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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-best-way-to-start-your-musical-year/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-best-way-to-start-your-musical-year/"},"author":{"name":"Thomas Magnano","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/f04563bc5a916757bfc05fcf74b5c0d1"},"headline":"The best way to start your musical year!","datePublished":"2022-01-13T08:06:31+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-13T09:53:07+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-best-way-to-start-your-musical-year/"},"wordCount":191,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-best-way-to-start-your-musical-year/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/gif_creator_resso.gif","keywords":["analytics","changelog","creator","curator","resso","smartlink","sync"],"articleSection":["Changelog","News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"New features ⭐️\n\n\n\nResso, the social streaming application is now available on Soundiiz!New \"Creator\" subscription, which includes all \"Premium\" features and more!\"Creator\" plan start with more syncs included and additional syncs can be purchased.\"Creator\" customers can have access to advanced Smartlinks feature.Advanced Smartlinks features: customize domain/shortcode of your links, remove attribution and get more analytics.\n\n\n\n And more additions!👏 \n\n\n\nYou can now export Spinitron shows as playlists with Soundiiz.Search an artist, a track or an album directly while adding a link to a smartlink.Adding a \"Sign in with Spotify\" option during login/register steps.Pandora \"Stations\" are listed as \"playlist\" and ready to be exported (up to 100 tracks per station).It's now possible to set a matching rule with iTunes.New translations: Arabic, Turk, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish and Swedish\n\n\n\nMore changelog 👇\n\n\n\n\"Premium\" customers with additional Syncs have been moved to \"Creator\" plan (no additional fees).Many front fixes for a better user experience.Fixing matching issue with some music platforms.Improving 3D Secure flow during payment.Many API improvements for all supported platforms."}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/import-your-playlists-to-amazon-music/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/import-your-playlists-to-amazon-music/"},"author":{"name":"Thomas Magnano","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/f04563bc5a916757bfc05fcf74b5c0d1"},"headline":"Import your playlists to Amazon Music!","datePublished":"2022-07-04T11:43:00+00:00","dateModified":"2022-08-22T12:39:51+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/import-your-playlists-to-amazon-music/"},"wordCount":344,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/import-your-playlists-to-amazon-music/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/import-to-amazon-music.gif","keywords":["amazon","amazon music","api"],"articleSection":["Changelog"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"We proudly announce the ability to move your existing playlists from other music services to Amazon Music!\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can import your playlists to Amazon Music in a few minutes!\n\n\n\nAmazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voices. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to over 90 million songs and the latest new releases. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to import a playlist into Amazon Music?\n\n\n\nOnce you have created a Soundiiz account, you can select Amazon Music in the left panel. You will need to accept the authorization flow allowing Soundiiz to access your Amazon Music account. Amazon manages this flow, and Soundiiz doesn't have access to your Amazon credentials.\n\n\n\nNow your Amazon Music account is linked to Soundiiz; it's time to transfer your playlists! \n\n\n\nSelect the \"Transfer\" tool in the left panel of Soundiiz and choose your source music service, where your playlists are located. You can pick playlists you want to move to Amazon Music and finally confirm Amazon Music as the destination.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd that's all! The import process will start automatically, and you will get a report at the end if some elements have not been matched with the Amazon Music catalog.\n\n\n\nIf you are moving multiple playlists at a time, a batch will be created, and you will receive an email once done. No need to keep your browser open or your device ON during the transfer.\n\n\n\nWhy can't I import my \"favorites\" to Amazon Music?\n\n\n\nWhile Soundiiz can also transfer favorite elements (tracks, artists, or albums) from one music service to another, this feature is currently unavailable for Amazon Music. We are only able to import playlists to an Amazon Music account."}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-streaming-service-is-the-best/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-streaming-service-is-the-best/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"Apple Music VS Spotify: which service is the best?","datePublished":"2022-10-25T07:17:24+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-01T12:14:37+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-streaming-service-is-the-best/"},"wordCount":2276,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-streaming-service-is-the-best/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AppleMusic_VS_Spotify_Soundiiz.jpg","keywords":["apple-music","spotify","vs"],"articleSection":["Versus"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"*07/28/23 update: Spotify's Premium prices have been changed\n\n\n\nEveryone who listens to music every day has asked themselves the same question: what is the best streaming platform? Which one is the most suitable for my needs? We tested Apple Music and Spotify for you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: what’s the difference?\n\n\n\nIf numbers could talk, and as Business Of Apps points out, Spotify is used by almost twice as many people worldwide as Apple Music. Interesting, but numbers don’t always tell us all we need to know. \n\n\n\nIt's often difficult to know how to choose without testing each service. We all like to have something to rely on, right? Especially if it's a paid service! \n\n\n\nAfter all, aren't we always on the lookout for the deal of the century? And that's where Soundiiz comes in: we tested two of the most potent streaming platforms: Spotify and Apple Music. \n\n\n\nYou might think there'd be little difference between Apple Music and Spotify. After all, unless you're looking for a blues album from the 1920s, played by an unknown artist with only one record to his catalog and recorded in a bedroom with a rudimentary sound device - Soundiiz guarantees that such albums exist, we've seen everything since we've started our service in 2013 - it's unlikely you won't find what you're looking for on either platform. \n\n\n\nAnd to be honest, you might even find that exact album if you look hard enough, as the catalogs are so extensive. But it doesn't mean the platforms are all the same. Quite the opposite to be correct. There are many other streaming platforms where you can find exactly what you’re desperately looking for. And the good news is that they are almost all compatible with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nEach one offers different options regarding sounds, technologies, subscription packages, and interface. There’s a lot to know, but don't panic: Soundiiz has navigated through each of these so that you can relax, kick your feet up and choose within minutes the best one for you. \n\n\n\nSo let's dive right into this comparison between Apple Music and Spotify. And we guarantee you'll have a clearer picture by the end of this article. \n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: Audio Quality & Options\n\n\n\nLet's face it: Apple has done everything possible to knock out the competition. \n\n\n\nApple Music has developed its music compression tool to render music in high definition. While this is all quite technical and complex, let's just say that Apple can offer its users the clearest and most faithful sound possible. Another option adds to that: spatial audio, via Dolby Atmos, which allows for a feeling of total immersion, with sounds coming from all sides as long as your speakers are properly placed in your listening space. This may seem like a gimmick to most users, but audiophiles will no doubt appreciate the feature.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Newsroom\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nTechnologies\n\n\n\nThe best part? You don't have to pay an extra fee, the technology is included in your subscription. Beware though, the Dolby Atmos option isn't available for all songs and you'll probably need top-quality audio equipment - speakers, headphones,... - to fully enjoy it. \n\n\n\nApple has created an explanatory page to help you understand this technology. Spotify on his side is still proposing the MP3 quality for your songs. Some time ago, the service announced the launch of HiFi, an option to use lossless technology and compete with the compression quality of Apple Music. But the release keeps being postponed, so much so that some people wonder if it will even exist one day. Especially since little information is leaking out about it. Is Spotify doomed to lose the race for the best audio quality?\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: User experience\n\n\n\nThis is probably the criteria where the differences are least significant.\n\n\n\nApple has based part of its strength on its ability to create an ecosystem revolving around its products. If you own a Mac, an Apple Watch, an iPhone, or other Apple products, using Apple Music will be all the more fluid and will allow you to easily connect your different tools.\n\n\n\nIf some songs are not available on Apple Music, but if you own them on CD - sometimes legal matters prevent some catalogs from being available on streaming platforms - you can import them to Apple Music. Pretty convenient.  This feature came from iTunes (which on what Apple Music is based on).\n\n\n\nLyrics and connections\n\n\n\nApple Music and Spotify also allow you to access the lyrics of the songs you listen to. Apple even lets you search for a song by its lyrics, in case you remember a chorus or parts of the verses but not the title. It's also possible to share bits of texts directly on your social networks, generating a rather cool graphic layout. Spotify does not offer this option. \n\n\n\nOne point of difference: \"Spotify Connect\" allows you to broadcast your music from one listening point to another if they are connected on the same WiFi network. For example, it is possible to play music on your speaker from your phone.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify Connect Support\n\n\n\nAs far as the user experience and homepage are concerned, Spotify will be most relevant if you are a heavy podcast consumer. The homepage allows you to access them directly, whereas you'll have to use a third-party app, as mentioned above, to listen to podcasts via Apple Music.\n\n\n\nThe search function for songs and albums also seems more intuitive with Spotify.\n\n\n\nApple Music Homepage\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music Web Guide\n\n\n\nSpotify Homepage\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: Catalogs\n\n\n\nThe numbers keep growing year after year, but Apple Music boasts a larger catalog than Spotify. 100 million songs are available, compared to 82 million for its rival. It’s both a lot and not very significant at the same time: it's not common that songs are available on one service and not on the other, and between you and us, this information is almost impossible to verify. \n\n\n\nThis value is constantly changing as tens of thousands of new titles are added every week. And it would probably take more than a lifetime to count them all! The difference lies in the podcasts: Spotify offers four million of them, directly integrated into the application, while Apple forces its users to go through a third-party app, Apple Podcasts.\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: Algorithms, Playlists & Radios\n\n\n\nMany users point to Spotify's superiority over the years. The reality is more complex.\n\n\n\nThe algorithms of the two services work differently: Spotify is playlist-oriented. The algorithm generates playlists of dozens of songs based on the user's listening habits. Above all, they are regularly renewed and rather faithful to your previous listening. There are even genre mixes or artists’ mixes, which highlight groups or singers related to those you listen to the most. The algorithm is well-refined, to say the least.\n\n\n\nSpotify uses \"clustering technology\", a clever combination of several listening elements, which allows them to be as close to your tastes as possible. If you're interested in reading more about it, the Analytics India Mag site has published an interesting article on the matter. \n\n\n\nAnd yes, we get it, you've seen them pass by way too many times in your Instagram stories but the \"Spotify Wrapped\" is an interesting and interactive tool, which allows you to review the past year and then share your listening habits with your friends. It has become an « end-of-the-year classic » over time.\n\n\n\nAlbums rather than Playlists\n\n\n\nApple Music displays whole albums to listen to rather than playlists made up of different songs and artists. It is perhaps less \"modern\" in its approach, in an era where albums are less and less important, in favor of single songs that can be included in playlists. As with Spotify, the albums suggested by Apple Music are generally quite relevant. If you're a big fan of Rap, it's unlikely that Apple Music will suggest three albums of Brazilian music! \n\n\n\nAlso, Apple Music is more oriented toward radio shows, some of which are available exclusively through the app. A nice feature: if you like a song broadcasted during a show, you can add it live to your playlist. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz can also be useful if you want to transfer your playlists from Spotify to Apple Music. Think about it!\n\n\n\nYou might want to transfer an Apple Music playlist to Spotify and vice versa: Soundiiz allows you to do this in seconds and even to keep them updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\nWho wins? It's impossible to decide. It depends on what you consume! \n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music and Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: Price & Subscription\n\n\n\nApple Music prices in the USA in USD on july 2023\n\n\n\n\nVoice: $4.99/month\n\n\n\nStudent: $5.99/month\n\n\n\nIndividual: $10.99/month or $109/year\n\n\n\nFamily: $16.99/month\n\n\n\n\nSpotify prices in the USA in USD on july 2023\n\n\n\n\nStudent: $5.99/month\n\n\n\nIndividual: $10.99/month\n\n\n\nDuo: $14.99/month\n\n\n\nFamily: $16.99/month\n\n\n\n\nThis is THE criteria that often makes the difference. And both have strong arguments, Spotify being the most flexible in terms of Premium offers. \n\n\n\nThe Apple Music and Spotify individual offers are the same. But, Apple Music also offers a \"Voice\" subscription for $4.99, which works with Siri. It allows you to access many songs and playlists, by asking Siri to play this or that album.\n\n\n\nSpotify then offers a \"family\" deal for six people at $16.99. It might make a difference.\n\n\n\nFor free!\n\n\n\nBut where Spotify stands out is that they offer an intermediate subscription, at $12.99 for two people. \n\n\n\nEven more relevant: Spotify offers a completely free subscription, but with lots of ads playing between songs. You won't have to pay a cent and you'll have access to millions of songs...as long as the many ads don't make you want to throw your smartphone or your computer out the window! \n\n\n\nNote that even if they do not offer a free subscription, Apple Music allows its future users to test the service for 1 month for free. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music\n\n\n\nAlso, the purchase of any Apple audio product - we recommend you check this - entitles you to a six-month Apple Music subscription.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: Supporting the creators\n\n\n\nThis is something we don't always think about: the artist's outcomes. Yet it allows us to keep on listening to the music we want, by offering artists the possibility to make a living out of their music. By the way, how much does an artist earn for each song played? The website Headphonesty has made a clear summary of the income per stream depending on the platforms. \n\n\n\nSource: Headphonesty\n\n\n\nLet's keep in mind that these figures are difficult to retrieve and that they can vary depending on the source of information. It clearly shows that Apple Music is more than three times more interesting than Spotify in this area. \n\n\n\nThe difference may seem small: after all, what's $0.0067? But if you multiply that by thousands, millions, or even tens of millions of streams, the amounts increase and the difference in remuneration between several platforms can quickly become significant!\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: Let’s sum it up\n\n\n\nOver the six criteria studied, Apple Music is the winner. \n\n\n\nIts audio quality is better and offers many options, the platform pays artists better and its catalog is more extensive. But Spotify may be the best choice if you are on a budget or if you're a heavy playlist and podcast consumer! There is no right or wrong solution: as usual, only the usage counts. \n\n\n\nEven if you can trust us with your eyes closed and entrust us with your ears - millions of customers have already used Soundiiz - nothing is more effective than testing these two services for yourself. Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to Apple Music and Spotify without losing your data. Interesting, isn't it? So go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with Apple Music, once with Spotify, and make your choice! \n\n\n\nAnd sure that we are always on the lookout for new data from these services to give you the latest and most up-to-date information.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you to change your music streaming platform is to have to lose all your music collection, including your playlists, favorites albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process; allowing you to move easily and with no effort from Spotify to Apple Music or from Apple Music to Spotify; quite amazing, right?!\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can transfer your playlists and favorites from Spotify to Apple Music and vice versa\n\n\n\nBe aware that Apple is deleting your playlists and downloaded songs when you are unsubscribing from Apple Music. And these lists will not be restored when you subscribe again later. So be careful and use Soundiiz to create backups of your playlists Apple Music as CSV.\n\n\n\nYou are all set! There's no more reason to not give try all these music services and found the one that fits your need perfectly."}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-cancel-an-apple-music-subscription-and-keep-your-playlists-and-library/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-cancel-an-apple-music-subscription-and-keep-your-playlists-and-library/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"How to cancel an Apple Music subscription and keep your playlists and library","datePublished":"2022-10-04T16:15:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-07-17T08:54:24+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-cancel-an-apple-music-subscription-and-keep-your-playlists-and-library/"},"wordCount":778,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-cancel-an-apple-music-subscription-and-keep-your-playlists-and-library/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/unsubscribe_apple_music-1.png","keywords":["android","apple-music","cancel","iphone","mac","transfer-playlist","unsubscribe","windows"],"articleSection":["How To"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"That's it; you've had enough. You're done with Apple Music and want to move on. It's all good; everyone changes their mind, and we all want the best, especially regarding the daily services we use.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnsubscribing from service can sometimes be a lot of work: some companies do everything they can to complicate the leaving process. The good news is that this is not the case with Apple Music.\n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\nCancel Apple Music on iPhoneCancel Apple Music on MacCancel Apple Music on AndroidCancel Apple Music on WindowsHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant note before canceling your Apple Music subscription\n\n\n\nWhile the leaving process is easy, there is one thing we don't necessarily think about when we unsubscribe: what happens to my music library? \n\n\n\nWill all the playlists I created disappear if I unsubscribe? Unfortunately, the answer is often yes. In the case of Apple Music, the playlists you spent so much time building will no longer be available after you leave, and it is very unlikely they will be kept if you want to re-subscribe with the account you previously used. And this is where Soundiiz comes in!\n\n\n\nWe won't go so far as to dress as Superman to come and save you, but we're \"this\" close to doing it. Don't worry: with Soundiiz, the playlists you created on Apple Music will not be lost.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be sure to keep your Apple Music playlists and favorites, see how to save all your music collections from Apple Music to Soundiiz at once. It's pretty easy, you'll see! Soundiiz acts as a kind of bank for your music library, to put it simply. Everything is stored, everything is exportable, and everything is editable. Is everything possible, you might ask? Almost!\n\n\n\nFor example, playlists you created can even export your Apple Music playlists to CSV or text format before you unsubscribe from Apple Music. You can download the file, store it safely on your chosen device and then re-import it as you wish. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be considered during the re-import. Practical, isn't it? \n\n\n\nSoundiiz is the perfect companion when you switch from one platform to another. It allows you to keep all your previously acquired elements in the same place, so there is no loss when transferring your profile. This works for Apple Music but also for almost all other streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancel Apple Music on iPhone\n\n\n\nOpen your Apple Music app.Select your profile picture in the top corner of your smartphone and click on \"Subscribe\".Select the box corresponding to Apple Music.Select \"Cancel Subscription\" or \"Cancel Free Trial\" if you are still in the trial period.\n\n\n\nCancel Apple Music on Mac\n\n\n\nSelect the Apple logo on the top right corner of your home screen.Click on \"App Store\".From the \"Store\" menu, select \"View My Account\" and then \"View Information\".Click on the \"Manage\" button. It is located next to the word \"Subscriptions\".On the page that just opened, click on the \"Edit\" button in the area corresponding to Apple Music.Select \"Cancel Subscription\" or \"Cancel Free Trial\" if you are still in the trial period.\n\n\n\nCancel Apple Music on Android\n\n\n\nOpen your Apple Music application.On the home page, go over the three vertical red dots at the top right of your screen and select \"Account\".Tap on \"Manage Subscription”.At the bottom of your screen, click on \"Cancel Subscription\" or \"Cancel Free Trial\" if you are still in the trial period.\n\n\n\nCancel Apple Music on Windows\n\n\n\nGo to the Apple Music website.Log in to your account using the red \"Sign In\" button at the top right of your home page.Select your account icon at the top right, then click \"Settings\".At the very bottom of your screen, click on \"Manage\", located in the \"Subscription\" section.Click \"Edit your Subscription\" and then \"Cancel Subscription\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nIf you decide to quit Apple Music to switch to another music service, for example, Spotify, you can easily convert your Apple Music playlists to Spotify for free with Soundiiz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz can convert your music collection to more than 40 music services worldwide! That could include your playlists, saved albums, songs, and artists you follow on Apple Music. That's true for Spotify and Amazon Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, TIDAL, and many others."}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-get-spotify-premium-and-import-your-music-library/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-get-spotify-premium-and-import-your-music-library/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"How to get Spotify Premium and import your music library?","datePublished":"2022-10-26T16:34:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-07-17T08:55:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-get-spotify-premium-and-import-your-music-library/"},"wordCount":1120,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-get-spotify-premium-and-import-your-music-library/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/subscribe_spotify.png","keywords":["android","get","iphone","mac","premium","spotify","subscribe","transfer-playlist","windows"],"articleSection":["How To"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"Among the many existing streaming services, Spotify is often the preferred choice. We can even give you some statistics: in 2022, 350 million people had chosen Spotify as for Business of Apps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoosing Spotify means using the music streaming world leader: we agree it doesn't mean much, but the service has a lot to offer. We have detailed some of its features in this article, which we advise you to read to be sure the brand with the green and black logo is the one that can meet your expectations. \n\n\n\nIn recent years, Spotify has positioned itself in the podcast and audiobook sector, probably more than the competition, but without leaving the music part aside since the firm brags about adding about sixty thousand new songs daily. Yes, per day. \n\n\n\nEven more interesting, the Hi-Fi function, allowing you to listen to music in optimal quality, should arrive in the coming months. This long-awaited feature should allow Spotify to catch up with Apple Music. The rumors are intensifying, and Spotify HiFi could be on its way after a long wait. All the more reason to sign up for Spotify? \n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on iPhone\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Mac\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Windows\n\n\n\nHow to import your music collection from another streaming platform?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy should you subscribe to Spotify?\n\n\n\nAmong the main reasons, we, at Soundiiz, like Spotify's algorithm, based on your usual listening habits, but also able to make you discover a whole bunch of new artists. We can't count the number of bands and singers that have made it into our favorites just by scrolling through the Spotify \"Recommendations\" page. \n\n\n\nWe also like the free service, provided you can handle a few ads. This option also allows you to proof-test the service before paying a monthly subscription.\n\n\n\nWhatever your reasons for choosing Spotify, be sure of one thing: Soundiiz is fully compatible with Spotify, and you are all set to manage your music collection thanks to our service. \n\n\n\nWhy use Soundiiz with Spotify? \n\n\n\nIf you have already subscribed to a streaming service before, then Soundiiz will probably be the perfect tool to get the most out of your subscription. On your Soundiiz account, you'll be able to manage all your playlists in one place, split them into different parts, delete one or more songs, sort their order, and other pretty valuable things. \n\n\n\nFor example, with the \"Sync\" function, you can create copies of your playlists on other platforms in case you want to use several services at the same time. This is one of the best things about Spotify when used with Soundiiz: you can create a free Spotify account, transfer all the playlists you want to Soundiiz and then transfer these playlists back to the platform you use every day, such as Apple Music or TIDAL. \n\n\n\nChanging streaming services becomes easy! You may also decide to leave a platform, such as Apple Music, to subscribe to Spotify. With Soundiiz, you won't lose your data: the \"Transfer\" function allows you to copy all your music library in a few clicks and minutes. \n\n\n\nAnd to make everything less stressful, here is a step-by-step guide to the Spotify subscription process. Let's get started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on iPhone\n\n\n\n\nOn your App Store, download the \"Spotify\" application\n\n\n\nClick on the green \"Sign up for free\" button\n\n\n\nComplete the required information and click on \"Create an account\"\n\n\n\nSpotify will then ask you to choose three or more artists you like to start creating playlists suiting your taste\n\n\n\nThen click \"Finish\" and \"Later\" and you're ready to use the free version of Spotify on your Apple smartphone!\n\n\n\n\nQuick note: Unfortunately, it is currently impossible to subscribe to Spotify Premium from an Apple smartphone or iPad. Spotify has set up a site to explain why. Check it out to learn more about the background of the wars between the two major streaming services!\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Mac\n\n\n\n\nVisit https://open.spotify.com/\n\n\n\nClick, on the purple banner at the bottom of the page, on \"Sign up for free\"\n\n\n\nYou can then either register via your Facebook or Google account or by filling in the white fields below\n\n\n\nYou are now a Spotify subscriber! That was quick, wasn't it? \n\n\n\n\nYou can also download the Spotify app for Mac if you follow this link: https://www.spotify.com/us/download/mac/\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Android\n\n\n\n\nOn Google Play, download Spotify and open the app\n\n\n\nClick on the green \"Sign up for free\" button\n\n\n\nComplete the required information and click on \"Create an account\"\n\n\n\nSpotify will then ask you to choose three or more artists you like to start creating playlists suiting your taste\n\n\n\nThen click \"Finish\" and \"Later\" and you're ready to use Spotify on your Android smartphone!\n\n\n\nIf you'd like to sign up for a paid subscription, click on the \"Premium\" icon at the bottom right of your screen, choose the option you want, and follow the instructions!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Windows\n\n\n\n\nVisit https://open.spotify.com/\n\n\n\nClick, on the purple banner at the bottom of the page, on \"Sign up for free\". \n\n\n\nYou can then either register via your Facebook or Google account or by filling required inputs\n\n\n\nYou are now a Spotify subscriber! That was quick. \n\n\n\nIf you'd like to sign up for a paid account, you can go to the homepage and click on the arrow icon in the top right corner of your screen, next to your profile name\n\n\n\nIn the drop-down list, click on \"Upgrade to Premium\" and then choose the plan that best suits your needs\n\n\n\nOnce you have chosen your plan, click on the \"Start\" button\n\n\n\nYou will then need to fill in your banking information and once it’s done, follow the instructions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to import your music collection from another streaming platform?\n\n\n\nIf you decide to subscribe to Spotify there's a lot of chance that you have already used another music platform before. Maybe Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, or another? If yes, be aware that you can easily import your playlists and favorite songs, albums, and artists with Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nFor example, you can easily convert your Deezer playlists to Spotify for free with Soundiiz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz can convert your music collection to more than 40 music services worldwide! That could include your playlists, saved albums, songs, and artists you follow on Spotify. That’s true for Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, TIDAL, and many others."}
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Our guess!","datePublished":"2022-11-29T09:56:25+00:00","dateModified":"2022-11-30T17:13:14+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/when-will-spotify-wrapped-2022-be-released-our-guess/"},"wordCount":1524,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/when-will-spotify-wrapped-2022-be-released-our-guess/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/spotify_wrapped_is_coming-2.png","keywords":["apple-music","replay","spotify","wrapped"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"It’s the same old story: every year, Spotify stands out from the competition and releases its \"Spotify Wrapped\", a retrospective of your year spent listening to dozens of artists, podcasts, and playlists. Except that no one knows when it is coming. Usually unveiled around the beginning of December, it allows you to take a step back and look over your shoulder with a tiny bit of nostalgia. Spotify Wrapped is fun, the design is different every year, and Spotify always finds ways to add fun details.\n\n\n\nUPDATE 2022/11/30: Spotify Wrapped 2022 is now available on the Android and Apple mobile applications. Check this link.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of minutes spent listening to music, most popular artists, favorite genre... Spotify creates \"cards\" that are visually appealing and can be easily shared on your social media networks. The event looks like a huge marketing campaign for Spotify and has proven, since its launch in December 2016, to be a pretty big thing. For a few days, it seems that almost everyone has been promoting Spotify.\n\n\n\nWe're not going to lie: it can get tiring seeing dozens of Instagram stories sum up your friends' musical year, but it just shows how much hype the tool has created. It's undeniable: we almost all got caught up in the game and discovered, with a mix of fun and fear, our favorite songs of the year. And that artist or song you've been hiding from listening to will probably end up at the top of your year-end list! It’s the tool’s appeal and probably why we all love it. \n\n\n\nThe good news is you still have a few hours - days? - to listen to an obscure fifties jazz album repeatedly, so that it will be high on your Spotify Wrapped list and make you look like a connoisseur to your friends!\n\n\n\nAnother cool feature, perhaps the most important, is the ability to generate a Playlist directly associated with your Spotify Wrapped with your hundred favorite songs of the year. We can think of it as sort of a best-of of a best-of. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWrapped is not about discovering new artists; it's about listening again and again to what made your year special. Coupled with the \"Sync\" Soundiiz feature, this playlist could become one of your favorites. As fun as it is, Spotify Wrapped can unveil many other secrets. Soundiiz allows you to optimize its use and push its features to the top. \n\n\n\nWe'll tell you how right here.\n\n\n\nWhat time period does Spotify Wrapped cover?\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped is presented as a tool for reviewing your year, but it’s not 100% accurate. Spotify considers your listening habits from January 1 to October 31 each year. Since Spotify Wrapped usually arrives at the very beginning of December, your charts won't include the last two months of the year. \n\n\n\nGood to know, so there are no surprises!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen will Spotify Wrapped 2022 be available?\n\n\n\nYou know us: at Soundiiz, we like to have fun and make bets. No one ever knows when Spotify Wrapped will be released. The Swedish firm has even created a landing page simply announcing that \"Wrapped is coming\". The streaming service knows that the event is expected. Last year, Spotify Wrapped was unveiled on December 1, and the two years before, on December 2 and 5. That's two Wednesdays and a Thursday. \n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we're betting that the feature will be released this Thursday, December 1st. Our calculations are clever, our best experts have been working on it, and thanks to our statistical forecasts, we are pretty sure of our move - it is of course, totally wrong, and the only calculation done has been to move our agenda back three years, but hey, it's the idea that counts, right?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do you check your listening habits all year round, outside of Spotify Wrapped?\n\n\n\nThe feature isn't nearly as extensive as Spotify Wrapped, but the streaming service allows you to view your most-listened-to artists and songs for the current year.\n\n\n\nTo do this, open Spotify on your computer, click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then click on \"Profile\" and you'll see this info. \n\n\n\nHow do I know when my Spotify Wrapped will be available?\n\n\n\nIt's very simple: just open your application and click on the notification bell on the top right-hand corner, or navigate to your home page, where a banner should appear. There's no risk of missing your Spotify Wrapped.\n\n\n\nHow do I find my Spotify Wrapped tracks from previous years?\n\n\n\nSpotify does not allow you to access your Wrapped from previous years from the app directly. But, as always, there's a trick.\n\n\n\nLog in on a computer - not your smartphone - to your Spotify account by following this link.\n\n\n\nOnce you're logged in, you'll be able to access your Spotify Wrapped from previous years by clicking on the links below. All you have to do is save these playlists to your library and listen to them throughout the year! \n\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped 2021\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped 2020 \n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped 2019\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped 2018\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped 2017\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped 2016\n\n\n\n\nOnce you have saved all these Playlists, you can transfer them to your Soundiiz account. \n\n\n\nAnd since Soundiiz can also be used as a playlist bank, you can find all your Spotify Wrapped files, year by year, without having to use the feature described above.\n\n\n\nHow do I listen to my Spotify Wrapped tracks on other platforms?\n\n\n\nThat's where Soundiiz comes in! Wrapped is associated with Spotify, and one may think, at first glance, that they are condemned to stay on Spotify. That’s where you’re wrong! \n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz, you can easily transfer your data from Spotify to any other music service. We explain it all with this step-by-step guide to export Spotify Wrapped playlist to Apple Music.\n\n\n\nOnce your Spotify account is connected to Soundiiz, our \"Sync\" feature allows you to migrate your Spotify Wrapped data to Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, or any other streaming platform you choose.\n\n\n\nA tool generated by Spotify becomes, via Soundiiz, a tool that can be accessed...elsewhere than on Spotify!\n\n\n\nPretty cool, isn't it?\n\n\n\nIs there an equivalent on Apple Music to Spotify Wrapped?\n\n\n\nThere isn't a Spotify Wrapped equivalent for Apple Music. But it doesn't mean Apple does nothing but watch the time fly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs of this year, Apple has launched Apple Music Replay, a tool that gives access to some of the information given by Spotify Wrapped: most listened songs, number of artists you listened to, hours spent on Apple Music... The information is less complete and showcased in slightly less entertaining ways - for now - but it should allow Apple users not to feel left out.\n\n\n\nHow to access Apple Replay on my smartphone?\n\n\n\nOn your phone, click \"Listen Now\" and scroll to the bottom of the range, until you see the word \"Replay\". \n\n\n\nYou can then open the playlist of your year but also go over the playlists of your past years and then if you wish, add them to your library. \n\n\n\nA little special feature of Apple Music: unlike Spotify, Apple Music allows you to access this replay every week and at any time of the year. If, for example, you're curious to know which artists you've listened to the most in February 2023 and want to generate a playlist for that month, you can do so with Apple Replay. It is a serious threat to Spotify, which only offers this service once a year. \n\n\n\nThen you can go to Soundiiz to transfer these playlists to all the streaming services of your choice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur \"Synchronize\" function could be particularly useful for you. You can automatically back up this weekly generated playlist on all other streaming services. \n\n\n\nHow to access Apple Replay on my computer?\n\n\n\nIf you use Apple Music from your computer, go to the following page, log in with your Apple Music account and then click on the red \"Get Your Replay Mix\" button. \n\n\n\nAnd on other platforms?\n\n\n\nIn 2019, Deezer launched #MyDeezeryear. It is pretty much the same thing as Spotify, by creating easily shareable cards on social media. Deezer is always a few days ahead of Spotify, as #MyDeezerYear is usually unveiled by the end of November. Is Deezer trying to gain momentum? Everybody is catching up!\n\n\n\nTidal has yet to launch it's own “Wrapped”, but no doubt it will arrive soon.\n\n\n\nBonus: Spotify Instafest. \n\n\n\nHow do you create your Spotify Instafest, and how does it work?\n\n\n\nBefore Spotify Wrapped was unveiled, Spotify launched a fun new tool this year: Instafest. It generates a three-day festival lineup based on the artists you've listened to the most in the current year. The main artists are the headliners in big white capital letters, and the less listened artists are mentioned in a smaller font.\n\n\n\nInstafest is a third-party application that connects to your Spotify data: you can download it here and let it guide you."}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-subscribe-to-apple-music-and-import-your-playlists/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-subscribe-to-apple-music-and-import-your-playlists/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"How to subscribe to Apple Music and import your playlists","datePublished":"2022-12-16T07:30:51+00:00","dateModified":"2023-07-17T08:54:52+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-subscribe-to-apple-music-and-import-your-playlists/"},"wordCount":817,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-subscribe-to-apple-music-and-import-your-playlists/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/subscribe_apple_music.png","keywords":["android","apple","apple-music","get","iphone","mac","premium","subscribe","transfer-playlist","windows"],"articleSection":["How To"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"As you know, choosing which streaming service to sign up for can be a pretty tricky task. It often comes down to two choices: Spotify and Apple Music. According to The Verge, they account for 31% and 15% of total users in 2022. The remaining market shares are divided among YouTube Music, Deezer, and others. \n\n\n\nWe recently summed up the differences between Apple Music and Spotify: you should give it a look before making any decision. You’ll probably find all the answers you need!\n\n\n\nTo sum up, Apple Music offers you nearly one hundred million songs and access to specific playlists, podcasts, and radio show, exclusively catered for its users. By signing up for Apple Music, you'll finally have access to the shows your friend always talks about in his Instagram stories. He may have been taunting you, but not for long.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe good news? You'll be able to test the service before you sign up for it permanently. Apple is offering you a month's trial, so you can try its features and decide whether or not the service fits you.\n\n\n\nBut before that, you have to register with Apple Music. Don't forget to read the Apple Music prices page to evaluate which subscription is the most adapted to your needs and budget.\n\n\n\nAnd to make it easy for you, we've prepared a step-by-step guide on subscribing according to your device:\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on iPhone\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on Mac\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on Windows\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Apple Music?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on iPhone\n\n\n\nSubscribing to Apple Music from your iPhone is very simple. \n\n\n\n\nOpen your \"Music\" application, click on \"Settings\" then on \"Music\" and follow the steps.\n\n\n\nYou are done; you can listen to millions of songs immediately!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on Mac\n\n\n\n\nVisit the Apple Music website and click on \"Try It Free\" at the bottom of your screen\n\n\n\nFill in all the required sections and enter your banking information if you do not already have a linked payment method.\n\n\n\nYou are now an Apple Music subscriber!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on Android\n\n\n\n\nIn the Google Play Store; search for Apple Music and download the application\n\n\n\nIn the Android Apple Music application, select \"Try It Free\" to start the subscription process\n\n\n\nClick on \"Create New Apple ID\" if you don't have one, then fill in all the information requested\n\n\n\nFill in all the required sections and enter your banking information if you do not already have a linked payment method.\n\n\n\nYou are all set!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Apple Music on Windows\n\n\n\n\nVisit the Apple Music website and click on \"Try It Free\" at the bottom of your screen\n\n\n\nClick on \"Create New Apple ID\" if you don't have one, then fill in all the information requested\n\n\n\nFill in all the required sections and enter your banking information if you do not already have a linked payment method.\n\n\n\nYou are ready to enjoy your Apple Music subscription!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Apple Music?\n\n\n\nOnce you sign up for Apple Music, you'll have access to a world of possibilities. You can listen to playlists by thousands, radio shows, and more songs. You'll probably want to create playlists with your favorite songs, then update those playlists whenever you want. Soundiiz lets you manage everything in one place, once you link your Apple Music account to your Soundiiz account.\n\n\n\nIf you've been a Spotify user until now, Soundiiz has the perfect tool for you: you’ll be able to move all your data to Apple Music in one go. Soundiiz allows you to instantly transfer your Playlists, your favorite tracks, and albums! We explain everything here, in detail. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’d like to share the Playlists you've spent hours building with friends who don't have an Apple Music subscription? Soundiiz allows you to transfer your Apple Music playlist to all the platforms of your choice, even if you are not subscribed to these platforms. \n\n\n\nYou can also delete and update multiple playlists at once, and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date… and never out of date.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz works hand in hand with streaming platforms to provide an optimal listening experience. If you have used another streaming platform until now, Soundiiz allows you to keep the same control over your data. To sum up, your streaming platform changes, but Soundiiz remains the same. \n\n\n\nWe all need some reference points. You'll quickly realize that having a Soundiiz account can be useful for getting the most out of your subscription. You can even subscribe to Soundiiz monthly offer and cancel your subscription immediately if you only need it to do a one-time transfer!"}
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Yes, 10 years already.\n\n\n\nWe are so proud of our work over the years and happy to have been helpful to so many music lovers worldwide. You are now almost 6 million who have used Soundiiz to manage your music collection and transfer over 150 million playlists. It's huge!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt all started with two friends and a simple idea in the summer of 2012 (during our IT graduate studies) that streaming music services would become the primary way to listen to music in the future. At that time, telling someone that you are paying to listen to music that you can quickly and illegally download was just funny. Even if some streaming music services already existed (Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz for example), these platforms were not as popular as YouTube, Groovershark or SoundCloud.\n\n\n\nBut what we saw at that time and what finally became one of the main features of these services motivated us to create something, create Soundiiz; it was the \"Playlist\" idea. Yes, music playlists already existed before music streaming services BUT to create a list of tracks not only based on your owned albums but with a catalog of millions of songs and a way to easily share that playlist with your worldwide friends, changed the \"music playlist\" forever.\n\n\n\nFor us, playlists will be the essential way to save, organize, share and listen to your favorite songs. \n\n\n\nHaving this in mind for us, it was logical and mandatory that if you created such lists on a music service, you would still be the owner of these playlists, and you should be free to get them out of the music service or even to move them to another platform. And here we go. Soundiiz was born!\n\n\n\nWe worked hard all the end of 2012 (mostly at night) and finally released the first version of Soundiiz in January 2013. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz in January 2013, source: https://www.fredzone.org/convertir-playlists-deezer-grooveshark-youtube-011\n\n\n\nEven if it was only available in French with 3 supported services (YouTube, Deezer and Grooveshark), it was already a success. We got great feedback from bloggers and users which motivated us to continue. We quickly translated the interface and have been able to add more compatible services to easily transfer your playlists from one platform to another.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz in April 2013, source: http://www.delicart.fr/2013/04/soundiiz/\n\n\n\nDuring 2014/2015, we decided to allow users to create a Soundiiz account; to keep their playlists in a safe place outside of any music service. Why? Because many streaming music services have been closed during this period (Rdio and Grooveshark, to quote only them). \n\n\n\nSoundiiz in 2015, source: http://blogsv2.qobuz.com/qobuz-blog-fr/2015/07/21/transferer-vos-playlists-realisees-dans-un-moment-coupable-degarement-chez-lun-de-nos-mediocres-confreres-vers-qobuz-cest-desormais-possible-avec-soundiiz/\n\n\n\nAlso, in 2015, TIDAL was announced, and we could work in partnership with TIDAL Team to have TIDAL listed on Soundiiz for their launch. This changed everything for Soundiiz and us, personally. We even get an article in Forbes!\n\n\n\nWe decided in the summer of 2016 to quit our developer jobs and be full-time on Soundiiz. We got too many requests from Soundiiz users and music services to ignore them. We created the company and immediately tried to find a way to monetize Soundiiz. Before that, only donations helped us to pay for servers and domain names.\n\n\n\nThat was not easy, to be honest. And we didn't want to do fundraising. Since the launch and today, we are only two behind Soundiiz; we wear many hats, including being developers. And we know that it is a chance and it helped us to grow by ourselves.\n\n\n\nIn early 2017, a new version of Soundiiz was released with free and paid offers. A new interface, with new features, and always more compatible services, helped us to attract more users and playlist curators, artists, labels and majors. At that time, Soundiiz was already quite popular, and we were pleased to see many of our existing users becoming Premium subscribers.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz Beta; early 2017, source: https://www.nextinpact.com/article/24884/102600-soundiiz-convertisseur-playlists-vise-premium\n\n\n\nMusic streaming services have changed significantly during these years, as the market grew quickly and massively. Mobile apps helped a lot and changed the way people listen to music. Playlists are on the homepage of every music platforms and have become solid arguments for platforms like Spotify.\n\n\n\nIn addition to user playlists, the \"User Library\" or \"User Collection\" feature became increasingly available over streaming services. Now you can \"Love\", \"Like\" or \"Save\" your favorite elements (songs, artists, and albums) on your profile. And so, Soundiiz followed this and helped users export and manage directly from Soundiiz, their favorite too.\n\n\n\nIn a couple of years, we recently added to Soundiiz more useful features for playlist curators, like Synchronization and Smartlinks. And even added a Curator offer dedicated to helping customers with specific needs for streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz last version in 2023, source: https://soundiiz.com/webapp\n\n\n\nWhat will come next? Users' feedback always drives our roadmap. We don't have any investors; we can do whatever we want with Soundiiz; that's amazing! We mainly want a safe, reliable and permanent solution here.\n\n\n\nWe are so grateful for music services that open their APIs for us, listen to our needs (and so, users' needs) and even promote our solution to their customers. We are proud to be part of this music streaming market for all these years.\n\n\n\nThank you to all our users for trusting us and sharing Soundiiz worldwide.\n\n\n\nAnd thank you, thank you to you; that is reading this until the end to know more about Soundiiz and its history. \n\n\n\nWe wish you all the best for this new year.\n\n\n\nPS: And, of course, thanks to our families and friends for always supporting us during all these long nights and weekends of hard work on Soundiiz."}
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In August 2021, about two years ago, Apple had already bought the Primephonic service, exclusively dedicated to classical music. The company is now moving into high gear. \n\n\n\nApple guarantees access to a massive catalog of classical music, in high-definition audio, but also a way more precise search engine than any classic streaming applications. The app puts a special emphasis on album credits: enough to satisfy the needs of this classical music fan, who knows every obscure musician, even those who played half a note on a track dating from 1829? We won't go that far, but we must admit that the most knowledgeable among you should find what they need. \n\n\n\nHow does Apple Classical work? And above all, how to get the best out of the app, using Soundiiz? Dig in!\n\n\n\nTwo apps working together\n\n\n\nOne would have thought that Apple Classical would be directly integrated into the original Apple Music application, but Apple has instead chosen to create a separate app. We might also have feared you would have to pay a few extra dollars to enjoy all that Apple Classical has to offer, but it's not the case either. If you have an Apple Music subscription, you can automatically download and install this new app. \n\n\n\nIn terms of audio quality, you'll be able to enjoy lossless audio quality and spatial audio. Spatial audio? We talked about it in this article. As classical music fans tend to be more demanding when it comes to audio quality, Apple Music wanted to satisfy their needs, and it seems like they managed to do it pretty well. \n\n\n\nOverall, Apple Music Classical, even though it is a separate app, could be seen as a different kind of presentation of Apple Music, entirely dedicated to classical music. The interface is quite similar to that of Apple Music, except that the font is slightly different. \n\n\n\nA few minor differences, but they should still allow Apple Music users to be on familiar ground. \n\n\n\nWhat is Apple's ambition?\n\n\n\nSource: 9to5mac.com\n\n\n\nIn an ecosystem that is getting more and more competitive, where Spotify has the most users but also has a lot of competitors in its rearview mirror, Apple Music has chosen to target a segment that may seem small but is, in reality, substantial. Until now, classical music lovers have rallied almost exclusively under the banner of the IDAGIO app or have been frustrated by catalogs rather poorly supplied with classical music. Apple Classical has the ambition, with its massive catalog, and some exclusivities, including never-available classic concerts until now, to rally this portion of listeners under the Apple banner. With, always, the unconcealed objective of grabbing market shares. \n\n\n\nIt's hard to speak for them, but Apple seems to have wanted to experiment with a particularly precise data system. Just like a proof test before deploying it on a larger scale? A multitude of possible search criteria is associated with each piece of music, such as the name of the conductor, the movement it belongs to, or the number associated with its creation, among others. This should make it possible to quickly access a particular work, as long as one knows this information. \n\n\n\nSource: 9to5mac.com\n\n\n\nWhile the \"average\" user is used to working by \"title, album or artist\" when looking for a particular music, the Apple Classical user will probably be more comfortable thinking by \"movement\" or \"composer\": the app answers to these different approaches, and it looks pretty smart if you ask us. Before extending it to Apple Music? Only time will tell.\n\n\n\nApple claims a sum of more than fifty million metadata, in addition to five million classical music songs, including no less than 20,000 composers. These impressive numbers will, of course, increase over the months. \n\n\n\nThe app also mixes reading with listening, as it offers biographies of composers or guides to certain works. Reading and listening: appealing, right?\n\n\n\nCan I use it on Android?\n\n\n\nAs for now, this is not possible. Apple Classical is reserved for Apple phone users. Also, note that the application is not compatible with iPad. However, Apple has said that it is working on extending its app to these terminals. Just be patient, it's coming!\n\n\n\nHow to get the best out of Apple Music Classical with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nSource: Future\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz always allows you to get the best out of your streaming platforms. Apple Classical is no exception. On your Soundiiz homepage, you can manage your Apple Classical playlists the same you use Spotify, Deezer or TIDAL playlists. \n\n\n\nIn case you have a subscription to IDAGIO for example, you can migrate your IDAGIO Playlists to Apple Music, and they will then appear on Apple Classical. With Soundiiz, no data loss! \n\n\n\nAlso, if you are used to listening to classical music on Spotify, a good idea would be to migrate your data to Apple Music via Soundiiz. This way, if you have downloaded Apple Classical, your Apple Music playlists will be available in this new app. Be careful, some details are to be known, that's why we have dedicated a page to Apple Classical, right here. \n\n\n\nIt is indeed possible that some songs you consider classical music pieces won't appear in your new app. Why not? Apple Music must first have identified the song as a \"classical\" song.\n\n\n\nRest assured, however: if you try to import a Playlist with Beethoven and Harry Styles songs into Apple Music via Soundiiz, only the Beethoven songs will appear in Apple Classical. And only your classical music playlists will appear in Apple Classical, and no other playlists of any other genre. \n\n\n\nTo wrap things up, Soundiiz works just as well with Apple Music Classical as with other streaming services! \n\n\n\nAnd it's probably a good time to test what Apple Classical has to offer."}
