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Spotify is to acquire Parcast podcast studio

28/03/2019

Spotify is to acquire Parcast podcast studio, a premier storytelling-driven podcast studio for an undisclosed sum. Since its founding in 2016, Parcast has launched 18 premium podcast series including Serial Killers, Unsolved Murders, Cults and Conspiracy Theories and the studio’s first fiction series, Mind’s Eye. Parcast will bring to Spotify its curated library of highly produced shows and an engaged and loyal audience. With an expertise in genres touching mystery, crime, science fiction, and history, […]

Dutch music industry increases 5.5% in 2018

27/03/2019

Dutch music industry increases 5.5% in 2018 totalling €178 million according to NVPI Audio, the Dutch music industry association. Streaming dominates the market and now makes 71.5% of the total market compared to 63.7% in 2017. Once again there is a mix of national and international artists who dominate the charts and contribute to the result; Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa, Frenna & Lil Kleine, Bløf, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Children for Children, Josylvio, Post Malone and […]

Distribute your music on SoundCloud to other streamers

SoundCloud distributes music to other streamers

26/03/2019

SoundCloud distributes music to other streamers in a further expansion of its monetization toolset with its new SoundCloud Premier distribution feature now in open beta. Creators with a SoundCloud Pro or Pro Unlimited subscription can now distribute original music directly from SoundCloud to all major music services including Amazon Music, Apple Music, Instagram, Tencent, YouTube Music and Spotify, at no additional cost. Creators using the SoundCloud Premier distribution feature keep 100% of their rights and […]

Music streaming forecast to double by 2026

25/03/2019

Music streaming is forecast to double by 2026 according to media and technology analysts, MIDiA Research. MIDiA has just published its global music forecasts, with revenue and user numbers projected out to 2026 which show that the market almost double from $19.6 billion in 2018 (in retail terms) to $45.3 billion in 2026. Growth rates have started to decline reflecting maturation of developed streaming markets such as the US, UK, Sweden, Netherlands and Australia. As […]

Anghami adds podcasting content

24/03/2019

Anghami adds podcasting content to its streaming service with over 250 shows from over 40 regional podcast creators, in addition to global podcasters and DJ shows. Anghami has quickly grown to become a leading on-demand music platform in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and has formed audio content partnerships with leading publishers in the region. Anghami is introducing podcasts covering topics which will include sports, tech, society, lifestyle, wellness, and music. The […]

UK streaming income increases by a third in 2018

23/03/2019

UK streaming income increases by a third in 2018 boosted by surging streaming subscriptions according to the BPI’s new yearbook, All About The Music 2019. UK recorded music revenues are up by over 20% in the past 3 years with 3.1% growth in 2018 boosted by a continuing surge in streaming, the enduring appeal of vinyl and growth of sync. 2018 highlight numbers UK recorded music revenues up by over 20% in 3 years 3.1% […]

Streaming is France’s main source of recorded music

22/03/2019

Streaming is France’s main source of recorded music with nearly 1 in 2 music consumers (46%) using a streaming service. Of these streaming music fans, 5.5 million now have a paid subscription according to figures released by SNEP, the French recorded music industry association. The French recorded music market grew for the 3rd consecutive year with a modest growth of 1.8% over the previous year. Digital sales generated 57% of revenue exceeding that of physical sales […]