News

Analysis and updates from the world of high‑resolution and digital audio.

Stay up to date with developments in high‑resolution audio, music streaming, internet radio, and digital distribution. Our News section blends timely updates with analysis of the trends shaping how we listen — from new codec standards and platform rollouts to artist‑focused innovations.

You’ll also find commentary on streaming economics, audio quality debates, and the evolving landscape of lossless and immersive formats.

France’s music market grows 3.4% in H1 2025

22/09/2025

France continues to buy mainly French music, according to the latest half-year figures from SNEP, the country’s recorded music industry association. Recorded music revenues grew moderately in the first six months of 2025, with streaming steady, vinyl booming, and CDs slipping slightly. First Half 2025 vs H1 2024 Highlights Recorded music in France reached €432 million, up 3.4% year-on-year. Growth came from both physical and digital: physical sales rose 4.4%, digital up 3.1%. CD sales […]

Deezer: more than one in four songs now AI-generated

21/09/2025

A surge in AI-made music Back in January, Deezer reported that around 10% of all music on its platform was AI-generated. By April, the figure had climbed to 18%, and by September it reached a record 28% — meaning more than one in four songs you stream on Deezer may have been created entirely by algorithms. This rapid rise shows just how quickly AI-generated music is moving into the mainstream, as more creators and distributors […]

Austrian music market grows 6.2% in first half of 2025

19/09/2025

According to IFPI Austria, the country’s music market climbed 6.2% year‑on‑year during the first half of 2025, with total recorded music revenue reaching €113.2 million — up from €106.7 million in H1 2024. Key Figures Streaming is the clear leader, making up around 88% of total revenue. With €99.6 million in streaming revenue, the sector rose 9%, equating to an impressive 11.4 Bn song streams — an 8.6% increase from the previous year. Vinyl sales […]

Italian music market up 9.7% in first half of 2025

16/09/2025

The Italian recorded music market is booming. According to FIMI, the Italian recorded music industry association, revenues surged 9.7% year‑on‑year, reaching a total turnover of €208 million in the first half of 2025, signalling renewed strength across both digital and physical music formats. Key Figures Streaming continues to lead the charge with an overall growth of 9.9%, generating approximately €166.4 million in revenue. The premium segment (subscription-based) performed particularly well, soaring 12.7% to account for €113 […]

Apple Music launches playlist import tool

10/09/2025

Apple Music has launched a long-awaited feature that enables users to import playlists and libraries from other streaming services, making switching platforms simpler than ever. The tool, previously in beta in Australia and New Zealand, is now rolling out across multiple countries including the UK. What’s New? Appears under ‘Transfer Music from Other Music Services’ in the Music app’s settings menu. Sign in to another service and select playlists, albums, and tracks to import. Rollout […]

BluOS adds Qobuz Connect for HiRes streaming simplicity

05/09/2025

BluOS, the high‑resolution multi‑room audio platform from Lenbrook Media Group, is rolling out Qobuz Connect support. This update allows users to stream directly from the Qobuz app to any compatible BluOS‑enabled device — including Bluesound, NAD, PSB, Cyrus, DALI, and Monitor Audio — all in studio‑quality up to 24‑bit/192 kHz. What’s New? A firmware update (coming in September 2025) enables Qobuz Connect, providing seamless, high‑resolution streaming directly from the Qobuz app to BluOS devices. This addition comes […]

Apple Music's 6 radio stations now on Tunein

Apple Music’s TuneIn Debut

04/09/2025

Apple has just broken new ground — for the first time, its six live radio stations are available outside the Apple Music app, streaming freely via TuneIn. That means millions can listen to Apple Music’s curated stations without paying for a subscription. What Changed? On August 27, Apple launched its stations on TuneIn’s platform, unlocking access for its 75 million monthly users through a vast array of devices like smart speakers, headphones, car systems, and […]