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But also to show you how Soundiiz can help you get the most out of each of them. \n\n\n\nAfter comparing Spotify and Apple Music we decided to focus on two players slightly less powerful: Qobuz and TIDAL. They are indeed a bit less popular than their counterparts, but are at the top of their games on one point, and not the least: their audio quality.\n\n\n\nWe’ll tell you everything about their differences! TIDAL or Qobuz: which service should you choose?\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nIn terms of the number of users, TIDAL and Qobuz don't play in the same league. While TIDAL has more than three million users, Qobuz has ten times fewer. \n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nQobuz, a French company launched in 2007, is available in eighteen countries, while TIDAL, a younger service (2014) and of Norwegian origin, has developed in over sixty countries. TIDAL made waves when it was announced that it was associated with Jay-Z, also at the head of the powerful label Roc Nation: the promise of exclusive content with certain artists. TIDAL also stood out by highlighting the fact that it was an artist-centered platform, paying artists more than its competitors and offering unparalleled audio quality. It has a stronger marketing power than Qobuz, so much so that comparing them on this matter would almost make no sense. But it doesn’t mean that the French company cannot hold its own.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nTIDAL is, according to a recent study, one of the best-paying platforms for artists per stream, with 0.01284 dollars per stream. The data varies for Qobuz, and it was difficult to find precise information. \n\n\n\nOn the other hand, during the first wave of COVID, Qobuz distinguished itself from its competitors by reversing 100% of the revenues generated by the first months of subscriptions to rights holders. Georges Fornay, CEO of Qobuz, told the website Loudersound : \"We believe in respecting the artists' work by ensuring the quality we provide is as true to the original as possible. This is why we promote studio-quality music. We believe talented artists should get a fair chance for their music to be discovered with music curation and fair compensation.\"\n\n\n\nTIDAL Vs Qobuz: Audio Quality \n\n\n\nThis is THE big question and the main reason why you will choose TIDAL or Qobuz over any other service. But it's also a pretty technical question. \n\n\n\nWe are not audio engineers, but here is what you need to know: Qobuz and TIDAL each offer the FLAC lossless format, with TIDAL also offering the hi-res FLAC format, as TIDAL's CEO just announced. \n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nThese formats allow you to enjoy an audio quality as close as possible to when the songs were recorded. It's as if you were in the studio! The most common format, MP3, compresses the sounds, offering a very basic quality. Listening to music in FLAC is the promise of being closer to the way sounds should…sound. \n\n\n\nTIDAL also offers the Dolby Atmos option on some tracks. \n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nIt’s a tie!\n\n\n\nThe two platforms are relatively similar in terms of audio quality, but after consulting several audio professionals' websites, Qobuz seems to be the service favored by \"sound\" lovers. But others will say the opposite! Moreover, even if not all Qobuz and TIDAL tracks are available in Hi-Res format, the quality of the MP3 format is 320 kbps, which is higher than normal. Spotify offers a quality twice as low. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nA word of warning though: to fully enjoy Qobuz and TIDAL audio quality, you will need to have high-end speakers or headphones. If you listen to music with basic devices, you're unlikely to find what you're looking for with Qobuz or TIDAL. \n\n\n\nSo maybe now is a good time to invest in headphones!\n\n\n\nTIDAL VS Qobuz: User experience & algorithms\n\n\n\nHere again, it is difficult to compare the two services. TIDAL is a well-oiled machine, benefiting from colossal means and clever algorithms. If Qobuz is not to be outdone, one could compare TIDAL to an ultra-modern record shop with a surface of three thousand square meters, and Qobuz to a record store run by the same person for the past 35 years, with basic decoration and records stacked everywhere, but with crazy charm. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nQobuz has bet on the proximity with its users and offers an experience as close to one-to-one as possible. The platform offers editorial content with notably written notes on some albums: this should satisfy all CD or vinyl fans who are sometimes frustrated not being able to have access to the booklets when listening to their albums. Qobuz extends the listening experience with a little reading. \n\n\n\nQobuz also offers, via the \"Discover\" section, \"Staff Picks\", the equivalent of recommendations from a record store. They are not necessarily adapted to your listening history, but according to each genre, songs and albums are selected by the Qobuz staff. \n\n\n\nThe \"Panorama\" section gives you access to exclusive editorial content, while the \"Gramophone\" section gives you access to one of the most famous classical music magazines.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: Qobuz✅\n\n\n\nIt offers a different experience than TIDAL or other streaming services. It is less exhaustive, and cannot compete with Spotify's Daily Mix for example, but it has the charm of proximity. And in a streaming world where almost everything is automated, Qobuz stands out. TIDAL, on the other hand, works in a similar way to other streaming services. It generates Playlists based on your favorite listening and genres.\n\n\n\nBeware, however: while TIDAL has integrated the \"Social Media\" functions allowing you to cross-post content on social media, Qobuz didn't. This can be a problem if you like to regularly share the music you listen to with your followers. With Qobuz, you stay in the Qobuz environment.\n\n\n\nCatalogs\n\n\n\n- (as of April 2023) -\n\n\n\nIt's double-edged. \n\n\n\nIn terms of the number of songs, TIDAL offers a slightly larger catalog than Qobuz. It is therefore possible that the Norwegian company allows you to find songs not available on Qobuz.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Qobuz offers more than 400,000 Hi-Res songs, compared to about 25,000 for TIDAL. If, for you, only audio quality matters, then Qobuz may be a perfect solution.\n\n\n\nNote, however: Qobuz does not work like Spotify, Apple Music or TIDAL, as it does not offer podcasts or radio. Just music and nothing but music. \n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nTIDAL is also different in one respect: it offers, for some artists, exclusivities, such as songs or video clips. It is possible that you can listen to a song by your favorite artist on TIDAL before anybody else.\n\n\n\nAlso, TIDAL offers to watch clips (more than 650 000 available). This may seem like a gimmick, but it allows you to stay in the application's environment. A little extra point for TIDAL!\n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL✅\n\n\n\nIt has a slightly larger catalog and especially allows you to listen to podcasts and other audio content. \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can test both applications, transfer songs and listen to them on all the platforms you want. No lost data!\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription \n\n\n\n- (as of April 2023) -\n\n\n\nThe two services offer quite different services in terms of price. You can choose between two options: HiFi and HiFi Plus for Tidal, respectively at 9.99 dollars and 19.99 dollars. Note that each of the options has a free one-month trial.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nQobuz offers a slightly higher entry point than its competitor, with a price of 10.83 dollars per month for the Studio version, and another option at 15 dollars a month for the Sublime version.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nOnly the Studio version is available as a free trial, while TIDAL offers both services as a trial. \n\n\n\nBeware, when your trial version ends, all the tracks you have downloaded will be lost. This is where Soundiiz comes in. Before your trial period ends, you can transfer all your playlists generated and find them in your account. You can then transfer these playlists back to the platform of your choice! \n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL✅\n\n\n\nIt has a lower entry point than its competitor and the possibility to test its two services during one month. \n\n\n\nIn both cases, you can test each platform for a month and see which suits you best. With Soundiiz, you will be able to transfer all the playlists you created during your trial period. You can enjoy a platform almost infinitely, listening to your TIDAL and Qobuz playlists on other platforms, even after your trial period is over.\n\n\n\nTIDAL VS Qobuz: Let's sum it up\n\n\n\nQobuz and TIDAL are two services offering exceptional audio quality. Many audio professionals claim that Qobuz remains the market leader in high-quality audio. But if you are not a musician or a sound engineer, it is unlikely that you will hear a significant difference. And that's exactly on what we judged these two services since they have based part of their DNA on it. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nOur choice would be TIDAL: the average user, used to other services like Apple Music, Spotify, or Deezer, should not lose his habits. TIDAL boasts a large selection of music and access to podcasts and radio stations. The fact that Qobuz only offers music can be a problem for users not interested in audio quality alone. \n\n\n\nThis is not to say that Qobuz is a bad choice, far from it. With its personalized advice and editorial content, Qobuz offers many exciting perspectives. \n\n\n\nBut TIDAL seems to be a more complete tool! \n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is to have to lose all your music collection, including your playlists, favorites albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process; allowing you to move quickly and with no effort from TIDAL or from Qobuz to any other platform you choose. You can also migrate your data from Spotify to TIDAL or Qobuz with Soundiiz! And then keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\nBe aware that when you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you create backups of your TIDAL playlist as CSV or backups of your Qobuz playlist as CSV. Convenient! \n\n\n\nTo sum everything up, Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to TIDAL and Qobuz without losing your data. Interesting, isn’t it? \n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with TIDAL, once with Qobuz, and make your choice! "}
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Spotify, the world's leading streaming service, unveiled its latest design and user interface. While it’s not yet available for everybody around the world, it is starting to be deployed, and it seems like everybody is talking about it. And not always in a good way... As we all know, streaming platform services are evolving in an increasingly competitive market. Especially with the arrival of players like Amazon Music, who are starting to carve out a serious market share. What is this new interface? What's new with Spotify's latest design? \n\n\n\nAnd above all, will it change anything for Soundiiz’s users? \n\n\n\nWhy did Spotify change its design?\n\n\n\nThe last few years have seen the emergence - and explosion - of TikTok. The app has taken everything by storm and has become, as it evolves, a more powerful music promotion tool than any other. Many songs and artists have seen their trajectory change following a massive sharing on TikTok and there are strong correlations between the emergence of a song on TikTok and its number of streams, on any streaming platform, be it Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, etc. As a matter of fact, we recommend this interesting article published by Business Insider on how TikTok is changing the music industry.\n\n\n\nEverybody wants to catch up! And by everybody, we mean streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify is aware of this and wants to follow in the footsteps of TikTok, an app famous for its infinite scrolls, which allows - as it’s the goal of any application designer - to stay on the app as long as possible and not to leave it.\n\n\n\nSpotify is modernizing its interface by adapting to these new user habits. The undisguised goal is to become, in the long run, more than a music streaming application. The process was initiated after the Swedish company invested in the podcast and audiobook sectors. But Spotify has obviously decided to embark on another adventure: video.\n\n\n\nSpotify, in a statement published on its website, summarizes its new ambitions in these words: \"built for deeper discovery and more meaningful connections between artists and fans\". Spotify wants to extend discovery and allow its users to have access to new songs, albums, and podcasts. \n\n\n\nExplore, explore, explore: this could well be the new motto of the company.\n\n\n\nWhat's new?\n\n\n\n\nA redesigned home screen\n\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify will display a vertical navigation scrolling endlessly, just as Tik-Tok does. At the top of the home page, you should find your usual categories. But just below, there will be an album cover or video which you can access or save in your libraries. This vertical scrolling should make it possible to highlight more podcasts and audiobooks.\n\n\n\n\nA desire to facilitate the search for songs and artists to optimize the listener-artist relationship.\n\n\n\n\nArtists will be able to post messages for their fans, in written, audio, or video form. These videos can last, as of now, thirty seconds tops. The length could increase in the next updates. TikTok originally featured short videos and evolved towards videos lasting several minutes.\n\n\n\n\nThe arrival of the \"Smart Shuffle\" function.\n\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify will be able to add relevant songs to the playlists you are listening to and have already built. After the end of a podcast episode, a new one will be launched to increase the discovery of new shows. \n\n\n\nCo-President and CTO Gustav Söderström, introduced the Smart Shuffle feature as follows: \"Smart Shuffle brings new life into listeners' playlists by recommending and visualizing additional songs that perfectly connect with the playlist.”\n\n\n\n\nThe arrival of the \"DJ\" feature\n\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIt uses artificial intelligence to offer content that is ever closer to the tastes of its users. According to Spotify, it is one of the most awaited features by Spotify’s community. The firm is known for its precise and evolving algorithm, with its Playlists and \"Daily Mix\" meeting the tastes of its users.\n\n\n\nWhat does the Spotify community seem to think?\n\n\n\nTo say that these new features are met with a lot of criticism is an understatement. Some users are complaining about the \"Smart Shuffle”. While it is based on relevant content recommendations, inserting, or rather “forcing” them into pre-made playlists seems to be a problem.\n\n\n\nOthers also regret that Spotify seems to be moving away from its primary objective: making music, and nothing else, available to as many people as possible. And making it easy for everybody. By adding additional content, such as video, they fear that music listening is weighed down.\n\n\n\nAlso, others fear that all applications will tend to copy the navigation model of TikTok. And with this new version of its interface, Spotify seems to be well on its way.\n\n\n\nThere also have been some complaints about Spotify’s Hifi option: where is it, and why hasn’t it come out yet? The new Spotify interface arrives before this new and long-awaited feature, and it seems to be frustrating for some users. \n\n\n\nWhat does it change for Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAbsolutely nothing! \n\n\n\nSource: Soundiiz\n\n\n\nYou'll be able to find your playlists in the same way, and at the same place, on your Soundiiz homepage. We remain compatible with this new interface and will remain this way with its next evolutions!\n\n\n\nIt might be useful if you REALLY DON’T like Spotify’s new interface, as you don’t want to lose your data when you migrate to a new streaming service. To Apple Music, for example? \n\n\n\nIf you'd like to check what streaming service best suits your needs, we wrote an article detailing the differences between Spotify and Apple Music. It could be useful if you want to switch between services! \n\n\n\nAnd if, on the opposite, you like Spotify's new design and want to try it, you can migrate your data, from Deezer, or Apple Music for example, to Spotify using Soundiiz. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to keep everything in the same place, and then move from one streaming service to another with no data lost. "}
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Every streaming service has its own qualities and caters to a specific type of usage. Prefer to listen to the radio instead of podcasts? Apple Music might be a good fit for you. Want the best audio quality while subscribing to a service paying more the artists you listen to on a daily basis? Tidal could be what you're looking for. Whatever you choose, you may have to cancel your Spotify subscription. \n\n\n\nUnlike other services, Spotify's free option may have allowed you to take advantage of the platform's features without paying a dime. Leaving Spotify shouldn't cause any headaches, wondering if your desire to leave has been taken into account.\n\n\n\nIf you've signed up for a premium account, we'll explain step by step how to cancel your Spotify subscription in just a few paragraphs. \n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant note \n\n\n\nWe all know that Spotify is unrivaled in its ability to provide you with original playlists suiting your tastes. You probably don't want to lose what you've spent weeks/months building up, even after you've unsubscribed. It is probably the first thing we think about when we decide to switch platforms: what will happen to my data? Will I have to start from scratch?\n\n\n\nUnlike Apple Music, where you risk losing and not getting back a lot of stuff if you choose to unsubscribe, Spotify should allow you - unless a major catastrophe happens, but we all wish the opposite - to get everything back if you reactivate your account in a few days, months or years after you leave. Practical, isn't it? \n\n\n\nSure, but is it possible to continue using what Spotify has to offer even after you've left? Soundiiz makes it easy to do just that. One of our users' favorite features is the ability to enjoy everything Spotify has to offer...even if you don't subscribe. Magic? Not so much!\n\n\n\nSource: Soundiiz website\n\n\n\nThe \"Convert\" option allows you to transfer all your Spotify data to Soundiiz at once and for free. By clicking on this link, you'll have all the information you need to follow this process, which should save you time and peace of mind. Once all your data has been transferred, you'll be able to manage everything in one place, directly on Soundiiz, regardless of the platform you choose. \n\n\n\nOnce your data is saved on your Soundiiz account, you can then, thanks to the Sync function, save it on the streaming service you choose after leaving Spotify. \n\n\n\nTo sum things up, before unsubscribing, we advise you to use Soundiiz to, 1) Backup your data, and 2) Transfer it to the service of your choice.\n\n\n\nOnce this is done, let's see how to unsubscribe! \n\n\n\nYou’ll see, it’s not always as easy as it looks…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancel Spotify on iPhone\n\n\n\nSpotify doesn't make it easy on you if you want to close your account and not just cancel your subscription. \n\n\n\nTo cancel your Premium plan only: \n\n\n\n\nClick the \"Settings\" wheel icon\n\n\n\nClick on \"Premium Subscription\" under \"Account\" \n\n\n\nChoose \"Cancel Subscription\" before following the procedure\n\n\n\n\nTo permanently close your account, you will have to log in on a web browser, not on your application, and then follow the instructions detailed just below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Mac\n\n\n\n\nGo to the following link: https://support.spotify.com/us/premium-close-account/\n\n\n\nClick on \"Proceed to close my account”\n\n\n\nA chat window will automatically appear\n\n\n\nChoose the option \"Close my account\" or \"Cancel Premium\", depending on what you want to do\n\n\n\nA robot will then answer you and you will only have to give it the answers it wants. Please note that in order for the robot to detect your account, you must first be logged in!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancel Spotify on Android\n\n\n\nSame thing as for iPhone. You will have to follow the same steps in order to permanently close your account. \n\n\n\nYou'll be able to cancel your premium subscription (click the \"Settings\" wheel icon, then \"Premium Subscription\" under \"Account\" and then \"Cancel Subscription\" before following the procedure), but you won’t be able to close your account on your app.\n\n\n\nTo permanently close your account, you will have to log in on a web browser, not on your application, and then follow the instructions detailed just below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Windows\n\n\n\n\nGo to the Spotify homepage \n\n\n\nClick on your profile icon, then on the \"Support\" section\n\n\n\nClick on the last colored rectangle at the bottom right \"Account Help”\n\n\n\nThen choose the third option \"Account Settings\".\n\n\n\nClick on the third choice \"Close your account\".\n\n\n\nThen choose the option that suits your situation (Premium or free version) and click on \"Close your account\".\n\n\n\nFollow the instructions!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nIf you decide to quit Spotify to switch to another music service, for example, Apple Music, you can easily convert your Spotify playlists to Apple Music for free with Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nSource: Soundiiz website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz can convert your music collection to more than 40 music services worldwide! That could include your playlists, saved albums, songs, and artists you follow on Spotify. That’s true for Apple Music and Amazon Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, TIDAL, and many others."}
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After discussing the differences between Spotify and Apple Music, and then between two audio quality giants, TIDAL and Qobuz, today we're wondering which is better Spotify and Deezer.\n\n\n\nBoth services offer a complete, accessible, easy-to-use tool for the general public. It's simple: Spotify and Deezer do everything well. Even if they don't specialize in anything, they cover most of what an average music and podcast listener wants in a streaming service. \n\n\n\nBetween them, they account for 32% of the total volume of streaming users worldwide. But Spotify is way ahead of Deezer (31.5% VS 1.5%). How are they different? Which one is more suitable for your use? And how to migrate from one to the other in a few clicks without losing all your data? \n\n\n\nAll the answers are here; follow us!\n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nSpotify or Deezer: What's the difference?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify is now the leading streaming service in the world. Available in 185 countries, it was initially launched only in Europe in 2008, and its primary goal was to fight piracy. \n\n\n\nThe massive diffusion of music piracy plagued the beginning of the 2000s, and the record industry suffered. Artists had their contracts returned, money was no longer flowing, and alternative solutions had to be found. Over the years, Spotify, a company founded by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, specialized in streaming until reaching its first million users in 2011. By the end of 2022, 433 million people were using Spotify. \n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Deezer is a French company that started a year earlier than Spotify in 2007. Its growth was slower, but after partnering with telecom giant Orange, the company gained market share and is now available in 188 countries. It has nearly 10 million users, around 40 times less than Spotify.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nBoth services offer equivalent features regarding \"social\" dimensions, i.e., sharing what you listen to on your social networks. Cross-posting will be easy! In summary, Deezer and Spotify are two tools offering everything a music lover can expect. \n\n\n\nThey differ in subtle ways, which we'll detail below!\n\n\n\nWhich one pays artists better? \n\n\n\nAccording to a study published by MusicianWave.com in August 2022, Deezer pays $0.0067 per stream against $0.0043 for Spotify. A significant difference, and even more telling, if we compare the number of streams needed for an artist to earn a dollar. It is 148 for Deezer, against 229 for Spotify. \n\n\n\nSpotify is known to be one of the lowest-paying services for artists. Still, the platform makes up for it by offering artists the opportunity to distribute their music to their large user base of more than 400 million users. A small consolation?\n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Spotify launched the Fundraising Pick initiative, encouraging donations for artists, bands, or associations to various destinations. More details here.\n\n\n\nDeezer offers several training and mentoring programs for artists to assist them with issues related to promotion, marketing, and whatever else it takes to make it big. The Deezer Next initiative, on the other hand, is geared towards emerging artists and tries to bring them to the forefront so they can reach a wider audience. \n\n\n\nBoth platforms are, therefore, aware that they must not only be a source of income and distribution for artists but also an effective tool for promotion and mentoring. \n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer✅\n\n\n\nSpotify or Deezer: Audio Quality \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nThis is perhaps THE big difference between Spotify and Deezer. Spotify is a service with a decent, but not stunning, listening quality. Spotify's Hi-Fi feature has been announced for months and has not become available. Rather than developing it, Spotify focused on an updated design and user interface version. That being said, the 320 kbps audio quality format should be enough to satisfy most Spotify users. \n\n\n\nFor audiophiles or people wanting to hear music exactly as it was meant to be heard, Spotify may not be the optimal solution. Qobuz or TIDAL are best suited for this purpose.\n\n\n\nBut that doesn't mean that Deezer is out of the picture. On the contrary, Deezer, if it does not offer the same audio quality as TIDAL or Qobuz, provides a service in \"Hifi\" quality for most audiophiles among you. And it is enough to make it more interesting than Spotify on this matter.\n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer✅\n\n\n\nPrice & subscription\n\n\n\n- As of July 2023 -\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is often the most crucial factor in deciding which service you choose. Spotify and Deezer have chosen, unlike Apple Music, for example, to offer a free version of their app, but with limited features and many ads that disrupt your listening.\n\n\n\nThe premium offers of both applications give Spotify the advantage in terms of flexibility, even if their basic premium prices are the same. Spotify offers more different subscription plans, allowing you to be as close as possible to your needs. Beware, however, as we mentioned in the previous section, Deezer's premium version allows you to listen to high-quality music. It can make a difference for audiophiles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA good idea would be to test both services and, at the end of each trial period, back up your playlists on Soundiiz. Here is how to do it from Deezer or from Spotify.\n\n\n\nThis way, once you have made your final choice, you can transfer your data to one or the other application. Very practical!\n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!✅\n\n\n\nUser experience & algorithms\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nWe've tested many streaming services, and to be honest, few, if any, can match Spotify's recommendation system... except for Deezer!\n\n\n\nWhen we analyze the \"User experience & algorithms\" category, we try to rely almost exclusively on various user reviews. Indeed, it is almost impossible to be objective, as the user experience depends so much on our consumption habits and personal tastes. \n\n\n\nJudging by a panel of opinions posted by sector professionals and users, we notice that Deezer is described as one of the \"most user-friendly\" streaming services. Its design and ease of navigation are highly praised. Deezer's advantage could grow if we consider that Spotify's new features, based on an updated navigation system reminiscent of TikTok and with a more explicit emphasis on the video format, are struggling to convince for the moment.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nAs we have pointed out several times in this article, Spotify can boast a very efficient algorithm allowing to generate Daily Mixes as close as possible to its users' tastes. Deezer, with its Flow system, offers a different experience but is just as efficient. Flow generates a continuous \"flow\" of songs based on your library, allowing you to browse endlessly among pieces that should match your tastes. \n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer✅\n\n\n\nCatalogs \n\n\n\n- As of January 2023 -\n\n\n\nWe know what you'll tell us: between 82 million and 90 million songs, there's a pretty big difference, but it shouldn't stop anyone from listening to all the music they want. \n\n\n\nBut you know what they say: Numbers don't lie. And on this particular point, Deezer comes out on top, according to the Headphonesty website. The same study shows that Deezer is available in more countries than its competitor. This a surprising fact considering that Spotify is the world leader in streaming and has reached the international market faster than Deezer.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Spotify remains the undisputed leader in podcasts. This is due to a massive investment in the sector: if most streaming consumers now favor Spotify, it's partly because the company quickly understood how promising the podcast format could be. With over 3.5 million podcasts, you should be able to listen to your favorite shows without a problem! Deezer only offers 160,000 podcasts, a huge difference that could convince users to switch to the Swedish company. \n\n\n\nIt's also worth noting that Deezer doesn't currently offer video content, unlike Spotify, with its new user interface. \n\n\n\nOne of the negative aspects of Deezer is that its radios and audiobooks are only available in a few countries. Brazil, France, Germany, Israel, South Africa, Spain, the UK, and the US for radios, and Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands for audiobooks. \n\n\n\nWho’s the winner? \n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify✅\n\n\n\nAlthough Deezer has a larger catalog of songs, Spotify seems to be playing on more levels: more podcasts, radio stations, and an already established video offering. Spotify is a more versatile service.\n\n\n\nSpotify or Deezer: let's sum it up\n\n\n\nIt's hard to decide between Spotify and Deezer: both applications don't have any shortcomings and should cover the whole spectrum of every user's needs. \n\n\n\nIf you live in France, however, it may be worthwhile to look at Deezer. The platform has formed partnerships with several companies that should allow you to get a few months of free subscription and thus save, over a year, on the cost of your subscription. \n\n\n\nIn France, Deezer is Spotify's biggest rival. With its two-month free trial, but also its numerous editorial contents, playlists and communication operations, Deezer is a way more than important player. The statistics prove it: Deezer has almost as many users as Spotify in France.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo conclude, here are the essential points that can help you make your decision: \n\n\n\n\nIf price is the most important thing to you, go with Spotify. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you listen to many podcasts, audiobooks, and radio stations, Spotify is the way to go.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf audio quality is the most important thing for you, then choose Deezer. With a larger song catalog, Deezer is a must for anyone who cares about music. \n\n\n\n\nPretty clear, isn't it?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nWhen you sign up for a new phone subscription, your new company sometimes offers you a few free months with Deezer. Same thing for an internet subscription. More than any other streaming service, Deezer has managed to position itself in this niche, and that's pretty smart of them. \n\n\n\nSome users of other streaming services, like Spotify, might want to try Deezer. But how to avoid losing all your data by migrating from one service to another? Soundiiz comes to save you.\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is to have to lose all your music collection, including your playlists, favorites albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move easily and with no effort from Deezer or Spotify to any other platform you choose. You can also migrate, for example, your data from Apple Music to Deezer or Spotify with Soundiiz! And then keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\nWhen you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you create backups of your Deezer playlist as CSV or backups of your Spotify playlist as CSV. Convenient! \n\n\n\nTo sum everything up, Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to Deezer and Spotify without losing your data. Interesting, isn’t it? \n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with Deezer, once with Spotify, and make your choice! "}
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We'll explain everything so you can make up your mind.\n\n\n\nWhat is Amazon Music Unlimited? Is it as successful as its competitors? And is it compatible with Soundiiz (spoiler alert: of course!)?\n\n\n\nA bit of history...\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited has gone through many evolutions. In 2008, iTunes, by Apple, dominated the market. Amazon retaliated by releasing Amazon MP3, the first attempt of the American giant to enter the flourishing streaming market.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 2008, other operations have been launched. The most significant is, in 2016, the possibility for Amazon Prime users to receive a discount on a newly created service: Amazon Music Unlimited. Since then, Amazon Music has continued gaining market share. \n\n\n\nAccording to the Headphones Addict website, it will reach over 80 million users by 2023. It is the world's third most used streaming service, behind Apple Music and Spotify. A performance mainly due to 2019-2022, during which, thanks to investments and promotional campaigns, the share of users has climbed 114.6 points. Quite impressive.\n\n\n\nIn Japan, the platform is even the second most popular.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited: Prices and subscription\n\n\n\n\nas of May 2023 \n\n\n\n\nIt can be tricky to comprehend, so hold on to your hat. Amazon offers two options for streaming music.\n\n\n\nFirst, there's Amazon Music Prime, a service available to people who already pay for an Amazon Prime subscription, which is $12.99 per month (the price drops to $6.49 per month if you're a student). Amazon Prime is an efficient and effective service that allows access to a massive catalog of 100 million songs...but only in Shuffle mode. And not all podcasts are available.\n\n\n\nAmazon's definite streaming service, and the one we chose to focus on today, is called Amazon Music Unlimited.\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon website\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited is not included in the price of Prime subscriptions. It is priced at $10.99 per month for non-Prime subscribers ($5.99 per month for students) and $8.99 per month (or $89 over a year), for those with a Prime subscription. These prices changed in February 2023, as monthly subscriptions increased by $1. \n\n\n\nThis pricing plan is a way for Amazon to keep its customers in the same environment. If you're a Prime subscriber, Amazon Music Limited costs less than a subscription to any other competing streaming service.\n\n\n\nLike Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music, Amazon also offers a \"Family Plan\" allowing up to six people to use the same account for $15.99 per month ($159 per year).\n\n\n\nOn top of that, Amazon offers a 90-day trial period to test its services. It is more than its competitors, and it will give you plenty of time to decide whether or not the service suits your needs.\n\n\n\nIt's up to you to do your calculations!\n\n\n\nHow much does Amazon Music Unlimited pay artists?\n\n\n\nLet's say it off the bat: Amazon Music could do better. According to the Headphones Addict website, Amazon Music is among the worst performers on the market.\n\n\n\nWith $0.004 per stream, it is at the same level as Spotify, far behind Napster ($0.019) or TIDAL ($0.0128), in the first two places, and behind YouTube Music, Apple Music, or Deezer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmong the three dominant players in the market, Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited are the services that pay artists the least.\n\n\n\nThe other streaming services - aware that they will probably not be able to compete with Amazon Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music regarding the number of users - have decided to position themselves on other segments to get ahead.\n\n\n\nAs everywhere, the streaming world is also a matter of power games!\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited: Catalog\n\n\n\nAmazon Music ranks among the best in the market. Apple Music and Deezer have the same number of songs, while Spotify, in fourth place, has a bit fewer. In November 2022, Variety even reported that Amazon Music had passed the 100 million song mark, making it, if we are not mistaken, the most consistent player in the market. \n\n\n\nBut here's the rub: Amazon Music covers fewer territories than its competitors. The service is only present in 49 countries, over three times less than Apple Music. It can change in the coming months and years, but it is holding back Amazon Music's expansion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmazon is ahead of its competitors in terms of video and live performance. Even though Spotify is catching up by revamping its user experience, Amazon has been in this game longer and has the expertise to offer a broader range of services.\n\n\n\nHowever, when it comes to the number of audiobooks and podcasts, Amazon still lags behind its competitor Spotify. Quite logical since the Swedish company has invested heavily in this sector and still is the reference.\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nOne of the main qualities of Amazon Music is its \"My Discover Mix\" a compilation of songs based on your tastes and renewable every Monday. It means you can browse through artists and albums at any time.\n\n\n\nThe section dedicated to the discovery, Discover New Music, highlights new releases with an image-centered layout. The algorithm based on previous listening is efficient and close to your tastes, according to the many users reviews Soundiiz checked to write this section.\n\n\n\nSource: musicbusinessworldwide.com\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, our study reveals that Amazon Music Unlimited's recommendation system still needs to be refined. It's far from inefficient, but it still needs to be put up to par.\n\n\n\nAnother nice feature: the lyrics section is well thought out and not invasive. When available, the lyrics of the songs you listen to are available discreetly without hindering the listening experience.\n\n\n\nIn terms of information display, Amazon Music Unlimited offers a relatively uncluttered experience, dividing its home screen into three categories \"Home,\" \"Podcasts,\" and \"Library.\" A good balance between your own content and discovery options!\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nIt's hard not to point out that Amazon has gone all out in this area. It offers HD and Ultra HD. Without going into boring details, its audio ratios range from 44.1kHz to 129kHz, which is as close to quality as a CD can offer. TIDAL and Qobuz are doing well in this market, but Amazon is competing with them.\n\n\n\nNote: for a few months, only the Amazon Music HD option offered the possibility to listen to music in HD version, but this option is now included in the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited also offers Spatial Audio on some of its albums and songs. These songs are mastered with Dolby Atmos technology, a feature destined to grow as streaming services display it more and more. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about this feature, which promises the most immersive audio experience possible.\n\n\n\nLet's sum it up!\n\n\n\nIt's hard to find weaknesses in Amazon Music Unlimited.\n\n\n\nIf the service is available in your country, why not try it? With its free three-month offer, you'll have plenty of time to see if it meets your expectations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe offer seems coherent regarding price, catalog, and user experience. It still has some progress to make regarding music recommendations, but besides this, the service has a few weak points. And listening to music in optimal audio quality, at no extra cost, is a real plus!\n\n\n\nHow to make the most of Amazon Music with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz always allows you to get the best out of your streaming platforms. Amazon Music is no exception. On your Soundiiz homepage, you can manage your Amazon Music playlists the same you use Spotify, Deezer, or TIDAL playlists. \n\n\n\nIf you want to give it a try to Amazon Music, using its free trial period, for example, we know that one of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is to have to lose all your music collection. It includes your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort to Amazon Music from Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify or any other platform. And then keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's say you want to quit Amazon Music because it didn't fit your needs. When you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create backups of your Amazon Music playlist as CSV. Convenient! \n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial with Amazon Music, and use Soundiiz to make the most of it! "}
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But let's move on!\n\n\n\nIn 2020, Google Music and YouTube Music merged to form a single entity. It is called YouTube Music Premium and intends to conquer a streaming market full of promises. And they are succeeding, little by little.\n\n\n\nThe TechCrunch website reports that in November 2022, YouTube Music reached the 80 million user mark worldwide. \n\n\n\nAn impressive figure especially considering that the service has gained 30 million additional users in just one year. Of course, Spotify and Apple Music are still ahead. But if YouTube Music Premium continues to grow at such a rate, it could change in the next few years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to Earthweb, YouTube Music mainly attracts the millennials and Gen Z segment. Two young, tech-savvy targets expected to dictate market trends in the coming years. It's a rather clever positioning that should ensure a bright future for YouTube Music!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium: Prices and subscription\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium does not stand out from its competitors in terms of price. However, it offers a consistent and balanced package at $10.99 per month for an individual subscription and $16.99 per month for a subscription that allows six different people to use the same subscription.\n\n\n\nA nice feature: if you take out a YouTube Music Premium subscription and pay an extra $2 (or $12.99 per month), you'll have access to YouTube Premium. You won't have to deal with the ads at the beginning of some YouTube videos. It will save time and make you less irritated by those multiple ads.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother option unlocked with a YouTube Premium subscription is playing YouTube songs and videos in the background. You've all been frustrated that the YouTube video you watch on your smartphone stops when you exit the app. Signing up for a YouTube Music Premium subscription allows the video to run in the background. Even when scrolling through your social networks!\n\n\n\nIf you don't want to pay for a subscription, you should also know that YouTube Music can be used without spending a dollar but with ads.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium has therefore thought its offer in the logic of Amazon's, with its Prime subscription and the possibility to subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited for a few extra dollars.\n\n\n\nWhile this may seem logical, this strategy confirms that \"global\" offers designed by web giants like Amazon, YouTube, or Google are taking over the market. They are shaking Spotify's dominant position and nibbling away at the market share of other streaming services, such as TIDAL, Qobuz, or Deezer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithout getting too far ahead of ourselves, we are almost sure that in the next few years, with the emergence of these \"super offers\", the streaming market will be completely reshuffled. Spotify is well aware of this and is investing a lot of money in improving its application and adapting it to the trends.\n\n\n\nHow much does YouTube Music Premium pay artists?\n\n\n\nThe website Whipped Cream Sounds has made a particularly eloquent graph to illustrate the differences in revenue between the different streaming platforms. Based on a study by igroovemusic, their chart clearly shows that YouTube is among the worst performers. We have taken the liberty of pasting the graph below. \n\n\n\nSource: Whipped Cream website\n\n\n\nWith its rapid expansion, YouTube Music can maybe make a little effort for the remuneration of artists. At Soundiiz, this is a crucial component, so we systematically include a dedicated section in our various comparisons.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium: Catalog\n\n\n\nIt is undoubtedly the main asset of the service. YouTube Music Premium is one of the most effective services in this field. It also lets you enjoy many concerts and videos without ads and interruptions.\n\n\n\nThe statistics rank YouTube Music below Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Deezer but at the same level as Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlmost all the songs on YouTube are available on YouTube Music Premium. We've all done it at least once: listen to a little-known song only on YouTube because it's not available on our streaming apps. With YouTube Music Premium, you can access almost all the music available worldwide, plain and simple.\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nAs for the presentation of the application itself, nothing surprising or revolutionary. Like almost all streaming services, you'll find a home page, a library section, and a discovery section, which suggests music according to your listening habits.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium's algorithm is less efficient than Spotify's. But it still considers the videos you liked on YouTube and your various searches.\n\n\n\nAlso, since YouTube and Google go hand in hand, the search engine built into the application is very efficient, and you should be able to find the song, album, or live performance you want within seconds.\n\n\n\nAnother cool feature: YouTube Music, linked to Google, can detect where and when you use its services. For example, if you're working out, it will suggest energetic playlists tailored to you. On the other hand, if it's late at night, you may see playlists with relaxing music. It may seem a little overwhelming to some, but it can also be a pretty cool experience!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is also at the forefront of \"search by lyrics\". You'll be able to find that famous song you know the chorus to but don't know the name of more quickly than anywhere else. And then add it to your playlist!\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nIt is the biggest drawback of the service. YouTube Music Premium does not offer to listen to sound in optimal audio quality. Its direct competitors, such as Apple Music or TIDAL, have made significant efforts in this area and therefore seem more suitable for audiophiles.\n\n\n\nLet's hope that YouTube Music can catch up!\n\n\n\nLet's sum it up!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium is not yet as complete as its competitors. It still needs more depth regarding podcasts and radios and doesn't allow you to listen to high-resolution music. On the other hand, its search system is very efficient. Its catalog of songs, albums, concerts, and videos is among the best on the market.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe service is still relatively new in its current form. However, coupled with the power of Google's algorithm and the colossal resources invested, YouTube Music Premium will become an increasingly important player in the streaming world in the coming years.\n\n\n\nHow to make the most of YouTube Music Premium with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz always allows you to get the best out of your streaming platforms. YouTube Music Premium is no exception. On your Soundiiz homepage, you can manage your YouTube Music playlists the same you use Spotify, Deezer, or TIDAL playlists. \n\n\n\nIf you want to give a try to YouTube Music Premium, using its 30-day trial period, for example, we know that one of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is to lose all your music collection. It includes your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort to YouTube Music Premium from Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, or any other platform. And then keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's say you want to quit YouTube Music, because it didn't fit your needs. When you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create backups of your YouTube Music Premium playlist as CSV. Convenient! \n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial with YouTube Music Premium, and use Soundiiz to make the most of it! "}
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We focus on how to transfer your music data from one streaming service to another. \n\n\n\nWe know it can be challenging to understand how to get the most out of each option Soundiiz offers. Not that our service is unreadable, far from it - we've put a lot of time and effort into our customer experience - but there are so many things that it's easy to leave one out when it could be helpful to you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur goal: to show you, once again, that well used, Soundiiz is a companion to your daily use of your streaming platforms! Our services are designed and optimized to save you time and enhance agility.\n\n\n\nFirst step: how to use the transfer function from one platform to another?\n\n\n\nWe will explain it all to you.\n\n\n\nTransfer your music data: albums, songs, artists, and playlists\n\n\n\nMusic follows us everywhere we go. In the morning, when you need soft and relaxing music. During our running sessions or parties, when our friends ask us to provide the musical atmosphere. \n\n\n\nWe spend many hours making playlists for every moment of our day, like hundreds of artists' profiles, and we listen to countless songs and albums. And almost everything is linked to our streaming account. But what happens if you want to switch services? Will you lose everything and have to rebuild from the ground up? Your streaming service might become less appealing than others or become too expansive; you might not like its interface because it evolved,...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are a lot of situations when you might need to transfer your data. By data, we mean your liked songs, artists, albums, and playlists. \n\n\n\nYou would hate losing your data. That’s why some people hesitate to transition from, let’s say, Spotify to Deezer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to do with all your playlists, liked songs, albums, and artists? Will you lose them all? And if not, how to transfer them from one service to the other?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you should have no worries. We allow you to transfer your music data from one streaming service to another in just a couple of steps.\n\n\n\nHere's how to it.\n\n\n\nTransfer your music data, step by step\n\n\n\nAs you can imagine, the first thing to do is create an account with Soundiiz. Nothing could be easier: you can do it via your Google account in a few clicks or directly sign with your favorite music service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDone? Go back to your home page, then in the \"Tools\" section, click on \"Transfer\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the \"Select Source\" section, select the platform from which you want to transfer your data—for example, Spotify.\n\n\n\nIn the \"Select Destination\" section, choose the platform you want to start using—for example, Deezer.\n\n\n\nNote: you must, of course, have created an account on these platforms beforehand. You will be asked to enter your login info to connect these services to your Soundiiz account. \n\n\n\nThen click on the \"Start\" button. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search for available transferable data on your Spotify. Select one, two, three, or four items - playlists, albums, artists, or songs - to transfer, then click \"Confirm my selection\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time. \n\n\n\nOnce it's done, click on the purple \"Begin the transfer!\" button in the window that just appeared.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! \n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don't have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nNow you have to go to the account of your new streaming platform and see that everything you wanted to transfer has been transferred!\n\n\n\nMagic and easy.\n\n\n\nWhich platforms does this work with?\n\n\n\nAlmost all of them. You can find the list of all the platforms available on Soundiiz here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you cannot do everything with all platforms. It's impossible, as of now, for example, to transfer your albums to YouTube Music. \n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\nWe don't want to go into technical details, but Soundiiz works with many music metadata, including ISRC, UPC, featured artists, mixes, and duration... This metadata profile allows us to be accurate in the treatment of the matching process as much as possible. \n\n\n\nWhen transferring a song from one platform to another, Soundiiz makes a matching process between the two platforms. This magic mixture allows us not to lose any information during the transfer and recreate your music collection on the destination service.\n\n\n\nBut it’s not the only thing we take into account. We pride ourselves on having one of the best, if not THE best, algorithms on the market, improved daily since our launch in 2013. Using this, we do a precise matching process between streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nWe can handle complex data, such as remixes, karaoke versions of songs, acoustic covers, sped up etc. \n\n\n\nTo sum up, if you \"like\" a song on Spotify, Soundiiz will \"like\" the same song, if it exists, on Deezer. Sometimes, as metadata and catalog can differ from service to service, matching is impossible or will not be exact (not the same album, for example). It's a complex mixture, and even if Soundiiz does everything to make it perfect, in rare cases, we can't find the corresponding song, album, or artist. But to be honest, it almost never happens!\n\n\n\nAnd you know what? We can do this in a few minutes, saving you hours of manual search and additions!\n\n\n\nIs it legal?\n\n\n\nOf course! Soundiiz does not download or recover audio files: we do not own them. We are only doing a matching process between the source platform and the destination catalog.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz works hand in hand with most streaming platforms. They are interested in our ability to allow users to migrate easily from one platform to another in a few seconds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is, for the platforms, a facilitator. We allow everyone who wants to change streaming service to do so without losing data. Thus, we remove some barriers and make subscribing to a new platform easier and almost invisible regarding data. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz is not working for any of them, but many have already called on us, and most feature us on their site. Proof of trust!\n\n\n\nSome details\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is a free tool, but you can only do some things in its free version. For example, you can transfer up to 200 songs from one playlist and transfer one playlist at a time. It shouldn't block you from moving your data, but if you want to do it in just one batch, you might want to consider subscribing to one of our Premium versions. \n\n\n\nYou will find everything you need about our free and premium versions here.\n\n\n\nPlease note that all our offers can be canceled at any time! So if you only need to do a one-time transfer, subscribe to our monthly plan and cancel it once you are.\n\n\n\nAnd now that the transfer function has no more secrets for you, you can try using it right now! Transferring your music data from one streaming service to another has never been easier."}
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With its extensive collection of music in HD format, clean and efficient user interface, and constant focus on the artists, it is among the best on the market. We've looked at what TIDAL has to offer right here. But still, you may want to cancel your TIDAL subscription and keep your data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's natural: we all want to try new things, explore new horizons.\n\n\n\nWhatever your reason, canceling your subscription can be an issue. Some platforms make it difficult, but not TIDAL. Soundiiz guides you step by step to cancel your subscription, keep all the data saved on TIDAL, and find them in the new platform of your choice.\n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\n\nCancel TIDAL on iPhone\n\n\n\nCancel TIDAL on Android\n\n\n\nCancel TIDAL on your Desktop\n\n\n\nHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant note before canceling your TIDAL subscription\n\n\n\nYou have finally made your choice: you want to leave TIDAL, for sure, but you also want to take advantage of the different trial periods of Deezer, YouTube Music, Spotify, or Apple Music before making your final decision.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can transfer your data from one streaming platform to another or store your data on your Soundiiz account until you decide which platform is right for you. \n\n\n\nYour playlists and favorites can be transferred from TIDAL to Soundiiz in one go, and the process is straightforward! We explain everything here.\n\n\n\nBut Soundiiz doesn't just store your data in one place: our tool is pretty magic because it allows you to edit and export these same data...directly from your Soundiiz account without going through TIDAL again. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA feature our users love is the ability to export your TIDAL playlists in CSV format before canceling your subscription. Then, you can download the file, store it on your chosen device, and re-import it. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be considered during the re-import. \n\n\n\nTo summarize, Soundiiz allows you to transfer your data from one platform to another and manage your data without losing information. This works for TIDAL but also for almost all other streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nIt's a great ally in your use (and non-use) of your streaming services, making everything easier! To understand how to use our \"Transfer\" function, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancel your TIDAL subscription on iPhone\n\n\n\n\nClick on your “Settings” icon on your device\n\n\n\nTo access your account, click on your profile picture\n\n\n\nOn the fourth line, click on “Subscription”\n\n\n\nThere should be a list of all your subscriptions: look for the TIDAL one\n\n\n\nClick on the TIDAL line, then hit “Cancel Subscription”\n\n\n\n\nCancel TIDAL on Android\n\n\n\n\nOpen your TIDAL app on your Android device\n\n\n\nAt the bottom right corner of your screen, look for the button “My Collection”\n\n\n\nOn the right corner, there is a toothed wheel icon, allowing to access to your settings\n\n\n\nClick on your profile picture to access your account page\n\n\n\nClick on “Manage subscription”\n\n\n\nYou should now be redirected to TIDAL’s website, where you need to enter your login info\n\n\n\nOne it’s done, click on “Subscription”\n\n\n\nAll you need to do is click on “Cancel my subscription”, and you’re done! \n\n\n\n\nCancel your TIDAL subscription on your desktop\n\n\n\n\nGo to the TIDAL website \n\n\n\nSign in with your login info\n\n\n\nThere’s an “Account” icon on the top right corner of your screen, click on it \n\n\n\nClick on “Manage Account”. A list of options just appeared, look for the “Your Subscription” section and click on it\n\n\n\nAll you now have to do is click on the small gray line “Cancel subscription” and your’re all set! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nThis is the primary source of stress when switching streaming services: what will I do with all my data? Will I lose them all? This uncertainty can even make some users not try another experience. \n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we know this and have made switching platforms as easy as possible. So how do you do it? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy using our Transfer function, for example. Good thing we explained everything in detail in this article. We've used the \"Spotify to Deezer\" transfer as an example, but the process is the same with all streaming platforms, including TIDAL. \n\n\n\nThe advantage? Soundiiz is compatible with more than 40 services worldwide, is free, and allows you to transfer your playlists and your albums, tracks, and liked artists. \n\n\n\nThat's true for Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, and many others: you can effortlessly find all your content on the platform of your choice.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, it's right here. "}
