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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 […]

Source: BVMI - German music sales growth slows in first half of 2024

German music sales growth slows in first half of 2025

24/07/2025

German music sales growth slows in first half of 2025 according to the BVMI, Germany’s recorded music industry association. This compares to a growth of 7.6% in H1 2024. Total sales were €1.157 Bn generated from streams, CDs, downloads and vinyl from January to June 2025, an increase of 1.4% compared to the same period last year (H1 2024: €1.141 Bn according to the full-year financial statements for 2024). Demand for physical formats fell significantly […]

Radio Club 80 adds DTS and Dolby Digital streams

13/07/2025

Radio Club 80 adds DTS and Dolby Digital experimental streams with music sourced from DTS CD and SACD discs. Radio Club 80 Audio Quad – Dolby Digital Sound http://stream.radioclub80.cl:9900/live.ac3 Radio Club 80 DTS 5.1 – Multi-channel sound http://stream.radioclub80.cl:9900/live.dts With all experimental streams it comes with the usual caveats regarding availability. You will also need to ensure that your media/network players have the appropriate plugins and appropriate playback kit to get the full multi-channel effect. Stream link look-up […]

SoundCloud improves discovery and adds CarPlay functionality

08/07/2025

SoundCloud improves discovery and adds CarPlay functionality in a range of upgrades launched in June 2025. Discovery made more social with ‘Liked By’ feature Music Discovery was never a solo activity according to SoundCloud and have introduced ‘Liked By’ a new feature that brings SoundCloud’s community to life by showing you what your friends, fellow fans, and favourite artists are loving. From searching for the perfect song to browsing new playlists, ‘Liked By’ shows both […]

SoundCloud rolls out music library importer

20/06/2025

SoundCloud rolls out music library importer allowing users to easily transfer their music libraries – including liked songs and playlists – from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and Amazon Music. With this update, listeners can preserve their listening history while exploring over SoundCloud’s extensive catalogue. Currently available only on their mobile app this new feature can be accessed via the Library tab. SoundCloud currently has over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists. […]