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Industry news, launches and updates – everything to keep you in the loop.

SoundCloud are trialling a TikTok style discovery feed

Many streaming platforms and services are following the same idea, which is to copy TikTok’s format. It has worked for the video platform, they’ve seen growth after growth. Now, it seems music streaming platforms are trying to jump on board.…

Apple are launching independent app Apple Music Classical

In 2021 Apple bought Primephonic and shortly after closed it down. Since then, they’ve been promising a standalone classical music app. It seems they’ve finally pulled through with their promise. Apple have promised for a while that they’d deliver a…

Spotify’s redesign will make for a more immersive experience

Spotify have made some interesting updates over the past year alone. However, now, it seems they’re aiming to create an immersive experience that their competition can’t compete with. A new mobile interface, connecting artists and fans in a different way.…

Spotify mimic TikTok with new vertical discovery feed

Spotify are set to replace their current feed consisting of carousels or music and podcast suggestions, with a TikTok style vertical feed. This feed will still contain recommendations, however it will look completely different to what we know. Spotify held…

Spotify introduce a new play mode Smart Shuffle

Spotify have added a new play mode called Smart Shuffle with the aim to keep user experiences fresh. Filled with personalised recommendations that match the listener’s vibe. Spotify have said “Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in…

New start-up Frond – a Discord and Reddit hybrid

Frond is a new start-up company who have designed their platform as a place for various communities to link up. Rather than having a chat which is constantly moving and changing. Keep up with Frond’s chat threads. Frond is a…

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