The BBC has released a new, standalone music app. The free BBC Music app pulls from the broadcaster’s radio, TV, and online content pools to present a customizable suite of entertainment for Android or iOS phones. It includes both audio and video material, such as live performances and interviews, but all revolving around musical topics. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has made its uploader-focused Pulse app available for iOS three months after launching on Android. The app, which focuses on the creators using the audio platform, is designed to help Soundcloud uploaders share their work, engage with listeners, and view analytics for their tracks. Continue Reading
Global revenue from mobile app stores is projected to reach $50.9 billion this year, according to a new report from App Annie. That would mark 24% growth over the $41.1 billion in gross revenue from 2015. Continue Reading
TagStation announced that its NextRadio app saw overall listening increase 334% in 2015. “All of this progress supports the fact that consumers are finding value and a unique experience in the NextRadio app,” NextRadio President Paul Brenner said. Continue Reading
We covered the initial release of RAJAR data about fourth-quarter radio behavior in the UK, but the organization also tracks information about online-focused listening. The Measurement of Internet Delivered Audio Services (MIDAS) data released for autumn 2015 reveals additional insights into online radio and audio habits for UK listeners. Continue Reading
Australian consumers spend $181 per month on digital services, according to a new report by EY. The study, Digital Australia: State of the Nation 2015-16, explored use of music and other entertainment services across ages and platforms. Continue Reading
The Pew Research Center examined the proliferation of tasks that people use their smartphones for over time. In 2012, 53% of respondents said they had ever used their phone to listen to online radio or a streaming music service. By 2015, that figure increased to 67%. Continue Reading
Pandora has updated its iOS app with a new discovery tool called Browse. This feature, which appears at the top of the screen next to My Stations, brings pre-curated discovery into the company’s product suite. Continue Reading
The last time we saw a big move from Shazam, the company had added visual recognition to its feature list. Now, it’s mixing that visual component with its history as an audio tool for an experiment in music distribution. Continue Reading
The UK has a strong radio culture, thanks to the long legacy of the BBC and widespread radio-set ownership. But we’re seeing more and more outlets in the region pushing the boundary between lean-back and lean-in as they transition into the digital space. Capital Xtra, the radio app from media/entertainment company Global, has recently made strides to offer features that would usually be the purview of on-demand services. Continue Reading
Last spring, Spotify turned heads with the announcement of plans to turn its streaming audio platform into a more comprehensive entertainment hub with podcasts and video content. Over the following months, there has been curiosity and increasing impatience about when those changes would hit the service. This is the week. Continue Reading
The beginning of a new year often brings a wave of new product and company launches. In light of the recent interest in podcasting, this year brings a new app called ZCast into the audio content field. Continue Reading