Streaming Archives

Pantheon Podcasts releases the first HiRes podcast

06/05/2020

Pantheon Podcasts releases the first HiRes podcast on its podcast network using Orastream technology which is the same as used by Primephonic and the Neil Young Archives. Pantheon Podcasts, the podcast network for music fans with over 40 shows, has delivered the first podcast available to be streamed in lossless, full resolution audio. The HD Podcast platform’s first show, Rock N Roll Archaeology is available now and the HD Podcast web player will play the […]

Over 55s are UK’s fastest growing group of music streamers

06/05/2020

Over 55s are UK’s fastest growing group of music streamers with 90% of new over 55 streamers taking out paid subscriptions, according to new pane research conducted by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). More than 1.1m over-55 year olds turned to streaming services over the past year. Over-55 year olds are the fastest growing group of new users of subscription music streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Deezer and You Tube Music Premium. The […]

IFPI issues Global Music Report 2019

04/05/2020

IFPI issues Global Music Report 2019 which showed that global revenues grew by 8.2% to US$20.2 Bn and that streaming accounted for more than half (56.1%) of global recorded music revenue. Frances Moore, chief executive of IFPI, said: “The Global Music Report we issued today covers results for 2019 and reflects the successful work and investment of music creators – from record companies to artists and beyond. Importantly, the strong foundation we built over the […]

Deezer releases unfinished podcast playlist

04/05/2020

Deezer releases unfinished podcast playlist with its ‘In Progress’ podcast feature so you can quickly return to all your unfinished episodes. The ‘In Progress’ playlist will show unfinished episodes that are no more than 15 days old. The new podcast feature lets you save time and pick up where you left off. It also helps you switch between the shows you’ve started. Navigate to the ‘Favorites’ tab on Deezer’s iOS app or the web to […]

SOURCE: RIAA - US Latn Music Revenues (Retail)

Latin music in US grows at twice the rate of overall market

02/05/2020

Latin music in US grows at twice the rate of overall market in 2019 according to figures released by the RIAA, the US recording industry association. Revenues from Latin music in the US grew 28% to $554 million, compared with 13% for the overall market. Streaming was the primary growth driver, up 32% and comprising 95% of total Latin music revenues. Paid subscriptions accounted for more than two thirds of the streaming revenue increase. Latin […]

Pandora creates standalone Apple Watch app

01/05/2020

UPDATE: 01/05/2020 – Latest version of the app has added new SIRI features. Siri on Apple Watch Ask Siri to play stations, songs, albums, and podcasts: “Hey Siri, play Thumbprint Radio on Pandora.” Tell Siri you like or dislike the current song: “Hey Siri, I like this song.” ∼ Pandora creates a standalone Apple Watch app which has no requirement to use an iPhone when you want to stream music and podcasts. Previously you could […]

Pandora redesigns its mobile app

30/04/2020

UPDATE: 30/04/2020 – Latest version of the iOS app has added new Shuffle and SIRI features. Edit Shuffle Stations feature Available for Premium listeners Select which stations you want to play on shuffle Siri on iOS Ask Siri to add music to your collection or for a specific playlist: “Hey Siri, add Hotel California to my collection on Pandora.” (Premium listeners only) Tell Siri you like or dislike the current song. Even more personalized discovery […]