds ‘Country Selector’ feature allowing listeners to switch music and shows tabs to anywhere in the world. The new ‘Country Selector’ feature lets you switch your music and shows tabs to a location of your choice. Within seconds, you’ll instantly get transported and have access to local artist tracks, curated playlists, charts and shows. So if you’re curious about life on the other side of the ocean, Country Selector lets you hear what the […]

Amazon Music launches podcasts

16/09/2020

Amazon Music launches podcasts in the US, UK, Germany and Japan and available on all subscription tiers at no additional cost. Customers will be able to stream top podcasts they already know and love, as well as new, original shows produced exclusively for Amazon Music and hosted by creators including DJ Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith, Dan Patrick, and more. Amazon Music customers can access podcasts in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android, on Amazon Echo devices, and at music.amazon.com/podcasts. Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music said […]

Deezer debuts audiobook channel in the Netherlands

13/09/2020

Deezer debuts audiobook channel in the Netherlands containing 12 book categories including a dedicated section for English audiobooks. You can find classics, fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, personal development, religion & spirituality, poetry, kids content and more. Deezer’s local editors will regularly update each category. Audiobook fans will also have access to editorial picks which can be added to your favourites. Premium subscribers can also download any audiobook of their choice and listen without using data. […]

Radio listening grew 33% in Ireland during the pandemic

11/09/2020

Radio listening grew 33% in Ireland during the pandemic with Smart speaker and Connected TV listening increasing over 60% after lockdown according to consultants Core Research. One third of people in Ireland have trialled a new way to listen to audio including music streaming, digital radio or podcasts since March 2020. The research looked at the evolution of music, radio and audio consumption, brought about as a result of people spending more time at home […]