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The US Latin music market growth outpaced all other genres in 2024

30/04/2025

The US Latin music market growth outpaced all other genres in 2024 – growing to 8.1% of total recorded music revenue according to the RIAA, the American recorded music industry association. In 2024, the genre hit its highest yet at $1.4 Bn with 6% growth from 2023. Matt Bass, RIAA Vice President, Research – Gold & Platinum Operations said, “Latin music has become a dominant force in American music with consistent revenue growth as new artists […]

AI-generated uploads on Deezer are increasing

30/04/2025

AI-generated uploads on Deezer are increasing with 18% of all new music uploaded is fully AI-generated. Currently it is receiving over 20,000 fully AI-generated tracks on a daily basis. It equals over 18% of all uploaded content, an increase from the previously reported 10% in January, 2025, when Deezer launched its cutting edge AI-music detection tool. Aurelien Herault, Chief Innovation Officer, Deezer said, “AI generated content continues to flood streaming platforms like Deezer, and we see […]

Spotify adds Concerts Near You playlist

30/04/2025

Spotify adds Concerts Near You playlist a personalized playlist that helps you discover upcoming concerts in your area. Inspired by your listening habits, Concerts Near You is updated on Wednesdays with 30 songs from artists performing nearby. Concerts Near You gives users access to full event details and ticket links directly from expandable track rows in the playlist. And since live music is better with friends, both the playlist and the event info listed within […]

Infinite Reality buys Napster for $207 million

26/03/2025

Infinite Reality buys Napster for $207 million and has plans to expand and reimagine the streaming service into a ‘social music platform’. Napster currently delivers over 110 million tracks and has paid over $1 Bn to artists and songwriters worldwide. Infinite Reality plans to transform Napster beyond streaming into a social and interactive music platform, leveraging its immersive technology and audience network of digitally native fans. This includes the millions engaged with iR’s entertainment assets, […]

Apple Music Classical now on the web

26/03/2025

Apple Music Classical now has a web application but there is still no dedicated Mac desktop app. Originally launched for iPhone users in March 2023, Apple launched an Android app in June 2023, an iPad app in November 2023 and a year later a CarPlay app in November 2024. Anjali Malhotra, Global Director of Apple Music Classical said, “Apple Music Classical continues to innovate and expand on its mission to bring great musicians and their […]

Paid streaming in US hit 100 million subscriptions in 2024

22/03/2025

Paid streaming in US hit 100 million subscriptions in 2024 with total revenue up 3% to $17.7 Bn according to figures released by the RIAA. The continued overall growth was amplified as vinyl continued a nearly 20-year surge. Paid subscriptions continue to drive streaming growth Streaming continued to account for the vast majority of recorded music revenues in 2024. Paid subscriptions, ad-supported services, digital and customized radio, social media platforms, digital fitness apps and others grew […]

Global recorded music revenues grew 4.8% in 2024

19/03/2025

Global recorded music revenues grew 4.8% in 2024 driven largely by growth in paid subscription streaming according to IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide. Figures released recently in IFPI’s Global Music Report show total revenues for 2024 were US$29.6 Bn. Subscription streaming was the key driver of growth, with an increase of 9.5% whilst users of subscription accounts grew 10.6% to 752 million globally. Recorded music revenue formats Streaming revenues exceeded US$20 Bn for the […]