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YouTube and Amazon have entered the streaming market and are starting to dominate. But what's best between Amazon Music and YouTube Music? \n\n\n\nTheir strike force is considerable: with substantial financial means, they can invest large sums of money and quickly evolve, conquer new grounds, and attract more consumers. The whole streaming marketing is watching their steps and is trying to catch up.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince these players are increasingly important, it was logical for us to understand their differences, with only one objective: to allow you to make your choice with full knowledge if you decide to try Amazon Music Unlimited or YouTube Music Premium.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is here to give you all the necessary keys and allow you to get the most out of these two streaming services.\n\n\n\nAs always, we start with a brief history and then go into details. Let's dig in!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nThe difference? The age, first. Amazon entered the music business in 2007 with Amazon MP3. It is not yet a streaming service, but Amazon is already gaining experience and preparing the ground for its entry into the sector, in 2014, with Prime Music, then Amazon Music Unlimited. It is now present in about 50 countries and has nearly 85 million users worldwide. Massive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, YouTube made waves in 2014 with Music Key. YouTube then evolved from Music Key to Google Play (2020) and finally renamed itself YouTube Music. These name and identity changes have not prevented YouTube Music from expanding into nearly one hundred countries and having over 80 million users.\n\n\n\nYouTube is present in almost twice as many countries as Amazon Music, even if it is behind in the number of users. A situation that could change if Amazon does not expand further. What if this was the key to YouTube's development? YouTube Music can reach the four corners of the world thanks to its links with Google and the fact that almost everyone uses YouTube regularly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoogle is a business monster, YouTube as well, and there is no doubt that YouTube Music is about to become a streaming monster.\n\n\n\nAnother critical point for Soundiiz is the remuneration of artists. On this point, Amazon Music is among the worst in the industry.\n\n\n\nWith $0.004 per stream, it is at the same level as Spotify, far behind Napster ($0.019) or TIDAL ($0.0128), in the first two places, and behind YouTube Music, Apple Music, or Deezer.\n\n\n\nNow, let's go into details!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Amazon Music: Audio Quality\n\n\n\nAmazon not only offers music in HD but also in Ultra HD. This translates into a rich sound with more nuances. There is also the Dolby Atmos option and 360 Reality Audio, a technology developed by Sony.\n\n\n\nAmazon is no doubt one of the best-endowed players in the market.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube also offers HD music, but its audio quality peak is lower than Amazon's. YouTube will be more than enough for \"lambdas\" streaming service users, but Amazon should be preferred if you're an audiophile. It competes directly with TIDAL and Qobuz in this segment.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited is on top in this comparison since it offers more HD music listening options.\n\n\n\nWinner: Amazon Music ✅\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Amazon Music: User Experience & Algorithms\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is different from Amazon for the simple reason that it is connected to Google. This allows the service to detect at what time of day you use YouTube Music and to showcase playlists in line with your mood.\n\n\n\nOpen YouTube in the morning? YouTube Music can suggest relaxing albums or playlists to start your day.\n\n\n\nAre you in the gym or running? YouTube Music has put together an energetic playlist for you. We know what you're thinking: it's overwhelming and almost terrifying. But you are free not to use this feature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the user experience point of view, Amazon Music is in line with what you'd expect. It doesn't do too much or too little, and that's a good thing, considering how controversial Spotify's new interface has been.\n\n\n\nAmazon lags behind the competition in the discovery of new music. Even if its \"My Discovery Mix\" feature allows you to start the week with a list of songs based on your previous listening, the suggestions are not always relevant and somewhat generic. Amazon Music Unlimited is far from the level of YouTube Music or other streaming services.\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music Unlimited ✅\n\n\n\nCatalogs\n\n\n\n- (as of June 2023) -\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt may seem surprising, considering that one might think that YouTube gathers ALL the music available in the world. Still, according to recent statistics, YouTube Music offers fewer songs than Amazon Music Unlimited. Amazon Music is among the best players, with millions of references, including many podcasts and audiobooks. YouTube Music can't compete for the moment, but that doesn't mean the service isn't attractive; quite the contrary!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRest assured: the difference represents a few million songs. While it may seem a lot, it shouldn't stop you from finding all the artists you want. \n\n\n\nWinner: Amazon Music ✅\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n- (as of June 2023) -\n\n\n\nThe two offers are challenging to understand. The reason? Amazon and YouTube have considered their offerings as \"global\" offerings, encompassing more than just music streaming. It allows them to keep their users in the same environment. This way of doing business is one of the reasons why Amazon and YouTube have an increasingly important position in the market.\n\n\n\nWe explain it all.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music\n\n\n\nFirst, there's Amazon Music Prime, a service available to people who already pay for an Amazon Prime subscription. It costs $12.99 per month (the price drops to $6.49 per month if you're a student). Amazon Music Prime is an efficient service that provides access to a massive catalog of more than 100 million songs... but only in Shuffle mode. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen there's Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon's \"real\" music streaming service. Unfortunately, it's not included in Prime subscriptions and is priced at $10.99 per month for non-Prime subscribers ($5.99 per month for students) and $8.99 per month (or $89 over a year) for Prime subscribers. \n\n\n\nLike Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music, Amazon also offers a \"family plan\" that allows six people to use the same account for $15.99 monthly ($159 per year).\n\n\n\nIn addition, Amazon offers a 90-day trial period to test its services. That's more than its competitors, and it will give you plenty of time to decide whether or not the service meets your needs.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium offers a consistent and balanced package at $9.99 per month for an individual subscription. It costs $14.99 monthly for a subscription that allows six different people to use the same subscription.\n\n\n\nAnother benefit is that you'll have access to YouTube Premium if you purchase a YouTube Music Premium subscription and pay an additional $2 (or $11.99 per month). You won't have to deal with ads at the beginning of some YouTube videos. You'll save time and be less irritated by those multiple ads.\n\n\n\nIf you don't want to pay for a subscription, you should know that YouTube Music can be used without spending a dollar, but with ads.\n\n\n\nAlthough its offer may seem complicated to apprehend, Amazon Music Unlimited is a pretty good deal when coupled with Amazon Prime. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you are not a user of Amazon's services, YouTube remains an efficient and cheaper option. It's up to you to see where you fit in and whether you want to combine your streaming services under the same subscription.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Amazon Music: Let's wrap it up\n\n\n\nAmazon Music is an exciting service with a catalog and audio quality that are among the best on the market, but also a competitive price offer coupled with Amazon Prime. The only visible obstacle to Amazon Music is its deployment. The service is currently available in \"only\" about 50 countries.\n\n\n\nFor now, Amazon is a good compromise between all the components a streaming platform offers.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you are primarily interested in discovering new music, YouTube is your best solution. Its algorithm is better and offers more flexibility!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is losing all your music collection, including your playlists, favorites albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort from Spotify to YouTube or from Spotify to Amazon, for example! And then keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you create backups of your YouTube Music playlists as CSV or backups of your Amazon Music playlists as CSV. Convenient!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo sum everything up, Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium and Amazon Music Unlimited without losing your data. Interesting, isn't it?\n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with Youtube Music, once with Amazon Music, and make your choice! "}
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A few weeks ago, we introduced you to our transfer feature, one of our users' favorites. But there are many more, like the ability to export your data from your streaming platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe aim? Store them, share them, and re-import them later without losing a single data line. This may not sound very easy to comprehend for someone who's never used the tool. We'll explain everything in detail, so you can take full advantage of this service, which you should use many times in the future.\n\n\n\nBut first, you're probably wondering why you must export your data as a CSV. As always, Soundiiz has all the answers!\n\n\n\nWhy export to CSV?\n\n\n\nYou want to leave your streaming platform and try something new. You'll no doubt want to find four elements in your destination platform: your albums, your \"Liked\" songs, your followed artists, and your playlists. \n\n\n\nWe may not realize it, but we create and save a fair amount of data in our daily use of our streaming platforms. This data enables us to build a musical universe that always accompanies us. This universe is created over the months, and losing it is one thing you don't want to experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen it's time to change streaming platforms for reasons of cost, algorithm, or user experience, you run the risk of losing all this data. Sadly, some services (Rdio, Groovershark, Xbox Music…), close their doors, leaving users without any data.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you save it all, quite simply, in different formats.\n\n\n\nWhen would you need to export your data from your streaming platform?\n\n\n\nThe main reason you'd want to export your data in CSV or text format would be to store it in a safe place where you know you'll be able to find it again. On your hard disk and in a Drive folder, for example.\n\n\n\nThat way, there's no chance of losing a line of your data! Some of our users also generate CSV documents so they can see, in black and white, which songs and albums are in their playlists or set lists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA wedding DJ might, for example, show the bride and groom a paper document with the entire playlist of songs he intends to play during the ceremony. This may sound old-school, but we guarantee many users make this choice.\n\n\n\nOther people use Soundiiz as a storage place. For example, you have two accounts on the same platform because you've moved from Canada to the USA. The catalogs of streaming platforms are different in every country, and subscription prices can sometimes vary. After moving, you'll need to create a new account but want to keep your old one. You can connect your old account, import and download its data, and then disconnect from it. The downloaded files can then be associated with your new account once it's connected.\n\n\n\nYet another use is for sharing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine you use Spotify, but your best friend is an Apple Music user. He likes your playlists, which he often listens to with you on car journeys, parties, or joint sports sessions.\n\n\n\nHe'd like to have the same playlists for his personal use, but he wants to avoid selecting songs one by one to copy your playlist.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the solution is straightforward: all you have to do is export the Spotify playlist(s) your friend wants to listen to on his Apple Music account as a CSV file and share the generated document with him. Then, from his Soundiiz account, your friend can import and deploy this file on his Apple Music account in just a few clicks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn short, with Soundiiz, you can copy your data and share it with friends and family. Then, if they're using Soundiiz, they can import it into their Soundiiz account and play it on all the streaming platforms they choose.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you create a music chain where everything becomes much easier to share.\n\n\n\nWe'll explain it all below, and you'll see how easy it is to export your data from your streaming platform!\n\n\n\nExport your data in CSV, step by step.\n\n\n\nFirst, you need to create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: in \"Your Library\" section, you'll now see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you've just connected.\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists\", for example.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. In the screenshot below, this is the last icon you see. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as file\".\n\n\n\nThen choose your export format—for example, CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow all you have to do is store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the info you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here! \n\n\n\nCan I modify my data directly in my CSV or text file?\n\n\n\nYou probably already know the answer: of course! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can delete any lines you like from your download file. This way, when you re-import the file, your changes will be taken into account, and all the things you didn't want to listen to will be gone!\n\n\n\nCan I export my data in formats other than CSV?\n\n\n\nOf course, you can! Soundiiz lets you generate files in text format, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's enough to cover almost all formats and ensure optimum platform compatibility! We've thought of everything.\n\n\n\nNow, how do I import a playlist into Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nExporting is cool, but so is importing. We'll explain how to import all your data in this article. And in the meantime, go ahead and try Soundiiz!"}
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But how can you go the other way and import your playlists to your streaming platform from your computer, a URL, or anywhere else you might have stored them? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's simple: with Soundiiz, it's all possible, and we explain it all here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy import your playlists?\n\n\n\nAs you know, all streaming platforms are different. They have different catalogs or algorithms. Some may be more suited to your musical tastes or listening habits. At Soundiiz, we always ensure you understand which platform to choose according to your needs. So we regularly publish a series of \"Versus\" articles designed to help you choose, like Amazon Music VS YouTube Music or Spotify VS Deezer.\n\n\n\nYou may be an Apple Music user, delighted with your experience, and have no plans to switch. Still, you might like a few Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music Unlimited playlists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProblem: you want to enjoy them without creating a free account on these platforms or paying a subscription, as with Apple Music, for example. While Spotify and Deezer offer free versions, Apple Music or TIDAL charge a fee or become so after a trial period. \n\n\n\nImporting playlists with Soundiiz lets you take advantage of everything the other platforms offer, all on a single platform. \n\n\n\nSounds almost too good to be true, right?\n\n\n\nSome people also have a lot of mp3 files on their computers. They've downloaded them from iTunes and built up a library of songs and albums. It can represent hundreds or even thousands of references, almost condemned to be listened to offline, in addition to using streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can import all these references. The aim? Listen on a single terminal and in a single place to all the songs that are part of your life!\n\n\n\nPure and simple. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImport your playlists step by step.\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn the home page, click on the \"Playlist\" section. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the top right corner, you'll see a grey \"Import Playlist\" rectangle. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA page opens with three categories. You can import a Playlist from a file in a different format (\"From File\"), which you upload directly from where your playlists are stored. \n\n\n\nYou can also import Playlists in text format (\"From Plain Text\"). Click here to go to this article's section explaining how to do this.\n\n\n\nYou can also import Playlists from the URL of your choice (\"From Web URL\"). Click here to go to this article's section explaining how to do this.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere, we choose to import a Playlist from a file. This links to the article published on our blog: how to export your playlists? \n\n\n\nA new window opens. In the rectangular area, you can choose a file from your computer or drag and drop it. Please ensure that your file is saved in one of the listed formats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your file is uploaded, Soundiiz lets you check whether the tracklist corresponds to what you had in mind. If so, click on the purple \"Confirm\" rectangle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPenultimate step: Soundiiz lets you choose the destination for your Playlist.\n\n\n\nYou can either create a brand new playlist, add the imported songs to an existing playlist, or replace all the pieces in a current playlist with those you've just imported. It's a quick and easy way to update your playlists without manually going into the details of each song! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you create a new Playlist, you can choose its title and enter a description (optional). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast step: choose where to import your Playlist, on your Soundiiz account or one of the streaming platforms you've connected to beforehand!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere's nothing left to do! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: our import feature is compatible with Windows Media Player files. We cover almost every conceivable format. \n\n\n\nCan I import a playlist from a YouTube URL?\n\n\n\nIt is perhaps the craziest part of our tool! \n\n\n\nHave you spotted a playlist of songs you like on YouTube? You can retrieve it by copying its URL. Do you use free versions of Spotify, Deezer, or TIDAL? You can transfer all the playlists you want by copying their URLs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can access every Playlist imaginable simply by copying and pasting.\n\n\n\nAnd the best part? It's free! The only prerequisite is that you have first connected the platforms from which you've extracted the playlists to your Soundiiz account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I \"Connect\" streaming platforms?\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your venue (s).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat other ways are there of importing data?\n\n\n\nThe following may seem technical, but we've found that our users use these methods a lot.\n\n\n\nWith Sounddiiz, you can enter lines of text in the following format: \"artist - song title\". Pay particular attention to the order in which you enter the text and the hyphens and spaces between the two elements. \n\n\n\nFollowing these rules, you can generate a playlist using only text elements. For example, if a friend sends you a list of twenty songs, you can copy and paste them into the field provided and generate a playlist without doing anything else!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother way of importing data into Sounddiiz is to use codes identifying albums or songs, either ISRC or UPC. \n\n\n\nIf you find these codes, you can copy them into the space provided, and Soundiiz will do the matching so that they appear in their Soundiiz account.\n\n\n\nPlease note that only one code per line is required for this to work!\n\n\n\nNow, how do I export playlists from Soundiiz?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImporting is cool, but so is exporting. We'll explain how to export all your data in this article. And in the meantime, go ahead and try Soundiiz!"}
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They are on everyone's lips and stirring up debate. ChatGPT first took center stage, inspiring fascination and wild speculation, before other technologies quickly took over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday, even if some people are skeptical and fear that AIs will end up replacing human work, particularly in the field of graphics or writing, there is no doubt that appropriately used, they are a tool of almost infinite power. Every day, there's a Twitter thread or an article on a tech site explaining how to get the best out of different forms of AI, and the world's sharpest minds are working on these new technologies. Both fascinating and frightening, AI is everywhere and is set to continue growing. \n\n\n\nIn May 2023, at a presentation of its new tools, Google unveiled its Search Generative Experience, based on Google Bard. The aim is to integrate AI into Google's market-leading search tool. Facebook also unveiled its own AI: META AI. Go further, faster, more accurately, and efficiently: Google's and Meta's IA hold excellent promise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt summarizes most AI-related initiatives: extending the experience, improving wobbly points, and optimizing efficiency. At Soundiiz, we have the same objective. Not to replace what already exists but make it easier for you to use music streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nUntil now, even if AIs abounded, none focused exclusively on music. Until Soundiiz's AI-powered Playlist generator came along. \n\n\n\nWhat is Soundiiz's AI-Powered Playlist generator?\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we're passionate about technology. And we quickly realized how AI could help improve your day-to-day experience of using music streaming platforms. That's why we've been working for several months on a tool we're the only ones offering. It generates targeted suggestions for albums, songs, and playlists with just a few clicks. \n\n\n\nThat's not to say that our ambition is to replace the playlist and album proposals generated by the algorithms of Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, etc., which already exist, and are efficient and widely used. We're just offering a different, complementary tool to be as precise as possible in our suggestions since you, not a streaming platform, are at the source of it all. \n\n\n\nNot to go into boring details, but our AI is a mix of other existing AIs, coupled with Soundiiz's magic touch: we bring the best of multiple worlds, mix it with our secret sauce and serve you a mixture you can't find anywhere else. \n\n\n\nBut how does it work? \n\n\n\nOpen Soundiiz to start generating playlists with AI. You can manually enter two search modes. \n\n\n\nThe first, which works with tags, lets you enter tracks by musical genre, mood, and decade. Based on these criteria (you can choose only one if you wish), our tool will generate a list of songs or albums that match what you've entered.\n\n\n\nThe other mode is based on written content. The possibilities are endless. You can ask our tool to \"create a relaxing playlist for when I get home from work,\" \"create a playlist that motivates me to go out and play sport,\" or \"create a playlist of seventeenth-century Scandinavian music composed entirely of wind instruments.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegarding this last criterion, we are, of course, joking! Still, it's not far from the truth: our ambition, like all AI tools, is to offer constant evolutions and improvements so that as the months go by, Soundiiz's AI becomes more than ever your perfect companion.\n\n\n\nWe've made sure that the tool is as easy to use as possible by choosing to reduce the number of choices. \n\n\n\nNote: we also included a \"Deep Search\" function. If you look for a particular material, such as a list of songs by only one producer/composer or music only released in a month of a precise year, in only one musical genre, you can cross this box. Our AI-powered playlist will be as accurate as possible. The list will be shorter than if you use the general search function (25 references against 100), but it should fit your needs. \n\n\n\nWhat to do with the songs or albums generated?\n\n\n\nWe've combined the power of our AI with the features that Soundiiz users love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've used our AI to create a playlist of songs or albums, you have three options: \n\n\n\n\nYou can import your AI playlist to Spotify, Apple Music, and more, or add these songs to your favorites with Soundiiz. Connected to your music accounts and thus deploy them to the streaming service you use. Everything you've generated will then be automatically added to your library.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can export the list of songs or playlists in CSV format, store them wherever you like and share them quickly. You'll be able to automatically add the songs to your favorites lists and find them on the streaming platform of your choice.\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing the \"Sync\" function, you can generate a new playlist daily for your \"commute to work.\" Every day, an updated list of songs will be integrated into your existing \"commute\" playlist, created according to your criteria. And you won't have to do a thing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow is our AI different from that of streaming platforms?\n\n\n\nLet's say it: we are among the first to create an AI-powered Playlist generator.\n\n\n\nOur AI is not tied to any particular platform. It acts independently, without relying on the existing high-performance algorithms of Spotify, Apple Music, and others. Everybody knows some songs are unavailable on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or TIDAL. When Soundiiz generates a list of songs using AI, it doesn't limit itself to any availability factor. All songs, albums, and artists are available!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt complements what already exists and, above all, takes a different approach. It's not you who \"consumes\" what your platforms' algorithms suggest on your home pages, but YOU who are the source of the suggestions. You tell our AI what you want to listen to by choosing a specific musical genre or playlist. In a way, you take control of the suggestions. \n\n\n\nYou're moving from a passive to an active logic to always be as close as possible to your listening habits. \n\n\n\nWe also benefit from years of experience in the streaming sector and Soundiiz's widely used transferring, importing, and exporting tools. If you generate an AI-Powered playlist, you can store it in your Soundiiz account, move it to the streaming platform you use, download it as a text or CSV file, and all the other services Soundiiz offers. It's an all-in-one solution, and we are the only ones, as of now, to provide this kind of service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to use Soundiiz's AI-Powered Playlist generator?\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account if you don't have one or log in.\n\n\n\nOn the left of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see a \"Generate\" line with a little \"AI\" icon right next to it. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA window will open, and our AI tool will appear!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll have multiple choices: you can choose to generate tracks (playlists), albums, or artists and select the maximum number of items you want us to generate. To manage this, click on the two drop-down lists under \"I want to generate\" and \"Max items\". It couldn't be simpler!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this is done, Soundiiz offers you three categories: \"Genres\" (Soul, Blues, Classical, Ambient,…), \"Moods\" (Calm, Chill, Groovy,…), and \"Decades\" (1940s, 1980s,…). Note that there's no limit to the number of parameters you can choose: you can select just one or 150 (good luck!).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've chosen, click the \"Generate the list\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has created a list of songs, artists, or albums for you! You then have four options:\n\n\n\n\nImport the playlist into your Soundiiz account or one of the streaming platforms connected to your account\n\n\n\nImport the generated songs into an existing playlist\n\n\n\nExport the generated playlist as a file to store it anywhere you like\n\n\n\nSynchronize, as explained just above this section \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere, we chose to import the playlist. Click on the \"Import Playlist\" button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you confirm that the list is correct or deselect certain songs. Once you've reviewed the list, click on \"Confirm\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can then \"Create a new playlist\", with all the songs generated, \"add to playlist\", i.e., add these songs to an existing playlist, or \"Replace in playlist\", i.e., replace all the pieces in a playlist with the newly generated playlist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere, we choose \"Create a new playlist\".\n\n\n\nYou can then choose its title and enter a description (optional).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can then choose where you want to upload this new playlist. Please note that if you choose to import your playlist from somewhere other than your Soundiiz account, the platform must first be connected!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose your favorite destination and start the process!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is complete, you'll see a window indicating \"Conversion success\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are all set to use Soundiiz's AI-Powered Playlist generator!\n\n\n\nOur AI is still at its BETA stage: don't hesitate to tell us everything you like about it and what can be improved: we're all ears!"}
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Their names are well-known and have long dominated the streaming world. But other players are nibbling away at market share. One of them is YouTube Music, and it's fair to say that the platform has a lot going for it. So much so that one can wonder which to choose between YouTube Music and Spotify, the market leader. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe've noticed that our \"versus\" articles are among your favorites on our blog. We've compared TIDAL and Qobuz, YouTube Music and Amazon Music, and Spotify and Deezer. Now it's time for Youtube Music VS Spotify, and as always, we start with a short introduction before detailing the pros and cons of each platform on specific points.\n\n\n\nWhich to choose between YouTube Music and Spotify? Soundiiz tells you all you need to know!\n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nSpotify is not a new service. It will be 15 years old in 2023 and was launched in 2008 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon. Its expansion has been rapid, and today it is the world's leading streaming service. This advantageous position is due to massive investment in its algorithm, user experience, and the podcast sector, where Spotify has positioned itself faster and more strongly than its competitors. By the end of 2022, 433 million people were using Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe service does have one drawback, however. It is one of the services that pay artists the least, according to a study published by MusicianWave.com in August 2022, and the artists themselves often criticize this state of affairs. Spotify is the market leader, and a little effort could enable artists, especially those with the most minor exposure, to benefit from additional income. Let's hope things change in the years to come. On the other hand, YouTube is a better pupil in this area and is among the services that pay artists the most.\n\n\n\nYouTube emerged in 2014, first with the launch of Music Key, then evolving its formula with Google Play six years later. But that's not all: after Google Play, YouTube officially launched YouTube Music, the version we're looking at today. Three different names for a service that's going from strength to strength, reaching over 80 million people worldwide. Initially a relatively discreet player, YouTube Music is seeing its user numbers grow, even if its - for the moment - limited geographical coverage means it can't reach the heights of Spotify and others.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music homepage\n\n\n\nThat could soon change, which is why Soundiiz has chosen to take an interest in YouTube Music: the platform is making waves and attracting more and more users.\n\n\n\nAudio Quality\n\n\n\nLet's face it: YouTube Music and Spotify have a long way to go regarding audio quality. Audiophiles will prefer Amazon Music or TIDAL, there's no doubt about it. \n\n\n\nIn this respect, Spotify has come in for a lot of criticism. The Hi-Fi feature has been announced for months and months, but people have yet to taste it. As a consolation, Spotify offers audio quality equivalent to 320 kbps, versus 256kbps for YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nLet's hope Spotify unlocks some features in the coming months: as the market leader, it's a shame that it doesn't try to offer a more qualitative listening experience. The risk? Subscribers are turning to Qobuz or TIDAL, two more advanced services in this area. They also outperform YouTube Music in this same area. \n\n\n\nSpotify audio quality\n\n\n\nIn conclusion, Spotify and YouTube are not at the top of their game regarding audio quality, but Spotify still manages to come out on top. \n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify. \n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms: which to choose between YouTube Music and Spotify?\n\n\n\nIt's simple: every time we do a \"Versus\" involving Spotify and talk about its algorithm, a streaming service rarely manages to dethrone the Swedish giant. For the simple reason Spotify has made massive investments in this area, knowing that offering an optimal user experience and a music recommendation system tailored to individual tastes could be one of the keys to the company's success. And they were right!\n\n\n\nSpotify's Discovery playlists\n\n\n\nWe've drawn on a wealth of user feedback to write this section, most of which highlights that Spotify's recommended playlists and albums are among the best on the market. These recommendations are also prominently displayed on the application's home page, making them one of Spotify's main strengths. The famous Daily Mixes, which come in various forms, are very popular, and having tested them several times, there's no doubt that they're effective. With Spotify, even the most discerning music lover should be able to discover new artists!\n\n\n\nRegarding user experience, things are more challenging to define and are a matter of individual perception. Recently, Spotify unveiled a new look for its application, heavily inspired by the navigation popularized by TikTok. While some praised the technological achievement, others were skeptical, to say the least, even virulent. We talked about all that in this article.\n\n\n\nTo compete with Spotify in terms of algorithms, YouTube Music relies on the power of Google, which has no equal. The service can see when you use YouTube Music and showcase playlists aligning with your mood.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's recomandations\n\n\n\nBut perhaps Google is a little too \"lazy\" in this area: the Playlists proposed by the application are certainly relevant to specific situations of the day but seem less adapted to actual listening habits than those of Spotify.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of july 2023) –\n\n\n\nIt isn't easy to compare the two services in terms of price. Both offer a variety of options. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music can be used without paying a single dollar but with advertisements. Spotify also offers a free service. A good point for both platforms is as Apple Music, for example, does not offer a free version. If you're not afraid of ads, you can test both services for as long as you like! \n\n\n\nIf you'd like to subscribe to a Premium version, whether YouTube Music Premium or Spotify Premium, you can enjoy one and two months free, respectively. \n\n\n\nA good idea would be to test both services and, at the end of each trial period, back up your playlists on Soundiiz. Here is how to do it from YouTube Music or Spotify.\n\n\n\nPremium offers\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium offers a consistent and balanced package at $9.99 monthly for an individual subscription. It costs $14.99 monthly for a subscription that allows six different people to use the same subscription.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you take out a YouTube Music Premium subscription, you can enjoy YouTube Premium for an extra $2 a month. What's in it for you? It removes the multiple ads you're forced to watch for a few seconds before being able to skip them when viewing a YouTube video. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium is an extensive offer, which could be a perfect solution if you're a big YouTube consumer!\n\n\n\nSpotify Premium, on the other hand, offers a very flexible package. An individual subscription, with a two-month free trial, costs, since July 2023, one extra dollar than a personal subscription to YouTube Music Premium. Did YouTube take advantage? Sounds like it! Spotify explained in this blog article why they had to up their premium prices.\n\n\n\nBut what sets Spotify apart is that it offers something for every user, whether you're a student, a couple, or a family. There's something for everyone!\n\n\n\nFor more details on these offers, please see the price list below. YouTube Music Premium offers a family and student plan but not a duo one.\n\n\n\nSpotify's price plan\n\n\n\nWinner: Two weeks ago, we would have chosen Spotify as the winner, but since they upped their premium prices, YouTube Music Premium may have taken advantage! It you want to use YouTube without ads, YouTube Music Premium may now be a better solution than Spotify.\n\n\n\nCatalogs: which to choose between YouTube Music and Spotify?\n\n\n\n- (as of June 2023) -\n\n\n\nSpotify is also the service with the most balanced and varied offering. While YouTube Music has nothing to be ashamed of regarding the number of songs available in its catalog, the platform lags far behind when it comes to podcasts. And from experience, since most users will find all the music they're looking for on any streaming platform, it's \"outside\" the music that makes the difference.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's playlists\n\n\n\nToday, following massive investments worth millions of dollars, Spotify is the undisputed leader in providing podcasts. It's simple: you can find almost anything on Spotify. With over 3.5 million podcasts, you should be able to listen to your favorite shows without a problem!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music still needs to get the clout to compete with Spotify.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Let's wrap it up\n\n\n\nIt's hard to compare YouTube Music and Spotify. It's almost unfair to YouTube Music, which is still relatively young, has been slower to develop than Spotify, has less industry experience, and is present in fewer countries than its rival.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium \n\n\n\nSpotify is a complete solution, with a better recommendation system and a more versatile price range. And if audio quality is your property, you'll have to turn to Spotify. Nevertheless, in its Premium version, YouTube Music is a serious and increasingly credible competitor in the streaming world. As the famous saying goes, if YouTube Music manages to fine-tune its algorithm, the sky's the limit.\n\n\n\nSpotify's advantage, then, but for how much longer? YouTube Music is coming, and coming hard! \n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is losing all your music collection, including your playlists, favorites albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort from Spotify to YouTube or from Spotify to Amazon, for example! And then keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you create backups of your YouTube Music playlists as CSV or backups of your Spotify playlists as CSV. Convenient!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo sum everything up, Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium and Spotify without losing your data. Interesting, isn't it? And since Spotify upped their premium prices, a lot of you may want to switch to YouTube Music Premium: Soundiiz makes it possible!\n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with Youtube Music, once with Spotify, and choose! "}
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It is, in 2023, one of the most balanced and interesting streaming services on the market, which is why, maybe, like more and more people, you'll want to subscribe to Deezer and import your data.\n\n\n\nDeezer was launched in France in 2007, even before Spotify. Although its expansion has been slower than its competitor's, and Deezer currently occupies a relatively minor position in the global streaming market, it remains one of France's favorite platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable in 188 countries, Deezer had almost ten million users by the end of 2022 - a sizeable figure that could grow even larger in the years to come. \n\n\n\nIn terms of audio quality, even if it doesn't offer the same quality of service as TIDAL and Qobuz, Deezer still lets you listen to music at a \"Hifi\" rate. Another important point: our market research and attention to consumer feedback have led us to conclude that Deezer is a particularly user-friendly platform, thanks to its design and navigation possibilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you live in France: look at Deezer. The platform has formed partnerships with several companies that allow you to get a few months of free subscription and thus save, over a year, on the cost of your subscription. \n\n\n\nBut before you subscribe to anything, you have to - surprise - register! Depending on the device you're using, the procedure may differ slightly.\n\n\n\nIts recommendation system, Flow, is equally effective. With its two-month free trial for the premium version, numerous editorial content, and playlists, Deezer has everything it takes to win you over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering, if you use a different service than Deezer, you will probably want to import all the data you had previously accumulated.\n\n\n\nWe explain everything in this article!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Deezer on iOS\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Deezer on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Deezer on your desktop\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Deezer?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Deezer on iOS\n\n\n\n\nOpen your App Store on your iOS device and look for Deezer\n\n\n\nHit the Install button\n\n\n\nOpen the App and enter your email address or connect via Google or Facebook\n\n\n\nCreate a password, choose a nickname, enter your age, your gender and hit the \"Create My Account\" pink button\n\n\n\nDeezer then offers you to choose a few artists to start personalizing your account\n\n\n\nChoose your preferred package: Deezer Premium or Deezer Premium Family.\n\n\n\nYou'll then be presented with a page summarizing your chosen package. All you have to do is click on \"Subscribe\"\n\n\n\nFollow the instructions, and you're all set! \n\n\n\n\nSub to Deezer on Android to import your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Play Store app on your Android device and look for Deezer\n\n\n\nHit the Install button\n\n\n\nOpen the App and enter your email address or connect via Google or Facebook\n\n\n\nCreate a password, choose a nickname, enter your age, your gender and hit the \"Create My Account\" pink button\n\n\n\nDeezer then offers you to choose a few artists to start personalizing your account\n\n\n\nChoose your preferred package: Deezer Premium or Deezer Premium Family.\n\n\n\nYou'll then be presented with a page summarizing your chosen package. All you have to do is click on \"Subscribe\"\n\n\n\nFollow the instructions, and you're all set! \n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Deezer on your desktop to import your data\n\n\n\nWant to subscribe to Deezer on your desktop, and then import your data? Nothing can be easier:\n\n\n\n\nGo on www.Deezer.com\n\n\n\nOn the page that appears, choose either the free \"Sign Up For Free\" offer or the Premium \"Try For Free\" offer, with a three-month free trial.\n\n\n\nHere we choose the Premium offer: Click on \"Try For Free\".\n\n\n\nEnter your email, then fill in all the blanks and hit the \"Sign Up\" button at the button of your screen\n\n\n\nEnter your bank details: note that you will not be debited until the end of the three-month trial period.\n\n\n\nYou're ready to enjoy Deezer!\n\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Deezer?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou now have access to all the possibilities offered by Deezer. \n\n\n\nChanging streaming platforms can sometimes be confusing, even complicated. We all have our habits, and changing them can be a challenge. With its two-month trial period, Deezer gives you plenty of time to see if the service is the right one!\n\n\n\nOne thing holding many people back in their decision to change streaming platforms is the fear of losing the data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their previous streaming service. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving at Deezer and starting from scratch. Building a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists... That would be frustrating, wouldn't it?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, etc. data directly on your Deezer account in seconds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do you do it? Nothing could be easier! You can use our Transfer function - find all the explanations here.\n\n\n\nIt's also possible to delete and update multiple playlists at once and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date. You can even subscribe to Soundiiz monthly offer and cancel your subscription immediately if you only need it to do a one-time transfer!\n\n\n\nFor example, some people use the trial period to get playlists they can't listen to anywhere else and cancel their subscriptions. Others will enjoy the application and will want to retrieve some data they gathered but will eventually decide to try something else.\n\n\n\nWhatever the case, Soundiiz allows you to extend your streaming experience. We work hand in hand with the streaming platforms to offer you an optimal user experience. And yes, our services are 100% legal, as we don't download or recover any audio files.\n\n\n\nLet's do it: subscribe to Deezer and import your data, using Soundiiz!"}
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Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer - they've all been there. It's our passion, and we love to share it with you. But how and when did the history of music streaming begin?\n\n\n\nCertain companies and creators have created a business generating billions of dollars. Algorithms are becoming increasingly powerful, users are increasingly numerous, and streaming platforms have become critical players in the music industry. All in just thirty years. \n\n\n\nCredit: www.stereonet.com\n\n\n\nTechnologies have evolved rapidly, and there's no doubt that the platforms we use today will differ thirty years from now.\n\n\n\nIn this business, everything moves (too?) fast. That's why Soundiiz has written a short article - an entire documentary would be needed to detail everything - to explain how the history of music streaming started. And so, help you understand the foundations of what we know today.\n\n\n\nLet's get in the time machine! \n\n\n\nThe first upheavals\n\n\n\nIn the 90s, the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) entrusted its engineers with a mission: to revolutionize the encoding of the audio format. The Internet was gaining momentum. There was a demand for music listening methods to adapt to this new world. Everything is easily shared and stored on the Internet, and music needs to be too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe arrival of the MP3 format, created by MPEG in 1993, brought a host of new possibilities. Music is now exchanged quickly, with minimum storage space required. In just a few years, MP3 became almost everyone's favorite format. The reason: it can be burned to CD, played on small MP3 players able to store a few songs, and above all, it can be easily transferred from computer to computer. And that's where the whole record industry is turned upside down.\n\n\n\nPirates\n\n\n\nBefore June 1, 1999, and the launch of Napster software, the exchange of audio files remained confidential. Or at least restricted to a circle of friends. Music could be shared, but yet to be transmitted to millions worldwide. Napster changed all that. Based on peer-to-peer technology, which enables any user to download data uploaded by another user, millions of MP3 files, and therefore millions of songs and albums, are made available. For free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt takes a lot of work to measure the impact of such software on the record industry. In theory, nobody had to pay for music anymore. To learn more about the crazy history of Napster, we recommend this excellent article from the Guardian.\n\n\n\nThe recording industry, via the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA), reacted quickly. The loss of revenue is monumental, and if all the world's music is now available free of charge, then a whole sector of the cultural industry is on the brink of collapse or will have to reinvent itself. Legal action against Napster multiplied, artists such as Madonna and Dr. Dre took legal action, and in 2001, Napster was forced to close its doors. Illegal downloading took a beating but didn't die out. \n\n\n\niTunes enters the scene\n\n\n\nIn 2003, just as the iPod, a top-rated MP3 player, sold hundreds of thousands of units, Apple launched the iTunes Music Store. Most songs were available for purchase for 99 cents and could then be transferred to the iPod, which was initially only available on Apple-branded terminals, but was later extended to all types of machines. \n\n\n\nCredit: www.Macrumors.com\n\n\n\nThe iTunes Store is thus the forerunner of today's streaming platforms, where music is available in exchange for a financial contribution. The recording industry welcomes this arrival but has its share of skeptics. While Napster made everything available for free, the iTunes Store charges very little but gives at least part of its profits back to artists and labels. \n\n\n\nThe revolution is underway.\n\n\n\nLast.fm or the first algorithm\n\n\n\nThe year before the launch of the Itunes Store, a new player entered the market: last.fm. Still active today, the site uses a plug-in to retrieve all listening habits and then offers users new artists corresponding to those they listen to daily. Whether the music is on Internet radios, computer-integrated audio players, or portable players, Last.fm can scan it all. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to a well-thought-out algorithm, Last.fm focuses its services on discovering new talent and connecting its users. Each user has a profile with their preferences and favorite musical genres, and they can exchange and recommend albums, songs, and artists to each other. Last.fm's identity is based on the \"social\" aspect that has made it so popular, in addition to its high-performance algorithm, which is still widely celebrated today. \n\n\n\nPandora: freemium is on the way\n\n\n\nLast.fm perhaps inspires Pandora. Pandora radio, launched in 2005, also relies on the listening habits of its users. Compiling listening habits and relying on a solid algorithm, Pandora offers its users the chance to listen to personalized radio stations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst revolution: Pandora pushes the concept further than Last.fm. It includes a stronger, individualized audio dimension for each user, in line with what music streaming services do today. \n\n\n\nPandora goes one step further and lays the foundations for Spotify's business model: on Pandora, you can listen to all the radio stations you want for free but with multiple ads. For $10 a month, the ads disappear. This would be fundamental for companies like Deezer and Spotify years later. \n\n\n\nSoundCloud and Bandcamp: the tipping point\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShortly after Pandora, between 2007 and 2008, SoundCloud and Bandcamp exploited a gap in the burgeoning world of music streaming. Until then, no platform allowed artists to upload their music under their own name. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndependent artists can now promote their music, exchange ideas with their fans and make their art available without constraints. Artists regain control of their work, shifting the system from a \"consumer\"-oriented logic to a more \"creator\"-oriented one. Soundcloud operates on a free model, while Bandcamp allows users to purchase music and merchandise directly from the site. \n\n\n\nSoundcloud and Bandcamp are still prevalent platforms today and have enabled many artists and albums to emerge. \n\n\n\nThe beginnings of streaming as we know it today\n\n\n\nSpotify arrived on the market in 2008, one year after Deezer, which had already made waves, and it was as if Spotify had summed up everything that had gone before. By forging links with labels, offering an almost infinite quantity of music to listen to, proposing a model that was both free and premium, and creating an algorithm that was constantly being improved - even today - Spotify revolutionized the history of music streaming. It quickly established itself as an ally of choice for artists, labels, and consumers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis small revolution soon led to its share of criticism, particularly regarding the remuneration received by artists. Even today, the debate is not over and will probably one day be the subject of an article on Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nFollowing Spotify, Amazon, and Google in 2013, TIDAL and Apple in 2015 positioned themselves on the market. Their arrival, along with that of Spotify, marks the official advent of the music streaming market. \n\n\n\nAnd then, the history of music streaming changed once again.\n\n\n\nAnd what about Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz was created to facilitate the use of all streaming platforms and build bridges between them. With Soundiiz, you can store, transfer, download, and synchronize all your music data. \n\n\n\nWe noticed that many people decide to switch platforms after a few months of use. But what to do with your music collection? Will it be lost? It includes your playlists, favorites albums or tracks, and followed artists. Rebuilding this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move easily from and to any platform using our well-known Transfer function. \n\n\n\nWhen transferring a song from one platform to another, Soundiiz makes a matching process between the two platforms. This magic mixture allows us not to lose any information during the transfer and recreate your music collection on the destination service. We can handle complex data, such as remixes, karaoke versions of songs, acoustic covers, sped up etc.\n\n\n\nTo sum up, if you “like” a song on Spotify, Soundiiz will “like” the same song, if it exists, on Deezer. Sometimes, as metadata and catalog can differ from service to service, matching is impossible or will not be exact (not the same album, for example). It’s a complex mixture, and even if Soundiiz does everything to make it perfect, in rare cases, we can’t find the corresponding song, album, or artist. But to be honest, it rarely happens!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso, be aware that when you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create backups of your playlist as CSV. \n\n\n\nIs it legal?\n\n\n\nOf course! Soundiiz does not download or recover audio files: we do not own them. We are only doing a matching process between the source platform and the destination catalog.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz works hand in hand with most streaming platforms. They are interested in our ability to allow users to migrate easily from one platform to another.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe allow everyone who wants to change streaming service to do so without losing data. Thus, we remove some barriers and make subscribing to a new platform easier and almost invisible regarding data. \n\n\n\nIs it free?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is a free tool, but you can only do some things in its free version. For example, you can transfer up to 200 songs from one playlist and transfer one playlist at a time. It shouldn’t block you from moving your data. But if you want to do it in one batch, you might want to consider subscribing to our Premium versions.\n\n\n\nYou will find everything you need about our free and premium versions here.\n\n\n\nPlease note that all our offers can be canceled at any time!"}
