September 2020

Deezer debuts audiobook channel in the Netherlands

13/09/2020

Deezer debuts audiobook channel in the Netherlands containing 12 book categories including a dedicated section for English audiobooks. You can find classics, fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, personal development, religion & spirituality, poetry, kids content and more. Deezer’s local editors will regularly update each category. Audiobook fans will also have access to editorial picks which can be added to your favourites. Premium subscribers can also download any audiobook of their choice and listen without using data. […]

Radio listening grew 33% in Ireland during the pandemic

11/09/2020

Radio listening grew 33% in Ireland during the pandemic with Smart speaker and Connected TV listening increasing over 60% after lockdown according to consultants Core Research. One third of people in Ireland have trialled a new way to listen to audio including music streaming, digital radio or podcasts since March 2020. The research looked at the evolution of music, radio and audio consumption, brought about as a result of people spending more time at home […]

SOURCE: RIAA - US streaming revenues H1 2020

Streaming grows to 85% of music revenue in US

10/09/2020

Streaming grows to 85% of music revenue in US growing 5.6% to $5.7 Bn in the first half of 2020 according to the RIAA’s 2020 Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report. Streaming music grew to 85% of the market by value, compared with 80% the prior year. There were differences in trends between Q1 and Q2 of 2020, as retail store closures, tour cancellations, and other impacts of COVID-19 affected the music industry in many significant […]

Spotify Lite celebrates first anniversary

10/09/2020

Spotify Lite celebrates first anniversary and is now available in 37 countries. Spotify Lite is a small fast and simplified version of our app built from the ground up based on user feedback from around the world. This has allowed millions of listeners in areas with limited bandwidth and phone storage to enjoy audio wherever they are. In the 12 months since launch, listeners around the world have enjoyed and discovered thousands of new artists and podcasts […]

YouTube Music rolls out playlist improvements

10/09/2020

YouTube Music rolls out playlist improvements including Assistive playlists, Collaborative playlists and an improved Mixed For You section. The new features include: Assistive playlists YouTube Music will suggest relevant songs to add to your playlists based on signals such as playlist name, existing songs in the playlist, and user listening history. You will see up to seven suggestions when editing a playlist. If you want additional suggestions, you can hit the Refresh button to see more. […]

Increase in streaming overcomes pandemic slump in Spain

09/09/2020

Increase in streaming overcomes pandemic slump in Spain with an increase in music sales of 4% in the first half of 2020 according to Promusicae, the Spanish recorded music industry association. The Spanish music industry has managed a 3.99% upturn in global sales, despite of the pandemic impact on the physical market, losing almost 45% of revenues as a consequence of closing of shops during lockdown. Revenues, according to figures compiled by the association (representing […]