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Spotify launches limited release of Car Thing in US

15/04/2021

Spotify launches limited release of Car Thing in US, a new smart player that fills your car with music, news, entertainment and more. With the countless hours that Americans spend on the road there are unsurprisingly over 70 million user-generated driving related playlists and curated playlists like Daily Drive and Songs to Sing in the Car. Car Thing from Spotify is currently a limited product launch, available in the US on an invite-only basis and […]

Spotify rolls out new voice control feature

13/04/2021

Spotify rolls out new voice control feature called “Hey Spotify,” to make it easier for users to start, navigate, and search for their music and podcasts without using their hands. This new feature, built within the existing listening user experience unlocks a truly mobile and versatile way for users to enjoy voice-controlled access to their personalized Spotify experience, anytime, anywhere. “Hey Spotify” voice control features To turn it on – Go to Search, tap the mic icon, and […]

US Latin music market grew 19% in 2020

09/04/2021

The US Latin music market grew 19% in 2020 for a fifth consecutive year in 2020 according to the RIAA, the US recorded music industry association. Despite the COVID-19 challenges of cancelled live shows and limitations on physical retail outlets, US Latin music revenues grew 19% in 2020 to $655 million at estimated retail value – a significantly higher growth rate than for overall US music revenues. Streaming formats grew 20% to $630 million, comprising […]

SiriusXM adds 26 new music channels

26/03/2021

SiriusXM adds 26 new music channels dedicated to a variety of musical styles and themes including 90s R&B Jams, Boy Bands, Coffee House Classics, Lithium Stripped, Queens of Pop, and more. There are also a selection of artist branded channels with Bob Marley and LL COOL J available as streaming channels on the SiriusXM app. Each major artist is supplementing their existing SiriusXM channel with new channels that will further explore that artist’s genre and […]

Sony introduces 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers

25/03/2021

Sony introduces 360 Reality Audio wireless speakers with new Amazon Music HD streaming capabilities. From the 6th April 2021 in North America, Sony’s SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 speakers can now stream Amazon Music HD using Alexa Cast. This subscription plan offers 70 million songs available in High Definition (CD Quality 16-bit lossless FLAC), over five million songs in Ultra HD (HiRes 24-bit lossless FLAC), and a growing catalogue of 3D Audio, which includes 360 Reality Audio content. Introduced in […]

People turned to streaming for entertainment in 2020

20/03/2021

People turned to streaming for entertainment in 2020 as they sought out entertainment and distraction during the global pandemic. YouGov conducted a global study tracking the impact of the pandemic on consumer behaviours in 17 countries around the world. YouGov’s International Media Consumption Report 2021 examines the changes in how frequently people consumed media, including how our listening habits have shifted. Among people in the US and UK there was an acceleration of active listening (music streaming […]

80 million Americans listen to podcasts weekly

13/03/2021

80 million Americans listen to podcasts weekly, a 17% increase over 2020 reaching 28% of the US 12+ population according to the Infinite Dial 2021. The Infinite Dial is produced by Edison Research and is America’s longest-running survey of digital media consumer behaviour in the US, published annually since 1998. It provides survey data on a number of important media channels, including streaming audio, podcasting, and social media from a representative sample of the US population aged 12 and over. The overall […]