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Listening statistics show that fewer and fewer people are listening to entire albums, but rather to compilations of songs picked up here and there. Streaming platforms have understood this. They rely increasingly on Playlists, which are of different types and are of great interest to users and professionals alike. To see things more clearly, we chose to look at the different types of playlists and how to use them.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThere are so many of them that it can sometimes be hard to know where to stand. And what to choose. Spotify, for example, has made a specialty of multiplying playlists based on an algorithm recognized as one of the best on the market.\n\n\n\nIt's essential to understand what you're listening to and how the dozens of playlists you see daily are created. As a music professional, you'll want to understand the inner workings of the playlists you try to integrate. Being able to benefit from the exposure of a playlist can be a turning point in a career. Or, at the very least, draw the spotlight on your songs.\n\n\n\nAs always, Soundiiz explains it all. We've taken Spotify as an example. First, because it's the most widely used service, but also because their playlists are hailed as the most accurate.\n\n\n\nThe good news is that for each playlist type presented below, Soundiiz can retrieve all the data and then transfer it to any other platform.\n\n\n\nEditorial playlists\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThese Playlists are probably the ones artists are most interested in. Why is that? Individuals and curators are paid by Spotify to create them. These people hand-pick songs according to their popularity and highlight them, classifying them based on the theme of the chosen playlist. This theme can correspond to a specific type of activity, a mood, or a genre... Everything is possible! Curators are selected according to their reputation and taste. You can quickly identify these playlists as they feature the Spotify logo in the top left-hand corner of their illustration image.\n\n\n\nIt can be challenging for emerging artists to integrate such playlists, as they are often based on pretty famous artists.\n\n\n\nAlgorithmic playlists\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThese are probably the best-known playlists. Spotify, for example, has established itself as a benchmark in this field over the years. These playlists are based on your listening habits, the artists you've liked, and the genres you listen to most. Streaming platforms gather all this data, run it through their algorithms, and offer you a personalized selection designed to match your tastes as closely as possible. \n\n\n\nTaking Spotify as an example, there are three main sections.\n\n\n\nThe Daily Mixes\n\n\n\nDaily Mixes are updated daily by Spotify and consist of six playlists, each comprising 50 songs. Three hundred pieces are thus mixed every day. Each reflects a mood and a musical color and is based on previously liked tracks, recommendations, and other previously listened-to songs. It's a mix of many things! Spotify users love it because it mixes more or less unknown artists with surefire favorites. \n\n\n\nThe Release Radar \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nMost artists release new songs and albums on Fridays. It has become something of a norm in recent years. The Release Radar is a playlist updated every Friday with the latest releases based on your listens and likes. It is based on new releases and should not feature music released before each Friday.\n\n\n\nFor artists, it's therefore essential that their fans follow them on streaming platforms so that Spotify can push their music into its Release Radar. \n\n\n\nThe Discover Weekly\n\n\n\nWhile the Release Radar is available every Friday, the Discover Weekly is open every Monday. The perfect way to start the week off on the right foot! Users must have used the platform for several weeks before Discover Weekly becomes relevant. The algorithm will consider your listening habits and those of other people who listen to more or less the same genres and artists as you do. Thirty songs are featured in Discover Weekly. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nTo be included in these playlists, artists must already have a solid following and have garnered numerous listens for Spotify to \"notice\" them. It can be frustrating, but it's unlikely that an artist starting will be featured in one of these playlists. So it would be best if you did a lot of upstream preparation, communication, and networking so that the buzz is finally created and Spotify boosts your music via its algorithm. \n\n\n\nBranded playlists and how to use them\n\n\n\nBranded playlists are created in partnership with a brand, a media outlet, or any other party external to Spotify. In general, these are well-defined, established entities. \n\n\n\nExamples include cultural media such as Vice, Pitchfork, and others. Or music labels that would like to highlight certain artists for promotion or the release of a new album. These Playlists allow you to benefit from the exposure and clout of these cultural entities. For an artist, it can be challenging to gain access: the owners of these playlists generally want to reflect their editorial line and draw on what already exists on the market. Their aim is not necessarily to discover new artists but rather to extend, in music, what they talk about in their articles, videos, or podcasts. The aim is also to improve their image and position themselves as opinion leaders. \n\n\n\nCollaborative playlists\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nAs the name suggests, these are playlists created by several people simultaneously. Each authorized user can add the songs they want, creating a small community that can have a significant impact over the long term. \n\n\n\nUser playlists and how to use them\n\n\n\nUser playlists are the thousands or even millions of playlists created by any Spotify or other streaming service user. Some are made public and can be listened to by millions of platform users.\n\n\n\nFor an artist, they can be interesting. Some playlists are created by journalists recognized in their field or simply influential people. Therefore, they are potentially followed and updated regularly, and their inclusion can generate a great deal of exposure. Moreover, the people who manage them may be more accessible than a streaming platform or brand. You can find them on social networks, introduce yourself, and suggest songs. The relationship is more direct!\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nWhen Spotify realizes that several users have added the same song, its algorithm detects potential and may recommend it to many other users. In addition, a user playlist is far from trivial and can create a snowball effect!\n\n\n\nTo sum it up\n\n\n\nPlaylists follow a simple logic: the better known you are, the more likely you are to be added to them. So it would help if you did a long and tedious communication job to get your listeners to follow you on their platforms and enter your songs in your Liked Titles. Spotify and other platforms detect that a buzz is building up around you, and you'll be more likely to be added to their playlists. Likes aren't enough: listeners need to hear your music in its entirety, share it on their networks, and so on. Many metrics are linked to engagement, and all of them are important. More than the number of listeners, the quality of the listens counts. And the number of times they've been added to user-generated playlists.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify has also created a section dedicated to artists called \"Spotify for artists\". It explains how to make the most of these opportunities. It also provides tips on making yourself known and generating engagement around your music: not to be overlooked.\n\n\n\nWhy use Soundiiz for these playlists?\n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz, all the playlists mentioned above can be transferred to any platform, from Spotify to Deezer, for example, or to your Soundiiz account. To do this, you can use our world-renowned Transfer function.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's say you've spent hours and hours building your playlists on Spotify, but you'd like to try another service. One of the questions our users often ask is: Will I lose everything? My favorite artists, my playlists, my albums? It's a legitimate fear. That's one of the reasons why Soundiiz was created: to ensure your data is recovered when you change platforms.\n\n\n\nOur services are top-rated because they make it easy to transfer everything in just a few steps.\n\n\n\nAnother use could be to subscribe to a streaming platform, using the free trial period, retrieve the playlists from that platform, transfer them to your Soundiiz account or the platform you want to use daily, and then cancel your subscription.\n\n\n\nIn short, Soundiiz lets you make the most of all streaming platforms!"}
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In 2023, few platforms can boast such a balanced offering, whether in terms of price - and we know that's a strong argument - audio quality or user experience. However, you might want to cancel your Deezer subscription and keep your data.\n\n\n\nMore and more people are choosing Deezer, especially in France, where the platform is one of the market leaders. With a presence in almost 200 countries, Deezer is one of the major players in the market, even if its user numbers still lag behind those of Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Spotify.\n\n\n\nMany users praise the quality of Deezer's algorithm, but above all, the possibility of using the Premium version of the service for two months free of charge. It gives you time to test Deezer over a long period to see if the platform suits your needs, retrieve all the data and playlists you want, and then transfer them to another platform or your Soundiiz account. Once you've done that, you can cancel your subscription and use another platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz makes it easy, and to make the process even easier, we've provided a step-by-step guide to cancel your Deezer subscription and keep your data.\n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\n\nCancel Deezer on iPhone\n\n\n\nCancel Deezer on Android\n\n\n\nCancel Deezer on your Desktop\n\n\n\nHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant note before canceling your Deezer subscription\n\n\n\nYou've made your choice and may want to try out everything YouTube Music, Spotify, or Apple Music has to offer. But if you leave Deezer, all your data will likely disappear.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you will only have to spend a little time reconstructing everything you've created on your Deezer account, sometimes for years. Thanks to our tool, everything is quickly transferable, and nothing gets lost. And the process is straightforward, as we explain everything here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut that's not all. You can transfer your songs, playlists, albums, and favorite artists, store everything in your Soundiiz account, and edit it directly on your dashboard—no need to go through Deezer again. In short, your entire Deezer account can be available on your Soundiiz account.\n\n\n\nOnce you've done that, one of the reasons why Soundiiz has been so popular for so many years is that you can export your Deezer playlists in CSV format, then store them in the location of your choice, modify them if necessary, then share or re-import them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo summarize, Soundiiz allows you to transfer your data from one platform to another and manage your data without losing information. It works for Deezer but also for almost all other streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nBefore unsubscribing, we advise you to use Soundiiz to 1) back up your data and 2) Transfer it to the service of your choice.\n\n\n\nOnce this is done, let's see how to unsubscribe!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancel your Deezer subscription on iPhone and keep your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your \"Settings\" application\n\n\n\nYour name appears, click on it\n\n\n\nThen click on the \"Subscriptions\" section at the top of your screen.\n\n\n\nA list of all your subscriptions should appear: look for the Deezer subscription.\n\n\n\nClick on the Deezer line, then hit “Cancel Subscription”\n\n\n\n\nCancel Deezer on Android\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Deezer app on your Android device\n\n\n\nLook for the \"Settings\" section with a small cogwheel\n\n\n\nClick on \"Manage my subscription\".\n\n\n\nThen it's very simple: click on \"Cancel your subscription\".\n\n\n\nDeezer asks you to choose a reason for cancellation. Select the one you want and click on \"Confirm\".\n\n\n\nYou’re done!\n\n\n\n\nCancel your Deezer subscription on your desktop\n\n\n\n\nOn your Deezer application or directly on the www.deezer.com website, click on the little bell next to your profile name.\n\n\n\nIn the window that appears, click on \"Account Settings\".\n\n\n\nClick on \"Manage my subscription\".\n\n\n\nAll you have to do is click on \"Unsubscribe\".\n\n\n\nDeezer asks you to choose a reason for cancellation. Select the one you want and click on \"Confirm\".\n\n\n\nYou’re done!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the process of transferring all your music data is simplified. You'll no longer have to worry about where to retrieve your data, whether you'll lose it all, or whether you're doing the right thing by deleting your account.\n\n\n\nWe have made switching platforms as easy as possible. So how do you do it?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe know the process can seem complicated, so we've devoted an entire article, complete with photos and procedure, explaining how our Transfer service works.\n\n\n\nWe've used the \"Spotify to Deezer\" transfer as an example, but the process is the same with all streaming platforms. Soundiiz is compatible with over forty streaming platforms worldwide. In other words, you should be able to do whatever you want, wherever you want!\n\n\n\nThat's true for Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and many others: you can effortlessly find all your content on the platform of your choice.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, it's right here."}
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And more and more people are using its music streaming version. And you, like almost 90 million people in 85 countries, would maybe like to subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited and import your data.\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music website\n\n\n\nAs one of our previous articles explains, Amazon Music Unlimited has a lot going for it. For audiophiles, it's one of the best solutions on the market, with music in Ultra HD. It rivals the leaders in this field, TIDAL and Qobuz.\n\n\n\nIn terms of its music, audiobooks, and podcasts catalog, the tech giant is one of the best solutions on the market and even seriously competes with Spotify in this field. Its subscription offer is a little complicated to understand, but if you couple it with using Amazon Prime, then Amazon Music Unlimited makes perfect sense.\n\n\n\nOnly its algorithm could be improved, notably its artist recommendation system. Still, apart from that, Amazon Music Unlimited should satisfy just about anyone wanting to enjoy a good platform at a reasonable cost.\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music website\n\n\n\nAfter analyzing all this, we at Soundiiz figured many of you would want to try Amazon Music Unlimited. The good news is that Amazon has set up a 60-day (!!!) trial offer to test its services.\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up, you'll undoubtedly want to import all your previously accumulated data into Amazon Music Unlimited. Soundiiz lets you do just that!\n\n\n\nWe explain it all right here.\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Amazon Music on iOS\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Amazon Music on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Amazon Music on your desktop\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Amazon Music?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Amazon Music on iOS\n\n\n\n\nOpen your App Store\n\n\n\nSearch for Amazon Music in the search bar\n\n\n\nInstall the App, and then sign in using the free 90-day trial period\n\n\n\nYou're good to go!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited on Android to import your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Play Store app on your Android device and look for Amazon Music\n\n\n\nHit the Install button\n\n\n\nOpen the App and hit “Continue”, if you already have an Amazon Subscription or click on “Use a different account” if you wish to create a new one\n\n\n\nFollow the procedure\n\n\n\nYou should be done! \n\n\n\n\nSub to Amazon Music on your desktop to import your data\n\n\n\nWant to subscribe to Amazon Music on your desktop and then import your data? Nothing can be easier:\n\n\n\n\nGo on https://www.amazon.com/music/unlimited\n\n\n\nClick on the “Try It Free” yellow button\n\n\n\nYou must re-enter your banking information if you already have an Amazon account. If you don’t have an Amazon account, create one and follow the instructions\n\n\n\nYou’re ready to enjoy Amazon Music Unlimited! \n\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Amazon Music?\n\n\n\nIf we've done our job right, you should now have subscribed to Amazon Music without too much trouble. We're all the same: as soon as we try out a new service, we get excited and want to take advantage of everything it offers. What's more, Amazon Music offers a three-month trial period to test Amazon Music Unlimited. That's more than many of its competitors and enough time to try out everything you want. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is the perfect companion to the streaming platforms because we enable you to extend the experience of each of them. We don't replace their use, and we don't download any data. Our service is 100% legal: we optimize your daily use of Amazon Music Unlimited, allowing you, for example, to retrieve ALL the data you've accumulated on your previous streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, etc. data directly on your Amazon Music account in seconds.\n\n\n\nYour songs, albums, playlists, and favorite artists can be found on the Amazon Music Unlimited account you created by following our procedure. It may sound too good to be true, but nothing magical about it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe've set up a \"Transfer\" function, and you can find all the explanations in this article.\n\n\n\nOnce your data has been transferred to your Soundiiz account, you can manage it as you wish. Edit them, update them, change their names, etc., without going through Amazon Music Unlimited or any other streaming platform. \n\n\n\nSome people use Soundiiz after registering on a streaming platform to transfer a few relevant playlists and then unsubscribe. With a 90-day trial period, Amazon Music Unlimited lets you do just that. Soundiiz then becomes the perfect companion for this type of operation. \n\n\n\nLet's do it: subscribe to Amazon Music and manage your data using Soundiiz!"}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-deezer/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-deezer/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"The history of Deezer","datePublished":"2023-07-20T14:30:52+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-18T08:34:43+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-deezer/"},"wordCount":1352,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-deezer/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Design-sans-titre-8.png","keywords":["deezer","deezer history"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"There's no way you've missed it. Deezer is now one of the most popular platforms in the world, particularly in France. It boasts almost ten million subscribers, including over three million in France. The history of Deezer is pretty rich. But how and when did everything start for Deezer? \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer Blog\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is launching a series of \"historical\" articles designed to help you understand the development of your daily streaming services. Listening is great, but reading is pretty cool as well, right?\n\n\n\nThe foundations of the history of Deezer\n\n\n\nThe Deezer story begins like other success stories that sound like they came straight out of a self-help book: with one person, a young computer scientist, in his kitchen. When, in 2006, Daniel Marhely decided from his Parisian kitchen to create a platform making music free of charge, he had no idea that his project would become one of the world's pioneering streaming companies. \n\n\n\nDaniel calls his service Blogmusik. The aim is for anyone to access MP3s freely on one platform. The founder of Blogmusik is passionate about music and wants to make it as easily available as possible. But only some things go according to plan. SACEM, a French copyright organization, feared the proliferation of freely available audio files and took legal action to shut the site down for a year after its launch.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer Blog\n\n\n\nBy 2007, Daniel Marhely wasn't giving up. He crossed paths with Jonathan Benassaya, a student at the ESSEC business school, and together they founded Deezer, based on the same principle of massive access to music, but this time respecting legal constraints and remuneration of rights holders. It took him six months to put everything in order and get the machine up and running again. The success was dazzling: within a month, Deezer attracted almost eight hundred thousand people, and by the end of the year, nearly three million users had joined the ranks of the young company.\n\n\n\nDeezer has been launched, but its business model still needs to be fully formed. \n\n\n\nEarly growth and development\n\n\n\nThe site operated on a completely free model in the early days, generating very little revenue. In 2009, the situation changed. You now need to be registered to use the platform. Advertisements were also introduced between certain songs. The service is still free, but it comes with a few constraints. To remedy this, Deezer is launching two Premium offers, an Unlimited Streaming tier for €4.99 and the Desktop tier for €9.99. Advertisements disappear, and for the more expensive offer, the Deezer account becomes accessible on several different terminals. \n\n\n\nThe Universal Music and Warner Music catalogs are integrated, adding millions of references to an already solid record.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer Blog\n\n\n\nAll this contributed to growth, and in 2011, over 8% of people registered on Deezer took out a paid subscription. But profits are still too low, and Deezer is forced to restructure. \n\n\n\nThe company is also facing increasing competition. Spotify was launched in 2008 and entered the same market. The Swedish firm grew faster internationally than Deezer and is now the world leader in streaming. Other platforms are competing with Deezer in an increasingly saturated market. \n\n\n\nPartnerships in the history of Deezer\n\n\n\nDeezer is doing well, particularly in France, by forging partnerships with major companies such as Toshiba, Samsung, Bouygues Telecom, LG, and Orange. Orange bought 11% of the company in 2011 and included a Deezer Premium subscription in its Premium phone offers. It enabled Deezer to further establish itself in the French market by joining forces with a telephone giant. \n\n\n\nAnother partnership is proving fruitful. The Fnac-Darty group, a French reference in the audiovisual sector, has signed a three-year contract with Deezer, stipulating that three months subscription to Deezer Premium will be offered for every purchase of audio equipment. Another significant development is the purchase of Stitcher, a company specializing in podcasts, enabling Deezer to position itself in an increasingly buoyant sector. It's a worthwhile investment in the long term since it now allows Deezer to be considered a key player in podcasting. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer Blog\n\n\n\nIn 2015, Deezer invested in audio quality with the launch of Deezer Elite (now called \"Deezer Hifi\"), enabling users to listen to music in FLAC quality. It marks a turning point in the company's development, positioning Deezer as a player that allows audiophiles who have often complained about the mediocre quality of music streaming to find something they like. A year after the launch of Deezer Elite, Deezer took another step forward with its move into the United States. Initially available only in France, Belgium, and the UK, the company expanded across Europe in March 2012 to Latin America and selected Asian countries. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer Blog\n\n\n\nAfter massive investments in podcasting, audio, and well-managed partnerships in 2018, Deezer is valued at one billion euros and is more than ever a key player in French music streaming. But other challenges still lie ahead for the Paris-based company. \n\n\n\nChallenges\n\n\n\nDeezer is at a turning point in its history. The French company needs to capitalize on its many years of experience and reputation in the French market to conquer more territories. In April 2022, Deezer merged with the Spac I2PO group, created in 2021 by the Pinault family, banker Matthieu Pigasse, and Iris Knobloch, ex-president of Warner Media France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Benelux. The aim was to prepare for Deezer's successful IPO and to value the company at just over one billion dollars. By 2025, the company expects to be cash flow positive, which, according to the French website Le Figaro, is yet to be the case. \n\n\n\nDeezer also works on partnerships in Brazil, the USA with Sonos, and Germany with RTL. Therefore, Deezer's next big move will involve increased internationalization, and the company is well on the way to succeeding. The new CEO, Jeronimo Folgueira, who took up his post in 2021, has laid the groundwork for a gradual and effective ramp-up. \n\n\n\nJeronimo Folgueira Source: Deezer Blog\n\n\n\nIn April 2023, Jeronimo Folgueira was included on Billboard's famous list of International Power Players, which recognizes the most influential personalities in the music world.\n\n\n\nThe future looks bright!\n\n\n\nKey figures of the history of Deezer\n\n\n\nToday - July 2023 figures - Deezer, according to the \"Investors\" section of its website, is :\n\n\n\n\n16 years of existence\n\n\n\n\n\nOver 600 employees worldwide\n\n\n\n\n\nCoverage of 185 countries\n\n\n\n\n\nOver 120 million songs available in HiFi version\n\n\n\n\n\n9.4 million subscribers\n\n\n\n\n\n451 million euros in revenues by 2022\n\n\n\n\nLook at this page to learn more about the milestones, by year, of Deezer's growth.\n\n\n\nWhy use Deezer with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nDid you like the Deezer success story and want to try it? Then you're in luck. With its two-month trial period, Deezer lets you see if the service is right for you!\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up - we'll explain everything here - you can extend your streaming experience with Soundiiz. We work hand in hand with the streaming platforms to offer you the best possible user experience. And yes, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Deezer account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving at Deezer and starting from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists... Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data directly in your Deezer account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\nHow does it work? It's so easy! You can use our Transfer function.\n\n\n\nThere you go: subscribe to Deezer and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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It lets you make the most of every streaming platform you use. After introducing you to our Transfer function and showing you how to import and export your data, let's move on to another of our key functions: how to Synchronize your playlists between platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese days, playlists have almost taken over albums. Daily, users listen to many songs corresponding to their mood or favorite genre, and no longer necessarily to a single album by a single artist. Streaming platforms have understood this and have upgraded their algorithms to offer playlists that are increasingly adapted to their users' tastes. Spotify, for example, is renowned for its well-thought-out playlists, and this fact alone is one of the things that drives millions of users to take out a Spotify subscription. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nBut how can you enjoy these playlists from Spotify or any other music streaming service while subscribed to another platform?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz's synchronization function, everything becomes possible, and we'll explain it all below. Let's see how you can Synchronize your playlists between platforms!\n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWhen is Synchronization useful?\n\n\n\nMany people use two different streaming services. It is all the more the case as many platforms offer a free version of their application, such as Spotify or Deezer. \n\n\n\nA person may, for example, use Apple Music in the car and at work. But at home, they use Qobuz, as they don't listen to the same type of music and are looking for better audio quality. The algorithms of each platform are different, as are the catalogs, the user experience, and the playlists they offer. Having several subscriptions covers all needs and situations. Or almost.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nHowever, this person would like to enjoy the same playlists at home as at work. And vice versa. With Soundiiz and our synchronization function, this becomes possible. And the process is invisible, requiring just a few clicks. \n\n\n\nYou can choose to synchronize one playlist with another by selecting the daily, weekly, or monthly frequency. Soundiiz can replace songs in the destination playlist or add tracks at the end of the current tracklist. And every time you modify a playlist on one platform, this modification, if Synchronization is activated, will be reflected on the other playlist.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is an all-in-one service!\n\n\n\nHow to Synchronize your playlists between platforms? A step-by-step guide.\n\n\n\nThere are two ways to synchronize a playlist, from one of your playlists or any playlist on any platform, via a URL. We'll explain everything below.\n\n\n\nFrom the playlist, you want to copy\n\n\n\nIn the \"Your Library\" section, click on \"Playlists\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose the playlist you want to synchronize and click on the three white dots at the end of the playlist's line.\n\n\n\nThen select \"Sync with...\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen select the platform with which you want to synchronize this playlist. You'll need to connect this platform to your Soundiiz account first. Once the connection has been established, you'll see a small green circle below the platform's icon.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can then create a new playlist - which we've decided to do here - or synchronize the data with an existing playlist. \n\n\n\nThen click \"Confirm and Continue\" at the bottom of the window.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the window that appears, you'll have several options:\n\n\n\nYou can either add the songs from your source playlist to the end of your destination playlist or replace all the pieces in your destination playlist with those from your source playlist. \n\n\n\nYou can then choose a date for the start of Synchronization and select the frequency: daily, weekly, or monthly.\n\n\n\nOnce you've made your choice, click on \"Save Configuration\". \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn icon will appear, followed by a summary of your Synchronization.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere's nothing more to do!\n\n\n\nIf you wish to modify or delete your Synchronization, you can do so by clicking \"My syncs\" in the \"Automation\" menu on your Soundiiz home page.\n\n\n\nAnother way to synchronize your playlists between platforms is from the \"Automation\" menu: \n\n\n\nOn your Soundiiz home page, in the \"Automation\" section, click on \"My syncs\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the grey \"Synchronize Playlists\" button in the top left-hand corner.\n\n\n\nIn this way, you can choose one of your existing playlists or paste the URL of a playlist retrieved from any platform. It opens up an enormous range of possibilities! You don't have to use one of your playlists, but you can choose any playlist you like!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom this point on, the procedure remains unchanged from that described above. Then select a destination path, choose your method, the frequency of Synchronization, and its start date, and click \"Save Configuration.\" \n\n\n\nA Case Study in Synchronization \n\n\n\nAfter months or years of loyalty to Spotify, you've decided to switch your streaming platform to Apple Music. Before you go, we hope you've transferred all your data from Spotify to Apple Music with our Transfer function.\n\n\n\nAll your data is now available on Apple Music, but there's one thing missing, and you need to figure out what to do about it: that famous Spotify playlist you used to listen to almost every day, which provided you with new music. Every streaming music service has its playlists, which differ from platform to platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, this is no longer true. Or, at least, not entirely.\n\n\n\nUsing our Sync function, you can ask Soundiiz to retrieve updates to your Spotify playlists at your chosen frequency. And you'll be able to find them again, effortlessly, on your Apple Music account. \n\n\n\nIs playlist synchronization free?\n\n\n\nUsing the free version of Soundiiz, you can synchronize data with a single playlist. \n\n\n\nIf you take out a \"Premium\" subscription, Soundiiz lets you synchronize twenty playlists, then fifty if you take out a \"Creator\" subscription. To sum things up, the starter Soundiiz subscription, with 20 active sync slots, allows you to set a maximum of 20 syncs to run on a daily frequency, for example (weekly or monthly).\n\n\n\nCheck our Premium prices guide to see all you can do with a free or premium plan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur free version allows you to test the functionality and see if it suits you. Spoiler alert: there's little chance it won't! \n\n\n\nAfter all, you'll likely want to retrieve data from multiple playlists simultaneously! \n\n\n\nPlease note that if you need a one-time sync, you can subscribe to and cancel a monthly Soundiiz plan. You can keep using paid features until your month is over.\n\n\n\nYou know everything: time to start synchronizing!"}
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How much do artists earn per stream? And it's also the one that's most unclear.\n\n\n\nThe figures presented in this article have been cross-checked with several sources, but they may change in a year or a week. They were gathered in August 2023 and will be updated if they evolve. \n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we're passionate about streaming and its many challenges, but we're also attentive to how platforms nurture cultural creation. And we try to raise awareness of the fragility of artists' remuneration in a context where the music industry makes millions and millions of dollars. For this reason, it was essential - as you, too, are passionate about streaming if you read us - to delve into the subject.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere, we'll focus solely on the remuneration per stream, not the figures associated with CD or vinyl sales, concerts, etc. We'll also be focusing a lot on Spotify: it's the world leader, so it's partly via this platform that artists generate income.\n\n\n\nHow is money distributed? Is it possible to generate sufficient income from streaming alone?\n\n\n\nWe will try to answer these questions!\n\n\n\nThree types of remuneration\n\n\n\nTo fully understand what we're talking about, it's important to remember that remuneration on streaming platforms takes two primary forms: Mechanical Royalties and Public Performance Royalties. According to the Song Trust website, here's what they represent:\n\n\n\nMechanical Royalties: \"Royalties earned through the reproduction of copyrighted works in digital and physical formats. Songwriters are paid mechanical royalties per song sold, downloaded, and streamed via \"on-demand\" streaming services.\"\n\n\n\nPublic Performance Royalties: \"Performance royalties are generated when a song is \"publicly performed\" - broadcast on radio or television or played in restaurants, bars, or nightclubs. Performance royalties are also generated when your song is performed live (whether by you or another performer) and played on certain forms of digital media, like online radio stations.\" \n\n\n\nThe third remuneration is a payout to the owners of a recording. It represents the money that will be paid to all the people involved in the makings of a song, be it songwriters, musicians, producers,...\n\n\n\nCredit: Stereonet\n\n\n\nYou should also be aware that remuneration varies according to the stream type. Not all artists are paid the same. For example, a Deezer or Spotify user using a free subscription will generate less important royalties than a premium subscription. Some countries are in less buoyant markets, where a premium subscription costs less. The pay-per-stream rate will therefore be lower. One last point: for a stream to be counted as such, the song must be listened to for a minimum of thirty seconds.\n\n\n\nAnother less-known fact: part of the money you give to your streaming platform doesn't all go to the artists you listen to the most but to the artists the most streamed on these platforms. The royalties are not always equally distributed. \n\n\n\nNow that the groundwork has been laid, it's time for the data!\n\n\n\nA few figures on how much artists earn per stream\n\n\n\nIt may seem paradoxical, but even though streaming now accounts for the vast majority of music consumption worldwide, most artists are not making a living from the revenues generated by listening to their songs on the platforms. Studies show that nine out of ten artists earn less than 1,000 euros on Spotify annually, even if they generate millions of streams! The Loud & Clear site, created by Spotify, even claims that only 57,000 artists on Spotify earned more than 10,000 dollars in 2022. That's very, very little. Especially when you consider that stream revenues are partially redistributed to the artists' labels and not directly to the artists themselves. Apple Music, for example, pays 52% of its revenues to labels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoud & Clear is a tool launched by Spotify in the interests of transparency. Indeed, the Swedish company was the subject of much criticism regarding artist remuneration. It provides a wealth of data and industry figures. A must-see for the most passionate among you! \n\n\n\nBut even if transparency is commendable and interesting, Spotify and its competitors still pay artists very little. In September 2016, the site LALAL.AI overviewed all the remuneration offered to artists by streaming. The figures are illuminating, and we detail them just below.\n\n\n\nNote: LALAL.AI's figures are close to those of other media identified during our research. They seem fair to us, but let's keep in mind that they were retrieved in July 2023 and could benefit from an update once new information becomes available. Also, they depend on the factors mentioned above: geographical origin of streams, type of subscription, etc. In any case, they give an idea of which platforms pay best. \n\n\n\nHow much are artists paid on Spotify? \n\n\n\nSpotify is one of the worst performers on the market, with an average of $0.003 per stream. \n\n\n\nHow much do artists earn per stream on TIDAL? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL has positioned itself as a platform that puts artists rather than users at the heart of everything. It's only logical that it should be one of the top players on the market, with $0.01284 per stream. \n\n\n\nHow much are artists paid on Apple Music? \n\n\n\nAmong the market leaders, Apple Music has the most attractive earnings per stream, with an average of $0.01 per stream. \n\n\n\nHow much are artists paid on YouTube Music? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music could perform better, with only $0.00069 per stream. That's one improvement point for a service with a lot going for it! \n\n\n\nHow much are artists paid on Deezer? \n\n\n\nThe French platform offers a decent fee but could be even more attractive. Deezer pays an average of $0.0064 per stream.\n\n\n\nHow much do artists earn per stream on Amazon Music? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmazon Music, one of the fastest-growing platforms, must improve. With only $0.004 per stream, it still needs to be put up to scratch. \n\n\n\nNote: These figures seem relatively low to some. But it's important to remember that while Amazon Music and Spotify, for example, have some of the most attractive pay-per-stream rates, their user bases are so large that they enable artists to be streamed many times. Therefore, artists must continue to be present and active on these platforms. \n\n\n\nInitiatives underway to redress the balance\n\n\n\nMany artists and musicians' unions regularly speak out against what they consider unfair remuneration. Streaming has become so widespread that artists partly depend on it to support themselves or attract new listeners. But they also feel trapped in a system where Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and others control everything.  \n\n\n\nSeveral things are currently being discussed in Europe and the United States. Firstly, an increase in the price of specific works. Catalogs numbering several hundred million listenable titles include more than just songs per se. There are also ambient noises and other tracks that some people don't consider to be music. \n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn August 2022, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib presented an innovative measure to the US Congress to enable artists to be better remunerated. According to the USA Today website, Rashida Tlaib said, \"It would take more than 800,000 streams a month to equal a wage of $15 an hour.\"\n\n\n\nIn recent months, there also have been talks of switching to a \"user-centric\" payment model: it would distribute royalties according to what users listen to and nothing else. Several studies have been underway, with the newest one concluding, according to MusicBusiness Worldwide, that \"29.3% of artists would see an increase in income of 40% or more, when compared to the “pro-rata” model of payments currently favored by most streaming platforms.\" Could it be the future? \n\n\n\nBut streaming platforms don't necessarily want the system to evolve in artists' favor. The tug-of-war has begun!\n\n\n\nDoes Soundiiz have a role to play in artist remuneration?\n\n\n\nNone at all! \n\n\n\nSoundiiz is an intermediary between the platforms. They don't pay us, and we don't pay them either. Soundiiz is a sort of \"facilitator\". It allows you to move quickly from one platform to another and manage your data in one place using our renowned Transfer function.\n\n\n\nWant to move all your data from Spotify to Apple Music? It's easy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have no impact on the artists' remuneration. On the other hand, we can increase the number of streams generated by a playlist. Thanks to our synchronization function, you can retrieve the playlists you want from any streaming platform at any frequency you like!\n\n\n\nWould you like to see how Soundiiz can make your life easier? Just try our services!"}
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But it's a platform with nothing to envy to the names mentioned above, and above all, acclaimed for its audio quality. That's why you'll want to subscribe to Qobuz and import your data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's simple: audiophiles generally turn to Qobuz or TIDAL to choose their streaming service. We've already published a blog article comparing these two streaming services so that you can see the pros and cons!\n\n\n\nOne of the best audio quality on the market\n\n\n\nQobuz, a French company launched in 2007, is available in eighteen countries and has based everything on the quality of the listening experience. It is one of the main reasons you should try Qobuz. \n\n\n\nCredit: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nQobuz offers a FLAC listening format, and after consulting several audio professionals' websites, Qobuz seems to be the service favored by \"sound\" lovers. Please note, however, that not all tracks Qobuz offers are available in Hi-Res. Even so, there are some 400,000 of them, so you should have plenty to be satisfied with. \n\n\n\nGreat editorial content\n\n\n\nQobuz differentiates itself from its competitors by basing itself on a logic of proximity to its users. In an increasingly digitalized world, where attention spans are declining and the written word is being replaced by video content, Qobuz is taking an interesting stance. \n\n\n\nThe platform offers editorial content with written notes on some albums: they extend the listening experience with a bit of reading, which we appreciate at Soundiiz. \n\n\n\nCredit: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nQobuz also offers, via the \"Staff Picks\" the equivalent of recommendations from a record store. They are not necessarily adapted to your listening history but are selected by the Qobuz staff. Once again, the notion of proximity is essential. \n\n\n\nThe only thing that might make you hesitate is that Qobuz doesn't offer podcasts or radio like its competitors. With them, it's all about the music and nothing else. But after all, isn't that the most important thing?\n\n\n\nPrice and subscription\n\n\n\nRegarding subscription offers, Qobuz offers a slightly higher entry point than some of its competitors. With a price of 10.83$ per month for the Studio version, 14.99$ per month for the Duo version, and 17.99$ per month for the Family subscription. There are also \"Sublime\" plans, starting at 15$ per month: they will give you discounts on Hi-Res purchases.\n\n\n\nYou can find details of these offers directly on the Qobuz website. \n\n\n\nCredit: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nAfter analyzing all this, we at Soundiiz figured many of you would want to try Qobuz. The good news is that Qobuz has set up a one-month trial offer to test its services.\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up, you'll undoubtedly want to import all your previously accumulated data into Qobuz. Soundiiz lets you do just that!\n\n\n\nWe explain it all right here.\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Qobuz on iOS\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Qobuz on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Qobuz on your desktop\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Qobuz?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Qobuz on iOS\n\n\n\n\nOpen your App store device and look for Qobuz\n\n\n\nHit the install button\n\n\n\nOpen the App and hit the “Create an account” button\n\n\n\nChoose a pseudonym, enter your email address and choose a password, then enter your date of birth and select “Create an account”\n\n\n\nQobuz then asks you to select your favorite music genres\n\n\n\nOnce you are on your account page, you can select the \"Free Trial” orange button on the bottom of your screen and then follow the instructions depending on which streaming plan you choose! \n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Qobuz on Android to import your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Play Store app on your Android device and look for Qobuz\n\n\n\nHit the Install button\n\n\n\nOpen the App and hit the “Create an account” button. \n\n\n\nChoose a pseudonym, enter your email address and choose a password, then enter your date of birth and select “Create an account”\n\n\n\nQobuz then asks you to select your favorite music genres\n\n\n\nOnce you are on your account page, you can select the “Free Trial” orange button on the bottom of your screen and then follow the instructions depending on which streaming plan you choose! \n\n\n\n\nSub to Qobuz on your desktop to import your data\n\n\n\nWant to subscribe to Qobuz on your desktop and then import your data? Nothing can be easier:\n\n\n\n\nGo on https://soundiiz.com/redirect/affiliate?url=www.qobuz.com/us-en/discover\n\n\n\nClick on “Streaming plans” in the top right corner\n\n\n\nChoose one of the Studio or Sublime, click on “Try It Free” (for the Studio plans) or “Subscribe” (for the Sublime plans)\n\n\n\nYou’ll now have to create your account, click “Register”, enter your banking information, and you’ll be good to go! \n\n\n\n\nNote that a Qobuz app can also be downloaded on your PC or Mac or used as a web player. \n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Qobuz?\n\n\n\nYou should use Soundiiz simply because our service makes everything so much simpler. We optimize your daily use of Qobuz or any other streaming platform, allowing you, for example, to retrieve ALL the data you've accumulated on your previous streaming platforms. How do we do it? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe've set up a \"Transfer\" function; you can find all the explanations in this article.\n\n\n\nWith this function, using our procedure, you can retrieve all the data you've accumulated on Spotify, Apple Music, or elsewhere directly into the Qobuz account you've just created. And that's not all. \n\n\n\nOnce your data is on your Soundiiz account, you can manage it as you wish. Edit them, update them, change their names, etc. You can do it all! \n\n\n\nWe're going to let you in on a secret: some people subscribe to a new platform for free, taking advantage of trial offers, then use Soundiiz to retrieve all the playlists and data they want on this platform - and which weren't accessible on the platforms they use every day - and then cancel their subscription—all thanks to Soundiiz. In short, Soundiiz acts as the ideal companion to streaming platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother of our users' favorite features is the ability to back up all your data, from Qobuz, for example, in CSV format. In this way, everything you accumulate on your Qobuz account can be downloaded and stored wherever you like and shared with friends and family.\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Qobuz and use Soundiiz to get the most out of this platform! We promise you won't regret it. "}
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More than a retrospective, we hope these articles will give you the keys to understanding the dynamics of the streaming services you use daily. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach of the features, their graphic identity, and their strong points... They are linked to the company's design and its objectives. Let's look at the history of TIDAL; we hope you'll find it fascinating!\n\n\n\nThe foundations of the history of TIDAL\n\n\n\nBefore it became TIDAL in 2015, the company had many names and a rich history. The company that would evolve into TIDAL was founded in 1998 in Norway under the name Aspiro. It was founded by Jörgen Adolfsson, Christer Månsson, and Klas Hallqvist, all three of whom worked for a telephone company. It's not yet a music streaming service since Aspiro sells ringtones, horoscopes, and other things to telephone companies, offering them to their customers. \n\n\n\nThe company does quite well with customers such as Nokia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn June 2001, it was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and bought several other companies. Aspiro then attempts to take a significant turn, following their logic of permanent expansion. \n\n\n\nEarly growth and development in the history of TIDAL\n\n\n\nIn 2010, Aspiro's three founders joined forces with Platekompaniet, a CD and DVD retailer, to create WiMP. It was the first streaming service associated with Aspiro, and, like TIDAL five years later, it specialized in high-quality audio. It's the first streaming service platform to do just that: WiMP targets the audiophile segment at a time when streaming is playing an increasingly important role in the music industry. \n\n\n\nWiMP's launch is successful, and the service quickly expanded into the European market. Its expansion relies on the founders' expertise in telephony. WiMP successfully negotiates deals for the platform to be included in telephone subscriptions. It all happened very quickly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver time, WiMP gave way to TIDAL, a name more accessible for English speakers to pronounce. In October 2014, TIDAL was available in the USA, Canada, and England. In addition to HD-quality audio, TIDAL integrates editorial content and video. The aim is to make it a global experience at the crossroads between audio, video, and journalism. It's an approach that the company has maintained to this day and sets it apart from its competitors. \n\n\n\nTIDAL Is ready to take off once and for all. \n\n\n\nThe big break in the history of TIDAL\n\n\n\nDespite all these promises, the company is experiencing some financial difficulties. That quickly changed in 2015. TIDAL begins to make waves. The reason? It was announced that rapper Jay-Z had become the company's main shareholder. Jay-Z bought TIDAL via his company Project Panther Bidco for $56 million and became its media figure.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe media went wild, the announcement was a minor bombshell, and a press conference with a 5-star cast was organized. In addition to Jay-Z, the list of shareholders is almost breathtaking: Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, Chris Martin, Daft Punk, Damian Marley, deadmau5, Indochine, J. Cole, Jack White, Jason Aldean, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, T.I. and Usher. With these artists, TIDAL presents itself as \"the first artist-owned global music and entertainment platform.\"\n\n\n\nDuring the press conference, Alicia Keys declared that TIDAL would be 'at the heart of a revolution in the music world'. The aim is for artists to regain control of an industry that would not exist without them but struggles to pay them what they are worth. If we look at the artist remuneration figures provided by Headphonesty Media in May 2023, TIDAL is one of the platforms that best remunerates artists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL has been relaunched, its face has changed, its objectives have been affirmed, and it is trying to carve out a place in an increasingly competitive industry, all with a strategy that sets it apart.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz and TIDAL: A shared interest\n\n\n\nBack in 2015, when TIDAL was launched, Soundiiz played a significant role in the early adoption of the service. The Verge and Forbes wrote an article stating that TIDAL partnered with Soundiiz to encourage users to move quickly from whatever streaming platform they were using to TIDAL. The company owned by Jay-Z wanted to remove all the barriers to entry to enhance the adoption of its services. And it worked like a charm! TIDAL has also helped us in many ways, as Soundiiz was talked about on a large scale thanks to TIDAL's communication strategy. Even if the partnership has ended, we are proud to have played a role in the emergence of TIDAL. \n\n\n\nPromises\n\n\n\nFrom the outset, TIDAL's objectives have revolved around two essential points: fair remuneration for musicians and the quality of the audio available. It's an artist-centric platform designed to pay artists what they're worth. TIDAL subscriptions cost more (at least initially, as subscription prices are now on a par with other streaming services, such as Spotify), but royalties can thus be better distributed. \"Music isn't free\": this was Jay-Z's promise when he spoke about TIDAL in 2015. \n\n\n\nThis statement is an apparent jab at some of his competitors and will create a bit of controversy, particularly when TIDAL's transparency on artist remuneration was questioned in the months after the re-launch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday, TIDAL offers two subscription packages: a \"HiFi\" subscription, starting at $10.99 per month, with a thirty-day trial period, and a \"HiFi Plus\" subscription, at $19.99 per month, offering even higher audio quality. Details of both offers can be found directly on the TIDAL website. \n\n\n\nExclusivities\n\n\n\nAnother of TIDAL's promises lies in the exclusives it offers...at least in its early days. In 2016, for example, Rihanna's album Anti is available for a week on TIDAL. The same goes for Kanye West's The Life Of Pablo and Beyoncé's Lemonade. While today the notion of exclusivity is no longer central to TIDAL's strategy, it has helped build the company's reputation.\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nIn 2017, by forming a partnership with Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), TIDAL claims to offer unrivaled audio quality not found in any of its competitors. The listening experience is optimal and aims at the audiophile segment. The reality will contrast, with some musicians claiming, for example, that the advertised quality is not HD. \n\n\n\nIn April 2022, MQA, TIDAL's HD audio format, went bankrupt. TIDAL then almost immediately announced that the FLAC format would be available on its app, enabling millions of songs to be listened to in high definition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday, few streaming services, except for the French company Qobuz, can match TIDAL's audio quality. Deezer is also a serious competitor. And even though Apple Music and Amazon Music, for example, make great efforts to offer music in HD. According to many sites focused on \"sound\" and nothing else, TIDAL seems to be the service of choice for this segment of users. \n\n\n\nToday, by combining some of the best audio quality on the market with editorial and video content and positioning itself as a platform designed for artists, ensuring them better remuneration than elsewhere, TIDAL has remained true to its DNA. The competition is increasingly fierce, but TIDAL stays the course and continues to build on solid pillars, coupled with an elegant design, to attract listeners. \n\n\n\nWhy use TIDAL with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nYou're beginning to know: Soundiiz is the perfect companion for getting the most out of your use of streaming platforms. Like some competitors, TIDAL offers a thirty-day trial period to let you test out what the service provides. \n\n\n\nIn the meantime, Soundiiz lets you do several things.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirstly, you can directly transfer all the data collected on your previous streaming services to your new TIDAL account. And by \"all,\" we mean your likes, playlists, the artists you follow, and the albums you've saved. Everything can be found directly on TIDAL using our Transfer function. You'll find all the details in this article, so you'll understand what it's all about. \n\n\n\nAnd yes, in case you were wondering, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your TIDAL account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place. You can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother feature appreciated by our users is the ability to sync playlists. Let's say you've been a Spotify user until now but decided to subscribe to TIDAL. You've hesitated because you like Spotify's playlists, and you'd like to be able to continue listening to them on TIDAL and benefit from their updates. Soundiiz makes it possible. \n\n\n\nUsing our Sync function, you can ask Soundiiz to retrieve updates to your Spotify playlists at your chosen frequency. And you'll be able to find them again, effortlessly, on your TIDAL account. \n\n\n\nWe hope you liked this blog article on Tidal's history. You can now subscribe to TIDAL and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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It has the power of Google, a solid catalog, a consistent price offering, and an algorithm that keeps improving—no wonder you may be hesitating to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium and then import your data.\n\n\n\nThe numbers don't lie: tech giants are thinking holistically and cross-channel, and with Amazon Music Unlimited, YouTube Music has the intelligence to couple its music streaming offering with video streaming for just two extra dollars. According to TechCrunch, by November 2022, YouTube Music Premium had passed the 80 million users mark. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe know that subscribing to a new platform can be time-consuming and stressful. It's why this article is divided into three parts. The first is a quick summary of YouTube Music's strengths and weaknesses. The second part focuses on how to easily subscribe to YouTube Music, while the third explains how Soundiiz can help you get the most out of your subscription. \n\n\n\nLet's go!\n\n\n\nWhy should you subscribe to YouTube Music and import your data?\n\n\n\nIn a previous article, we explained what we thought of YouTube Music Premium: don't hesitate to read it! In a nutshell, YouTube's price offer is consistent with its competitors but becomes even more attractive when coupled with a YouTube subscription for just two dollars more per month. This way, you benefit from music streaming and won't have to view ads almost whenever you want to play a YouTube video. \n\n\n\nCredit: Youtube Music website\n\n\n\nYouTiube Music's catalog is well-stocked and among the most solid on the market, as is its well-thought-out user experience. Regarding the algorithm, Spotify is still ahead of the game, but YouTube Music's playlist suggestions are amazingly accurate based on your location and time of day. \n\n\n\nOn the negative side, YouTube could improve artist remuneration and audio quality. These are the two points on which YouTube teams should be working, and we do not doubt that the service will soon catch up! \n\n\n\nAfter analyzing all this, we at Soundiiz figured many of you would want to try YouTube Music Premium. The good news is that YouTube has set up a one-month trial offer to test its services. \n\n\n\nCredit: Youtube Music website\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up, you'll undoubtedly want to import all your previously accumulated data into YouTube Music. Soundiiz lets you do just that!\n\n\n\nWe explain it all right here.\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to YouTube Music Premium on iOS\n\n\n\nSubscribe to YouTube Music Premium on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to YouTube Music Premium on your desktop\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to YouTube Music Premium?\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to YouTube Music on iOS\n\n\n\n\nOpen your App Store\n\n\n\nSearch for YouTube Music in the search bar and install the app\n\n\n\nClick on \"Start trial\" on the page that opens.\n\n\n\nYou must then choose a payment method.\n\n\n\nClick on \"Subscribe\" at the bottom of your screen\n\n\n\nYou're good to go!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to YouTube Music on Android to import your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Play Store app on your Android device and look for YouTube Music\n\n\n\nHit the Install button\n\n\n\nOpen your application: A page should appear immediately. Click on the white rectangle \"Start trial.\"\n\n\n\nGoogle Play will then ask you to choose your payment method. Remember, thanks to the one-month trial period, you won't be charged for the first month. Click on \"Subscribe\" at the bottom of your screen\n\n\n\nFollow the procedure\n\n\n\nYou should be done! \n\n\n\n\nSub to YouTube Music on your desktop to import your data\n\n\n\nWant to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium on your desktop and then import your data? Nothing can be more accessible:\n\n\n\n\nGo on YouTube Music Premium \n\n\n\nClick on the \"Start Trial\" blue button\n\n\n\nA window will open with the words \"Complete Your Purchase.\" Choose your payment method. You pay nothing for the first month of subscription.\n\n\n\nThen click on the blue rectangular \"Buy\" button in the bottom right-hand corner.\n\n\n\nYou're good to go! \n\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to YouTube Music?\n\n\n\nThat's it: You've taken the time to read our review, followed the procedure to the letter, and are now a lucky YouTube Music Premium user. What's next? Well, now Soundiiz comes into the picture. \n\n\n\nYou were a user of another streaming platform before all this. And you're wondering what you will do with all your data. Well, wonder no more: You can now transfer all your songs, albums, playlists, and favorite artists to your YouTube Music Premium account. Yes, all your data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, etc. data directly on your YouTube Music account in seconds.\n\n\n\nIt's effortless to transfer: you can use our \"Transfer\" function - logical, right? -, and you can find all the explanations in this article.\n\n\n\nOnce your data has been transferred to your Soundiiz account, you can manage it as you wish. Edit them, update them, change their names, etc., without going through YouTube Music Premium or any other streaming platform. It's also possible to delete and update multiple playlists at once and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date. You can even subscribe to the Soundiiz monthly offer and cancel your subscription immediately if you only need it to do a one-time transfer!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome people use Soundiiz after registering on a streaming platform to transfer a few relevant playlists and then unsubscribe. YouTube Music Premium lets you do just that with a one-month trial period. Soundiiz then becomes the perfect companion for this type of operation. \n\n\n\nLet's do it: subscribe to YouTube Music Premium and manage your data using Soundiiz!"}
