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Spotify user spike in South Korea

Spotify user spike in South Korea

Spotify has seen a huge growth in the number of users streaming through their platform from South Korea. The music platform was only introduced to the region in 2021. Spotify was introduced in South Korea in 2021 and since then…

YouTube Music introduce merch feature to reward fans

YouTube Music introduce merch feature to reward fans

Recently, at YouTube’s Made On event, they announced three new features; countdowns for pre-sales, thank you videos and merchandise drops. All of which should help strengthen the relationship between music artist and fans. YouTube Music plan to launch three new…

Spotify removes shuffle-only feature from free accounts

Spotify removes shuffle-only feature from free accounts

Previously, free Spotify users were only able to listen to music on shuffle. This would mean, any playlist streamed would be randomised. However, now, they can listen freely. Spotify previously had quite the restriction for music listeners on their free…

Spotify Audiobook+ is now available in the US

Spotify Audiobook+ is now available in the US

Previously released in other regions, Audiobook+ is now accessible within the US. Offering listeners an extra 15 hours of audiobooks each month. Last month, Spotify launched their audiobook feature across Ireland and Canada. After huge success, the feature has been…

YouTube Charts to replace Trending page

YouTube Charts to replace Trending page

Back in 2015, YouTube added a Trending page, which would show the top videos of the moment. However, since then, the way viewers use the platform has changed, and therefore, the features must also. YouTube, offered their Trending page for…

Visual updates to YouTube Music’s shuffle and repeat buttons

Visual updates to YouTube Music's shuffle and repeat buttons

YouTube Music users have argued the buttons for shuffling music and repeating the last track aren’t all that obvious. The music platform listened and have made a few minor changes. Who knew that simple buttons could cause so much controversy?…

Inform Spotify Discover Weekly of your likes and dislikes

Inform Spotify Discover Weekly of your likes and dislikes

Spotify updates will allow listeners to inform the platform of artists they dislike, so they won’t be suggested during your Discover Weekly playlist. Allowing more room for your favourite artists and potential new faves. For the past decade, we’ve had…

Songscription turns audio files into sheet music through AI

Songscription turns audio files into sheet music through AI

Songscription is a small company focusing in using AI tools within their features. Their new tool has been described as Shazam for sheet music. Turning music into symbols. Launched last week was Songscription, an AI model that automates music transcripts.…

Apple Music Replay is no longer just for Christmas

Apple Music Replay is no longer just for Christmas

Apple Music has just stepped things up a level. Previously, their Replay feature was only available in December, displaying each user’s top streamed tracks from the year. Now, it’s an All Time thing. Apple Music launched in 2015, so as…

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