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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.

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YouTube Music Taste Match Playlist Explained

03/09/2025

YouTube Music just rolled out a fan-friendly update to celebrate its 10th birthday — headlined by Taste Match, a shared, auto-updating playlist that blends the listening tastes of everyone who joins. The release also brings comments on albums and playlists, concert listings via Bandsintown, alerts for new releases and shows, and fan badges to recognise top listeners. (Features are rolling out gradually worldwide.) What is Taste Match? Taste Match is a collaborative playlist that updates […]

Spotify gets DJ style track transitions

19/08/2025

Spotify gets DJ style track transitions allowing music lovers and playlist experts alike to easily create unique playlists. Users can seamlessly transition between tracks, customize how they flow together, and enhance their mixes with features like volume, EQ, and effect curves. How to create seamless transitions on your playlist Open a playlist you’ve already created, or make a new one. Select ‘Mix’ from the toolbar and see your playlist change. Start with ‘Auto’ for an instant blend, or […]

Qobuz adds extra support for Denon and Marantz HiFi

18/08/2025

Qobuz adds support for Denon and Marantz HiFi with integration into the HEOS app giving users a new way to browse and play their Qobuz libraries through their HEOS-enabled devices. HEOS is the proprietary wireless multi-room audio platform found in many Denon and Marantz products, allowing users to control speakers and systems throughout the home via the free HEOS app. This new integration follows the rollout of Qobuz Connect on 15th May 2025, which made […]

Amazon Music creates new discovery tool

08/08/2025

Amazon Music creates new discovery tool called Insights, a new destination in the Amazon Music app that helps fans discover and celebrate their unique listening habits. Insights is rolling out to listeners globally across all tiers on the Amazon Music app. The feature debuts with ‘Monthly Recaps’, which showcases personalized monthly listening highlights such as most streamed artists, songs, podcasts, listening stats, and more. Within this experience, you can instantly stream memorable tracks or dive […]

TikTok integrates YouTube Music to Add to Music app

06/08/2025

TikTok integrates YouTube Music to Add to Music app enabling users to save music they discover on TikTok directly to their TikTok Songs playlist on YouTube Music. This latest addition to the Add to Music app joins Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Deezer, [South Korean service] Melon and Amazon Music who are already integrated into the app. Tracy Gardner, TikTok’s Global Head of Music Business Development said, “Add to Music App continues to deliver real results […]

SoundCloud introduces Cast to Devices

06/08/2025

SoundCloud introduces Cast to Devices available on their iOS app and making it effortless to stream music from Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Chromecast-enabled devices. How to use SoundCloud Cast to Devices To start casting, make sure you’re on the latest version of the SoundCloud app for iOS and for AirPlay and Chromecast, be sure your phone and device are on the same Wi-Fi network. Then: Step 1: Select the track you want to play Step 2: […]

Chesky Records full HiRes catalogue now on Qobuz

29/07/2025

Chesky Records full HiRes catalogue is now on Qobuz and will be available in 24-bit/192kHz Lossless FLAC. The US audiophile label will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year and to commemorate this milestone Qobuz and Chesky are offering a giveaway of an exclusive signed vinyl copy of ‘The Raven’ by Rebecca Pidgeon, one of their most iconic releases in a free prize draw. This collector’s prize consists of a newly reissued 180-gram vinyl personally autographed […]