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That's why we're back today with another streaming giant: the history of Apple Music. \n\n\n\nSurprising as it may seem, the story of Apple Music is relatively recent. It was only late in the game that Apple launched its streaming service after years of occupying the field with iTunes. \n\n\n\nCredit: Apple Music\n\n\n\nToday, Apple Music is one of the leading streaming services. And it's not just about music. With radio stations, solid editorial content, and a host of highly identified journalists in each of the major markets who also produce exclusive content, Apple Music has everything it takes to occupy the top spots. \n\n\n\nThe foundations of the history of Apple Music\n\n\n\nThe foundations of Apple Music date back to 2000. When iTunes was unveiled that year, it looked like a revolution. The Internet was booming, and the MP3 format was gaining importance. Many specialists saw the arrival of iTunes as a watershed moment for the music world. The application, which can be downloaded to a computer, lets you manage your music library and export it to an iPod, the mp3 player purchased by millions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those with many CDs or wanting to buy MP3s, iTunes lets you organize and listen to them on the move. Everything changes: music is no longer frozen in one place but can be listened to anywhere, all the time. \n\n\n\nPiracy and upheaval\n\n\n\nHowever, the arrival of illegal piracy changed everything. \n\n\n\niTunes was also used to transfer the thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of illegal MP3 files. It is turning the music world upside down, and Apple is trying to find alternative solutions. Industry professionals sometimes single out iTunes: it is accused of providing an easy-to-use tool for pirates. Yet Apple's device is 100% legal.\n\n\n\nCredit: Apple Music\n\n\n\nBuying entire albums via iTunes for $9.99 or individual songs for 99 cents is possible. The library of songs and albums is enormous, and Apple is changing how music is bought and consumed. The recording industry sees this as a positive development, as iTunes represents a significant additional source of revenue, even if some - like today - are concerned about the low percentage of royalties received on each sale.  \n\n\n\nBut as the 2010s approach, Apple is at a turning point in its history. Numerous competitors were beginning to enter the music streaming market, but Apple turned the corner slowly. iTunes' market share is falling dangerously, and it's time to act fast. \n\n\n\nThe big break in the history of Apple Music\n\n\n\nEverything changed in 2014 when Apple bought Beats Electronics. Apple then owned Beats Music, a digital streaming service based on a subscription system. With this purchase, Apple absorbed Beats Music subscribers and brought them together under a single entity: Apple Music. Beats Music already had a fine reputation as a music curator, notably via DJ Zane Lowe, who also joined Apple. \n\n\n\nCredit: Apple Music\n\n\n\nIn June 2015, Apple published a press release on its site - still readable - announcing the arrival of Apple Music, scheduled for June 30, the official launch date. Apple Music. Beats Music, meanwhile, officially closed its doors on November 30, 2015. The focus is on the user interface, the playlist curation strategy, and Apple Music's ease of use with other Apple devices. Apple Music is designed as a total experience. \n\n\n\nDevelopment \n\n\n\nFrom the outset, Apple Music adopted an aggressive strategy to catch up with competitors such as Spotify (2006), which had existed for some time. For example, they contacted numerous labels to ask them to withdraw their catalogs from YouTube, Amazon Music, or Spotify in favor of Apple Music. It is one of the starting points of the historic conflict between Apple Music and Spotify. The two companies have gone from a logic of banal competition to a pitched battle, almost without faith or law. But that's a story for another day. \n\n\n\nCredit: Apple Music\n\n\n\nSince its launch, Apple Music has been available in one hundred countries. It underwent several price and subscription formula evolutions before the one we know today. \n\n\n\nPromises\n\n\n\nRadio shows, events, podcasts... Apple Music plays on all fronts. Some of this content is accessible even without a subscription and aims to position it as the leader in streaming.\n\n\n\nAll this ties in with the aims of Jimmy Iovine, cofounder of Beats Electronics, who in 2016, a few months after the launch of Apple Music, declared that he wanted to make the platform a cultural hub and an essential meeting place for everything related to Pop Culture. In 2019, Apple Music is launching Apple Music 1, a radio station formerly known as Beats 1. Still listenable today, it is broadcast 24/7 and welcomes the cream of American journalists, animators, and DJS, reinforcing Apple Music's weight as a curator and cultural platform. \n\n\n\nIn addition to other initiatives, Apple Music has launched a program to support independent artists called \"Up Next.\" The aim is to offer them a platform for disseminating their music and supporting them in their promotion. \n\n\n\nCredit: Apple Music\n\n\n\nApple Music recently launched Apple Music Classical, which we mentioned in this article. The aim is clear: to tap into the classical music listener segment, which until now has had little to offer. \n\n\n\nIt's all part of the company's diversification strategy as it launches more and more exclusive formats. \n\n\n\nSo Apple Music has plenty going for it, and there are plenty of reasons why you might want to try out its services. And that's where Soundiiz comes in! \n\n\n\nWhy use Apple Music with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up to Apple Music, you can extend your streaming experience with Soundiiz. We work hand in hand with the streaming platforms to offer you the best possible user experience. And yes, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Apple Music account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Deezer, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving on Apple Music and starting from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists... Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data directly in your Apple Music account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\nHow does it work? It's so easy! You can use our Transfer function.\n\n\n\nThere you go: subscribe to Apple Music and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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Before Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music, there was Pandora. Still active today, it continues to attract millions of users. And, of course, the service is compatible with Soundiiz. You'll probably wonder how to transfer  Pandora playlists to other streaming services, like those millions of people. \n\n\n\nCredit: Les Echos\n\n\n\nWe explain how to do all this while giving you a quick history of this platform. \n\n\n\nDig in!\n\n\n\nThe origins\n\n\n\nThe Pandora story officially began in 2005. That's five years before Spotify. Streaming music had not yet been democratized. Although it operates differently from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Deezer, Pandora has paved the way for many others. \n\n\n\nPandora emerged from Tim Westergren's mind, then a Stanford University student. After graduating, he worked as a producer and composer for almost twenty years. He focused on discovering emerging talent that slipped under the radar of major labels. Tim struggled a bit, working a series of odd jobs without finding financial stability. One thing bothers him: he's met dozens of talented artists who needed more means to get their music out there. He had to change that.\n\n\n\nCredit: Tipard\n\n\n\nIn 1999, he founded Pandora Media with Will Glaser and Jon Kraft. The basis of their project was the desire to classify music according to predefined characteristics to offer Pandora users a personalized listening experience. \n\n\n\nEmergence and difficulties\n\n\n\nThe concept is simple: Pandora functions as a kind of radio station. Its users can listen to existing radio stations created by other members, and - this is the most exciting aspect and the strength of the service - radio stations are built and personalized by the user himself. \n\n\n\nOnly some things went according to plan: fund-raising was insufficient, and between 2000 and 2005, financial difficulties plagued the company and its ability to pay its employees. After a change of CEO and a new round of fund-raising, Pandora officially launched in September 2005, in both a paid and a free version, with advertising. \n\n\n\nCredit: Adweek\n\n\n\nPandora is available in only a few countries. In France, for example, it has never been made downloadable. It may have slowed its progress, and while Pandora is now rightly considered one of the pioneers of streaming, it remains relatively unknown outside North America. \n\n\n\nBetween 2011 and 2019, users will grow significantly, but Pandora is being overtaken by competitors, taking some of its concepts and making them more accessible. Many experts thought the service was doomed to die out, yet Pandora is still very much alive. In 2019, Sirius XM Holdings, the US leader in subscription radio, bought Pandora for $3.5 billion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo this day, Pandora remains true to what its co-founders had in mind when they launched the service: to enable the discovery of undiscovered talent. Almost any song is available on Pandora, and all can be added to personalized radios. \n\n\n\nBut how does Pandora work? Thanks to a tool developed especially for Pandora: the Music Genome Project.\n\n\n\nThe power of the algorithm and Pandora playlists\n\n\n\nAt the heart of Pandora lies a concept: the Music Genome Project. It is a meticulous study initiated by Tim Westergren to define the specific characteristics of each song. A team of technicians and musicians spends several dozen minutes dissecting a piece of music, adding features to a library. One extremely well-known work and another almost unknown may share many similarities. The Music Genome Project detects this and thus discovers these songs that have gone under the radar. \n\n\n\nCredit: TechCrunch\n\n\n\nEasyTechJunkie describes the project as follows: \"The music genome project is a colossal effort to classify songs by using over 400 \"genetic markers\" that, applied to a song and taken together, help to create a kind of taxonomy of music. The genetic markers include everything from basic attributes, such as whether a song is acoustic or electronic, to subtle qualities of the lead singer's voice and all aspects of the arrangement -- right down to whether or not hand claps are in the mix. Dissonant harmonies, guitar effects, specific use of drums and cymbals, syncopation, orchestral music, and even subtle influences become part of the song's DNA map\".\n\n\n\nThe best algorithm?\n\n\n\nIt is the basis of everything Pandora has built up. Using this \"Music Genome,\" users are guaranteed to listen to radio as closely as possible to their desires. They can discover many new artists and albums corresponding to their entered parameters. Everything can then be configured and modified, and up to a hundred different radios can be created.  \n\n\n\nEven today, despite the arrival of Spotify, whose algorithm is considered the most efficient on the market, some observers claim that no streaming platform rivals Pandora in creating personalized playlists. \n\n\n\nCredit: NPR\n\n\n\nThanks to the Music Genome Project, Pandora has enabled an insane number of listeners to create personalized playlists. You'll probably wonder how to transfer Pandora playlists to other streaming services. With Soundiiz, you can! And very easy. \n\n\n\nHow to transfer Pandora playlists using Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nWe'd almost go so far as to say that Pandora is the epitome of a streaming service that reveals its full potential when coupled with Soundiiz. The reason? Pandora creates personalized, never-before-seen playlists that, in theory, you can't find anywhere else until Soundiiz comes on the scene.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our Transfer function, you can transfer all Pandora-generated playlists directly to your Soundiiz account. You can then manage, organize, and update them. You can move from Pandora to Spotify, Pandora to Apple Music, Pandora to Deezer, Pandora to YouTube Music, or Pandora to Amazon Music (and others) in just a few minutes. Practical.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz and Pandora work hand in hand to enhance your listening experience. Soundiiz, a 100% legal tool that doesn't download any data, complements Pandora and all other streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother exciting feature is that you can synchronize any Pandora playlists you like to your Soundiiz account to retrieve all the updates made to your favorite Pandora playlists at a rate and frequency you define.\n\n\n\nSo, if you live in North America, don't hesitate to create a Pandora account and make the most of it with Soundiiz! "}
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It's slightly underrated, given that it hasn't yet managed to match the market share of some of its competitors. But we're all the same: sometimes we need a change. That's why you may want to cancel your Qobuz subscription and transfer your music library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the years, Qobuz has established itself as an excellent service in every respect. We spoke highly of Qobuz in this article. With almost unrivaled audio quality, a definite focus on the user experience, and the feeling of using a service run by \"real people\" and not just algorithms, Qobuz has it all. Add to this great editorial content and a solid catalog of songs, and you have a streaming platform that should appeal to many. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlong with TIDAL, Qobuz is the audiophile's favorite service. And like many of its competitors, it lets you try out the service for a month free of charge. This gives you time to test the service and see if it's what you expected. If not, you can then unsubscribe. The procedure can sometimes seem complicated, but Soundiiz explains it all step by step.\n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\n\nCancel Qobuz on the iPhone\n\n\n\nCancel Qobuz on Android\n\n\n\nCancel Qobuz on your Desktop\n\n\n\nHow do I save and store my music library? \n\n\n\nHow do I transfer my music library to another music service?\n\n\n\n\nCancel your Qobuz subscription on your iPhone and keep your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your \"Settings\" application\n\n\n\nYour name appears. Click on it\n\n\n\nThen click on the \"Subscriptions\" section at the top of your screen.\n\n\n\nA list of all your subscriptions should appear: look for the Qobuz subscription.\n\n\n\nClick on the Qobuz line, then hit \"Cancel Subscription.\"\n\n\n\n\nCancel Qobuz on Android\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Qobuz app on your Android device\n\n\n\nLook for the \"Subscription\" menu\n\n\n\nClick on the subscription you want to cancel.\n\n\n\nConfirm your choice and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\nCancel your Qobuz subscription on your desktop\n\n\n\n\nOn the www.qobuz.com website, go to your account\n\n\n\nLook for the \"My Streaming Plan\" tab\n\n\n\nYou should see your subscription plan. Click on \"Unsubscribe\"\n\n\n\nFollow the instructions\n\n\n\nYou're done!\n\n\n\n\nHow do I save and store my music library? \n\n\n\nYou're a long-standing Qobuz user and have accumulated substantial data during your subscription period. So, when it's time to switch streaming platforms, you're wondering what will happen to all that data and whether it will be lost forever. And rightly so: no one would want to lose what they've spent months, if not years, building up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can do two things. First, you can export all this data. CSV format or in the format of your choice. How do you do it? We'll explain it all in this article. \n\n\n\nOnce you've downloaded your data and stored it wherever you like, you can easily re-import it once you've chosen your new home. You can also send these files to your friends and share your collection. These same friends can, in turn, import these files into their streaming platforms, thanks to Soundiiz!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore unsubscribing, we advise you to use Soundiiz to 1) back up your data and 2) Transfer it to the service of your choice.\n\n\n\nHow do I transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can save all your data (your favorites, downloaded albums, followed artists, etc.) and transfer them in just a few clicks to the platform you want to use from now on. \n\n\n\nOur Transfer tool, acclaimed by our users and explained in detail in this article, will enable you to switch from Qobuz to Spotify, from Qobuz to YouTube Music, from Qobuz to TIDAL, from Qobuz to Deezer, from Qobuz to Apple Music, and more, very quickly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo you won't have to spend time rebuilding everything you lost when you unsubscribed from Qobuz. \n\n\n\nNote that Soundiiz is compatible with almost all streaming platforms. So it's very - very - unlikely that our services won't be helpful to you. \n\n\n\nAnother exciting feature is the ability to store all your data directly on your Soundiiz account and edit it on your dashboard. So you don't have to go back to your streaming service. Soundiiz lets you do it all in one place, and any changes you make to a playlist will be updated on your account.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, it's right here."}
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When a song comes on TV, during a series or a movie, we pull out our phone to \"shazam\" it. And, almost all the time, Shazam, this application downloaded more than two billion times - !!!! -reveals what we were listening to. It's almost magical. But how best to use Shazam? How to transfer your Shazam data to Spotify and other streaming services? And what impact does Shazam have on the streaming world? \n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nCredit: Shazam website\n\n\n\nThe beginnings of Shazam date back to 1999. Chris Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Avery Wang, and Dhiraj Mukherjee got together to discuss concepts. Then students at the University of Berkley regularly exchanged business ideas and were passionate about technology. One day, Chris Barton had the idea of creating a music identification service. He thought it would be great to recognize a song playing somewhere using the audio from a phone. He pitched the idea to his colleagues, who quickly adopted it. \n\n\n\nCredit: Shazam website\n\n\n\nThe following year, in 2000, Shazam Entertainment Limited was founded. Two years later, the first version of the application is unveiled: when they want to identify a song, users have to call a specific number, place their phone as close as possible to the speakers, and wait to receive a message once the song has been recognized. In 2008 the application was made available on the Apple Store for Android users. Shazam was about to take off. Three years later, it was possible to identify songs from TV series and commercials. In 2012, Ke$ha's \"TiK ToK\" was the first song shazamed a million times. A turning point came in 2018 when Apple bought Shazam for $400 million and integrated it into its services. In 2022, Shazam announced that the application has been downloaded 2 billion times and that they have recorded 70 billion Shazams. \n\n\n\nThe figures are colossal. \n\n\n\nHow does Shazam work?\n\n\n\nSimply put, Shazam works like this: the application transforms an audio extract into a musical fingerprint, which it then translates into a code. This code is compared with millions of other codes in its database. Beware, however: Shazam's database only contains songs recorded in studio format. For now, the application cannot recognize a playback or a track played live, during a concert, for example, as its audio fingerprint would inevitably differ from that of the studio version. \n\n\n\nCredit: Shazam website\n\n\n\nOnce identified, you can search for the song on Spotify or Apple Music and add it to your playlist. \n\n\n\nIt's worth noting that the application has been updated several times over the years. For example, it can now recognize songs broadcast on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram. With its \"Auto Shazam\" option, Shazam can also, without you having to do anything, detect all the songs played while you're scrolling, without you having to go back through the application. \n\n\n\nOther apps are trying to build on Shazam's success: this is the case of Deezer's SongCatcher, available since 2017. Since last year, Deezer has added a rather fun new feature: you can now sing, hum, or whistle a tune from a song you have in your head, and SongCatcher should be able to find it. \n\n\n\nWhy is it important for artists to get their music on Shazam?\n\n\n\nFor an artist to have his or her music appear on Shazam, the procedure is pretty straightforward: he or she must submit a request to his or her digital distributor. The procedure is no different from that for other streaming services. The many possibilities offered by Shazam are then open to him or her. \n\n\n\nCredit: Shazam website\n\n\n\nShazam offers the possibility of syncing each account with Spotify or Apple Music. The benefits are manifold: a user can immediately add a song to their Spotify or Apple library and thus add them to their playlists. In the medium term, artists can see their streams increase and be placed in influential playlists. What's more, this feeds into your stream engagement statistics. Streaming platform algorithms will be more inclined to highlight songs via playlists with a high engagement rate. Shazam can have a real impact here. \n\n\n\nThanks to the Apple Music for Artists service, artists can access various statistics, including the number of Shazams for some songs. This shows their impact and demonstrates to specific influencers - DJs, playlist curators, etc. - the potential of their songs. \n\n\n\nImpact on the industry\n\n\n\nShazam is now a must-have tool for artists, labels, and recording industry professionals. In 2014, former Shazam CTO Jason Titus told the Atlantic: \"Sometimes we can see when a song is going to break out months before most people have even heard of it [...] We know where a song's popularity starts, and we can watch it spread\". \n\n\n\nWith millions of data generated weekly, Shazam has a precise view of potential hits and trends. The company doesn't hesitate to make some of this data available to its users. For example, Shazam unveiled an interactive map showing which geographical areas were shazamming certain songs. \n\n\n\nCredit: Shazam website\n\n\n\nHaving a song Shazamed millions of times can change the destiny of an artist and his music. If placing a song in a series or advert was already a big step, knowing that this placement can be extended and duplicated millions of times on streaming accounts thanks to Shazam opens up an infinite world of possibilities. Apple has also created a playlist of the top 50 Shazam tracks, updated weekly.\n\n\n\nRadio stations, DJs, and anyone who broadcast music on a large scale now also use Shazam's statistics to assess which songs will likely appeal to their audience. In just a few years, the tool developed by Chris Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Avery Wang, and Dhiraj Mukherjee has become a key player in the music industry and is set to grow in importance. \n\n\n\nHow to transfer Shazam to Spotify?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz works differently with Shazam than with other applications. We can't directly retrieve data from your account and store it on Soundiiz and cannot transfer Shazam to Spotify directly. However, when you link your Shazam account to Spotify, a \"Shazam\" playlist is created on Spotify. The same goes for Apple Music - which makes sense since Shazam was acquired by Apple. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's these playlists that you can then transfer using our Transfer function, the details of which we explained here. \n\n\n\nAs explained on our Support page, you can also extract your Shazam data using this page. \n\n\n\nOnce you get the archive, extract the \"SyncedShazams.csv\" file and upload this file on Soundiiz by using \"Import playlist\" by file in top right of the interface.\n\n\n\nYou can also go directly to your Shazam Library interface and select \"Download CSV\".\n\n\n\nIt's straightforward and only takes a few minutes to transfer Shazam to Spotify or Apple Music. For other streaming services, we've also thought of everything.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Shazam to other streaming services? \n\n\n\nHere too, the procedure differs slightly from what you're used to. You have to go directly through Shazam. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs explained here, taking the example of a transfer from Shazam to TIDAL, here's the procedure you'll need to follow:\n\n\n\n\nOpen Shazam web interface and go to My Library\n\n\n\nSelect Download CSV option in the top of the list\n\n\n\nOn Soundiiz, go to the Playlists tab and choose Import Playlist / From File\n\n\n\nUpload the .csv file and confirm to import your Shazam list to TIDAL\n\n\n\n\nYou can then easily switch between Shazam to YouTube Music, Shazam to Amazon Music, Shazam to Deezer, Shazam to Qobuz, and many more. \n\n\n\nGo ahead, subscribe to Soundiiz, and start using Shazam how it should!"}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-war-between-apple-and-spotify/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-war-between-apple-and-spotify/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"The war between Apple and Spotify","datePublished":"2023-10-05T06:52:54+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-05T07:02:15+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-war-between-apple-and-spotify/"},"wordCount":1506,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-war-between-apple-and-spotify/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AppleMusic_VS_Spotify_Soundiiz.jpg","keywords":["apple","apple conflict spotify","apple to spotify","spotify","spotify to appel","transfer apple spotify"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"It's inevitable: conflicts emerge between the various players in any competitive sector. Music streaming is no exception. These conflicts have sometimes enabled platforms to develop themselves parallel or in opposition to their competitors. And over the years, as the various players have grown in stature, pitched battles have inevitably emerged. The war between Apple and Spotify is fascinating, highlighting two streaming visions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs you know, at Soundiiz, we're passionate about music streaming. We're convinced that it's by delving into its rich history that we can understand the current context and thus give you some pointers on how to make the most of your favorite streaming services. That's why we compare platforms or look back at some of their history. Today, in this new blog post, we look closely at the long years of opposition between Apple and Spotify.\n\n\n\nWe'll tell you all about it!\n\n\n\nWhen did the war between Apple and Spotify start?\n\n\n\nWhen Spotify is available for download from the Apple Store, Apple is bound to take a dim view. Spotify is directly competing with iTunes, gaining ground in the streaming market. While the two companies are not yet in open conflict, observers sense that the situation is potentially explosive. iTunes is now the market leader by a wide margin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify, via its Time To Play Fair platform, even devoted an entire article to the conflict with Apple, which you can read right here. \n\n\n\nThat's how serious the Swedish company is about all this! The article is interesting, but remember that it comes from Spotify and could be biased in the company's favor. \n\n\n\nWhat starts as a competition issue will quickly take on unexpected proportions. \n\n\n\nWhat are the reasons for the disagreement?\n\n\n\nThere are many. The first came around 2010 when Spotify claimed that Apple regularly and arbitrarily changed the rules of its App Store. Being present there then became opaque and complex. Over the years, Spotify will complain, for example, that Apple, after unveiling its Apple Watch, consciously prevented Spotify from developing an app that would work with this technology. \n\n\n\nIn 2015, Taylor Swift announced that it was unfair that her music was available on Spotify's free version. She demands that the platform remove all her music and, at the same time, declares that her album 1989 will be available exclusively on Apple Music. It's not a huge event, but it contributes to the climate of tension between the two competitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSimilarly, a Bloomberg article accuses Spotify of penalizing artists who sign exclusive contracts with Apple Music. The Swedish company would have its algorithms give them less prominence, making their songs harder to find. According to Bloomberg, Spotify has sent warnings to some of these artists. \n\n\n\nSpotify defends itself by claiming that none of this is true. \n\n\n\nThe Audiobooks war\n\n\n\nBut everything took a more \"dramatic\" turn in 2015. At that time, Apple applied a 30% tax - sometimes called the \"Apple Tax\" - on digital content purchases made on the App Store. This affected developers of apps external to Apple, such as Spotify. This is somewhat unfair, as developers like Spotify would have to increase their prices by 30% to absorb this tax, even though Apple-developed apps don't have to pay this tax. \n\n\n\nIt is particularly penalizing concerning audiobook purchases if we take the case of Spotify. Spotify has been investing a lot of money. By rejecting Spotify's proposed upgrades in the audiobook purchase sector, Apple is accused of putting the brakes on Spotify's business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor its part, Apple accuses Spotify of attempting illegal practices to avoid paying the 30% tax and refuses to give ground. As reported by the imore website, Spotify had developed the following technique to get around this. An email was sent when users wanted to buy an audiobook on Spotify using their iPhones. Purchasing an audiobook outside the App Store was possible by clicking on the link in the email. Apple didn't like the idea and blocked this functionality. As a result, when a customer wanted to buy an audiobook via the App Store, the following message appeared: \"You can't buy audiobooks in the app. We know it's not ideal.\"\n\n\n\n\nIn an interview with CNN, Harry Clarke, Spotify's chief competition lawyer, says: \"We are talking about this because it reflects Apple's anti-competitive practices across the board.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe conflict will only escalate from here. \n\n\n\nThe courts get involved\n\n\n\nIn 2019, Spotify filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the European Commission.\n\n\n\nThe same year, the US Justice Department drafts a potential antitrust complaint against Apple. Spotify also believes that Apple places barriers in how developers communicate with iOS users. In a press release, Spotify claims that Apple gives itself an \"unfair advantage at every turn.\" Spotify also complains that the Siri app, created by Apple, is challenging to use with a Spotify app. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile it is rare for Apple to communicate publicly on this type of case, the company has published a statement on its website.\n\n\n\n\nIt reads: \"After using the App Store for years to dramatically grow their business, Spotify seeks to keep all the benefits of the App Store ecosystem - including the substantial revenue they draw from its customers - without making any contributions to that marketplace. At the same time, they distribute the music you love while making ever-smaller contributions to the artists, musicians, and songwriters who create it - even going so far as to take these creators to court.\"\n\n\n\n\nApple takes the opportunity to debunk Spotify's accusations about the accessibility of their tools point by point. We invite you to read the press release carefully to fully grasp Apple's point of view and form your own opinion while also consulting the Time To Play Fair platform mentioned above, created by Spotify. \n\n\n\nThe war between Apple and Spotify: What now? \n\n\n\nIn September 2023, on its Time To Play Fair platform, where it is also possible to find an article called \"Five Fast Facts about Apple's anti-competitive behavior \", Spotify unveiled the following message, delivered by Olivia Regnier, its Head of European Government Affairs:\n\n\n\n\n\"For too long, Apple has used its monopoly on the app market to drive up prices, harm its competitors, and restrict choice for European consumers. Not surprisingly, the European Commission has appointed Apple as gatekeeper - Apple will now have to end its blatant anti-competitive practices in the EU, stop forcing developers to pay unfair and discriminatory fees in the App Store, and allow developers to communicate directly with customers about new contracts and offers. Apple will try to circumvent its compliance obligations as it has done before. Still, EU consumers and developers are counting on the Commission to effectively enforce the DMA, protect European consumers, and stimulate technological innovation for European businesses.\"\n\n\n\n\nFour years after taking the case to the European Commission, it seems like Spotify won its case. It would be a turning point in the war between Apple and Spotify.\n\n\n\nWhat role does Soundiiz play in the war between Apple and Spotify?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has no role to play in the conflict itself. We've never taken a stand for either side. Nor do we favor Apple or Spotify. Our services are transparent and not tied to any particular platform. We treat each streaming service in the same way, with a single aim: to enable you to get the most out of them and, above all, to transfer your data quickly from one to the other. That's where we come in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome of Apple's or Spotify's evolutions won't suit you, and you'll want to stop your subscription and see if the grass is greener elsewhere. You'll inevitably ask yourself, will I lose all my data if I switch from Apple to Spotify or from Spotify to Apple? The answer is a resounding no.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, thanks to our Transfer function, you can find all your data on the platform you choose to use. It's as simple as that, and to make the process even easier, we've explained it all right here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be worried about losing access to your Spotify or Apple playlists on your new account. But with our Sync function, you'll be able to retrieve the playlists you've become accustomed to listening to and find them automatically, without any effort, on your new platform. \n\n\n\nAnother exciting feature is the ability to download all the data you want in CSV format so that you can store, manage, and/or share it with friends and family. It can be fascinating in the case of a switch from Apple to Spotify or Spotify to Apple. You can import the CSV file containing your data whenever you like. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you don't have to worry about the time-consuming procedures you'd have to go through when switching streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here! "}
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A few days ago, Deezer raised its monthly subscription fee in Europe from 10.99€ to 11,99€. In a future article, we'll look at the consequences and reasons for these increases. For the time being, this is driving more and more people to want to transfer their data. You're probably wondering how to transfer your Deezer data to another streaming service.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, since the wave of increases in recent months - with Apple Music, for example - we've noticed that more and more people are using our services to transfer their streaming service data. That's why we thought giving you a clear and precise explanation of how to do it was essential. \n\n\n\nBut first, let's look at why you might want to leave Deezer!\n\n\n\nDeezer: an excellent streaming service\n\n\n\nMake no mistake: Deezer is an excellent streaming service. We told you all about it in this article. Its users, especially in France, appreciate that the company has forged several partnerships with major companies to benefit from a few months' free trial. Deezer has also moved into high-quality music with Deezer Hifi, which lets you listen to music in FLAC format and offers excellent editorial and podcast content. \n\n\n\nWhile not yet one of the best performers, Deezer is one of the platforms that pays artists the most. According to a study by MusicianWave.com in July 2023, Deezer pays $0.0067 per stream. The platform also offers The Deezer Next initiative to help developing artists emerge and assist them with promotion and marketing. Deezer is often described as one of the \"most user-friendly\" streaming services. Its design and ease of navigation are highly praised.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nMoreover, following several investments and financial partnerships, Deezer is on the verge of a serious upswing. Twitter's new CEO, Jeronimo Folgueira, has set his sights high, with a will, among other things, to boost its international presence. There's no doubt that in the months and years to come, Deezer will be one of the major players in the streaming market. Matter of fact, it already is! And that's probably why Deezer has had to raise its subscription prices. \n\n\n\nTo sum up, Deezer is one of the most well-balanced streaming services on the market, with no real shortcomings other than a slightly smaller catalog than some of its competitors.\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer Deezer data to another streaming service? \n\n\n\nKeep one thing in mind: Soundiiz is the ideal companion for getting the best out of your streaming platforms and for moving quickly from one to another. \n\n\n\nThe \"problem\" is that today's range of streaming services is so extensive that there's a platform for almost every need. Do you want to listen to music in optimum audio quality? You may wish to transfer your data from Deezer to TIDAL or from Deezer to Qobuz. Prefer Spotify's algorithm? Perhaps you'd like to transfer your data from Deezer to Spotify? Want to link your music listening to your YouTube or Amazon account? Then maybe it's time to transfer your Deezer data to YouTube Music or Amazon Music Unlimited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've made your decision, several factors come into play. You'll probably be wondering whether you'll lose all your data or the entire catalog of artists, songs, playlists, and albums you've liked will be lost for good. \n\n\n\nThe answer is no. With Soundiiz, you can recover all your Deezer data on your new account in just a few seconds. Soundiiz not only lets you transfer all your data, but it also lets you manage it all in one place. You can even subscribe to Soundiiz's monthly offer and cancel your subscription immediately if you only need it to do a one-time transfer!\n\n\n\nHow do you do it all? It's straightforward, and we'll explain it all right below.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Deezer data to another streaming service, step by step\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you'd like to transfer your Deezer data. YouTube Music, for example. This will make future procedures easier.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account - Deezer - and your destination account - YouTube Music or any other streaming platform -. To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Deezer icon. Then click on \"Select Destination\" and look for the YouTube Music icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a YouTube Music account. \n\n\n\nIf everything works, you'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections, as shown in the screenshot below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. In rare cases, some items may not be transferable. YouTube Music, for example, does not yet allow the transfer of albums. Choose what you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! This may take a few minutes, depending on how much data is transferred. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" - \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don't have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nThere's just one thing left: go to your YouTube Music account or any other streaming service and check that everything you wanted to transfer has been transferred!\n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\nWe don’t want to go into technical details, but Soundiiz works with many music metadata, including ISRC, UPC, featured artists, mixes, and duration… This metadata profile allows us to be accurate in the treatment of the matching process as much as possible.\n\n\n\nWhen transferring a song from one platform to another, Soundiiz makes a matching process between the two platforms. This magic mixture allows us not to lose any information during the transfer and recreate your music collection on the destination service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut it’s not the only thing we take into account. We pride ourselves on having one of the best, if not THE best, algorithms on the market, improved daily since our launch in 2013. Using this, we do a precise matching process between streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nWe can handle complex data, such as remixes, karaoke versions of songs, acoustic covers, sped-up, etc.\n\n\n\nTo sum up, if you “like” a song on Deezer, Soundiiz will “like” the same song, if it exists, on Spotify. Sometimes, as metadata and catalog can differ from service to service, matching is impossible or will not be exact (not the same album, for example). It’s a complex mixture, and even if Soundiiz does everything to make it perfect, in rare cases, we can’t find the corresponding song, album, or artist. But to be honest, it rarely happens!\n\n\n\nIs it legal?\n\n\n\nIt's a question we're sometimes asked, and we understand that some people have concerns. The answer is, of course, yes: Soundiiz is a 100% legal and legitimate service. And why is that? Quite simply because we don't download any files we don't own. As explained above, we simply match the source catalog to the destination catalog.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs proof that our services are legal, Soundiiz works hand in hand with most streaming platforms, such as Qobuz. It's in their interest: thanks to our transfer function, we enable them to attract new users who, without us, would have been afraid of losing all their data. \n\n\n\nIn short, Soundiiz raises almost every barrier to entry.\n\n\n\nIs everything free?\n\n\n\nYou may have noticed when you were transferring, but the free version of Soundiiz doesn't let you do everything you want. For example, you can only transfer one playlist at a time and two hundred songs in each playlist. \n\n\n\nThat's enough for many people, but you may need more. That's why we offer Premium versions, to expand your options and limit you to nothing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will find everything you need about our free and premium versions here.\n\n\n\nThe advantage is that your Premium plan can be canceled at any time. If you just want to make one massive transfer and then unsubscribe, you're welcome to do so...although we'd certainly be sorry to see you go. \n\n\n\nNow you know everything and can transfer your Deezer data to another streaming service!"}
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The increases are small...as of now. They're generally in the region of one dollar a month, but will they continue? Why are music streaming services raising their prices?\n\n\n\nThere are many reasons for this, and we reveal them to you in this new article.\n\n\n\nSource: Stereonet website\n\n\n\nNote: prices shown in the screenshots are as of November 2023\n\n\n\nSome reasons why music streaming services are raising their prices\n\n\n\nIf we take the example of Spotify, the market leader, its business is in the process of reinvention. The New York Post revealed in July 2023 that the company had laid off thousands since January. Spotify is also restructuring its podcast division, in which it had invested billions of dollars. Margins, therefore, need to increase quickly. As The Guardian points out, Spotify had over-invested during the coronavirus period and had become over-ambitious, so around 6% of its employees were made redundant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe massive arrival of new competitors is stretching an already almost saturated market. Some streaming services are gaining ground, but sometimes in areas where they make very little profit, such as India. Monthly subscription prices are low there, and margins are therefore reduced. Moreover, the proportion of new users, particularly in the US, is falling yearly. \n\n\n\nThe economics of music streaming are, after all, reasonably recent. To find out more, we invite you to read our article on the history of streaming. It has mainly focused on the user experience and acquiring new customers. Over the years, platforms have offered more content and podcasts, investing millions of dollars but never, or rarely, increasing their monthly prices. YouTube, for example, raised its prices in the US in July 2023 for the first time since its launch in 2018. Apple, Amazon, and Tidal have also increased their subscription prices. And Spotify, after hammering on for months that they would not raise their prices in the US like their competitors, also finally gave in. \n\n\n\nNot only in music streaming!\n\n\n\nInvestors have begun to grit their teeth and expect higher margins in recent years. It's also interesting to note that video streaming is also affected by these increases. Netflix, Apple TV+, Starz, Disney+, Hulu HBO Max have all raised their prices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdded to all this is an increase in licensing fees, i.e., what streaming platforms have to pay authors and rights holders to exploit their music. According to The Verge, \"Apple Music and its competitors will have to pay 15.35 percent of music revenue to songwriters and publishing rights holders starting next year, a 0.25 percent increase over the current rate and nearly 5 percent more than the old rate. \"\n\n\n\nPressure from the labels\n\n\n\nFor years, record label bosses have been arguing that the economics of music streaming could be improved. The more users pay for their subscriptions, the more money streaming services can potentially redistribute to rights holders, including labels. At the end of 2022, Universal Music Group Chief Executive Officer Lucian Grainge wrote a memo to his teams telling them that the economics of streaming needed to change and generate more revenue for his artists. Warner Music's CEO also made his voice heard, stating that it was time to think about a new model adapted to inflation and listeners' usage habits. For this to happen, prices had to rise. \n\n\n\nSpotify premium prices\n\n\n\nGiven that streaming accounts for almost 70% of a label's revenue, according to Trapital, it's hardly surprising that labels are pressing for higher margins.\n\n\n\nWho benefits from music streaming services raising their prices?\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium and Amazon Music Unlimited could be the big winners from this price increase, even if they also raise their prices. Why should this be? Quite simply because they think of their offers in global terms. Deezer, TIDAL, Spotify, and Qobuz, for example, \"only\" provide music streaming. \n\n\n\nTheir intelligence lies in coupling music streaming with what they offer elsewhere. In Amazon's case, it's a subscription to Amazon Prime, and all that implies in terms of accelerated deliveries of all kinds of products, as well as video streaming. Amazon is an e-commerce giant, and its streaming offer is attracting more and more people. \n\n\n\nYoutube Music Premium prices\n\n\n\nIn the case of YouTube Music Unlimited, music streaming is combined with ad-free YouTube viewing. \n\n\n\nMany users are increasingly turning to these two services: from a financial point of view, their offering seems increasingly attractive, especially considering all their competitors are raising their prices. On Soundiiz, we've compared Amazon Music and YouTube Music to help you choose.\n\n\n\nWhat's next?\n\n\n\nMany experts believe these price rises will only become more pronounced in the months ahead. With global inflation and prices rising worldwide, prices are less likely to stabilize or decline. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nFurthermore, studies show these price hikes have not harmed new customer acquisition. Amazon and Apple Music have seen their user numbers increase, even after increasing their monthly subscriptions. Spotify didn't see its number of subscribers decrease after their price increase. During 2023's third quarter, their premium subscribers even increased by 6 million people. It was 2 million more than what they expected. \n\n\n\nIs this a sign that the streaming services will not hesitate to continue down this path? While prices have long remained the same, it seems like a Pandora's box has now been opened, and the market has turned upside down. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we're keeping a close eye on all this. We're passionate about streaming and its economics, and the market is at a turning point in its history, facing new challenges. We'll be sure to keep you informed of the latest developments. And above all, even if we have no impact on the pricing policies of streaming platforms, we'll continue to do everything we can to make your use of them as easy as possible.\n\n\n\nWhy can Soundiiz help you with these price increases?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you transfer all your data from one platform to another without missing a beat. Do you need to find your Apple Music subscription too expensive? Or do you feel that, for the same price, another service could give you more? Soundiiz can help you make the transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's what we're all about and what our users use our services for every day. We let you transfer your playlists, albums, favorite artists, and favorite songs in seconds. \n\n\n\nIt couldn't be easier: you can use our Transfer function. To help you understand what we're talking about, we recently published an article detailing the step-by-step procedure for transferring your data from Deezer to YouTube Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe used this example, but Soundiiz is, of course, compatible with most streaming services.\n\n\n\nNow is the perfect time to create a Soundiiz account, test our services, and transfer all your data from one platform to another!"}
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It was the first time prices had been raised in the United States. But why? And how, if the fees are too high for you, can you transfer Apple Music data to another streaming service? Soundiiz helps you make the transfer process more straightforward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is Apple Music raising its subscription prices? \n\n\n\nApple Music's subscription price hike is taking place in a tense context for streaming platforms. In the case of Apple Music, the company explains this by paying - like all its competitors - higher royalties than in the past to make music available while offering ever more content in music and video. Plain and simple. \n\n\n\nAn Apple spokesperson states: \n\n\n\n\n\"The change to Apple Music is due to an increase in licensing costs, and in turn, artists and songwriters will earn more to stream their music. We also continue to add innovative features that make Apple Music the world's best listening experience\".\n\n\n\n\nFor Apple - and this is undoubtedly part of a well-oiled communications strategy - this price increase is a positive sign. In concrete terms, individual plans have increased by a dollar and family plans by two dollars. All Apple Music subscription options are available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt may not seem like much, but it's possible that in the context of inflation and with investors pushing for subscription prices to rise for years, these increases are followed by others closer to home. Soundiiz will, of course, keep you informed of future market developments!\n\n\n\nApple Music: a lot to offer! \n\n\n\nApple Music has a lot going for it. Its audio quality is among the best on the market, with a Spatial Audio option that some competitors don't offer. Spatial Audio promises complete immersion in your favorite albums, with sounds flooding in from all sides if your speakers are correctly positioned. This audio quality is automatically included in the price of your subscription at no extra charge. Audiophiles love this feature!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith one of the most extensive catalogs on the market and numerous radio stations available, some exclusive, Apple Music has a lot going for it. Especially if you already own an iPhone or Mac. \n\n\n\nIts algorithm is also robust, even if it struggles to compete with Spotify in this field. You'll also benefit from Apple's expertise in user experience and optimal navigation between the different contents Apple offers. Indeed, Apple Music's listening suggestions are often described as among the best on the market.\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer Apple Music data to another streaming service? \n\n\n\nThe main point for improvement would undoubtedly be its podcast section, which is accessible with a third-party app and not directly integrated into the application. It can be a hindrance if you're a big podcast consumer. It's one of the things that drives many people to use Spotify, which is unquestionably one of the market leaders in this field. \n\n\n\nMoreover, some of its competitors, such as Deezer, offer more extended trial periods than Apple Music's one-month. Apple Music doesn't make it easy to unsubscribe. Fortunately, we've thought of everything and dedicated a page to unsubscribing from Apple Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo, there are many concrete reasons why you might want to unsubscribe from Apple Music. But you may also, like thousands of other people, want to try out another service after using Apple Music for months or years. It's only natural: we're all curious! And with Soundiiz, you can explore anything you like. You can effortlessly switch from Apple Music to TIDAL, Apple Music to Deezer, or Apple Music to YouTube Music. \n\n\n\nLet's see how to transfer all your data from Apple Music to another streaming service!\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Apple Music data to another streaming service, step by step\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you’d like to transfer your Apple Music data. Spotify, for example. This will make future procedures easier.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven’t already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the “Tools” section, you’ll see the “Transfer” section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you’ll need to link your source account – Apple Music – and your destination account – Spotify or any other streaming platform -. To do this, click “Select Source” and look for the Apple Music icon. Then click on “Select Destination” and look for the Spotify icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Spotify account. \n\n\n\nIf everything works, you’ll see a green “Connected” button in both sections, as shown in the screenshot below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on the “Start” button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. In rare cases, some items may not be transferable. YouTube Music, for example, does not yet allow the transfer of albums. Choose what you want to transfer, then click “Confirm My Selection” and “Begin the transfer”.\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz’s free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! This can take a few minutes, depending on how much data you want to transfer. You can check the transfer progress in the “Automation” – “My Batches” section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don’t have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nThere’s just one thing left. Go to your Spotify account or any other streaming service and check that everything you want to transfer has been transferred!\n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\nWe don’t want to go into technical details, but Soundiiz works with many music metadata, including ISRC, UPC, featured artists, mixes, and duration… This metadata profile allows us to be accurate in the treatment of the matching process as much as possible.\n\n\n\nWhen transferring a song from one platform to another, Soundiiz makes a matching process between the two platforms. This magic mixture allows us not to lose any information during the transfer and recreate your music collection on the destination service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut it’s not the only thing we take into account. We pride ourselves on having one of the best, if not THE best, algorithms on the market, improved daily since our launch in 2013. Using this, we do a precise matching process between streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nWe can handle complex data, such as remixes, karaoke versions of songs, acoustic covers, sped-up, etc.\n\n\n\nTo sum up, if you “like” a song on Apple Music, Soundiiz will “like” the same song, if it exists, on Spotify. Sometimes, as metadata and catalog can differ from service to service, matching is impossible or will not be exact (not the same album, for example). It’s a complex mixture, and even if Soundiiz does everything to make it perfect, in rare cases, we can’t find the corresponding song, album, or artist. But to be honest, it rarely happens!\n\n\n\nIs it legal to transfer data to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, everything is perfectly legal and transparent. The reason is simple: we don't download any files we don't own. Our services are based on a precise matching process between the source and destination catalogs. \n\n\n\nThere are no audio file downloads involved in this process. Over the years, many streaming platforms, such as Qobuz, have used our services. In a previous article on the history of TIDAL, we explained that Soundiiz had played a part in its emergence when the platform had just been launched. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEven today, we work hand in hand with music streaming services. We make it easy for them to attract customers put off by the prospect of losing all their data. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz removes many barriers, and that's one of the reasons why we enjoy such a solid reputation among industry professionals.\n\n\n\nIs everything free?\n\n\n\nWe've designed our services to offer as much as possible for free. With a free version of your subscription, you can do one transfer at a time and transfer up to 200 items with each transfer. In concrete terms, you can transfer 200 songs from an Apple Music playlist to a Spotify playlist.\n\n\n\nIf you want to transfer 201 or do more than one transfer at a time, we offer Premium and Creator options, starting at $3 a month. Our Premium package is the most popular and, for $36 a month, lets you do whatever you want!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith this version, you'll be able to synchronize playlists between platforms so that they update automatically, without you having to lift a finger, make as many transfers as you like, export your playlists in .CSV format, use our unlimited artificial intelligence tool and a whole host of other options listed on this page.\n\n\n\nNote that you can cancel your subscription at any time. Although we'd prefer you to continue using our services, some people subscribe to a Premium package, make several large transfers, and then unsubscribe. Soundiiz makes all this effortless!\n\n\n\nYou know everything and how to transfer your data from Apple Music to any other streaming service. You just have to log in to your Soundiiz account and start!"}
