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Mix SoundCloud tracks for free with Algoriddim djay

01/02/2020

Mix SoundCloud tracks for free with Algoriddim djay, the #1 DJ app in the Apple App Store with an award-winning UX. If you’re just starting out, djay’s Automix AI makes creating seamless mixes a breeze. If it’s not your first spin, you can use djay with your favourite hardware thanks to Algoriddim’s many partnerships. To celebrate the launch of this integration which was recently announced in a blog posting, SoundCloud is letting you test-drive the […]

BMW launches Connected Music streaming solution

31/01/2020

BMW launches Connected Music streaming solution which integrates Deezer, Spotify and Napster services into its Connected Package Professional. The new in-car music streaming solution has been developed for the BMW OS 7.0 infotainment system which is offered as standard equipment in the high-end Connected Package Professional package. The BMW Connected service will be available to customers at no charge for 3 years giving unrestricted use with no additional data or roaming charges when using Connected […]

Listening to albums is in decline

30/01/2020

Listening to albums is in decline with over half of us admitting to listening to fewer albums in the last five years according to a recent survey by Deezer. The survey in January 2020 of 8,000 adults which included 2000 interviews from respondents in the US, Germany, France and Brazil found the following results: Over half (54%) of us listen to fewer albums than 5 -10 years ago Biggest reasons: being too busy and artists […]

90 day free trial of Amazon Music HD

27/01/2020

You can get a 90 day free trial of Amazon Music HD giving access to 50 million songs in CD Quality (Amazon HD) and ‘millions’ of songs in HiRes (Amazon Ultra HD). After the 90-day period, your free trial subscription will auto-renew and you will pay the full monthly price of £14.99 (£12.99/month for Prime members) Amazon Music HD Individual Plan or £19.99 for the Amazon Music HD Family Plan with the option to cancel […]

UK music streaming tops £1 Bn in 2019

25/01/2020

UK music streaming tops £1 Bn in 2019 recording the fifth consecutive year of growth according to data compiled by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). The report on entertainment spending in the UK contains information on music, video and games sales for the year and can be downloaded here. Spending by UK music fans on streaming services exceeded £1 Bn for the first time in 2019 as overall expenditure on entertainment increased to another all-time-high. […]

Amazon Music hits 55 million subscribers

24/01/2020

Amazon Music hits 55 million subscribers globally with subscriptions to Amazon Music Unlimited growing by more than 50% last year alone. Amazon Music grew nearly 50% year-on-year across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan and has more than doubled in recently added countries such as France, Italy, Spain, and Mexico. In the second half of 2019, Amazon Music also launched in Brazil and introduced Amazon Music HD, its high quality audio streaming option, as well […]

Spotify creates playlists for pets

22/01/2020

Spotify creates playlists for pets giving pets and their owners crafted playlists for the type of pet they own and their temperament. Spotify conducted a study on how pet owners use music with their pets. They found that 71% of pet owners surveyed play music for their pets and more often than not, they think about their pets’ emotional well-being, with 70% of animal parents considering the emotional wellness of their pets daily. Plus, 8 […]