It’s the season to look back and review the year. Music services normally take a data-centric approach, listing off the top artists, bands, streams, customized stations, and playlists. Deezer too a road less traveled, commissioning comic illustrator Brian Williamson to memorialize 10 musical moments of the year. Continue Reading
Deezer has announced two business developments of note for its listeners. First, the streaming service has added a new section with music from the Ministry of Sound label. Second, it has added a new family plan. Continue Reading
Today in ‘news you never imagined reading,’ Pope Francis is releasing a rock album. Yes, the real Pope. The album is slated for a physical release on Nov. 27, but it is getting an early streaming launch exclusively on Deezer. The lone English language track is also up to stream on SoundCloud. Hallelujah! Continue Reading
Deezer has entered a partnership with Three UK, a mobile carrier. Through this deal, customers of the UK telecom will get free access to Deezer Premium+ for six months. The bundled subscriptions will include exclusive playlists, content, and events just for the Three UK network. Continue Reading
BMW announced a new in-car entertainment partnership with Deezer that will see the streaming service becoming available through the BMW ConnectedDrive system. This allows drivers to access Deezer’s music and audio library without using their smartphones. Continue Reading
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Deezer announced several developments to its streaming platform today. First, it is adding 20,000 new podcasts and radio shows to its streaming platform. Deezer’s other updates include changes to the News & Entertainment section of its app, plus an expansion into five more international markets. Continue Reading
After announcing plans for an initial public offering, French streaming platform Deezer has postponed the event. Deezer officially said that less-ideal market conditions were the cause of the delay. Did Pandora’s rough ride on Wall Street this week contribute to the decision? Continue Reading
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Deezer announced a partnership with BandPage that will see the two companies collaborating on tools to help artists connect with their fans within the streaming platform. In addition to this development, Deezer has also announced that it is planning to raise 300 million euros ($343 million) from its IPO. Continue Reading
Deezer has added new sports audio to its programming roster. The France-based streaming service is bringing live football (soccer to readers on this side of the pond) commentary and podcasts covering games from the Premier League and Bundesliga teams. Continue Reading