Qobuz Archives

Qobuz makes a play to be the Classical music streamer

08/04/2023

Qobuz makes a play to be the Classical music streamer saying that 19% of its catalogue is Classical according to a recent statement by the company. Following on from the recent launch of Apple Music Classical, Qobuz points out that its has been streaming Classical music since its founding in 2007 and has offered classical music fans exclusive content, classical music-centred curation, editorial, playlists, and more. As it has evolved from its French roots, through […]

Qobuz to launch in Canada

19/02/2023

Qobuz is to launch in Canada in May 2023 and the offering will incorporate the entire rich catalogue of Québec streaming platform QUB Musique. The integration of QUB Musique with Qobuz will give Québec artists a whole new technology showcase for their works while giving QUB Musique subscribers an enhanced music-listening experience. As an integral part of Qobuz, QUB Musique will maintain its distinctive brand – for example, by providing customized playlists for Québec music […]

Qobuz expands into Latin America and Portugal

05/05/2022

Qobuz expands into Latin America and Portugal with the opening of its service in six new countries – five in Latin America and one in Europe, doubling the number of markets covered in two years. Supported by its recent fundraising of £18.4 million, Qobuz is continuing to expand. After its launch in Australia, New Zealand and the Nordic countries in April 2021, plus the acquisition of the Japanese high-resolution download service e-onkyo music, the French platform […]

Qobuz Review

08/01/2022

History Qobuz was launched in 2008 and has achieved a series of notable firsts. In 2009 it offered the first CD quality download catalogue and in 2011 the first CD quality streaming service. It was the first online music service to adopt 24bit HiRes in its catalogue and in the summer of 2015, it launched HiRes Streaming with its Qobuz Sublime+ subscription. During the past few years Qobuz has positioned itself as a top end […]

Qobuz offers couples Duo subscriptions

06/01/2022

Qobuz offers couples Duo subscriptions which provides access from the same subscription to two separate accounts. Similar to the individual and family subscriptions Qobuz currently offers, Qobuz Duo is made for couples who want to share a unique and high quality music experience. Available from £14.99 per month*, only £4.16 more than the individual subscription, Qobuz Duo gives two people under the same roof discounted access to full Qobuz plans. Qobuz Duo is in addition […]

Qobuz presents its UK Top Tracks, Albums and Artists for 2021

01/12/2021

Qobuz presents its UK Top Tracks, Albums and Artists for 2021 with classic tracks and artists remaining in the top spots but new artists starting to make their mark. Qobuz has unveiled its 50 most-streamed titles and top 10 most-streamed albums, as well as their top 10 most played bands and female and male artists of 2021. The Beatles top the list for the most played bands of 2021, with Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, London […]

Qobuz offers virtual gift cards this holiday season

17/11/2021

Qobuz offers virtual gift cards this holiday season – the perfect present for music enthusiasts to benefit from Qobuz’s catalogue of more than 70 million titles across all genres of music. In addition, Qobuz is offering a selection of new Christmas playlists to celebrate the festive period. Qobuz is offering a wide choice of 3-month, 6-month or 1-year streaming gift cards from £38.97, or download gift cards from £15.00 for those who wish to buy and […]