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The Groover site is one of the tools that can help. We know that many artists follow us and use Soundiiz. That's why we're starting a series of articles to understand how our services can help you in your promotion process. Today, we're examining how Soundiiz and Groover can help you promote your music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut before that, a quick look at Groover!\n\n\n\nWhat is Groover?\n\n\n\nGroover is a tool for artists to help them promote their music to the media, labels, radio stations, and other music professionals. It can also be used to integrate playlists with high distribution potential. It's an intermediary that removes as many barriers as possible. It can sometimes be very hard for a developing artist with few resources and contacts to reach professionals in the sector, especially in a competitive industry. Groover offers several services to reduce the distance between artists and those who can help their careers take off. Groover's blog gives you the many keys to accelerate your career development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey also produce podcasts and organize workshops on various topics and host a radio station. Among other things!\n\n\n\nWhy is it important to share your music on Groover while using Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nGroover's \"Playlists\" importance is linked to Soundiiz. In a previous article, we explained how decisive it can be for an artist to be included in a playlist. There are many categories of playlists. Professionals manage some of them, and many people follow them to give a glimpse of what's to come. In a context where listeners listen to more music in playlists than albums and use playlists to discover new artists, being in one of these playlists can create a real buzz. \n\n\n\nGroover makes playlists, such as the Hot 10, featuring the best songs of the month and playlists classified by genre. They also put forward, via a playlist, the artists who have received the most qualitative feedback from professionals. Groover appreciates Soundiiz's services because they enable them to generate their playlists on different platforms without manually deploying each one of them. It saves a considerable amount of time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeware, however, that you'll need to do a great deal of groundwork to boost your profile, to be increasingly spotted by the algorithms, and to increase the likelihood of being spotted by one of these playlists. Groover offers a wealth of tips on how to increase your visibility.\n\n\n\nGroover makes it easy for you to be present in some of these playlists, and coupled with Soundiiz, you should have many assets in hand to boost your career. Soundiiz and Groover can help you promote your music in many ways!\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz and Groover help you promote your music or make you an influencer? \n\n\n\nGroover and Soundiiz work hand in hand. Groover is a great tool to help artists develop, and Soundiiz is a service that makes it all easier. How does it work? For example, Soundiiz lets you synchronize a playlist on all streaming platforms by choosing your frequency. You like a Spotify playlist and want to listen to it even if you're using Apple Music? Soundiiz lets you do just that.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also transfer your favorite songs, albums, playlists, or artists to any other platform using the \"Transfer\" function. And if you're an artist, this can be vitally important. You'll be present everywhere without having to do every export manually. Soundiiz takes care of everything for you in just a few minutes. The promise of optimum exposure!  As Groover is interested in all the tools available to boost an artist's exposure, it's pretty logical we started working together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroover and Soundiiz can make your job more manageable if you're a music influencer. Groover even lets you get paid as an influencer! There are several criteria to meet, which Groover details here.\n\n\n\nIf you meet these guidelines and after creating an account on Groover, you'll be able to join the program. Artists can send you songs to listen to in return for payment. You'll then have seven days to give your feedback, whatever it is, and whatever you decide. You'll be paid 1 Grooviz, or €1, every time you give feedback.\n\n\n\nWhat is a SmartLink, and why is it essential to use one? \n\n\n\nA smart link is a link that allows you to store a multitude of other links in the same place. It's a landing page that provides access to other links generated on different websites. Artists use them, for example, to promote their songs. With a smartlink, they can redirect you to the streaming services you use. It works the same way with playlists, albums, or songs.\n\n\n\nImagine you've just released an album: Soundiiz lets you transfer it from Spotify to Apple Music, from Apple Music to YouTube, from Deezer to Amazon Music: you can start anywhere and go anywhere. Once your album is available on all the platforms you choose, you'll no doubt want to share it without worrying about creating a link for each platform. Creating a SmartLink with Soundiiz makes it possible to do this in seconds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe good news? Smartlink creation is available in the free version of Soundiiz. And if you subscribe to one of our Premium or Creator subscriptions, from €3 per month, you'll also be able to take advantage of tools for analyzing your smartlinks. As an artist, it's essential to keep track of your statistics and understand, for example, which platforms your songs are most listened to. Analyzing your smartlinks thus becomes a tool for understanding your audience.  \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, creating smartlinks is simple, and you don't have to subscribe to another service. Everything is integrated and explained right here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I enjoy a promotional code to use Soundiiz and Groover?\n\n\n\nOf course! The partnership between Soundiiz and Groover means you can take advantage of a 10% discount on your Premium subscription. Enter the code SOUNDIIZGROOVERVIP at checkout. If you're an artist wishing to create your first campaign on Groover, you can enter the same promotional code and benefit from the same 10% discount.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we're proud to work with Groover and to put our technologies at the service of artist promotion. We're passionate about everything to do with the world of streaming, and we're particularly keen to ensure that artists can benefit from everything they need to get their careers off the ground. Joining forces with Groover was a logical step for us. \n\n\n\nNow it's time for you, an artist or musical influencer, to create an account on Groover and use Soundiiz to facilitate all your processes: the best of both worlds!"}
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You can't wait to share it with the world and see how they react. So, you inevitably ask yourself how to upload music to streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe answer is quite simple: you will have to use a distributor. You can't upload yourself something to Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, or YouTube Music. And things can be tricky if you need to become more familiar with the world of the music industry. Soundiiz is here to explain.\n\n\n\nWhat's a music distributor?\n\n\n\nThe distributor's role has existed since the dawn of time, long before streaming. When music was consumed physically, distributors took vinyl, cassettes, or CDs to the places that would sell them. You had to wait until the product was sold for the distributor to get paid so the label could earn money and redistribute it to the artists. The distributor is, therefore, an intermediary.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday, they continue to play this role, but their functions have evolved with the arrival of streaming. They are still an intermediary between labels, independent artists, and the platforms where their music is marketed, whether record shops, supermarkets, or streaming services. \n\n\n\nEvery artist has to go through a distributor to make their music available on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and others. A distributor takes your music and deploys it everywhere, including on social networks. If you can put songs in stories on Instagram, for example, it's thanks to a distributor. Some even take on the role of communicator, pitching the music to streaming services. The aim is to enter reference playlists and attract streams.\n\n\n\nA matter of trust\n\n\n\nPlatforms like Bandcamp or SoundCloud allow you to upload music without a distributor, but they are rare. The vast majority require you to go through a distributor. They ensure that the metadata uploaded by distributors is adapted to their requirements. If artists do the work themselves, information may be erroneous or lost. Going through an intermediary reassures the platforms and saves them time. For artists, even if it represents an additional cost, it's the assurance that everything is available everywhere, at the right time, and in the proper format. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe second primary role of distributors is to redistribute royalties to labels and artists. It's a vital role, meaning everything can be centralized in one place.\n\n\n\nHow do you choose the right music distributor to upload music to streaming platforms? \n\n\n\nThere's no exact answer to this question. As an artist, and depending on your objectives, you'll need to choose the distributor that suits you best. Some will offer you a more straightforward upload process; others will allow you to communicate more, and others will be easier to reach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWell-known names include Amuse, Distrokid, CD Baby, Tunecore, Ditto, Record Union, SpinnUp, AWAL, and United Masters. A quick tour of their websites should give you a good idea of what they offer.\n\n\n\nChoose what's most important to you and your music. There are three main categories to choose from. \n\n\n\nWhat are the different types of music distributors?\n\n\n\nThere are several types of distributors: Independent, major ones, and online aggregators.\n\n\n\nIndependent distributors are best for independent artists. They'll be able to forge stronger links with artists, enjoy a privileged, personalized relationship, or gain access to local markets. Regarding promotional tools, they are also more active and can build a strategy with you. On the other hand, their costs are higher, and processes can take longer. It is because they operate with smaller teams. \n\n\n\nExamples: Believe Digital, Ditto Plus, Redeye Worldwide, Idol,...\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMajor distributors are the major labels who negotiate the distribution of their catalogs directly with the streaming platforms. Because of their power and substantial catalog of songs and albums, they have considerable leverage in negotiations and privileged access to certain editorial content. They don't need a distributor but are distributors in their own right. So, if you're an artist signed to a major label (Universal, Sony, Warner, etc.), you don't need to worry about this. \n\n\n\nOnline aggregators are the most famous. They, too, are tailored to independent artists, and the procedures are all simplified. Distrokid, CD Baby, and TuneCore are the most famous. They're easy to access, let you control all systems, and are widely used. On the other hand, their support function may be less developed, they offer less promotion service, and they may need more direct access to platforms for playlist entry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther new-generation distributors are entering the market, such as LANDR, an AI tool initially based on song mastering, or SoundOn, built on the power of TikTok.\n\n\n\nThe choice is yours!\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz help you upload music to streaming platforms? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is not a distributor, so we can't help you get your music to streaming platforms. On the other hand, we will enable you, thanks to our SmartLink tool, to facilitate the promotion of your music. Once your distributor has made your music available on all streaming platforms, you can aggregate your album under a single link. \n\n\n\nWhen you communicate about the release of a song or album on your networks, you can send a single link to your followers and listeners, and by clicking on it, they can choose which platform to listen to you. Practical! At Soundiiz, the SmartLink part has been simplified and optimized to save you time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe good news is that SmartLink creation is available in the free version of our services. But if you subscribe to a Premium or Creator package for as little as €3 a month, you can track your SmartLinks and keep statistics on them. This can be vital in building your career as an artist and complementary to certain promotional services offered by distributors. That's for the \"artist\" part.\n\n\n\nAs a music lover...\n\n\n\nBut every artist is also a big music consumer. As a listener, Soundiiz offers you many options. For example, using our Transfer function, you can easily migrate from one platform to another. You can transfer all your Spotify data (song and album likes, favorites, playlists) to Apple Music or any other streaming platform. The time saved is considerable, and you won't lose any data!\n\n\n\nYou can also synchronize playlists available on YouTube Music, for example, to your Spotify account at any frequency you choose, without lifting a finger. Or download all your data in .CSV format to store it somewhere and import it again. Among other things!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is undoubtedly the perfect companion for your daily use of streaming platforms. To start using our services, click here!"}
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The new artist remuneration model, \"artist-centric,\" seems ever closer to becoming a reality. Many people ask: Is the artist-centric model the future of music streaming?\n\n\n\nSince the early days of streaming, the question of artist remuneration has been at the center of much debate. It's an undeniable fact: the primary beneficiaries of the streaming economy are not always the artists but their labels and other intermediaries. Many artists opt for total independence to compensate for this lack of income. The emergence of merch and the return of vinyl and CDs show that artists are looking for sources of revenue. More than streams are needed, especially for artists with less exposure. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nWe've recently been looking at income distribution according to the number of streams and music streaming platforms. But this could all change very quickly. \n\n\n\nLet's take a look at what's at stake!\n\n\n\nWhat is the artist-centric model?\n\n\n\nThe user-centric model is a new method of calculating remuneration based on the \"relationship between fans and artists.\" Currently, each user's fees for a Premium subscription service are redistributed among all artists. Even those you may have yet to listen to. And especially the most streamed artists, since those who generate the most streams dip more into the \"common pot.\" This is the \"market-centric\" method. An article in Rolling Stone claims that 1% of creators receive 90% of streaming revenues. Many have long protested against this calculation method, which is considered unequal. \n\n\n\nTo sum up, it would no longer be a question of redistribution based on overall listening volume but of remunerating only those artists to whom users listen. \n\n\n\nSource: PM Images/Getty Images\n\n\n\nIn September 2023, Deezer and Universal Music Group announced with great fanfare that they would base themselves on a model designed to remunerate artists better. These two entities believe that everything needs to be reimagined to become more egalitarian and fight against streaming fraud. According to Deezer, this new calculation method is now live in France before possibly extending to other countries.\n\n\n\nWhite-noise\n\n\n\nIn press releases, Universal Music Group's head of digital, Michael Nash, says he wants to support all artists equally. Jeronimo Folgueira, CEO of Deezer, believes it's not right that \"functional audio\" or songs from mood playlists, for example, generate as much money as artists' songs. He must remember that artists create these ambient songs, but that's another debate. And we can also wonder how to define \"functional audio\": it's a dangerous line to cross. In a detailed article, Billboard explains that \"Deezer plans to remove those noise tracks — which the company says accounts for 2% of streams — from the platform and replace them with Deezer’s own in-house noise content that would not generate royalties.\".\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nImplementing a new algorithm would give a \"double boost\" to \"professional\" artists and pay less for songs generated by auto-play or in playlists. Professional artists will then earn twice the usual amount. Under Deezer's terms, a professional artist must boast the following numbers: a minimum of 1000 streams from at least 500 unique monthly users. If some artists fall below these marks, they won't benefit from the double boost. But what about emerging artists or people who have only released one album? They are also professional artists, just yet to be well-established. It seems unfair in that regard.\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we can't wait to learn more about these algorithmic models, as everything is, logically, still vague. \n\n\n\nArtist-centric model: some people are against it\n\n\n\nAfter Deezer and Universal released their statement, the music label Believe protested against it:\n\n\n\n\n\"As a company working with artists and labels at all levels, Believe considers that all artists shall be compensated equally by streaming services regardless of their stage of development.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe Centre National de la Musique has unveiled a study analyzing the impact of a switch to the artist-centric model in 2021. The study is in French, but you can find all the details here if you are French-speaking. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nIt reveals some surprising conclusions. The user-centric model would not have a positive financial impact on artists with the smallest audiences. It would, however, enhance the value of less popular genres, such as classical music and blues, and harm rap. Pop and Rock would benefit from this new distribution method. \n\n\n\nNot so useful?\n\n\n\nAnother study conducted by ProMusik confirms these conclusions. ProMusik states that \"68% of artist profiles could see an increase or decrease of at least 40% in their streaming revenue\". Others claim that the stated aim of redistributing revenue to less-exposed artists is just an idea, not a reality. Users who mainly listen to \"indie music\" listen to a wide range of artists and are always looking for discoveries. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nTheir listening habits are, therefore, spread across a multitude of artists. Switching to an artist-centric model could be counter-productive and even less remunerative than the current market-centric model. While the desire to change the model looks good on paper, the reality can be quite different. And penalize those it is supposed to favor.\n\n\n\nIn its study, the CNL states that the \"artist-centric\" model \"would have a minimal impact on the remuneration of artists with modest audiences: beyond the 10,000th most listened-to artist, all genres combined, the impact of switching to UCPS would be at most a few euros per year on average per artist\".\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nBoth studies confirm, however, that the artist-centric model could effectively combat streaming fraud, particularly stream buying. Most analysts agree that it's still too early to assess the impact of a shift to an artist-centric model. It will take a lot of time and data to ascertain whether less-exposed artists are seeing an upturn in their revenues based on \"real\" listening. But while the figures are not yet in, there is no doubt that it is positive that remuneration methods are evolving and that the industry is trying to move towards a fairer model.\n\n\n\nWhat's the future?\n\n\n\nDeezer has launched its new model in recent weeks. The industry is paying close attention to its deployment and impact. However, if only Deezer uses this model, the effect will not be as massive as it can be. If Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Amazon Music Unlimited, or Spotify - the world's most widely used platforms - follow Deezer's model, then much could change. \n\n\n\nJeronimo Folgueira, CEO of Twitter / Source: Deezer\n\n\n\nAnother possibility is that artists will decide that Deezer is on the right track and side with it. We wouldn't say they could withdraw all their music from other streaming services. But the influence of artists is such that they could direct users' choices. \n\n\n\nThe eyes of the world are on Deezer. \n\n\n\nWhat does Soundiiz have to do with the artist-centric model?\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we pay close attention to artists' remuneration policies. It's a subject we're passionate about. However, we have no impact on the potential shift from a market-centric to an artist-centric model. We can't influence negotiations between labels and streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, we will play an essential role if you wish to support Deezer's initiative and migrate all your data to the French company. How can we do that? By using our Transfer function, for example. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving at Deezer and starting from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data directly in your Deezer account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut Soundiiz doesn't just store your data in one place: our tool is pretty magic because it allows you to edit and export these same data…directly from your Soundiiz account without going through Deezer again. \n\n\n\nAnother feature our users love is the ability to export your Deezer playlists in CSV format before canceling your subscription. Then, you can download the file, store it on your chosen device, and re-import it. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be available during the re-import.\n\n\n\nIf you want to switch to Deezer because their artist-centric model seems better than others, subscribe to Deezer while using Soundiiz! "}
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Labels have had to adapt, as have consumers. Artists, for their part, have had to adapt to new modes of consumption and distribution. Like a new way of doing business. Streaming platforms have understood this; some have launched services dedicated exclusively to artists. Examples include Deezer, with Deezer For Creators, TIDAL, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. But also Spotify, on which we're going to focus today. What is Spotify for Artists, and how to make the most of it?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThis article is part of a series in which we focus on how artists can get their music noticed and heard on streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nWhat is Spotify for artists?\n\n\n\nSpotify for Artists was created so that artists who play their music on their platform can access all the relevant data concerning their audience and manage their professional profile as efficiently as possible. \n\n\n\nSpotify for Artists aims to create a platform that combines analytical, social, and professional dimensions: artists can benefit from all the tools they need to get their careers off the ground and into the future.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIt is also an effective presentation tool. Spotify for Artists lets you enter a short biography of yourself, links to your social networks, and a photo to reinforce the feeling of closeness with your fans. Over the years, the tool has become more and more complete and, let's face it, more and more popular and indispensable.\n\n\n\nHow do you create an artist profile on Spotify for Artists?\n\n\n\nSpotify doesn't need much to create an artist profile for you: all you need is a \"classic\" Spotify account (as a user) and at least one available song. For this, you need to have uploaded your music to Spotify via a distributor. In a previous article, we explained the details of this process and the distributor's role. If you meet these two criteria, Spotify will accept your request to create a profile. After a validation period, you'll be verified - the famous little blue icon next to your username - and given access to your Spotify For Artists profile. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIt's also a great tool for legitimizing your presence as a professional. Having a little blue icon next to your name conveys authenticity and professionalism. Differentiating yourself in this way can be interesting among the many artists available on streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nTo begin the process, go to the Spotify For Artists homepage and follow the procedure! \n\n\n\nCheck with your music distributor, too: some offer this option as part of their package, so you don't have to lift a finger!\n\n\n\nHow to make the most out of Spotify for Artists?\n\n\n\nYou'll be able to customize almost everything on your profile.\n\n\n\nBut the most exciting feature is the one that gives you access to your listening statistics. Thanks to the Audience Insights feature, you'll understand who your listeners are, where they come from, their age, and their listening habits. You'll be able to see which songs are performing best and in which geographical zone and adapt your strategy according to these indicators. Spotify for Artists provides you with data that will prove to be a goldmine for your career. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nImagine you've been lucky enough to participate in a high-profile radio show: you can analyze whether this event has impacted your streams and peak listening figures for your music. Knowing what time of day listeners tune in to your music can also be invaluable for learning when to communicate or in which geographical area to target your actions. It can also be helpful for your concert tours: it's likely that in the cities where your listeners are located, you'll succeed in attracting the most people. If you have one, the person in charge of your concerts can use all this information. The possibilities for analysis are limitless if you take the time to look into them.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nHowever, it's important to note that Spotify for Artists logically feeds only Spotify-generated data. Basing your development strategies solely on this tool could prove limited. It's up to you to combine it with other devices!\n\n\n\nCommunication and influence tools\n\n\n\nKnowing where your listeners are lets you target which media to prioritize if you manage your promotion. A development strategy might be to consolidate your listener base, wherever possible, before attempting national exposure. But to do this, it's essential to understand where and by whom you're being listened to. \n\n\n\nYou can also see which playlists you've been included in. So you can find out how your listeners discovered your music. Playlists are an invaluable asset, enabling you to reach many people beyond your circle of listeners. It's also possible, via this platform, to enter into direct contact with Spotify's editorial team and playlist curators. So you can push your playlist to these influencers, tell them about your new releases, and hope for an exciting placement! Spotify for Artists is the only medium that allows you to pitch your music to Spotify teams.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nWith Spotify For Artists, listing upcoming concert dates, posting links to buy tickets, or contacting your fans is possible. Your followers will receive a notification every time you release a new song. Spotify also offers the possibility of selling merchandising items like t-shirts, hoodies, or vinyl. It is a great way to generate money and create a world around your professional profile. Spotify has dedicated a page to explaining these features, which have been expanded in recent months. \n\n\n\nIn a press release, Spotify explained: \n\n\n\n\n\"Instead of having to browse artist by artist, this update makes it easier than ever to access all artist merch in one place. From the hub, you can click on available items to learn more, and then purchase through the artist's Spotify store, powered by Shopify\". \n\n\n\n\nNew functions\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, the \"Artist's Pick\" feature allows you to pin a specific song, giving it greater prominence than other tracks in your catalog. If you've just released a single and want to maximize its reach, it may be worth using the \"Artist's Pick\" feature to make it visible. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify has also made available a new feature called Marquee. It's a communication tool that could prove interesting and enable even artists with no marketing notions to present their music in a clever way that aligns with today's communication constraints. Spotify presents it in these terms: \n\n\n\n\n\"Marquee is a full-screen, sponsored recommendation of your new release to Spotify Free and Premium listeners who have shown interest in your music and have the potential to listen more. When a listener clicks on a Marquee, they are guided to your new release and your release alone. It means they can focus solely on your music and discover more of you.\" \n\n\n\n\nAsserting your presence\n\n\n\nAnother interesting tool is the ability to create \"Canvas\" for your songs. It's a small visual illustration that can be uploaded in the background of your tracks. This can give your music an even more immersive dimension, even if you haven't shot a video clip. If you're not used to video editing, it may take some time, but it's an excellent tool for getting your audience into your music. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz help you launch your career? \n\n\n\nSoundiiz makes it easy to create SmartLinks. But what is a SmartLink?\n\n\n\nA smart link is a link that allows you to store a multitude of other links in the same place. It's a landing page that provides access to other links generated on different websites. Artists use them, for example, to promote their songs. With a smartlink, they can redirect you to the streaming services you use. It works the same way with playlists, albums, or songs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine you've just released an album. Once your album is available, you'll no doubt want to share it without creating a link for each platform. Creating a SmartLink with Soundiiz makes it possible to do this in seconds. \n\n\n\nThe good news? Smartlink creation is available in the free version of Soundiiz. And if you subscribe to one of our Premium or Creator subscriptions, from €3 per month, you'll also be able to take advantage of tools for analyzing your smartlinks. As an artist, it's essential to keep track of your statistics and understand, for example, which platforms your songs are most listened to. Analyzing your smartlinks thus becomes a tool for understanding your audience.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, creating smartlinks is simple, and you don't have to subscribe to another service. So go ahead, try everything Soundiiz can offer!"}
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Market leader, podcast and audiobook specialist, impressive catalog of songs, benchmark algorithm... The Swedish company has reached the top thanks to intelligent investments and an ability to understand trends. What is the history of Spotify? How did it all start, and where is it going?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn this new article devoted to the history of a streaming platform, we take on another giant of the streaming world after Deezer, TIDAL, and Apple Music! Let's dig into the history of Spotify.\n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nThe foundations of the history of Spotify\n\n\n\nTechnology has always been in Daniel Ek's blood. He's always enjoyed considering improvements to existing tools, creating websites from age 14, and programming. To say he was precocious would be an understatement. He quickly developed a passion for programming and set up a company with some high school friends. They multiplied projects and gained experience. But Daniel spends almost as much time in front of his computer as he does listening to music. For him, music is a family affair.\n\n\n\nDaniel consumes a lot of music, and like many people of his generation, he does it illegally. Via Napster. In a previous article on the history of streaming platforms, we explained how Napster revolutionized the music world in just a few years. After Napster, everything was never the same again. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nDaniel is fascinated by the tool and its technology. But he's not surprised when the law catches up with Napster and forces it to close.\n\n\n\nHe then sees an opportunity. There was room for a legal tool that would make it possible to listen to music almost ad infinitum. In his head, the ideas are racing, and the foundations of Spotify are being laid. At the same time, Daniel Ek has consolidated his position in the world of technology. He's worked with major accounts, headed up uTorrent, created a start-up, and then sold it to another company, TradeDoubler. Daniel is a millionaire, but he doesn't intend to stop working because of it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe start-up sale enabled him to meet a person who would help change his life: Martin Lorentzon, then head of Trade Doubler.\n\n\n\nDaniel told Martin about his idea to create a music streaming service where all the world's music would be accessible. At the outset, the idea was based on the Napster model. They want to create a primarily free service but with some paying options.\n\n\n\nMartin and Daniel are friends but have very different characters and skills: they complement each other and look in the same direction. \n\n\n\nEarly growth and development in the history of Spotify\n\n\n\nIn 2006, in Stockholm, Daniel and Martin created Spotify. The name condenses the words \"Spotlight\" and \"Identify.\" It is not illogical when you consider that Spotify is, first and foremost, a tool for finding songs identified in advance by its users.\n\n\n\nThe legal constraints are numerous, and the founders signed contracts with labels for two years. Universal Music Group, Warner, Sony BMG, and others are now part of the adventure. Spotify began to expand into France, the United Kingdom, and Spain. At that time, over five million songs are available to listen to.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\n In 2008, Spotify was officially launched. The service offers paid subscriptions and a free, invitation-only model.\n\n\n\n Although used by hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people, Napster was frowned upon by the record industry. Spotify is a model that would enable artists and their labels to generate money through streaming. A new world is on the way.\n\n\n\nBut it would be wrong to claim that Spotify is the first streaming platform to exist, far from it. In a recent article, we looked back at the history of streaming music: Deezer, iTunes, Pandora, Bandcamp, Last.fm, and SoundCloud already existed. Interestingly, over the years, Spotify has surpassed all these platforms regarding user numbers.\n\n\n\nThe big break in the history of Spotify\n\n\n\nIn 2010, everything changed for Spotify. The service is available in the United States. Mark Zuckerberg himself, the CEO of Facebook, contributed to the launch's success by posting a message on his Facebook wall and, above all, by forging a partnership with Facebook. At the time, this was a guarantee of massive success. Facebook could not have been more powerful, and Spotify was a famous but almost unknown service in the crucial US market. Facebook enabled connecting directly to Spotify via its interface, making everything more accessible.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify was a great success, with over a million users in the US just a year after its launch. This is a significant milestone in the development of the streaming service. They also raised $100 million after years of being in deficit. 2008, for example, they reported losses of around $4.4 million.\n\n\n\nPromises\n\n\n\nIn 2012, worldwide success became a reality. Spotify registers 20 million active users, including 5 million premium subscribers. An Android app is also available. Three years later, the service modernized, adding a visual and more ergonomic dimension to its web and mobile version. Despite increasingly fierce competition, it continues to be one of the most popular streaming services.\n\n\n\nIn 2013, Spotify launched its \"Discover Weekly\" service, and many people praised the accuracy of its recommendations. Spotify thus became an effective tool for discovering new artists weekly. Even today, Spotify retains a unique appeal in this area.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIt was in 2015 that one of Spotify's most popular features emerged: its recommendation system. The algorithm has taken years to develop and is now the delight of Spotify users. It continues to improve and is still one of the streaming service's most positive features.\n\n\n\nIn 2018, Spotify continued to expand, setting up operations in the Middle East and South Africa. It is also the year Spotify goes public. The Swedish company invests heavily in podcast platforms such as Anchor FM and Gimlet Media. It is one of Spotify's most innovative strategies: today, podcasts are a significant part of listening habits. Spotify is considered by many to be the leader in the field.\n\n\n\nMinor setbacks in the history of Spotify\n\n\n\nPodcasts reinforce Spotify's dominant position and set it apart from the competition. They also effectively master the social dimension of music, offering effective cross-content, notably with Instagram. Spotify is keeping ahead of technological innovations by adapting its interface to the needs of a new generation lulled by TikTok's navigation system.\n\n\n\nIt had raised some eyebrows, especially as, unlike many of its competitors, it was still impossible to listen to music in very high definition.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nOver the years, Spotify has fought many battles with its main competitor, Apple Music. We explained the background to this in a previous article. But the company, like other streaming platforms, has also been at the center of numerous debates concerning the remuneration of the artists featured in their song library. Spotify is one of the worst performers on the market in this area, and there's no doubt that it will have to make efforts to achieve fairer remuneration.\n\n\n\nNo doubt, to compensate for this, Spotify has launched its \"Spotify For Artists\" initiative, which is constantly being enriched with new features. The aim is to give artists access to many tools for understanding their audience, generating additional revenue, communicating concert dates and new releases, or selling merchandising. The possibilities are numerous, as we discussed in this article.\n\n\n\nWhat about now?\n\n\n\nAccording to Tech Crunch, Spotify had over 500 million subscribers by April 2023. An increase of 22% on the same period the previous year. One black mark, however: more people use the free version than the paid one.\n\n\n\nWhere can Spotify go from here?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nAt a press conference in October 2023, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced plans to launch a \"Super Premium\" service with HD audio, playlists ever closer to users' tastes, and other options. Using Artificial Intelligence, Spotify has also developed a tool for converting a voice into multiple languages without losing the tone and timbre of the original voice. Called Voice Translation, the tool could be a goldmine for audio content creators and open up exciting prospects. Spotify should continue to expand its audiobook catalog while consolidating its algorithm.\n\n\n\nWhile it is difficult to predict how the company will continue to develop, it faces a significant challenge: increasingly fierce competition in an already highly competitive sector.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn the US, YouTube Music and Amazon Music are gaining ground by leveraging the power of their core companies. Against this, Spotify, Deezer, and TIDAL need help positioning themselves, particularly in price.\n\n\n\nIn a few years, the hierarchy of the streaming world could be turned upside down. Once again.\n\n\n\nWhy use Spotify with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nYou're beginning to know that Soundiiz is the perfect companion for getting the most out of your use of streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nFirstly, you can directly transfer all the data collected on your previous streaming services to your new Spotify account. And by \"all,\" we mean your likes, playlists, the artists you follow, and the albums you've saved. Everything can be found directly on Spotify using our Transfer function. You'll find all the details in this article, so you'll understand what it's all about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd yes, in case you were wondering, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Spotify account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place. You can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\nAnother feature appreciated by our users is the ability to sync playlists. Let's say you've been a TIDAL user until now but decided to subscribe to Spotify. You've hesitated because you like TIDAL's playlists, and you'd like to be able to continue listening to them on Spotify and benefit from their updates. Soundiiz makes it possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing our Sync function, you can ask Soundiiz to retrieve updates to your TIDAL playlists at your chosen frequency. And you'll be able to find them again, effortlessly, on your Spotify account. \n\n\n\nWe hope you liked this blog article on the history of Spotify. You can now subscribe to Spotify and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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TikTok has been sweeping up everything since it arrived in the music industry and sparking debate. Recently, the application announced its appearance in music streaming with TikTok Music. And that's all it took for TikTok to return to everyone's lips. Full of promise, this new application is yet to be available everywhere, but much information has already been revealed. What is TikTok Music, and can it be a serious streaming service?\n\n\n\nSource: TikTok\n\n\n\nWe're lifting the veil on a newcomer who could take center stage shortly.\n\n\n\nWhat is TikTok Music?\n\n\n\nWe'll soon publish an article on TikTok's influence on the record industry. Let's remember that TikTok has changed the way new music is discovered. And the way labels and artists conceive their songs. Even if it means sacrificing part of their identity, how many artists have entered the studio with their sights set on being included in a \"TikTok Trend\"? Not to cast stones at anyone. But it's undeniable that TikTok has already helped change the game's rules in just a few years. \n\n\n\nSource: TikTok\n\n\n\nThe viral potential of the app is almost infinite. Even if it's impossible to predict which songs have potential on TikTok, specific sound texture and duration criteria can be exploited. With its infinite scrolling navigation system, TikTok has even influenced streaming services such as Spotify. Spotify recently revised its navigation system, prompting some negative reactions. TikTok is now everywhere and a force to be reckoned with.\n\n\n\nTikTok is an integral part of many labels' development strategies. There is a correlation between streaming figures on \"traditional\" platforms and the massive song distribution on TikTok. TikTok understands this and knows there's an opportunity to be exploited. So they've launched a new application, separate from the \"classic\" TikTok application, called TikTok Music. This application can be synchronized with the basic TikTok app to simplify all data exchanges.\n\n\n\nTikTok Music: launch imminent.\n\n\n\nTikTok Music, currently being tested in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, and Indonesia, aims to make it easy to save and listen to songs on TikTok, offering everything a traditional streaming service already provides. The music catalogs of Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music are already integrated. With TikTok Music, TikTok aims to convert application users to a paying formula. There is no free version, as with Spotify or YouTube.\n\n\n\nSource: TikTok Music\n\n\n\nLike some competitors, the service lets you create collaborative playlists, search for a song by entering its lyrics, benefit from personalized suggestions, listen to songs offline, or access song lyrics, among other features. So far, nothing revolutionary, but that may change in the coming months. One element does stand out, however. It's the ability to comment on songs and share these reactions on TikTok. TikTok Music also announces its intention to connect users with similar tastes. It reinforces the \"social dimension\" that more and more platforms are investing in.\n\n\n\nIn a press release, a manager from Byte Dance, a company associated with TikTok, sums up TikTok Music's objectives and ambitions in the following terms:\n\n\n\n\n\"We are pleased to introduce TikTok Music, a new service that combines the power of music discovery on TikTok with a best-in-class streaming service. TikTok Music will make it easy for people in Indonesia and Brazil to save, download, and share their favorite viral tracks from TikTok. We are excited about the opportunities. TikTok Music presents for fans and artists and its great potential for driving significant value to the music industry.\"\n\n\n\n\nWhen will TikTok Music be available? \n\n\n\nNo official launch date has yet been announced. The product is being tested in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Mexico and Indonesia. So we'll have to wait a few months before the world can enjoy what TikTok Music offers.\n\n\n\nSource: TikTok Music\n\n\n\nThe process is not unprecedented. Companies carry out more or less lengthy test phases in markets outside the U.S. to gather as much information and customer feedback as possible. Indonesia and Brazil are TikTok's second and third biggest markets after the USA.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will, of course, keep you informed when the platform becomes available!\n\n\n\nCan it be a competitor to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music?\n\n\n\nOf course, it's impossible to predict the future. But TikTok Music can compete with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, and TIDAL. \n\n\n\nThe reasons are simple. Today, a clear correlation exists between a TikTok trend and the streaming figures for the song in question. The artist concerned sees their statistics rise and their notoriety soar. It happens in a context where a TikTok user discovers and listens to the song and has to exit his application to open the streaming service he uses daily, save the piece, and possibly subscribe to the artist. Then, listen to the song or discography elsewhere than on TikTok. \n\n\n\nSource: TikTok Music\n\n\n\nThe steps are simple. But there is one small hurdle: the user has to exit TikTok to open another application.\n\n\n\nImagine simplifying the process so you never had to leave a single application. All the steps would be easier and simpler. And no one would have to use Spotify or another streaming service to listen repeatedly to a song that exploded on TikTok. This would be a win-win situation for listeners regarding time, management, and ease of access. But it would also be a boon for labels and their artists, who could focus their efforts on a new platform and be encouraged to make as much music as possible available on TikTok Music. It has already begun.\n\n\n\nWhat's in it for me?\n\n\n\nTikTok Music must offer added value regarding interface, content, and price. The streaming market is increasingly saturated. And platforms like Spotify have been around for so long that they're almost impossible to dislodge. It's a safe bet that TikTok could nibble away at market share in its first few years. That would be enough to make it a serious new player. \n\n\n\nBy combining the power and appeal of TikTok with all the services offered by a traditional streaming platform, TikTok Music has many cards to play. \n\n\n\nSource: TikTok Music\n\n\n\nAnd the streaming world may be already starting to shake!\n\n\n\nCan Soundiiz be used with TikTok Music?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can easily migrate from one streaming platform to another. You can transfer, for example, all your Spotify data (song and album likes, favorites, playlists) to Apple Music or any other streaming platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also synchronize playlists available on Spotify, for example, to your Deezer account at any frequency you choose without lifting a finger. Or download all your data in CSV format to store it somewhere and import it again. Among other things!\n\n\n\nTechnology permitting, we'll extend all these features, which our users have been raving about for years, to TikTok Music. We can't do that now, as the service is still testing.\n\n\n\nBut as soon as we have all the necessary information, we'll keep you informed and, if possible, include the possibility of transferring data from Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, or similar TikTok Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz aims to make it easier for you to use your streaming services daily. So, we're keeping a close eye on what TikTok Music offers. Just as we stay abreast of all the latest news in the music industry. We aim to provide you with a service that's up to date with the latest trends and adapted to new uses.\n\n\n\nUntil TikTok Music arrives, you can test our services right here!"}
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If you're reading this, you probably know almost all of them. But there's one area where Soundiiz has been at the top of its game for years: DJs. Many DJs use our services to make their job easier, especially since Spotify made it impossible to connect to DJing software. This article answers two questions: How to DJ with Spotify using Soundiiz? And how to use Soundiiz to DJ?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA new blog post for professionals, following the one about the possibilities offered by Spotify for Artists, and how to upload music to streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nSpotify and DJs\n\n\n\nBefore 2020, many DJs were using Spotify for their sets. Spotify made it possible to integrate playlists directly into DJ software such as Serato, Rekordox, Traktor, Algoriddim's djay, and djay Pro.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut in 2020, the Swedish company stopped these links between the two software packages. Spotify justifies this based on rights constraints, but it is a purely business decision. Spotify has decided to focus on the (very) bulk of its market: \"lambdas\" music users, not necessarily professionals. It is understandable, as DJs indeed represent a niche segment. Spotify's integrations with third-party software meant too much work for a limited portion of the business.\n\n\n\nAs of now, DJs can no longer transfer their Spotify data to the software they use for their DJ sets with just a few clicks. No more communication, nothing. Anything created on Spotify is condemned to stay on Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYet Spotify is an inexhaustible source of songs. Spotify is not only the most widely used streaming service in the world but also boasts one of the largest music catalogs of any other streaming service. Spotify is still useful for DJs who have chosen songs from Spotify and incorporated them into their performances.\n\n\n\nWhy should DJs use Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, DJs can still use Spotify as a basis. All they need to do is transfer this data to a streaming service that allows integration with their usual DJ software. So there's an extra step involved. But this will be a smooth process thanks to Soundiiz's ease of use.\n\n\n\nSpotify can be used to do the heavy lifting: draw songs from an almost infinite database, classify and arrange them, and end up with a solid, easily manageable playlist. With Soundiiz, it's possible to use this list. \n\n\n\nSome streaming platforms still enable their connectivity with DJ software. TIDAL, Soundcloud +, Deezer, Beatport, Beatsource, and Apple Music are services that should give you what you want.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe process is simple: you transfer your data from Spotify to one of these platforms on which you've created an account. Then, connect it to your DJ software. Pretty simple.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can also store and manage all your data and playlists directly from your Soundiiz account. Thanks to our interface, you can move, delete, and reorganize all your playlists. Then, export them to the platform of your choice!\n\n\n\nAnother feature helpful as a DJ is downloading all your playlists in .CSV format. The advantage is twofold. You can save your work and the DJ sets you've spent many hours preparing, then store them somewhere. But you can also share them with friends and family, who can import the .CSV file to their streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the possibilities are endless!\n\n\n\nThe Beatsource solution \n\n\n\nIn May 2020, the Beatsource platform was launched. According to the Beatsource website, the service \"lets DJs stream millions of tracks and access hundreds of curated playlists directly in their performance software\". Soundiiz is, of course, compatible with Beatsource. The detailed process should be useful if you use Beatsource for your mixes. All you have to do is choose Beatsource rather than Deezer as your destination source.\n\n\n\nHow to DJ with Spotify using Soundiiz: step by step\n\n\n\nSo that you understand precisely how to proceed, we've detailed below a step-by-step example of how to transfer data from Spotify to Deezer. This process concerns Deezer, but it's similar to all the other streaming services compatible with DJ tools: TIDAL, Soundcloud+, and Apple Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to transfer data from Spotify to Deezer\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you’d like to transfer your Spotify data. Then, if you haven’t already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the “Tools” section, you’ll see the “Transfer” section. Click on it.\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you’ll need to link your source account – Spotify – and your destination account – Spotify or any other streaming platform working with a DJ software -. To do this, click “Select Source” and look for the Spotify icon. Then click on “Select Destination” and look for the Deezer icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Deezer account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf everything works, you’ll see a green “Connected” button in both sections, as shown in the screenshot below.\n\n\n\nClick on the “Start” button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. In rare cases, some items may not be transferable. Choose what you want to transfer, then click “Confirm My Selection” and “Begin the transfer”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz’s free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on how much data is transferred, this may take a few minutes. You can check the transfer progress in the “Automation” – “My Batches” section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don’t have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nBonus: A French DJ, Hurrican-X, recently reviewed our services on his YouTube channel, calling it \"the one and only solution\". You can watch - in french - his video here. \n\n\n\nWhich subscription option should DJs choose to DJ with Spotify?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz offers three subscription options. The first is free, but the two others are not. We recommend our Premium or Creator options for DJs, music lovers, and influencers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Premium option allows you to make all the transfers you want but only 20 monthly synchronizations. The Creator option gives you 50 and lets you buy more if you need more. The Creator option also gives you advanced statistics and all the possible features.\n\n\n\nFor more details on these subscriptions, click here!"}
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Thanks to the combined power of the e-commerce giant and massive investment, Amazon has made its mark on the streaming market. And it looks set to stay there, firmly established as one of the market leaders. However, it only happened in a few months. And before becoming the streaming platform it is today, Amazon Music underwent several changes. What is the history of Amazon Music? And how did it evolve?\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nFollowing Deezer, TIDAL, Spotify, and Apple Music, we look back at the History of Amazon Music today. Knowing where a streaming service started inevitably helps us understand its recent evolution. \n\n\n\nWe will explain it all to you!\n\n\n\nThe history of Amazon Music: when did it start?\n\n\n\nIn 2007, Amazon Music decided to enter the music business. Its first attempt was Amazon MP3, and was available in its final version in January 2008. It arrived a few months before Apple's iTunes. It's a little-known fact, but Amazon MP3 is the first service to sell online music in MP3 format. Even before iTunes and other competitors. But Amazon MP3 has only just become a serious player in the music world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt was in November 2010 that the service became available in Japan, Germany, Austria, France, England, and Switzerland. Other countries were to follow. In fact, despite its pioneering status, Amazon MP3 remained, for a long time, a service that was ultimately little used and operated by Amazon, its parent company. \n\n\n\nIn 2014, Amazon officially launched Prime Music to replace Amazon MP3. The service offers two million songs. It may seem substantial, but it's well below its competitors, such as Spotify, with 55 million references. Amazon still has some way to go, but the platform is on the right track.\n\n\n\nThe big break in the history of Amazon Music\n\n\n\nThe first major upheaval in the history of Amazon Music came in 2014. From then on, Amazon Prime members, who number in the millions, can enjoy an unlimited catalog of music to listen to at no extra cost. The limited catalog allows Amazon Prime members to listen to some music without shelling out an extra dollar. \n\n\n\nAnother step was taken two years later, in 2016, with the launch of Amazon Music Unlimited, a full-fledged music streaming platform. Amazon Prime members can enjoy a discount on an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nLike YouTube with YouTube Music, it's wise from a business point of view to make offers that respond to each other. The aim is to leave the Amazon universe as little as possible and combine online purchases with intensive music listening. Ultimately, the calculation is simple: Amazon has clearly understood that it might be interesting for customers already committed to Amazon Prime to subscribe to a streaming service that would cost them less than a platform not directly linked to Amazon. \n\n\n\nThe catalog has grown from two million to around 100 million with Amazon Music Unlimited. From 2016 onwards, it has been as if Amazon Music has reached its final form, even today. It means that Amazon Music has almost nothing to envy the industry leaders. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nBut even then, the services must be on par with competitors in the sector, such as Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and Spotify. So Amazon began to step up its investments in music streaming. In 2019, they take a significant step forward with an HD offering, which will finally install Amazon Music among the most exciting players on the market.\n\n\n\nPromises\n\n\n\nAmazon Music's ambition is to become the benchmark streaming platform. To achieve this, they are taking everything that works from their competitors and bringing it together under their service. Do you like to listen to music quality? Amazon Music offers one of the best HD options on the market. As a bonus, Ultra HD has been available since 2020, in addition to a Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio option. To offer music in Ultra HD format, Amazon has formed partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Enough to satisfy the most demanding of you! \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nDo you want to benefit from a massive catalog of songs to ensure you find everything or almost everything you want? Amazon's music catalog is one of the most extensive around. \n\n\n\nDo you listen to a lot of podcasts? Amazon Music's offering is among the best, rivaling the undisputed industry leader, Spotify. In 2020, Amazon acquired podcast production company Wondery for $300 million.\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nPrices and subscription options\n\n\n\nThis is where it gets complicated. Amazon Music offers several subscription packages with different prices if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber.\n\n\n\nFirst, Amazon Music Prime is available to people paying for an Amazon Prime subscription. It costs $12.99 per month (the price drops to $6.49 per month if you're a student). Amazon Music Prime is an efficient service providing access to a massive catalog of over 100 million songs. But only in Shuffle mode. \n\n\n\nThen there's Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon's \"real\" music streaming service. Unfortunately, it's not included in Prime subscriptions and is priced at $10.99 per month for non-Prime subscribers ($5.99 per month for students) and $8.99 per month (or $89 over a year) for Prime subscribers. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nLike Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music, Amazon also offers a \"family plan\" that allows six people to use the same account for $15.99 monthly ($159 per year).\n\n\n\nIn addition, Amazon offers a 90-day trial period to test its services. That's more than its competitors, and it will give you plenty of time to decide whether or not the service meets your needs.\n\n\n\nWhy use Amazon Music with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz always allows you to get the best out of your streaming platforms. Amazon Music is no exception. On your Soundiiz homepage, you can manage your Amazon Music playlists like you use Spotify, Deezer, or TIDAL playlists. \n\n\n\nIf you want to give it a try to Amazon Music, using its free trial period, one of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is to lose all your music collection. It includes your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by using an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort to Amazon Music from Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, or any other platform. Then, keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronisation feature.\n\n\n\nLet's say you want to quit Amazon Music because it didn't fit your needs. When you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create backups of your Amazon Music playlist as CSV. Convenient!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoyed this little history of Amazon Music! You can now go to Soundiiz's homepage to connect your Amazon Music account and get the most out of it!"}
