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Top 50 US podcasts for 2021

10/02/2022

The Top 50 US podcasts for 2021 chart according to the Podcast Consumer Tracker has been published by Edison Research. The Podcast Consumer Tracker is the only podcast measurement service that measures the relative audience size and demographics of all podcast networks. The Edison Research Top 50 Most Listened to US Podcasts from 2021 list is derived from data collected continuously throughout 2021 from surveying weekly podcast consumers ages 18 and older. The top shows […]

SiriusXM reaches 32 million paying subscribers in 2021

02/02/2022

SiriusXM reaches 32 million paying subscribers in 2021 adding 1,152,000 net new subscribers for 2021, a 27% increase from the 909,000 added in 2020. Total revenue for the group reached a record $8.70 Bn in 2021 – an Increase of 8% compared to 2020. Net income climbed to $1.3 Bn which exceeded expectations for the year. SiriusXM’s hardware was incorporated into approximately 82% of new vehicles sold in the US in 2021, up from approximately […]

Neil Young Radio returns to SiriusXM

27/01/2022

Neil Young Radio returns to SiriusXM with his complete catalogue of music, from his solo albums to his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young to Buffalo Springfield and Crazy Horse, to his latest album. Neil Young Radio will appear on Deep Tracks, channel 27 and will begin at 6am ET on the 27th January. Neil Young Radio returns to SiriusXM following its launch in December as a limited-run channel. It will have a limited […]

5 David Bowie albums remixed in 360 Reality Audio

13/01/2022

5 David Bowie albums remixed in 360 Reality Audio for Bowie 75 – an extended celebration of David Bowie’s 75th birthday on 8th January 2022. The content is the latest David Bowie music to be mixed in 360 Reality Audio, following Space Oddity, which is currently available on 360 Reality Audio supported streaming platforms. Longtime Bowie producer Tony Visconti crafted 360 Reality Audio mixes of Heathen, Reality, A Reality Tour (Live), The Next Day, and ★ (pronounced “Blackstar”). The albums will be available for streaming in 360 Reality Audio beginning 21st […]

US music consumption grew 11.3% in 2021

07/01/2022

US music consumption grew 11.3% in 2021 due to continued growth in audio streaming, a milestone year for vinyl and a changing of the guard for ‘Catalogue vs. Current music’ consumption according to MRC Data. In their Year End Report U.S. 2021 they highlight a number of changed behaviours accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall consumption grew 11.3% year-on-year (YOY) in 2021, thanks to a 12.6% increase in on-demand audio streaming. Part of that increase […]

US Audio streaming predicted to grow 15% in 2022

06/01/2022

US Audio streaming predicted to grow 15% in 2022 according to the CTA (Consumer Technology Association) in their US Consumer Technology One-Year Industry Forecast. Audio streaming services that offer music, audio books and podcasts will see consumers predicted to spend $12.9 Bn in 2022. Streaming and Cloud-Based Services Grow Entertainment Opportunities US households continue to purchase more content through online delivery platforms. Total spending on streaming services and software is expected to reach $130 Bn […]

SiriusXM creates David Bowie Channel

04/01/2022

SiriusXM creates David Bowie Channel to commemorated his 75th birthday and will feature generation transcending hits, alternative versions, a Top 75 countdown, and celebrity guest DJs. The limited engagement channel will launch today (4th January 2022) in time to celebrate what would have been the singer’s 75th birthday on the 8th January. Listeners can expect to hear music spanning Bowie’s entire catalogue–from timeless and beloved classics to recently unearthed rarities. The David Bowie Channel will […]