Streaming Archives

Convert2MP3 stream ripper closed down

03/07/2019

Convert2MP3 stream ripper closed down following action coordinated by IFPI and BVMI on behalf of their member record companies. The Germany-based site which had 684 million visits over the past 12 months and was one of the world’s most-used stream ripping sites has agreed to shut down, surrender its domains and not infringe the rights of record companies in the future. After legal action was brought in Germany against Convert2MP3 for large-scale and sustained violation […]

Get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p

02/07/2019

Get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p for a limited time only with the option of cancelling anytime. Ahead of Amazon Prime Day on the 15th and 16th July, Amazon have a promotional offer of 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Monthly Plan which is good to midnight on the 16th July 2019. The offer is available for Prime members who are also new Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers. After four months, your […]

The Classical Music Market report commissioned by IDAGIO

Is classical music streaming’s next genre?

01/07/2019

Is classical music streaming’s next genre? was the question asked by a MIDiA survey commissioned by classical music streamer IDAGIO. The results which are published in a 26 page report show that classical music streaming grew 46% in 2018 representing 37% of the total classical music market which is worth $384 million globally. The US was the largest classical music region with 38% of the global market revenue and 63% of the streaming market revenue. […]

IFPI joins music industry coalition to tackle stream manipulation

30/06/2019

IFPI joins music industry coalition to tackle stream manipulation and endorses the Anti-stream manipulation code of best practice. IFPI has joined a broad coalition of major and independent labels, publishers and artist organisations in signing up to an industry ‘code of best practice’ which aims to detect and prevent stream manipulation as well as mitigate its effects in the marketplace. The code outlines guidelines for stopping inauthentic plays on streaming services that are designed to […]

US music streaming set to top 1 trillion in 2019

29/06/2019

US music streaming set to top 1 trillion in 2019 according to market analysts, Nielsen in their US Music Mid-Year Report 2019. On-demand streaming continues to super-charge the US music industry with more than 507 billion streams in the first half of 2019 with expectations of exceeding 1 trillion streams for the full year. This was led by singles and albums by Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Halsey Khalid, BTS, LIl Nas X and Bad Bunny […]

Share Deezer lyrics on Instagram

24/06/2019

Subscribers can now share Deezer lyrics on Instagram using the Deezer app. Deezer partnered with LyricFind in 2014 to offer the first-ever implementation of synchronized lyrics on a major streaming platform. Deezer implemented lyrics so that they were readily accessible making it easy for users to access their favourite songs by simply searching for the lyrics and finding the right song. LyricFind provide lyrics in both synchronized and display modes to Deezer, letting users choose […]

Spotify updates ‘Your Library’

17/06/2019

Spotify updates ‘Your Library’ with a refreshed look that makes it easier to switch between Music and Podcasts. The new version of Your Library puts Music and Podcasts on new tabs needing only a tap or a swipe to toggle between the two sections. Your Library – new Podcast features The new design allows you to manage your podcasts in three distinct sections: Episodes, Downloads, and Shows. Episodes The Episodes tab allows you to quickly […]