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As with every year-end, between the end of November and the beginning of December, your yearly recap appears on your music streaming platforms, and many of your friends share their listening habits. It's an almost unavoidable step, and let's face it: everyone looks forward to these retrospectives. But why is the yearly recap a clever marketing strategy?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn this new blog post, we take a closer look at the phenomenon, understanding where it comes from and how it has become a big step for many streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nWhen did the yearly recap start?\n\n\n\nIn 2016, Spotify was the first to launch annual retrospectives based on each user's listening. From the very first year, the initiative has generated a lot of buzz and attention for Spotify. It's a popular tool on social networks, ergonomic and interactive, which immediately gains public support. \n\n\n\nWith \"Wrapped\", Spotify is positioning itself as a streaming service ahead of its competitors and at the service of its community. From a business point of view, it is a pretty clever strategy. The massive spread of listening statistics on social networks allows users of other streaming platforms to realize that Spotify is an innovative service. At the end of 2023, the Head of Global Marketing Experience explained what changes have been made to Spotify Wrapped 2023 in a blog post. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn 2019, competitors catch up. Apple Music unveils its \"Replay\", and adds an easily shareable option in 2022. TIDAL launched its annual summary, \"My Rewind,\" in 2020, and a year later, it's YouTube Music and Deezer's turn to follow the trend.\n\n\n\nBehind the yearly recap: a clever marketing strategy\n\n\n\nSince its launch, Spotify Wrapped has been almost universally hailed as a brilliant marketing initiative. In 2021, Adweek Media revealed that social media managers from McDonald's and PepsiCo and the marketing director of El Pollo Loco cited \"Spotify Wrapped\" as one of the best marketing strategies of the year. There are few things comparable in terms of user endorsement of a product.\n\n\n\nIn 2020, Spotify won several Webby Awards and trophies for web-marketing services. The Swedish company won Best Data Visualization, Best User Experience, Viral Marketing, and Integrated Campaign awards. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nBy sharing their listening habits on their social networks, Spotify's millions of users are doing the best advertising for their streaming service. They show that they use Spotify intensively and are even proud to show their listening statistics. It's a form of validation of everything that makes up Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, or TIDAL and is, therefore, now indispensable in developing a brand strategy.\n\n\n\nSharing a Wrapped, a My Rewind, or a Replay means becoming an actor in promoting a brand, validating it, without the brand itself asking for anything.\n\n\n\nDo platforms need to do it? \n\n\n\nToday, not making an annual retrospective available would be shooting oneself in the foot for streaming services. What was once a technological curiosity is now a means of reinforcing the weight of one's brand. And that's why every year brings its share of new features. But it also means each platform races to get its retrospective out before the others. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nIt also has a measurable impact. In a recent article, Forbes reveals the following data based on research by SproutSocial:\n\n\n\n\n\"Social media analytics company SproutSocial found 400 million posts were made on X, formerly known as Twitter, about Spotify Wrapped in the three days following its 2022 release, a 15% increase from the year before. The year prior recorded an even bigger increase: The number of posts on X about Spotify Wrapped in 2021 jumped 461% from the previous year, SproutSocial found\".\n\n\n\n\nIn 2021, The Hustle revealed that the Spotify Wrapped of 2020 enabled the platform to increase the number of downloads of its app by 21%. \n\n\n\nBeing first\n\n\n\nIn 2023, Apple's Replay arrived a few days before Spotify's Wrapped. Competitors are trying to be the first to release their year retrospectives. The aim? To create frustration among Spotify users, who see that their acquaintances using Apple have access to data they can't share. In this way, Apple positions itself as more innovative, or at least further ahead, than Spotify. My Deezer Year arrived on November 28, before Spotify. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nWhen Spotify's Wrapped comes out on November 29, 2023, it's almost as if they're behind the times. As if they are copying what Apple and Deezer have done before them. Even though, as mentioned above, it was Spotify who launched the Wrapped concept before anyone else. Here's another interesting point about recaps from a business point of view: they fuel word of mouth. And make everyone feel special with personalized information that users can brag about to their friends and family.  \n\n\n\nWith annual recaps, a psychological marketing war is at stake.\n\n\n\nSpotify Wrapped VS My Deezer Year VS Apple's Replay VS YouTube Music Recap: what's the difference between the yearly recaps\n\n\n\nApple Replay is becoming more and more interesting every year. In 2023, Apple comes closer than ever to Spotify. Yet Apple still has some way to go. Particularly in showcasing original statistics, which now appear to offer little differentiation from those offered by Spotify and its competitors. \n\n\n\nDeezer, with My Deezer Year, works in much the same way as its competitors. In 2023, they have chosen to present the statistics as tarot cards. An original way of distinguishing itself from the competition! Deezer goes even further, offering a personalized quiz and concert recommendations—a great way to extend the listening experience. My Deezer Year has become an increasingly serious player in the race for the \"best summary\" of the year.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music website\n\n\n\nFor its part, YouTube Music has focused on personalization. Based on your listening habits and their distribution over time, YouTube Music creates personalized \"cards\". These correspond to a \"mood\" and are almost unique. You'll also be able to link your photos stored on Google Photo to your music recap to create even more personalized cards. It's an exciting feature to be perfected over the next few years, but one that sets its recap apart from its competitors. \n\n\n\nEven if each streaming service has its own specificities, only how information is highlighted differs according to Apple, Deezer, or Spotify. It's up to you to choose what you prefer. Even so, from the feedback we've read to write this article, Spotify is considered more exhaustive and ergonomic than its competitors. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSo, for the time being, Spotify is ahead of the game. Their Wrapped is also, statistically, the most shared on social networks. But for how long?\n\n\n\nYearly recap & Soundiiz\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is not involved in creating yearly reviews, which are not accessible directly from your Soundiiz interface. Wrapped, Recap, and other annual reviews remain exclusive tools linked to your music streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nOn the other hand, imagine that you find Apple Music's Recap more attractive than yours. You might want to try out what Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, or Spotify have to offer next year. And change your streaming platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt couldn't be easier. Using our Transfer function, you can switch from Spotify to Deezer or from Deezer to Apple Music in just a few minutes. Soundiiz is compatible with most existing streaming services, allowing you to go either way.\n\n\n\nYou can read this article to understand the procedure. All you are left to do is enjoy your new streaming platform! And maybe your annual summary will look different from this year's next year."}
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At Soundiiz, we've made everything as easy to understand as possible. But what's the difference between Soundiiz's free and premium offers? We'll explain it all in this short article.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur free offer \n\n\n\nSince we started, we've had one goal: to make it easy for all music fans to manage their music catalog and move effortlessly from one platform to another. And when we say \"all,\" we mean free, so no one is penalized. That's why Soundiiz can be used without paying a single dollar. We've made our main features accessible. \n\n\n\nBy creating an account on Soundiiz right here, you can connect all your streaming platforms to your profile. It will allow you to manage your playlists, delete songs, move others, import .CSV, JSON, TEXT files, etc., and also create smartlinks for your playlists or the songs and albums you stream if you're an artist. Connecting your platforms to your Soundiiz account gives you an overview of everything that makes up your data. Soundiiz acts as an easy-to-use, ergonomic dashboard.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith our recently released AI tool, you can also generate playlists and lists of albums and artists to listen to. In our free version, it's also possible to synchronize a playlist from a chosen streaming platform to the platform you want and update it automatically. To learn more about how this works, please consult this blog article or this section of our site.\n\n\n\nThe other possibility, and one of the main reasons why Soundiiz has established itself over the years as the perfect companion to streaming platforms, is to transfer your playlists from one streaming service to another in seconds. If you want to transfer your data from Spotify to Apple Music or from Apple Music to YouTube Music, for example, Soundiiz lets you do it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut beware: if you use Soundiiz for free, you can only transfer one playlist and some of your playlists at a time. Also, you'll be limited to two hundred songs per playlist. If the playlist you want to transfer contains more than 200 songs, you must subscribe to one of our paid versions.\n\n\n\nOur Premium offer\n\n\n\nWe know that some of our users have a passion for music and a substantial catalog of playlists and data. These people don't want to be limited in the number of playlists, songs, or synchronizations they can perform. That's why we've launched our \"Premium\" offer, the most popular among our users. \n\n\n\nThe Premium package allows you to do everything listed in the free version but with no limits, plus many other features. You'll be able to transfer all your playlists at once, even if they contain 350,000 songs each - in which case, you'll be eligible for the Guinness World Record, but that's another story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also, for example, synchronize not just one playlist but up to twenty playlists, generate all the data you want with our AI, or benefit from statistics for your smartlinks.\n\n\n\nGoing one step further, you'll be able to import a playlist and export and import all your data in the format you choose. It will enable you to store your data wherever you like, share it with friends and family, update it, and then import it back into your Soundiiz account and streaming platforms. The possibilities are almost limitless. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn terms of billing, the Premium offer will cost you either $36 if you choose to be debited once a year or $4.50 per month if you want to be debited monthly. \n\n\n\nFor just $36, our Premium package gives you access to a host of features. But Soundiiz doesn't stop there. Another option goes even further.\n\n\n\nOur Creator offer\n\n\n\nSoundiiz also works with music professionals. And more than the general public, they have specific needs, particularly regarding analysis tools. The Creator offer will give all industry professionals, or artists themselves, access to various statistical tools, enabling them to understand their audience better. They will also be able to customize their smartlinks to look precisely as they want regarding impact and communication. With the Creator option, Soundiiz goes beyond its status as a service for efficiently managing your data collection to become a precise and effective support tool for all those in the music industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's why we've devoted articles to professionals for several months. In addition to these Smartlinks-related tools, the Creator option sets no limit on the number of playlists that can be synchronized: fifty synchronizations are included in the package, but if more are required, you can purchase additional ones. Another important option is access to a privileged support service in case of a problem.\n\n\n\nThe Creator option starts at $6.25 per month if you agree to be billed annually or $9.50 monthly.\n\n\n\nIn conclusion: what's the difference between Soundiiz's free and premium offers? \n\n\n\nWith these three options, Soundiiz covers the needs of all types of users. It's a way for us to support you in your day-to-day use of streaming platforms. We accompany you and get the best out of these services, and we also support Paypal!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember: every paid subscription can be canceled at any time. Do you need a one-time transfer to Spotify or any other service? You can subscribe to a monthly Soundiiz plan and then cancel it. You can keep using paid features until your month is over.\n\n\n\nPlease go on, go to the Soundiiz homepage, and start using our services!"}
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On December 13, 2023, the French government announced its intention to introduce a \"streaming tax\". Platforms were quick to react with resentment, anger, and revenge. But what is the streaming tax, and what are its impacts? And can it be duplicated elsewhere? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStreaming tax: what is it?\n\n\n\nThe tax is based on a simple principle. In 2024, the French government intends to tax companies operating in the streaming sector whose sales exceed 20 million euros. The amount of the tax is set at 1.2% of sales - as opposed to the previously announced 1.75% - a substantial sum. Music streaming platforms, such as Spotify, are, of course, affected. In France, the world's leading platform has achieved more than twice 20 million sales in 2022. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThis tax is supposed to finance the music sector in France via the Centre National de la Musique (CNM), created in 2020. It would give the CNM complete competence and solid financial resources to assist all players in the French music industry. \n\n\n\nThe French government has announced that the tax is expected to raise 15 million euros.\n\n\n\nThe consequences of the streaming tax\n\n\n\nFollowing the announcement, streaming platforms joined forces to denounce what they consider a \"production tax.\" Apple, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Deezer, and Spotify had come together a few months earlier to work on a collective solution based on the principle of voluntary contribution. In a press release, these platforms announced that they had agreed to raise over 14 million euros by 2025.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nBut the French government chose not to pursue this course, preferring to confirm the streaming tax announced nearly six months ago. Streaming platforms are going even further, claiming this tax is \"unfair, unjust, and disproportionate.\" Inevitably, consumers are likely to bear the brunt of this tax. Spotify has already threatened to raise its monthly prices to absorb the shortfall.\n\n\n\nMany streaming platforms have already increased their monthly subscription prices. We explained the reasons for this in this article. The days of more or less free or low-cost music listening are now officially over.\n\n\n\nSpotify retaliates in France\n\n\n\nSpotify was quick to react in France. Antoine Monin, Managing Director of Spotify France, announced that the company would disinvest in France as the country does not encourage innovation and investment. He also believes the tax is unfair because it only concerns music streaming, not radio or physical sales of records and vinyl. If a tax is put in place, then it should affect all music players in France, asserts Antoine Manon. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThe Swedish giant is a major player and partner in some music festivals it subsidizes. Following the announcement of the streaming tax, Spotify withdrew its support for Printemps de Bourges and Francofolies de La Rochelle, two of France's biggest festivals. \n\n\n\nA way of putting pressure on the government?\n\n\n\nWhat's next? \n\n\n\nWith France serving as a testing ground, other governments may also introduce streaming taxes. In a context where artists' remuneration is increasingly on the table and where streaming is presented as a system as powerful as it is unequal, we may be on the verge of significant upheavals.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nTorn between audience expectations, the - legitimate - demands of artists, and government pressure, Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and the rest are finding ways to perpetuate their model. Against increasing competition between the various services, these looming taxes could potentially jeopardize their economic ambitions.\n\n\n\nAnd in the end, consumers will bear the brunt of these difficulties. Soundiiz will inform you of further developments of this \"streaming tax\" and its consequences!"}
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However, like almost all its rivals, the Swedish giant has had to raise the prices of its monthly subscriptions: we explain the behind-the-scenes story in this article. And, like many people, this made you want to try another streaming service. How to transfer Spotify data and playlists to another streaming service? Soundiiz has an easy solution; we'll tell you all about it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nSpotify: what more can you ask for? \n\n\n\nIf Spotify is the leader in the streaming world, it's not for nothing. Since its inception, Spotify has tried to keep ahead of technological innovations to stay several steps ahead of its competitors. In this article, we take a closer look at the history of Spotify. \n\n\n\nOne thing that keeps Spotify ahead of the competition is its massive multi-million-dollar investment in podcasts. At a time when podcast consumption was not yet exponential, Spotify had the intelligence to sense future market trends. \n\n\n\nIts algorithm is one of the finest on the market. Its users appreciate Spotify's recommendations, enabling them to discover new songs and albums. Spotify seems to have thought of everyone reaching out to the segment of users who mainly consume playlists and those who only consider music in the context of an album. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify has a few shortcomings, offering everything a streaming service should. Although much criticized since it adapted to the navigation mode popularized by TikTok, its user interface is also widely acclaimed. \n\n\n\nHowever, a few areas for improvement might make you want to transfer your Spotify data to another streaming service.\n\n\n\nSome things to improve: why would you want to transfer Spotify data to another streaming service? \n\n\n\nThere are many reasons why you might want to use Spotify. Over the years, the company has managed to renew itself and find areas for improvement to continue attracting new consumers. But there are still a few areas for improvement. First and foremost, the ability to listen to music in Ultra HD formats, like some of its competitors, such as TIDAL, Qobuz, and Apple Music. These streaming services have understood that there is a segment of audiophiles to be tapped. It's a niche base compared to the larger one of \"lambda\" music consumers, but it exists nonetheless and remains active.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are more suitable solutions than Spotify for these music lovers. And to tell the truth, one wonders why Spotify still hasn't offered an HD option despite numerous announcements and as many postponements of the feature. \n\n\n\nDespite its dominant position, it's common knowledge that Spotify doesn't pay artists what they're worth. In fact, according to a study published in December 2023 by Ditto Music, Spotify is one of the worst performers on the market in this area. \n\n\n\nYou may want to transfer your Spotify data to another streaming service for all these reasons.\n\n\n\nIs it easy to transfer your Spotify to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nThere are two answers to this question. Without Soundiiz, it's almost impossible unless you're a computer genius. But with Soundiiz, transferring your Spotify data is accessible. But you're like the rest of us: you're probably afraid of losing songs, playlists, or albums. Or that the transfer will take a long time. Thanks to technology that we're constantly improving, the transfers you make with Soundiiz will not only be fast, but you won't lose a single piece of data in the process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is the ideal companion for getting the best out of your streaming platforms and for moving quickly from one to another. We've also ensured that our user interface is as transparent and easy to use as possible. But how does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nHow does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nWe won't bore you with the details, but to get straight to the point, we work with precise metadata associated with each type of content we transfer. When the transfer begins, our technology enables us to perform a matching process between the source and destination platforms. \n\n\n\nIn short, if you \"like\" a song on Deezer, Soundiiz will \"like\" the same song on Spotify if it exists. Sometimes, as the metadata and catalog may differ from one service to another, the match is impossible or will not be exact (not the same album, for example). It's a complex mix, and even though Soundiiz does everything to make it perfect, in rare cases, we need help finding the matching song, album, or artist. But to be honest, it rarely happens!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can transfer anything you like, but with a limit: in our free version, you can only move one playlist and some of your playlists at a time. Moreover, you'll be limited to two hundred songs per playlist. If the playlist you wish to transfer contains more than 200 songs, you must subscribe to one of our paid versions.\n\n\n\nTo find all our Premium and Creator options, click here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe advantage is that your Premium plan can be canceled at any time. If you want to make one massive transfer and then unsubscribe, you're welcome to do so...although we'd certainly be sorry to see you go. So now, how to transfer Spotify data and playlists to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Spotify data and playlists to another streaming service, step by step\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you'd like to transfer your Spotify data. Deezer, for example. This will make future procedures easier.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account - Spotify - and your destination account - Deezer or any other streaming platform -. To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Spotify icon. Then click on \"Select Destination\" and look for the Deezer icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Deezer account. \n\n\n\nIf everything works, you'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections, as shown in the screenshot below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Choose what you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! This may take a few minutes, depending on how much data is transferred. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" - \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don't have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nIs everything OK? Then now you know how to transfer your Spotify data and playlists to another streaming service!\n\n\n\nAnd you can start testing our services right here!"}
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We LOVE it. But we also love looking back at its rich history, evoking important events and radical changes. Ten years ago in 2014, a small earthquake shook the music world. Taylor Swift's war against music streaming had many consequences, and nothing would ever be the same again. We take our time machine and tell you all about it!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe backstory: how it all began \n\n\n\nOn October 27, 2014, Taylor Swift was on everyone's lips. Her new album, 1989, has just been released, and her songs are being sung and played worldwide. All over the world? Well, not quite. Spotify, one of the leading streaming platforms, doesn't offer it in its catalog. The reasons for this remain unclear. \n\n\n\nBut it's worth remembering that a few months earlier, before the release of 1989, Taylor Swift had spoken out in the columns of the Wall Street Journal, stating without really saying it in black and white that she didn't appreciate this new streaming economy, and saying she was worried about the rise of piracy. Above all, she insisted that artistic creation should be valued and remunerated fairly. Music shouldn't be free,\" she asserted. It's hard to argue with her. 2014, music streaming is still a developing phenomenon but is gaining momentum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithin the music industry, everyone is preparing for the music business to be turned upside down.\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift and Spotify: an ongoing feud\n\n\n\nThe absence of 1989 is the talk of the town, and fans are getting impatient. Spotify is forced to issue a statement claiming that this is due to the artist's will while promising they are working on resolving the problem. As for Taylor Swift, the opposite was true. The singer withdrew her entire catalog from Spotify so no Spotify user could listen to her music. The conflict escalated, and Taylor Swift stuck to her guns. Her music can still be heard on TIDAL and Rhapsody. \n\n\n\nIn November 2014, Taylor Swift spoke out about the affair. She explained that she had decided to do without Spotify to protest against a streaming system that doesn't pay artists what they're worth and almost makes art seem like something that can be systematically consumed for free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify co-founder Daniel Ek counters with figures contradicting Taylor Swift's claims, and then the singer's label refutes these statistics with other figures. Nobody knows who's right anymore, and in the meantime, 1989 is still unavailable for listening on Spotify, and it will be some time before it is made available.\n\n\n\nSpotify isn't the only platform to have suffered the wrath of Taylor Swift: Apple Music has also been the victim of a few attacks.\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift's war against Apple Music\n\n\n\nIn June 2015, Taylor Swift took up another battle. She took offense that Apple Music had not decided, when it launched its music streaming service on June 8, 2015, to pay artists if their songs were listened to during the three-month trial offered to every user. Taylor Swift is in the middle of a world tour to promote her album 1989.\n\n\n\nShe posts a message on her Tumblr - a name that might not mean anything to the youngest among you, we realize - and expresses her shock and disappointment at the Apple company's maneuvers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe threatened not to release her colossally successful new album, 1989, on Apple Music. It would have definite consequences for Apple Music's popularity and ability to offer users almost all the music available worldwide. At the time, 1989 was one of the most popular albums in the country, and Taylor Swift had a lot of clout. \n\n\n\nLesser-known labels and artists were also trying to sway the scales in the artists' favor. But Taylor Swift has a voice that carries, and she finally broke Apple's back. One of the executives, Eddy Cue, tweeted that Apple would indeed pay artists during the Apple Music trial period.\n\n\n\nThe consequences of Taylor Swift's War against music streaming\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift has opened a debate that continues to rage. It's no secret that artists are far from satisfied with their remuneration on streaming platforms. So, for a singer of Taylor Swift's popularity and influence to take up the subject was powerful. And symbolic. But has it changed anything?\n\n\n\nArtists can hardly do without streaming to distribute their music. Platforms have become too important to be ignored. There are, however, regular initiatives, such as the increasingly important role played by Bandcamp or the willingness of certain artists to distribute their music only in CD or vinyl format. But with rare exceptions, all these initiatives come from artists who are not superstars and whose media influence is unfortunately limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor Swift's fight has had positive repercussions. As we said, streams are counted even during trial periods and in free subscriptions. But there is still a long way to go towards a fairer streaming revenue distribution. This is the thrust of recent initiatives by Deezer and Universal Music, discussed in detail in this article. \n\n\n\nIn any case, Taylor Swift's battle has shown that artists do not remain passive when protecting their art and the remuneration that goes with it. It's a safe bet that other battles based on the same issues will emerge in the years and decades to come. \n\n\n\nAnd Soundiiz will be there to tell you all about it!"}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-upload-local-files-to-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-upload-local-files-to-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"How to upload local files to Spotify and other streaming services?","datePublished":"2024-04-11T13:41:15+00:00","dateModified":"2024-04-11T13:41:16+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-upload-local-files-to-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/"},"wordCount":885,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-to-upload-local-files-to-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/il-bg-platform-conectors-2-1.jpg","keywords":["local files spotify","mp3 spotify","spotify","upload spotify"],"articleSection":["How To"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and all the other streaming services offer all the music you'd ever want to listen to. Or almost. But what if you can't find specific audio files or want to listen to songs, shows, or podcasts that aren't available? You may ask yourself: how to upload local files to Spotify and other streaming services?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has the solution; as you'll see, it's pretty straightforward.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen would you want to upload local files to Spotify or other streaming services?\n\n\n\nIf you're a big music consumer, you may have an extensive collection of CDs, some of which aren't available on streaming services. You'll want to listen to them wherever you go.\n\n\n\nWhile much of the world's music is also available via streaming, some songs and albums still need to be added. There may also be episodes of podcasts that you can't find anywhere else but on specific sites and that you've downloaded. For example, a friend or music personality may host a radio show you like that is unavailable for streaming. To listen to it whenever you want, you'll need to retrieve the audio file of that show and then add it to your streaming account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are many reasons and opportunities for uploading files to a streaming platform, which is why these platforms have set up simple tools to make the task easier for you.\n\n\n\nWhat kind of local files can I add to Spotify?\n\n\n\nYou won't be able to upload just any kind of file to Spotify. But the service does offer a wide variety of choices, which should be sufficient for your needs.\n\n\n\nCurrently, the supported extensions are as follows: .MP3, .AAC, .FLAC, .OGG, .WAV.\n\n\n\nFile converters are available if your files don't fit into this list.\n\n\n\nCan I share the local files I uploaded?\n\n\n\nFor legal and copyright reasons, sharing local files is impossible. Only the person who made the upload can listen to what he has chosen to import into his account. It makes sense: a user may have illegally downloaded copyrighted songs. Or a podcast episode, an audio recording, or any other file generated solely by one person could contain forbidden elements.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStreaming platforms must control what is available to the world, which is impossible with individual files. It is one of the reasons we dedicated a blog post to the role of distributors. By going through this intermediary, you'll be able to upload almost anything. The distributor will act as an intermediary between you and the streaming services, ensuring that everything fits into the boxes provided by law.\n\n\n\nHow to upload local files to Spotify?\n\n\n\nIn this section, we've chosen Spotify as an example. It's the most widely used platform in the world. So it's logical that this procedure should speak to as many of you as possible. However, other platforms offer the possibility of transferring local files. And the upload process is pretty similar to Spotify's.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere's how to do it, step by step.\n\n\n\nUpload your local files to Spotify on your desktop\n\n\n\nYou must first download the Spotify desktop application. Once it is OK: \n\n\n\n1) On the home page, click on your profile photo \n\n\n\n2) Click on \"Settings\"\n\n\n\n3) Scroll down until you see the \"Library\" section, then select the \"Show local files\" checkbox.\n\n\n\n4) Once this is done, go to the section below, then click \"Add a Source\". All you have to do is select what you want to import from your computer.\n\n\n\n5) Check that the local files are displayed in the left-hand section of your Library. There should now be a \"Local Files\" section, where you can listen to everything you uploaded.\n\n\n\nUpload your local files to Spotify on Android and iOS\n\n\n\nThe procedure is similar to that described above via your desktop. You'll need to click on your profile icon, then on \"Settings,\" and then scroll down to \"Show local files.\" Once you've connected the green tick, Spotify will retrieve all local audio files stored on your phone. The \"Local Files\" section will display these files in your library.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz help to upload local files to Spotify or other streaming services?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz won't be able to help you upload local files to your music streaming service. But once you've uploaded your local files to the streaming service of your choice, Soundiiz will enable you to manage your library easily.\n\n\n\nWhile Soundiiz lets you transfer your streaming data from Apple Music to Spotify, Deezer to Apple Music, Spotify to YouTube Music, or any other route, our services also function as a dashboard. Connecting Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, or TIDAL to Soundiiz gives you access to all the data that makes up your account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can manage them, delete files - including your local files -, move them around, and even download them to your computer or online storage service. Soundiiz is also compatible with files you've uploaded locally and want to find on your streaming accounts. We've indeed designed Soundiiz as a solution to facilitate your daily streaming use. \n\n\n\nTo see everything we can offer, you just have to follow this link!"}
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Little or no information is available to the general public. In this new article, we will unravel the mystery and, above all, understand the impact of these algorithms on the music industry and how we listen to music.\n\n\n\nBefore the algorithms\n\n\n\nIt may sound wild, but before algorithms arrived en masse in the streaming world, recommendations were made...by hand, by humans. People, not artificial intelligence, created personalized playlists and selected relevant songs and albums for each user. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt was tedious work, but possible in the early days of the platforms before tens of millions of people adopted them. Mathematical and computational solutions must be implemented, creating algorithms to continue the work begun by human beings. Just imagine having to still create, by hand, tens of thousands of playlists since it is now the most common way to listen to music. It would be impossible!\n\n\n\nHow do algorithms and music recommendations work? \n\n\n\nYou'll probably be a little disappointed by the answer, but it isn't easy to have a more precise opinion than the question. Indeed, the workings of the algorithms remain opaque whether it's Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, or any of the others - and even video streaming services such as Netflix.\n\n\n\nAnd that makes sense: it's one of the things that allows each of these services to stand out from the others. Spotify has invested millions of dollars to make its algorithm one of the best on the market. Today, the Swedish giant is often presented as the one that makes the best music recommendations based on its users' tastes. It is data science based on mathematical formulas and artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNobody, or almost nobody, can say exactly how these algorithms work, but it is possible to understand the elements on which they base their recommendations. It's a combination of:\n\n\n\n\nUser data: listening history, songs liked, songs skipped, playlists listened to, etc. Demographic data can also be included.\n\n\n\nSong metadata: genre, artist, tempo, style, label, sub-genre, producer, release date, etc.\n\n\n\nRaw audio signals: song energy, danceability, song tone (cheerful, sad, etc.).\n\n\n\nCollective filters: The algorithms will seek out users with similar listening habits and recommend songs to a user who doesn't yet know the songs the others have already listened to, and vice versa. It is what we call \"collaborative filtering.\"\n\n\n\nMachine learning techniques for predictions, decision trees, and deep learning.\n\n\n\n\nThe algorithms' and music recommendations' goals\n\n\n\nContrary to our opinion, algorithms don't exist to generate turnover or business. Instead, for streaming services, it's about keeping customers. And to create engagement while optimizing the user experience. After all, it's logical that a customer satisfied with the algorithm's recommendations should decide to stay in the same environment. It's a package that's now indispensable to any customer satisfaction-oriented strategy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's also a way of connecting users and creating a sense of community. The platforms will feature public playlists of people whose tastes are similar to yours, and you can subscribe to them.\n\n\n\nMore generally, recommendation algorithms have a positive image. They promote musical discovery, provide access to many songs and genres that might otherwise remain unexplored, and are an inexhaustible source of data collection. By making songs available that are outside consumers' listening habits, they also have a role to play in the distribution of royalties and open up a whole new field of music curation into which influencers and individual users can swoop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlgorithms have become so powerful that they are a significant component of the music industry and have changed how music is produced and consumed.\n\n\n\nThe Playlists\n\n\n\nAmong all these illustrations of the power of algorithms, there's no doubt that playlists are the queens. They form part of the core interest of algorithmic recommendations and are massively listened to. The playlists generated by Spotify, considered as close as possible to the tastes of its users, are just some of the reasons why Spotify's algorithm is regarded as the best on the market. As a professional artist, being able to benefit from exposure to specific playlists can boost your career.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is one of the advantages of algorithms but also one of their main criticisms. Many industry professionals argue that the algorithms only showcase mainstream (well-known) songs, with little exposure to lesser-known artists. It potentially leads to a homogenization of tastes and, inevitably, an unequal distribution of the revenues generated by streaming. \n\n\n\nUndeniably, some artists and labels now think of their music algorithmically. Even if it's impossible to predict, certain specifications must be respected to maximize your chances of entering an influential playlist, fitting into the TikTok algorithm, and being shared and spotted by the algorithms. Be careful, then, that music doesn't become too formatted. End-users have a role to play here.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz's role in how algorithms and music recommendations work\n\n\n\nAlgorithms mean playlists and data collection. And as you use streaming platforms, you will accumulate a sometimes substantial amount of data. Soundiiz is the ideal companion for managing and transferring this data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransfer data\n\n\n\nWould you like to leave your current platform to test another's algorithm?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz you can directly transfer all the data collected on your previous streaming services to your new account. And by “all,” we mean your likes, playlists, the artists you follow, and the albums you’ve saved. Everything can be found directly on Spotify or any other streaming service, using our Transfer function. You’ll find all the details in this article, so you’ll understand what it’s all about. \n\n\n\nAnd yes, in case you were wondering, our services are 100% legal because we don’t download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nSync your playlists\n\n\n\nAnother feature appreciated by our users is the ability to sync playlists. Let’s say you’ve been a TIDAL user until now but decided to subscribe to Spotify. You’ve hesitated because you like TIDAL’s playlists, and you’d like to be able to continue listening to them on Spotify and benefit from their updates. Soundiiz makes it possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing our Sync function, you can ask Soundiiz to retrieve updates to your TIDAL playlists at your chosen frequency. And you’ll be able to find them again, effortlessly, on your Spotify account. \n\n\n\nDownload your music streaming data\n\n\n\nSoundiiz can allow you to download all your streaming data in text or CSV format. \n\n\n\nThe main reason you’d want to export your data would be to store it in a safe place where you know you’ll be able to find it again. Some of our users also generate CSV documents so they can see, in black and white, which songs and albums are in their playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther people use Soundiiz as a storage place. For example, you have two accounts on the same platform because you’ve moved from Canada to the USA. The catalogs of streaming platforms are different in every country, and subscription prices can sometimes vary. After moving, you’ll need to create a new account but want to keep your old one. You can connect your old account, import and download its data, and then disconnect from it. The downloaded files can then be associated with your new account once connected.\n\n\n\nYet another use is for sharing.\n\n\n\nImagine you use Spotify, but your best friend is an Apple Music user. He likes your playlists, which he often listens to with you on car journeys, parties, or joint sports sessions.\n\n\n\nHe’d like to have the same playlists for his personal use, but he wants only to select songs one by one to copy your playlist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the solution is straightforward: all you have to do is export the Spotify playlist(s) your friend wants to listen to on his Apple Music account as a CSV file and share the generated document with him. Then, from his Soundiiz account, your friend can import and deploy this file on his Apple Music account in just a few clicks.\n\n\n\nNow that you understand how algorithms and music recommendations work, you can test Soundiiz’s services right here!"}
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Spotify partners with Bandsintown to promote live music. How does this partnership take shape? What are its features? We explain everything in this new article dedicated to news from the streaming world.\n\n\n\nLive music: more critical than ever \n\n\n\nWe know it, and we've talked about it several times in some of our articles: remuneration from streaming is not enough to support artists and enable them to continue producing songs and albums. Unless you generate tens of millions of streams, that's the prerogative of the headliners, who ultimately represent only a tiny fraction of the mass of artists on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, and all the other streaming services.\n\n\n\nSource: Digital Trends\n\n\n\nIn this context, it's essential to find ways of making money. Concerts are one of the primary sources of revenue. They also enable direct contact with listeners and, not least, the sale of merchandising. Over the past five years, merchandising has returned to the spotlight after many years of neglect. Some artists are increasingly emphasizing merchandising, as is the physical sale of CDs and vinyl, much of which occurs in concert halls or festivals.\n\n\n\nFestivals: one of the reasons why Spotify partners with Bandsintown to promote live music\n\n\n\nFestivals worldwide play an increasingly important role in the music industry every year. They are an essential part of a summer for the biggest headliners and more confidential artists. Every year, festival programming gets more ambitious. \n\n\n\nSource: Bandsintown\n\n\n\nAccording to Bandsintown, 150,000 more concerts were staged in 2023 than in 2022, figures that are set to rise further in the years ahead. It proves the value of physical events for artists and their audiences. \n\n\n\nIn short, concerts bring together several essential components for artists. But competition is fierce. What's more, the snake is biting its tail. Concerts are an excellent solution to compensate for the lack of remuneration from streaming. However, streaming is necessary to show promoters that artists have an audience that will travel to see them live. A venue manager will likely program an artist with a tiny audience and/or social network following. \n\n\n\nSource: Bandsintown\n\n\n\nSimilarly, a label manager will be skeptical if an artist lacks touring experience or doesn't present interesting statistics on streaming platforms. It's a pity that artists must often manage everything to overcome these difficulties. Once set up, they must transfer virtual listeners to physical venues and concert halls. \n\n\n\nAnd that's where Spotify and Bandsintown come in.\n\n\n\nWhat is Bandsintown?\n\n\n\nThe story of Bandsintown began with Facebook in 2007, which laid the first foundations for the application. In 2011, two Frenchmen, Julien Mitelberg and Fabrice Sergent, became involved in the project, taking it further. Fabrice Sergent was involved in creating Club Internet, one of France's oldest Internet service providers. Bandsintown works on a simple principle. Artists sign up to promote their concerts, fans can access all possible dates, and Bandsintown takes a commission on ticket sales generated on the application. Bandsintown also distinguishes itself by offering recommendations of artists close to their tastes, enabling users to go and see concerts they might not otherwise have been to. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver 500,000 artists use Bandsintown to promote their concerts. The Musicbusinessworldwide website reveals that \"Bandsintown.com lists over 1.5 million shows hosted by 600,000 artists from 150+ countries. Catering to an extensive user base of 84 million, it delivers 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations each year\".\n\n\n\n\nOver the years, Bandsintown has succeeded in federating a loyal community, as well as being acclaimed by the artists themselves. All elements have inevitably attracted Spotify's attention.\n\n\n\nSpotify partners with Bandsintown to promote live music: why?\n\n\n\nSpotify had been offering a similar service to Bandsintown for many years via their association with the Songkick service. Songkick, co-owned by Warner Music Group, has tried to encourage the discovery of new concerts for thirteen years. But Spotify has decided to go one step further with Bandsintown. The aim is to minimize the distance between artists and listeners, and maximize their exposure. And, of course, to take streaming out of a strictly virtual environment. \n\n\n\n\nFabrice Sergent sums up the collaboration: \"Bandsintown is on a mission to help artists get discovered and sell out shows. With Spotify on board, we are bringing artists and fans closer in a world where every show counts, and every fan matters,\"\n\n\n\n\nSource: Bandsintown\n\n\n\nThis partnership is entirely in line with Spotify's strategic objectives. To be ever closer to artists and provide them with a 360° solution, multiplying initiatives are boosting their audiences and careers. In this article, we take a closer look at the many possibilities the \"Spotify For Artists\" service offers.\n\n\n\nThis partnership with Bandsintown is another step in a well-oiled expansion strategy. For Bandsintown, access to Spotify's massive database of several hundred million users is a significant opportunity and should enable the application to reach a new milestone. \n\n\n\n\nJon Ostrow, Associate Director of Growth & Discovery, Live Events at Spotify, adds: \"Our partnership with Bandsintown reinforces our commitment to helping artists connect with and monetize their fan bases,\" He continues: \"With more concert listings and data directly sourced from artists, this integration gives artists more control to update their tour schedules on Spotify and ultimately improves the fan experience of discovering and purchasing tickets.\"\n\n\n\n\nWhich features?\n\n\n\nArtists can now link their Spotify profile to their Bandsintown profile to create synergies between the platforms. On their Spotify page, the world's most popular streaming service, fans can access a list of concerts nearby. \n\n\n\nSource: Bandsintown\n\n\n\nOn the \"Live Events\" feed, Spotify users will also find a list of upcoming concerts. Everything has been thought out to ensure that the integration of Bandsintown is manageable in terms of navigation. \n\n\n\nAll this is made possible by using each user's data. Coupled with the power of Spotify's recommendation algorithm, one of the best in the world, Bandsintown and the Swedish streaming service are betting everything on personalization that's as precise as possible.\n\n\n\nSource: Bandsintown\n\n\n\nWith the aim, of course, of making their respective services as attractive as possible.\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz play its part in bringing live music to the fore?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has formed no partnerships with Spotify or Bandsintown. Moreover, we don't offer concert recommendations, so we have little involvement in discovering new events to suit your tastes.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, based on many years of experience, we can transfer all your data from one platform to another. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou may well want to try out what Bandsintown has to offer. But the problem could be that you're an Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, or YouTube Music user. No problem: using our Transfer function, you can migrate all your data from Apple Music to Spotify, from Deezer to Spotify, from TIDAL to Spotify, or from YouTube to Spotify. \n\n\n\nAnd by \"all,\" we mean your likes, playlists, the artists you follow, and the albums you've saved. Everything can be found directly on Spotify using our Transfer function. You'll see all the details in this article, so you'll understand what it's all about. \n\n\n\nAnd it works with any other streaming platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd yes, in case you were wondering, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nOnce all your data has been transferred to Spotify, all that's left to do is enjoy Bandsintown's new Spotify integration! To test Soundiiz's services, it's right here!"}
