Digital music news
Here are some recent digital music news stories:
Streaming Services
- Spotify has reached 150 million paid subscribers, up from 100 million in September 2018. (Source: The Verge)
- Apple Music has surpassed 60 million subscribers, up from 40 million in June 2018. (Source: Billboard)
- Amazon Music has reached 55 million subscribers, up from 30 million in 2018. (Source: CNET)
Music Industry Trends
- The global music industry saw a 13.5% increase in revenue in 2020, reaching $19.1 billion. (Source: IFPI)
- Vinyl record sales reached a 13-year high in 2020, with 13.6 million units sold. (Source: RIAA)
- Music streaming accounted for 80% of the global music industry's revenue in 2020. (Source: IFPI)
New Music Releases
- Taylor Swift's album "Folklore" broke multiple records on Spotify, including the most streams in a single day for a female artist. (Source: Billboard)
- The Weeknd's album "After Hours" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. (Source: Billboard)
- Billie Eilish's album "Happier Than Ever" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. (Source: Billboard)
Music Technology
- Spotify has launched a new feature called "Duo" that allows users to listen to music together in real-time. (Source: The Verge)
- Apple has announced a new feature called "Lossless Audio" that will allow users to stream high-quality audio on Apple Music. (Source: CNET)
- Amazon has launched a new music service called "Amazon Music HD" that offers high-quality audio streaming. (Source: CNET)
Music Licensing
- The music industry has seen a surge in licensing deals for music used in video games, with deals worth over $1 billion in 2020. (Source: Variety)
- The NFL has signed a new deal with Sony Music to use its music in NFL games and events. (Source: Billboard)
- The NBA has signed a new deal with Warner Music to use its music in NBA games and events. (Source: Billboard)
These are just a few of the latest digital music news stories. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the music industry, I recommend following reputable sources such as Billboard, The Verge, and CNET.