Streaming Archives

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 […]

YouTube Music and Bandsintown collaboration

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 […]

Curtis Audiophile Café

18/08/2025

Curtis Audiophile Café is an Audiophile Café based in Barcelona, Spain which used to broadcast a CD Quality Lossless FLAC stream. They now ‘broadcast’ a monthly show on the first Sunday in the month and the DJ set can be found on their SoundCloud site by following the links on their radio page. Previous sets are also available. According to the site, “Welcome to the vibrant musical universe of the Curtis Radio Show, where we […]

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 […]