Spotify Adds Lossless Streaming; Björk’s ‘Vulnicura VR’ Album is Remastered for Apple Vision Pro
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Spotify Adds Lossless Streaming
Subscribers will be able to enjoy 24-bit / 44.1 kHz FLAC as part of their Premium plan.
TuneIn Signs Deal With BYD Auto
BYD drivers will be able to access TuneIn’s live radio, podcasts and audiobooks through BYD’s Intelligent Cockpit System.
Björk’s ‘Vulnicura VR’ album gets remastered for Apple Vision Pro
‘Vulnicura VR – Remastered’ is the work of VR music firm PulseJet Studios, which has ported the original app while remastering its visuals and turning the music into spatial audio.
Spotify marks fifth anniversary of global Radar initiative
Spotify is marking the fifth anniversary of Radar, the global programme dedicated to amplifying emerging talent. It has now supported more than 1,000 artists since it rolled out five years ago. Since launching in 2020, Radar has supported those artists across 180-plus markets worldwide.
Interscope and Capitol Records Target Audiophiles with ‘Definitive Sound Series’ Vinyl Releases
Interscope Records and Capitol Records have joined forces to unveil the Definitive Sound Series (DSS) limited-edition vinyl releases. These releases are targeting audiophiles and serious vinyl collectors thanks to their One Step manufacturing process.
Discogs Announces New Analog Music Listening Initiative Dis/Connect
Discogs, the popular online record marketplace, has announced Dis/Connect, a new effort to authentically connect with music. On Saturday, October 18, music fans are encouraged to step away from streaming services, social media, and other digital platforms and focus on spinning records.
Overall US Music Revenue Is Growing -- But Can Ads Rebound?
As is so often the case in the industry, the answer might be a matter of perspective and definitely involves a variety of moving parts.
Portugal-based music collab platform Musiversal raises $6m as it prepares US entry
Musiversal's total funding to date stands at $10 million following the round led by Iberis Capital.
Coda Music streaming service includes direct payments to artists
Outside the B2B world, launches of consumer-focused startup music-streaming services are relatively uncommon, with the market increasingly dominated by a few global giants plus regional players.
Nearly a third of all tracks uploaded to Deezer are now fully AI-generated, says platform
Up to 70% of plays of fully AI-generated tracks have been detected as fraudulent, says service.
Super Hi-Fi Speeds Up Its AI Platform
The system provides automation “across the entire radio creation and management spectrum,” but Super Hi-Fi says it requires significant computational resources in the cloud.
This indie streaming platform pays artists right from their first listener
Vocana, a new music service with a “truly user-centric payout model”, is now in its public beta testing phase.
How music powers wellness tech and supports consumer health
In-app wellness music draws users to explore wellness tech options, promotes downloads and user retention, and ultimately supports the development of positive wellness habits for users.
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