Streaming Archives

Deezer launches podcasts in MENA region

16/04/2020

Deezer launches podcasts in MENA region offering local and international podcasts covering comedy to culture and sports to spirituality in both English and Arabic. Deezer’s new ‘Shows’ tab helps you to access a huge collection of podcasts which is particularly useful now that many of us have more free time on our hands. Deezer’s library includes both local shows and global favourites. You can browse podcasts in over 15 categories which includes topics such as […]

SOURCE: BPI - Catalogue's share by decade in 2018 and 2019

More older tracks were streamed in the UK in 2019

09/04/2020

More older tracks were streamed in the UK in 2019 and made up 60.3% of the total according to statistics compiled by the BPI and shortly to be published in its annual yearbook All About the Music 2020. The analysis looked at what were the top 15,000 most-streamed tracks on audio services in the UK in 2019 i.e. any track played over 1m times or more over the course of the year. Songs released in […]

SOURCE: Counterpoint - Music streaming subscriptions market share 2019

Global streaming grew 32% in 2019

06/04/2020

Global streaming grew 32% in 2019 with Spotify, the market leader with 31% of total revenues and Apple Music coming second with 24% according to global research firm, Counterpoint Technology Market Research. Total global subscriptions reach 358 million in 2019 with Spotify continuing to be the market leader with a 23% year on year growth. Factors which contributed to this growth include exclusive podcasts, promotional pricing in emerging markets and bundled offers from telcos. Introductory […]

COVID-19 will stop Spanish music growth in 2020

03/04/2020

COVID-19 will stop Spanish music growth in 2020 which saw an increase in revenues of 22.5% according to Promusicae, the Spanish recorded music industry association. The pandemic is forecast to reduce revenues by more than €100 million and the association is calling on the Spanish government to support the industry using ‘fiscal incentives, soft loans and music promotion campaigns to cushion the hard blow that the virus has also dealt to the recording industry’. The […]

HUAWEI Music launches in Europe

03/04/2020

HUAWEI Music launches in Europe in the UK and 15 other countries offering over 50 million tracks and 1.2 million albums from leading music production companies such as Warner Music, Sony Music, and Universal Music. HUAWEI Music is available to download from the HUAWEI AppGallery on a monthly subscription for €9.99 with a 3 month free trial which is available until the 26th April. After the 3 month free trial ends your subscription will automatically […]

Spotify Kids now available in US, Canada and France

31/03/2020

Spotify Kids now available in US, Canada and France in a stand-alone app which brings content designed specifically for kids ages three and older. The app, which is exclusive to Spotify Premium Family subscribers in select countries was developed with safety and privacy in mind. It’s an ad-free experience where young listeners can explore sing-alongs, soundtracks, and stories on their own or with their families. The launch in North America and France comes after the […]

Deezer offers 3 month free subscriptions

31/03/2020

Deezer offers 3 month free subscriptions for both Deezer Family and HiFi plans. The offer will be available until the end of April 2020. Deezer Family lets up to six people enjoy 56 million songs, podcasts and live radio channels. Our family features include: Up to six individual Deezer profiles with up to 13 total connected devices. Connected devices can include mobile phones, tablets, personal computers, smart TVs and speakers, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and […]