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The finale attracts millions of viewers (100 million on average) and at least as many commentators. It's the most-watched television event in the United States. It culminates in the halftime show, which showcases one or more artists and can have great consequences. What is the Super Bowl's impact on streaming numbers? We explain it all in this new article.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy do artists choose to perform at the Super Bowl? \n\n\n\nIt's a relatively little-known fact, but the artists who perform during the Superbowl halftime show do so pro bono. That's right: pro bono. It may be a surprise in a record industry governed by big money that rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars yearly. But it's not surprising at all. \n\n\n\nHistorically, artists participating in the Super Bowl significantly impact their streaming figures, record sales, network following, and other business metrics. Even the biggest stars, who are already famous, notice a before and after effect so much so that a fee for a fifteen-minute concert would be almost nothing compared to the proportional revenue generated by their presence. The Superbowl is so famous and well attended that today, there is no equivalent in media exposure.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's why artists agree to perform for free. They know what they can earn afterward will be far more critical than a single fee. Monthly listeners will inevitably increase, as will concert attendance, which will eventually impact all the artists' businesses outside of music, shining a light on the brands they have created. The Super Bowl feeds a virtuous circle. \n\n\n\nBut it hasn't always been this way: it wasn't until 1993 and Michael Jackson's performance that the world turned its eyes to the Super Bowl halftime show and realized just how important it was. In 2015, Katy Perry swept all before her, and to this day is one of the most watched halftimes. The streaming repercussions are substantial and show just how much the Superbowl impacts global music beyond sport.  \n\n\n\nFive years later, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira followed suit, recording streaming gains of +267% and +187% respectively. And year after year, the figures get even more impressive.\n\n\n\n2022's halftime show : Super Bowl's impact on streaming numbers\n\n\n\nIn February 2022, the show featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar 50 Cent, and Anderson .Paak became the fifth most-viewed show in the history of the NFL YouTube channel in just a few hours. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem are all in the top 5 most shazamed artists on Shazam. The Super Bowl's impact on streaming numbers is significant!\n\n\n\nThis means the Superbowl also brings a different, perhaps younger, audience to already established artists. The halftime show at the NFL finals is not just a time-limited opportunity; it can also encourage discovery and give new impetus to careers. This, of course, has a significant impact on streaming statistics.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 2022 artists are seeing an increase in their numbers on the platforms. Mary J. Blige's \"Family Affair\" is estimated to have grown by +176%, while Dr. Dre and Eminem's \"Forgot About Dre\" jumped +175% compared to pre-Superbowl figures. Kendrick Lamar's \"Alright\" did the same: +200%. The most significant performance came from Dr. Dre's best-known song, \"Still Dre.\" A good +261% was recorded on Spotify alone, corresponding to an average of two million listens per day during the week following the Superbowl.\n\n\n\nLong-term effects of the Super Bowl's impact on streaming numbers\n\n\n\nA few days after the Superbowl, which brought together Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar, Deezer conducted a study to measure the impact of this performance on the streaming platform. The results are not surprising but impressive nonetheless.\n\n\n\nWhat's interesting is that streams don't just increase after Superbowl performances but also before and during concerts. When names are announced, for example. In 2024, Usher saw an almost immediate increase in streams when it was revealed at the end of 2023 that he would be performing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2018, Justin Timberlake saw his streams increase by +122% on the day of his performance, as did Mary J Blige, at +92%, and Snoop Dogg, at +65% in 2022. Deezer also reveals that, on average, artists who perform during the Superbowl halftime show see a +42% increase in their stats on Deezer during the week following their performance. \n\n\n\nImpressive, isn't it? In 2023, the trend continues.\n\n\n\nRihanna: massive earnings\n\n\n\nIn 2023, Rihanna once again exploded in the face of the world. After months of silence, her performance was eagerly awaited, and her every move was commented on. The previous year, in September, when her appearance at the Super Bowl was announced, three of her songs crossed the billion-stream mark on Spotify.\n\n\n\nHer concert was almost universally celebrated; logically, her streaming figures surged ahead. According to Variety, her streams on Spotify rose by 640% in the four hours following her concert. Her digital album sales climbed by 301%, while digital song sales exploded by 390%.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHer song \"B*tch Better Have My Money\" is the most streamed by far, with an increase of +2600%. You read that right: +2600%. These figures seem so enormous as to be unreal. \n\n\n\n\nCBS News adds: \"The singer's entire setlist got new traction, with the 12 songs performed at the Big Game selling 27,000 downloads on Sunday and Monday, up 976% from two days earlier.\"\n\n\n\n\nUsher in 2024: Super Bowl's impact on streaming \n\n\n\nUsher's figures for 2024 follow the same trend as his predecessors. On Spotify, his streams increased by +550% in the USA after his concert, where he played a medley of some of his classics, all of which benefited from this exposure. \"Caught Up\": +2000%. \"My Boo\", with Alicia Keys: +690%. \"Yeah,\" with Lil Jon and Ludacris: +520%. Its monthly listeners were also affected, rising from 37,580,867 to 39,484,096. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll this comes at a time when Apple Music has partnered with Usher and the Super Bowl to maximize the reach of the singer's streams and promotional campaign. Apple Music has had its hands on the Super Bowl for two years.\n\n\n\nApple Music's involvement\n\n\n\nIn 2022, Apple Music became the official sponsor of the Super Bowl, taking over from Pepsi, which had been the official sponsor for the previous ten years. And to say the least, Apple Music has yet to do things by halves. Apple's ambition is certainly to create the event at the moment and exploit this commercial opportunity before and after halftime by maximizing the content created around the programmed artist. \n\n\n\n\n\"We're trying to extend the campaign to more than just a show on a Sunday afternoon,\" confirms Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Music and Beats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2022, Rihanna will benefit from a major promotional campaign. In anticipation of her performance, the singer's entire catalog is made available in the Spatial Audio option with Dolby Atmos. But they don't stop there. Apple Music Radio sets up an exclusive interview with the singer. A \"Rihanna Revisited Radio\" program is created, tracing Rihanna's cultural impact in eight episodes.\n\n\n\nA growing ecosystem\n\n\n\nIn addition to content designed for Rihanna, Apple Music produces a ten-episode podcast devoted to the most memorable halftimes in Superbowl history. Live broadcasts are organized on Apple Music Radio, with guests discussing the upcoming event, and playlists are created for the occasion. They combine the songs NFL players listen to when they work out, before their games, and on game day. American soccer players are also asked by Apple Music to create unique playlists.   \n\n\n\nIn 2024, Usher also received special attention from Apple Music. Their collaboration had been in the works for several months. Several interviews and a program summarizing the history of Usher's career in twenty songs are conducted. Apple Music Radio also programs moments where Usher takes control of a show, creates podcast episodes chronicling his evolution from emerging artist to superstar, and sets up promotional campaigns. All this is to build anticipation around his Super Bowl halftime concert and in parallel with the release of a new album.\n\n\n\n\nIt sounds like a well-oiled marketing campaign, as Tor Myhren, vice president of marketing communications at Apple, confirms: \"From a marketing standpoint, we approach it like a product launch. You have all the unique things about it, so bring those to life. With Usher, the approach is that Usher is fun. Usher is a party. He wants to have a good time. It's really about capturing the essence of that artist, putting that together with the essence of Apple Music.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2025, Apple Music should again be at the forefront, and there's no doubt they'll rise to the occasion again. Soundiiz will be there to decipher it all. \n\n\n\nBut in the meantime, how can you make the most of your Apple Music subscription?\n\n\n\nHow to make the most of Apple Music using Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up to Apple Music, you can extend your streaming experience with Soundiiz. We work hand in hand with the streaming platforms to offer you the best possible user experience. And yes, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce your Apple Music account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place. You can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Deezer, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving on Apple Music and starting from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data directly in your Apple Music account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\nHow does it work? It's easy! You can use our Transfer function.\n\n\n\nThere you go: subscribe to Apple Music and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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Spotify has announced a new feature, which is being rolled out worldwide. It isolates parts of an album, playlist, or podcast for accelerated listening. Spotify wants to change the way we listen to albums and songs. In the wake of this news, at the beginning of February, many were outraged, and it almost seemed as if hell had just opened its doors. Soundiiz reveals the ins and outs of the story.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy is this news important?\n\n\n\nIt may seem anecdotal to some of you, but the reality is more nuanced. Today, music streaming is the most popular way to listen to music worldwide. With this hegemony have come algorithms, recommendation systems, and their consequence: playlists.\n\n\n\nIn a previous article, we detailed the different forms of playlists and why they were essential for boosting an artist's career.\n\n\n\nPlaylists are a godsend for discovering multiple songs and artists and highlighting little-known profiles. They correspond to precise moods and genres, and the algorithms are now so accurate that it sometimes seems as if they were designed for a single person. But with these playlists, the \"power\" of albums has diminished.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSongs are isolated and placed in the middle of others, and many listeners no longer listen to albums in the order in which they were created but select a few to listen to repeatedly. In addition, some artists and labels play TikTok's game, calibrating certain songs to maximize their chances of being chosen by the algorithms. Albums are sometimes less works to be taken in their entirety than a means of placing songs in playlists. It's not better or worse; it's just different from what was done until the early 2010s. Of course, there are many exceptions, and we don't want to sound like we're stating general truths here. But it's undeniable that playlists have somewhat weakened the album format.\n\n\n\nAdapting and always improving\n\n\n\nAnother factor is the decline in attention span, which has been discussed extensively in scientific and psychological articles. This is due to the multiplication of messages on social networks and the numerous digital solicitations we face. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther studies also show that song lengths have been declining for several years. Some songs have been shortened, with a verse cut off, to fit in with the new calibrations designed for radio. Against this backdrop, TikTok is gaining momentum and establishing itself year after year as an indispensable component of the record industry. TikTok is reshuffling the deck and sometimes even has the power to influence artistic decisions. A streaming platform is even about to be launched. In this article, we look at the power of TikTok and its impact.\n\n\n\nSpotify understands all this. As the leading streaming service, they know they must stay ahead of the trends. With this in mind, Spotify has revealed a new feature that has caused quite a stir.\n\n\n\nSpotify wants to change the way we listen to albums and songs: how?\n\n\n\nUsers have spotted a small vertical icon on some artists' pages. Clicking on it opens a new page with a video pastille associated with a song. Spotify then showcases a video with an extract from the song in question. It is cleverly put together, as the animations are pretty attractive and offer a new glance at an audio file. Spotify intends to mix videos and music similarly to TikTok.\n\n\n\nOnce on this page, several options are available. You can add the track to your library, share it on your networks and elsewhere, or access the album from which it is extracted.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's not quite the affront some people think it is. This new feature, which has yet to be rolled out to all artist profiles, is a clever way of highlighting songs. Eventually, it will go further for listeners who'd like to discover it in its entirety or delve into the associated album. \n\n\n\nAnother new feature is the presence of hashtags at the bottom of the screen. These can correspond to the song's genre or mood. Clicking on one of these hashtags will take you to other songs and categories, allowing you to jump from one discovery to another. It's ambitious and radically changes the way we use Spotify daily.\n\n\n\nTikTok's influence on the way Spotify wants to change the way we listen to albums and songs\n\n\n\nFor now, Spotify is not planning to revolutionize album listening but rather to multiply the points of access to a song by playing with the codes of TikTok and the Internet. Undeniably, the navigation system, sometimes called \"infinite scroll,\" popularized by TikTok, has influenced Spotify's conception of this feature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd this is where most of the dissatisfaction lies. While researching this article, we read numerous tweets and articles fearing a \"Tiktokification\" of the music-listening experience. Indeed, TikTok has bad press with some listeners, who see the app as a means of standardizing content creation and, little by little, killing off artistic creativity. But that's another debate!\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we think this is a smart move, and we do not doubt it will find its audience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis feature isn't limited to artists: it's also available for specific playlists and podcasts, giving you a preview of episodes before, perhaps, discovering them in their entirety. \n\n\n\nAt a conference in 2023, Gustav Söderström, Spotify's Chief of Research and Development, introduced Spotify's new interface, explaining that they aimed to focus on discovering new songs and artists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis feature, which is still in its infancy, aligns with this logic. Where will Spotify take it? Will it be acclaimed, or will it be criticized, as it has already begun to be? Time will tell, but one thing is sure: Soundiiz will be there to analyze all this. And to inform you all about it!\n\n\n\nTransfer your data to Spotify with Soundiiz\n\n\n\nWould you like to try out this new feature from Spotify? But there may be an issue: you are an Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, TIDAL, or Amazon Music user. Soundiiz lets you transfer all your data to Spotify in just a few minutes.\n\n\n\nAnd by “all,” we mean your likes, playlists, the artists you follow, and the albums you’ve saved. Everything can be found directly on Spotify using our Transfer function. You’ll find all the details in this article, so you’ll understand what it’s all about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd yes, in case you were wondering, our services are 100% legal because we don’t download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Spotify account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place. You can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\nAnother feature appreciated by our users is the ability to sync playlists. Let’s say you’ve been a TIDAL user until now but decided to subscribe to Spotify. You’ve hesitated because you like TIDAL’s playlists, and you’d like to be able to continue listening to them on Spotify and benefit from their updates. Soundiiz makes it possible. \n\n\n\nUsing our Sync function, you can ask Soundiiz to retrieve updates to your TIDAL playlists at your chosen frequency. And you’ll be able to find them again, effortlessly, on your Spotify account. \n\n\n\nYou can now subscribe to Soundiiz and enjoy all our services have to offer!"}
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In our ears, of course, but also in our friends' speakers and our streaming platforms. These services know their importance and music's ever-growing \"community\" dimension. To this end, some streaming services have created a system for creating collaborative playlists. So, you may be wondering how to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz explains it all step by step and tells you how to get the most out of these playlists.\n\n\n\nWhy would I want to create a collaborative Spotify or Apple Music playlist?\n\n\n\nMaybe you're that music-loving friend constantly asked to play music at parties. And you might want to get other people involved in the soundtrack so that you no longer are the only one carrying this mission. A collaborative playlist managed with several of your friends becomes an exciting solution. \n\n\n\nOr you're in a relationship with someone who doesn't share precisely the same musical tastes as you. Deciding what music to play at home or during a shared car journey may be challenging. You'll probably want to see some common ground, and a collaborative playlist combining your respective tastes could be the solution.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nImagine you also manage a music medium renowned for its taste and ability to discover new artists. If you're not alone, you need all your collaborators to feed these playlists and make them as attractive as possible so you can share them with your audience. \n\n\n\nBy creating a collaborative playlist, you're finally honoring one of the things that makes up the music-listening experience: creating a sense of community. Once someone has agreed to collaborate with you on a playlist, they become its manager, just like you. They can add songs, change their order, modify the playlist illustration image, delete tracks... Just like you!\n\n\n\nA few things to know about collaborative playlists\n\n\n\nUp to 1,000 people can participate in a collaborative playlist. That should be enough. Note, however, that you won't receive any notification when someone adds or deletes a song; the playlist will be updated automatically. It is, therefore, necessary to establish rules between you and your collaborators beforehand so that playlists can be built in complete confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you don't want your collaborative playlist accessible to the whole world, you can set it to \"private\" mode as with any other playlist. Only you and your collaborators will have access to your playlists. So you can work in total peace of mind! \n\n\n\nThere are a multitude of reasons why you should create a collaborative playlist. But let's cut to the chase: how do you go about it?\n\n\n\nHow to make a collaborative playlist on Spotify or Apple Music: step-by-step\n\n\n\nWe'll detail the procedures for Spotify and Apple Music, as these are two of the world's most widely used streaming services. Still, the way of doing things is almost the same for all the other streaming platforms offering collaborative playlists. Everything is generally intuitive.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nOn Spotify for desktop: \n\n\n\n\nOpen your Spotify application on your computer.\n\n\n\nClick on the \"Library\" icon in the left-hand column of your home page.\n\n\n\nClick the \"+\" icon and select \"Create a playlist.\"\n\n\n\nEnter as much information as you like; you can modify this data later.\n\n\n\nYour playlist is now created.\n\n\n\nOn your playlist page, click on the three dots \"...\" and then select \"Invite collaborators\" from the drop-down menu.\n\n\n\nSpotify will automatically copy your playlist link so you can share it wherever you like. You can send it by WhatsApp, e-mail, or message.\n\n\n\nAnyone with the link will be able to collaborate on the playlist.\n\n\n\n\nOn Spotify mobile:\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Spotify application on your smartphone\n\n\n\nClick on the \"Library\" icon at the bottom right of your screen\n\n\n\nOnce on the page, click on the \"+\" button at the top right\n\n\n\nClick on \"Playlist\" and enter a name for your playlist\n\n\n\nOn the page that appears, click on the three small dots, then in the drop-down menu, click \"Invite collaborators.\"\n\n\n\nSpotify offers several sharing options, so you can share the link with as many people as you like.\n\n\n\nOnce these people have the link, they can collaborate on your playlist!\n\n\n\n\nOn Apple Music for desktop: \n\n\n\n\nOpen your Apple Music application.\n\n\n\nAt the bottom of your screen, you should see a \"My Music\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\nSelect \"New\" in the top right-hand corner to create a playlist.\n\n\n\nOn the playlist page, you should see three small dots; if you click on them, you'll have access to a \"Share Playlist\" button.\n\n\n\nNow, you must send the generated link to everyone you want to collaborate with on this playlist.\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to create a collaborative playlist on your Apple Music app on your smartphone, follow the same steps above.\n\n\n\nSource: 9to5mac\n\n\n\nNote: You can transform any \"classic\" playlist into a collaborative playlist. All you have to do is be the creator and then select \"Invite collaborators.\"\n\n\n\nUsing a Smartlink to share everything!\n\n\n\nA smart link is a link that allows you to store a multitude of other links in the same place. It's a landing page that provides access to other links generated on different websites. Artists use them, for example, to promote their songs. With a Smartlink, you can redirect everyone to the streaming services they use. It works the same way with albums or songs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine you've just released a playlist you like. Once your album is available, you'll no doubt want to share it without creating a link for each platform. Creating a Smartlink with Soundiiz makes it possible to do this in seconds. \n\n\n\nHow can I transfer the playlists I made on Spotify or Apple Music?\n\n\n\nOnce you've finished creating your playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or any other streaming platform, you can transfer it to another service to manage it elsewhere than on the original platform. With Soundiiz, this is possible, and in just a few minutes.\n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz, all the above playlists can be transferred to any platform, from Spotify to Deezer, for example, or to your Soundiiz account. To do this, you can use our world-renowned Transfer function.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's say you've spent hours and hours building your playlists on Spotify, but you'd like to try another service. One of the questions our users often ask is: Will I lose everything? My favorite artists, my playlists, my albums? It's a legitimate fear. That's one of the reasons why Soundiiz was created: to ensure your data is recovered when you change platforms.\n\n\n\nOur services are top-rated because they make it easy to transfer everything in just a few steps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother use could be to subscribe to a streaming platform, using the free trial period, retrieve the playlists from that platform, transfer them to your Soundiiz account or the platform you want to use daily, and then cancel your subscription.\n\n\n\nIn short, Soundiiz lets you make the most of all streaming platforms!"}
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Popular with independent artists, Bandcamp is an excellent example of success. It has shown that streaming platforms are not the only solution for supporting artists. What is Bandcamp and is it the best solution to support artists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe explain everything and show you how Soundiiz can improve your use of Bandcamp.\n\n\n\nBandcamp: humble beginnings\n\n\n\nMusic streaming is everywhere. In just a few years, it has already invaded the world. But in the wake of this popularity, problems have quickly arisen—piracy and artists' remuneration. Some artists have been fighting against an unprofitable remuneration system for many years. You must be a superstar with several million monthly listeners, for music streaming to be a viable solution.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2007, Ethan Diamond, Shawn Grunberger, Joe Holt, and Neal Tucker came up with the idea of a site that would be an alternative to MySpace. In the early 2000s, MySpace was a significant player in the music industry. It's one of the most consulted sites in the world. Artists create profiles, post photos, news, and music, and connect directly with their fans. Bandcamp aims to follow a similar path and, above all, similar success.\n\n\n\nFighting against giants\n\n\n\nThey also know there's no point competing with Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and other streaming platforms. So, they've chosen to serve artists rather than listeners. Bandcamp aims to be a platform for artists, with less financial and marketing focus than indirect competitors. Its co-founder, Ethan Diamond, has, by his admission, an almost idealistic goal: to change the industry's rules, to put the \"power\" back in the hands of artists, and to enable another model to exist, supported by listeners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthan Diamond's position is interesting: he doesn't see Bandcamp as a streaming service but rather as a record store and a music community. It's also a tool for connecting artists and buyers, a way for them to cut out the middleman in an ultra-connected industry. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the Bandcamp model is redistributing 85% of revenues from any sale. Bandcamp takes \"only\" 15%.\n\n\n\nWhat is Bandcamp and is it the best solution to support artists?\n\n\n\nOn Bandcamp, artists can choose the selling price of their albums and sell merchandising, from t-shirts to mugs to USB keys, whatever they want. Bandcamp is a showcase, an online store where you can buy anything related to the artists you listen to. \n\n\n\nContent producers can choose how many times a song can be streamed before the user has to buy it. The aim is to create a privileged relationship with the public, encourage discovery, and support the independent circuit, one of the major streaming platforms' big losers in the war. Bandcamp's early days were focused mainly on ultra-niche genres, speaking only to an initiated audience. Over the years, however, they have begun to open up to other genres and become a global platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBandcamp's DNA is rooted in independence and the desire to highlight what others aren't doing. It's also rooted in the desire to encourage interaction and make Bandcamp a collaborative platform where listeners can chat with their favorite artists and leave comments and reviews on their albums. It's a similar approach, in essence, to Myspace. \n\n\n\nTrying to establish itself as the best solution to support artists\n\n\n\nBandcamp is still a popular platform for independent artists. It is also one of the primary sources for purchasing CDs and vinyl in physical format. Its users appreciate the possibility of obtaining a digital album even if they buy a CD or vinyl copy. Bandcamp has understood that if it is to exist in a saturated market, with behemoths that are impossible to compete with, it has to play on both the digital and physical fronts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowth was linear for many years until the pandemic reshuffled the deck. From then on, there was a growing awareness of the importance of supporting one's favorite artists and helping to sustain their careers. At the time of the pandemic, Bandcamp announced it was lifting its usual 15% fee for one day. Media reports indicate that on this day alone, the equivalent of $4.3 million worth of merchandising and music is purchased on Bandcamp. That's a lot. Bandcamp repeats the operation three more times, notably on May 1, when $7.3 million is spent.\n\n\n\nThe Bandcamp Fridays: a yearly event and one the best solutions to support artists\n\n\n\nIn 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic affects the entire planet and weakens the music sector, with a shortage of tours and concerts, the Bandcamp team will set up an operation that will prove popular.\n\n\n\nBandcamp decides to support artists and musical creation every first Friday of the month. It's in the site's DNA. Instead of paying 85% of the revenue generated by purchasing anything related to the artist, they increase this remuneration to 93%. \n\n\n\nIn addition to these one-off Bandcamp Fridays, another dimension, this time editorial, makes Bandcamp a relevant hub for all readers and listeners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBandcamp Daily is an online magazine (or newspaper?), one of the aims of which is to highlight artists who are little heard or who are still under the radar of the general public. Over the years, Bandcamp Daily has established itself as the tool of choice for discovering new trends and artists, and its reputation is well established. \n\n\n\nSome of the world's greatest artists, including Radiohead and Peter Gabriel, can now be seen on Bandcamp. Over the years, the service has acquired such a reputation that it would now be almost counterproductive not to have a presence there. Has Bandcamp won the day? Has it shown that listeners can make things happen and that music streaming is not the only way to consume and support music? There's no doubt about that. But recent events have weakened Bandcamp.\n\n\n\nBuyouts that raise questions\n\n\n\nIn 2022 and 2023, two events changed Bandcamp's trajectory. The company was first acquired by Epic Games in 2022 and then by Songtradr the following year. Songtradr describes itself as a global music licensing platform for artists and music buyers, allowing them to sell their music and license any song. They are B2B oriented. Songtradr's recent takeover caused quite a stir, with some concerned about the future of Bandcamp. During the operation, 50% of Bandcamp's 120 employees were laid off, including many of those in charge of Bandcamp Daily. It should also be noted that, at the time of the Epic Games takeover, 16% of Bandcamp employees had already been made redundant. \n\n\n\nVariety published a statement from Songtradr:\n\n\n\n\n\"Over the past few years, the operating costs of Bandcamp have significantly increased. It required some adjustments to ensure a sustainable and healthy company serving its community of artists and fans. After a comprehensive evaluation, including the importance of roles for smooth business operations and pre-existing functions at Songtradr, 50% of Bandcamp employees have accepted offers to join Songtradr.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's still too early to say whether these redundancies will have consequences. But the news has been greeted with considerable trepidation among independent musicians. What would become of them if Bandcamp disappeared or changed its model? Bandcamp had established itself as one, if not the only, viable solution for making money from music. Selling your music only on Bandcamp is often not enough to create a decent living. Still, with royalties far superior to other online music sales tools, Bandcamp has established itself as an indispensable solution for hundreds of thousands of artists.\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz improve your use of Bandcamp?\n\n\n\nUsing Bandcamp with Soundiiz is trickier than other streaming platforms such as Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, or TIDAL. But it doesn’t mean we can't do some things! You know us; we always find ways to give our Soundiiz users what they want.\n\n\n\nWe’ve written a dedicated page on our support section for you to understand how to get the most out of your Bandcamp account. You can read it here, and we copied-pasted it below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Bandcamp does not offer an API to access user data directly, we can still retrieve information on your public profile on Bandcamp.\n\n\n\nWhen trying to connect Bandcamp to Soundiiz, you have to enter the \"profile username\" (the one in the URL). It can be different from the name on the profile page or your login account/email.\n\n\n\nWhere can I find the right \"username\" value?\n\n\n\nSimply by looking at the URL of your profile. For example, the URL should look like \"https://bandcamp.com/xxxxxx,\" where \"xxxxxx\" is the correct username.\n\n\n\nIf you are not able to retrieve the URL, go to your public profile (or the profile of someone else) and click on \"Share profile\" and then in \"Or copy this link:\" you will find the correct URL / the good username value!\n\n\n\nWhat can I do once I have connected my Bandcamp profile to Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nWe can only retrieve public elements (so be sure to set your Wishlist to public, etc.). Here are how we handle these different elements in Soundiiz:\n\n\n\n\nIn the \"Playlists\" tab of Soundiiz, you can find a \"Wishlist Tracks\" generated playlist, which includes \"Tracks\" from your Wishlist.\n\n\n\nIn the \"Playlists\" tab of Soundiiz, you can find a \"Collection Tracks\" generated playlist, which includes \"Tracks\" from your Collection.\n\n\n\nIn the \"Albums\" tab Soundiiz, you can find all your \"Albums\" from your Collection.\n\n\n\nIn the \"Tracks\" tab, Soundiiz, you can find all your \"Tracks\" from your Collection.\n\n\n\nIn the \"Artists\" tab of Soundiiz, you can find all the Artists/Labels you are following.\n\n\n\n\nThere's no way for the moment to import/add data to a Bandcamp account. Connecting Bandcamp to Soundiiz is useful only if you want to match your Collection with an online music streaming service or export lists such as CSV.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith this new article, we hope we answered this question: what is Bandcamp and is it the best solution to support artists? And to test Soundiiz's services, it's right here! "}
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Many possibilities are available; depending on your music consumption habits, one may be favored over another. That's why Soundiiz tries to give you all the keys you need to make your choice with peace of mind. We look at two music streaming giants: Spotify and Amazon Music. Spotify VS Amazon Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope you'll see things more clearly by analyzing these two platforms point by point and naming a winner for each. And that you'll want to use Soundiiz to complement these two services!\n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nSpotify was one of the first streaming services to enter the market. In 2008, the Swedish company took advantage of the launch pad provided by Pandora, Last.FM and others, and the worrying arrival of music piracy, to establish itself in a market that was still in its infancy. Spotify's founders are visionaries: they know that music streaming is a unique business opportunity and that many other players will soon follow in their footsteps. Over the years, Spotify has diversified, investing millions of dollars in its algorithm and the podcast market. Around 500 million people use Spotify worldwide.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStaying on top\n\n\n\nNow the world leader, Spotify has also come in for its fair share of criticism concerning the low remuneration of artists and the audio quality of its service. We'll talk about these below. However, Spotify also invests considerable sums in supporting artists via the Spotify For Artists initiative, which we mentioned in a previous article. The company innovates, regularly offering new features and trying to stay on top in an increasingly competitive market. Relying on one of the best algorithms in existence, but also thanks to its extensive experience in music streaming, Spotify still has many years ahead of it! But beware, competition, including from Amazon Music, is increasingly intense.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFew people know it, but Amazon's first entry into the world of music came in 2007, a year before the creation of Spotify. Initially named Amazon MP3, the first service to sell MP3s online, it was renamed Prime Music in 2014. From then on, Amazon Music took on another dimension, as Amazon Prime subscribers could now enjoy a music streaming service that complemented their subscription at no extra cost. The strategy works, and in 2016, Amazon Music Unlimited was launched. The catalog of songs grew significantly, and Amazon Music continued to expand.\n\n\n\nTo the point of seriously rivaling Spotify? That's what we're going to find out.\n\n\n\nAudio Quality - Spotify VS Amazon Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\nLet's face it: it could be a closer match here.\n\n\n\nAudio quality is the main flaw cited by Spotify's detractors. The platform still needs to offer an HD option worthy of the name: its long-heralded and postponed Hi-Fi functionality has yet to be brought to market, penalizing Spotify. This is not to say that Spotify doesn't allow you to listen to high-quality music, but it is simply that its \"Premium\" option doesn't rival some of its competitors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify should be fine if you listen to music without high-quality headphones or speakers. However, audiophiles should avoid Spotify, especially considering that many of its rivals, such as Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music, do better.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music offers one of the best HD options on the market. Its audio ratios range from 44.1kHz to 129kHz, which is as close to quality as a CD can offer. As a bonus, Ultra HD has been available since 2020, in addition to a Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio option. This translates into a rich sound with more nuances. To offer music in Ultra HD format, Amazon has formed partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL and Qobuz are often considered the best solutions for audiophiles, but Amazon Music Unlimited has some severe arguments.\n\n\n\nWinner: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms - Spotify VS Amazon Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\nIf Spotify is currently the market leader, it's not for nothing. It's largely thanks to its recommendation system and, therefore, to its algorithm. In the opinion of many users, Spotify has no rivals when it comes to helping users discover new artists. Its \"Daily Mixes,\" playlists mixing the tastes of its customers with artists they don't seem to know, are very popular and categorized by genre. Spotify uses AI and a wealth of metadata to design personalized recommendations.\n\n\n\nIn this article, we explain how these algorithms work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMoreover, Spotify recently teamed up with BandsinTown to promote Live music. This is a double benefit for both users and artists. For each artist listened to, a list of live events is proposed, with a link to the purchase of tickets. This allows users to switch from streaming to the \"real world.\" For artists, it's a way of selling more concert tickets and thus generating additional revenue. As is often the case, Spotify is trying to stay ahead of the competition with features like these.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music still needs to catch up with the times when it comes to its algorithm. Even if its \"My Discovery Mix\" feature allows you to start the week with a list of songs based on your previous listening, the suggestions are not always relevant or less relevant than Spotify's.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the main point of difference between the two streaming platforms. Even if Amazon makes an effort, it remains in second place.\n\n\n\nRegarding user experience, we base our analysis on the various feedback we can get from forums and websites. Neither platform has the upper hand over the other regarding navigation and ergonomics. They are, in fact, quite similar in the way they work!\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of April 2024) –\n\n\n\nIt's no secret that almost all streaming platforms have increased their monthly rates. Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited are no exception. So you might want to switch from one to the other: don't forget that Soundiiz can make the transition easier!\n\n\n\nWhat's unique about Amazon Music Unlimited is that the music streaming service can be paired with an Amazon Prime subscription, allowing you to pay slightly less.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited is priced at $10.99 per month for non-Prime subscribers ($5.99 per month for students) and $9.99 for Prime subscribers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music, Amazon also offers a \"family plan\" that allows six people to use the same account for $16.99 monthly.\n\n\n\nIn addition, Amazon offers a 90-day trial period to test its services. That's more than its competitors, and it will give you plenty of time to decide whether or not the service meets your needs.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Spotify Premium offers a more flexible package with more options to suit your needs. Its individual subscription is the same price as Amazon Music Unlimited (without a Prime subscription), at $10.99. Spotify also offers a Duo subscription for two people ($14.99), as well as a Family ($16.99) and Student ($5.99) option.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs you can see, the prices are similar, but if you already have a Prime subscription with Amazon, you'll save a dollar on your monthly subscription price. On the other hand, if you want to use a streaming account with someone else, for example, Spotify is your option. So it all depends on how you use it!\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie! \n\n\n\nCatalogs - Spotify VS Amazon Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of April 2024) –\n\n\n\nHere, too, the match is close. According to the latest data, Amazon Music Unlimited has slightly more songs in its catalog than Spotify. Both platforms have around one hundred million references. At this level, virtually all the music on earth is available... even if the most passionate among you will inevitably find gaps! So it's not on this point that the match is being played out but on content ancillary to the music itself. Streaming platforms have long understood that they must offer more than just music. They are now global platforms, straddling the line between entertainment and education.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegarding podcasts, Amazon has done everything it can to rival Spotify. In 2020, Amazon acquired podcast production company Wondery for $300 million, enabling them to position themselves among the market leaders. However, Spotify is maintaining its lead in the field with more original content designed for the platform. Spotify has the edge in this area.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nSpotify VS Amazon Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\nSpotify knows its competitors have gained ground over the last few years. YouTube Music and Amazon Music Unlimited are clever in offering their streaming services. They couple them with either the power of Google or Amazon. They can thus count on the power of a well-recognized service, but above all, on a customer database of several hundred million users. Amazon Music is, therefore, increasingly powerful and should continue to grow. Its catalog is massive, its audio quality is top-notch, and its user experience is among the best on the market.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Spotify has a more precise algorithm, enabling it to discover more songs and artists than Amazon. The Swedish giant remains the market leader, but for how long? As we've been saying here for months and months, Spotify now needs an HD option worthy of the name.\n\n\n\nYour choice between Amazon Music Unlimited and Spotify is pretty simple. If audio quality is your main argument, then turn to Amazon. The service won't disappoint! But if music streaming = discovery for you, then Spotify has to be your choice.\n\n\n\nThese are the two differentiating points between these services, enabling you to make an informed choice.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is losing all your music collection, including your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by using an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort from Spotify to Amazon Music Unlimited, for example! Then, use the playlist synchronization feature to keep your playlists updated.\n\n\n\nWhen you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you create backups of your YouTube Music playlists as CSV or backups of your Spotify playlists as CSV. Convenient!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo sum everything up, Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited and Spotify without losing your data. Interesting, isn't it? Since Spotify has upped its premium prices, many of you may want to switch to Amazon Music Unlimited. Soundiiz makes it possible!\n\n\n\nSo, sign up for a trial, once with Amazon Music and once with Spotify, and choose! "}
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We explained the reasons for this in this article. Logically, this has led to several service changes for their customers, and YouTube Music was no exception. How can I transfer YouTube Music data and playlists? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's the question you might be asking yourself. And Soundiiz is here to help!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music: what more can you ask for? \n\n\n\nOver the years, YouTube Music Premium has established itself as a benchmark in music streaming. Relying on Google's power and algorithm, the service is carving out a place among the leaders in music streaming, particularly in the USA.\n\n\n\nIt's attractively priced if you couple it with a YouTube Premium subscription. Like Amazon, Google has been clever in its pricing proposal. Its catalog is also one of the strongest on the market. It also lets you enjoy many concerts and videos without ads and interruptions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEven if its audiobook offering still needs to be improved, YouTube Music has made efforts in recent years to strengthen its podcast catalog, which is one of the most interesting on the market.\n\n\n\nAnother cool feature is that YouTube Music, linked to Google, can detect where and when you use its services. For example, if you're working out, it will suggest energetic playlists tailored to you. On the other hand, if it's late at night, you may see playlists with relaxing music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese playlists are engaging, but YouTube's algorithm still needs to be up to the level of some of its competitors, including Spotify, regarding music recommendations. Other areas for improvement are detailed below.\n\n\n\nSome things to improve: why would you want to transfer YouTube Music data to another streaming service? \n\n\n\nOne negative point about YouTube Music Premium is its audio quality. Unlike TIDAL, Amazon Music Unlimited, Qobuz, or Deezer, YouTube Music subscribers won't be able to enjoy songs in Ultra-HD quality. Audiophiles will be disappointed!\n\n\n\nBased on a study by igroovemusic, their chart clearly shows that YouTube is among the worst performers in terms of artists' remuneration. At Soundiiz, we're sensitive to this and wanted to point it out so that you can have all the information at hand before making your choice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf these minor negative points are of the utmost importance to you, you should transfer your YouTube Music data to another streaming service.\n\n\n\nIs it easy to transfer your YouTube Music to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nYou're getting to know us: the answer is yes! But only if you use Soundiiz. Soundiiz was born out of a desire to facilitate switching from one platform to another. Over the years, we have drawn on our passion for new technologies and experience to develop our service offerings. We can transfer all your data - your albums, playlists, tracks, and favorite artists - in just a few minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransfers are simple and ergonomic, and you rarely lose any information. We rely on a wealth of metadata and identifying information associated with songs, artists, and albums to ensure our matching process is as accurate as possible. All this makes Soundiiz the most efficient and transparent solution when transferring your data from one platform to another.\n\n\n\nWe've also ensured that our user interface is as transparent and easy to use as possible. But how does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nHow does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nWe don't want to bore you with too many technical details, but if we had to sum up our technology in a few words, let's say that if you've liked a song on YouTube Music, Soundiiz will like that same song on Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, or any other service of your choice. The match will be immediate. We update our tools regularly to ensure we're always as accurate as possible.\n\n\n\nWe've offered a free solution so that anyone can use Soundiiz, regardless of their income level. However, this version only allows you to do some things.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn our free version, you can only move one playlist and some playlists simultaneously. Moreover, you'll be limited to two hundred songs per playlist. If the playlist you wish to transfer contains more than 200 songs, you must subscribe to one of our paid versions.\n\n\n\nTo find all our Premium and Creator options, click here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that you can cancel your subscription at any time. Our packages are non-binding. You can subscribe and unsubscribe anytime if you need to make a single transfer. Although, of course, we'd prefer you to stay with us for as long as possible!\n\n\n\nSo now, how to transfer YouTube Music data and playlists to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nHow to transfer YouTube Music data and playlists to another streaming service, step-by-step\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you’d like to transfer your YouTube Music data. Spotify, for example. This will make future procedures easier.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven’t already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the “Tools” section, you’ll see the “Transfer” section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you’ll need to link your source account – YouTube Music – and your destination account – Spotify or any other streaming platform -. To do this, click “Select Source” and look for the YouTube Music icon. Then click on “Select Destination” and look for the Deezer icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a YouTube Music account. \n\n\n\nIf everything works, you’ll see a green “Connected” button in both sections, as shown in the screenshot below.\n\n\n\nClick on the “Start” button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Choose what you want to transfer, then click “Confirm My Selection” and “Begin the transfer”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz’s free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! This may take a few minutes, depending on how much data is transferred. You can check the transfer progress in the “Automation” – “My Batches” section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don’t have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nIs everything OK? Then now you know how to transfer your YouTube Music data and playlists to another streaming service!\n\n\n\nAnd you can start testing our services right here!"}
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Less famous than its competitor, TIDAL is still a reference in North America and should continue to attract users, even though it recently lowered the price of its monthly subscriptions. At the same time, its competitors were doing the opposite! Apple Music VS TIDAL: what are the differences?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe'll tell you all about it right now.\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nThe two platforms were born in the same year, 2015, but they soon went their separate ways. The arrival of TIDAL in 2015 was announced with great fanfare. Jay-Z was introduced as the majority shareholder, and a star-studded press conference was held.\n\n\n\nTIDAL presents itself as a streaming service designed by artists for artists. They are keen to quickly distinguish themselves from Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and others, insisting they will be the first to pay artists what they deserve for their work while offering optimal audio quality. If TIDAL's communication is anything to go by, it's a revolution. A little anecdote: back in 2015, when TIDAL was launched, Soundiiz played a significant role in the early adoption of the service. The Verge and Forbes wrote an article stating that TIDAL partnered with Soundiiz to encourage users to move quickly from whatever streaming platform they were using to TIDAL.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn its early days, TIDAL also offered albums that were available exclusively on its platform and nowhere else. This allows TIDAL to stand out and create a little buzz with each operation.\n\n\n\nToday, by combining some of the best audio quality on the market with editorial and video content and positioning itself as a platform designed for artists, ensuring them better remuneration than elsewhere, TIDAL has remained true to its DNA.\n\n\n\nStarting strong\n\n\n\nApple Music, meanwhile, also launched in 2015 on the foundations built by the iTunes service. The company buys Beats Electronics and absorbs Beats Music, a streaming service. Apple Music adopts an aggressive strategy from the outset, organizing events, multiplying the number of radio stations available, and investing in every conceivable terrain. Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Beats Electronics, announces that he wants to make Apple Music more than a \"simple\" streaming service. His aim is for it to become a meeting place, a reference point for everything to do with music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecently, Apple Music launched Apple Music Classical, which is dedicated to classical music. The company continues to innovate and remains one of the market leaders, thanks in particular to its radio stations, broadcasts, and other exclusive content, which also position it as a cultural leader.\n\n\n\nApple Music VS TIDAL: what are the differences regarding audio quality?\n\n\n\nTIDAL is the champion of streaming services in this field. In its early days, it even based its expansion on this dimension, positioning itself as a platform at the service of artists. For a long time, TIDAL and Qobuz were the undisputed leaders in this field. But the competition is gradually catching up!\n\n\n\nApple Music offers features in its settings that rival those of TIDAL. The vast majority of users, if they choose the highest audio quality options, should see no difference between the two platforms. However, Soundiiz surveyed audio media specialists, such as Headphonesty.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTesting the settings of TIDAL and Apple Music with the same song, the site concluded that TIDAL had a richer, more detailed sound than Apple Music. It takes a sharp ear to pick up on these differences, but we trust them.\n\n\n\nHowever, only some listeners are sound engineers looking for the best music. These same listeners may perceive a difference in sound between TIDAL and Apple Music, but they won't find it astounding. So it's hard for us to pick a winner in this category!\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nApple Music VS TIDAL: what are the differences regarding User Experience & Algorithms?\n\n\n\nTIDAL offers an easy-to-understand experience with a scroll-based design that emphasizes sobriety. The Premium aspect that TIDAL wanted to instill in its service is respected right down to the ergonomics.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Apple Music's homepage seems more crowded, and information is less easy to find. Perhaps Apple Music puts too much emphasis on its radios and other options rather than the music itself. However, this is subjective; everyone should find positives and negatives in each interface.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe most important, or at least what interests us most, is the TIDAL and Apple Music algorithm.\n\n\n\nTIDAL is renowned for enabling users to discover new artists through its \"My Mix\" and \"My Daily Discovery\" playlists. TIDAL uses a combination of artificial intelligence and content generated by real people to offer playlists that are as close as possible to its customers' tastes.\n\n\n\nFor its part, Apple Music is not to be outdone, with playlists entitled \"New Music Mix\" that also feature new music. But by many accounts, they seem less sharp and relevant than the same type of playlists available from TDIAL.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL and Apple Music are similar; one sometimes wonders who inspired the other. They both feature \"stations,\" which are playlists based on a song or artist to suggest a list of songs related to the data. It's as if Apple Music and TIDAL were creating lots of little emulations of the same data. Each user is then free to add these playlists to their library.\n\n\n\nNote that you can retrieve these playlists even if you're no longer an Apple Music or TIDAL user by using Soundiiz and our synchronization tool. Keep this in mind if these generative playlists seem particularly relevant to you!\n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL, but it's very close!\n\n\n\nApple Music VS TIDAL: what are the differences regarding Price & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of April 2024) –\n\n\n\nA few months ago, TIDAL would have needed to catch up on price. But from April 2024, the company will be fighting back. It was considered too expensive by many, with subscriptions approaching $15. And while almost all streaming platforms have raised their prices for various reasons we explained in this article, TIDAL has gone in the opposite direction. As The Verge explains: \n\n\n\n\n\"Starting April 10th in the US, the company will combine its existing HiFi and HiFi Plus plans into a single subscription tier that will simply be called \"Tidal.\" And it'll cost the same $10.99 per month that the less expensive HiFi plan did.\". The Verge then adds: \"At a high level, it sounds like this new, much simpler subscription model will still include all the perks — high-res FLACs, Dolby Atmos mixes, etc. — previously only available on the Plus tier.\"\n\n\n\n\nApple Music, for its part, has raised its prices by a dollar, like many of its competitors, to $10.99 per month, with a one-month free trial.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTherefore, the two basic subscription prices will be similar, and this is a real game changer in the streaming world. Until now, TIDAL hasn't been able to compete with the others, but its change of strategy could well cause a small earthquake and reshuffle the cards!\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nCatalogs: Which should you choose between Apple Music and TIDAL?\n\n\n\n– (as of April 2024) –\n\n\n\nRegarding the number of songs available, the two services are on par. As is often the case, the difference lies in the music-related content explicitly created by the editorial teams of the two platforms. In this respect, Apple Music, with its radio stations, special programs, and an army of media figures, is in the first place. Remember that since 2022, Apple Music has also been the exclusive partner of the most important media event of each year: the Superbowl. This generates a wealth of exclusive, dedicated content its competitors don't have.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL also offers a wealth of exciting content, but the service still lags behind Apple Music. Indeed, TIDAL has focused on other aspects, starting with audio and fairer remuneration for artists.\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music\n\n\n\nApple Music VS TIDAL: what are the differences?\n\n\n\nTIDAL and Apple Music have a lot in common. Both offer top-quality audio. They also provide a wealth of exclusive and exciting content, over and above a simple music catalog.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, TIDAL pays the artists better, and perhaps that is the main difference. The price argument is no longer an argument since TIDAL has lowered its prices. If, like us, you're committed to streaming being a better business opportunity for content creators, you should choose TIDAL.\n\n\n\nBut if podcasts, radio shows, and other editorial content are paramount, Apple Music should be your choice, especially now that It lets you listen to music in Ultra HD and offers Spatial Audio by Dolby Atmos technology.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nThanks to our blog post, you've made your choice. You want to switch from Apple Music to TIDAL or from TIDAL to Apple Music. But what do you do with all the data you've accumulated on one service or the other? Will you lose everything? Will the playlists you've spent weeks and months building disappear? The answer is simple: If you don't use Soundiiz, yes. If you use Soundiiz, no!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our transfer tool, which we've been perfecting since the early days of Soundiiz, your favorite artists and tracks, playlists, and albums will be on the platform of your choice in just a few minutes. You won't have to start from scratch. Practical, isn't it?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz can also download all your streaming data in text or CSV format. \n\n\n\nThe main reason you'd want to export your data is to store it in a safe place where you know you'll be able to find it again. Other people use Soundiiz as a storage place or as a tool to share all their streaming data. \n\n\n\nBut it doesn't stop here! Thanks to our sync function, you can choose to synchronize one playlist with another by selecting the daily, weekly, or monthly frequency. Soundiiz can replace songs in the destination playlist or add tracks at the end of the current tracklist. And every time you modify a playlist on one platform, this modification, if Synchronization is activated, will be reflected on the other playlist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing our Sync function, you can ask Soundiiz to retrieve updates to your Apple Music playlists at your chosen frequency. Then, you'll effortlessly be able to find them again on your TIDAL account.\n\n\n\nNow that you know everything about Soundiiz, you can test our services here! "}
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Especially since the price argument is no longer an argument: in recent months, several platforms have increased the price of their monthly subscriptions. These are almost all in the $11 or 12/month range. And what about you? Which platform best meets your needs? We're all the same: we need to gather opinions and read tests before deciding. Soundiiz understands this, and we regularly publish reviews of streaming platforms to give you a clearer picture and, above all, to help you know which platform best suits your needs. Today, we're taking a look at the French streaming giant. Deezer: our review!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have plenty to tell you and analyze, so let's save time and dive into the Deezer story!\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nIn 2006, from a Parisian apartment, Daniel Marhely envisioned a platform that would make all the world's music accessible. This vision led to the creation of Blogmusik, the precursor to Deezer. Despite its closure due to piracy concerns, Daniel and his team persisted, and in 2007, they launched Deezer with the help of business school student Jonathan Benassaya. The platform's success was rapid, and by 2009, it had introduced a Premium package and expanded its catalog with the inclusion of Universal Music and Warner Music references.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo keep up with increasingly fierce competitors, Deezer formed partnerships with major French companies, including a Deezer subscription with another subscription or purchasing a product. The strategy is innovative and generates a sizeable number of new customers. Between 2015 and 2016, Deezer entered the American market, investing in podcasts and offering an audiophile version of its services. Today, Deezer hopes to continue its international expansion. The company has big ambitions. In April 2023, Jeronimo Folgueira, Deezer's new CEO, was included on Billboard's famous list of International Power Players, recognizing the most influential personalities in the music world.\n\n\n\nDeezer recently changed its logo and launched several communication campaigns to promote its evolution. This is a sign that the company is still expanding and should continue to make noise in the years after almost 20 years of existence and nearly 10 million subscribers.\n\n\n\nDeezer: our review regarding prices and subscription\n\n\n\nThere is no revolution here. Like its competitors, Deezer recently raised its monthly prices. You'll pay $11.99 per month for a Premium package. Deezer also offers a Family, Duo, and Student plan. It offers flexible plans to tailor your subscription to your needs. Deezer sets itself apart from the competition because, in addition to the two months free, you can benefit from a 25% discount if you choose to pay for the whole year in one go rather than every month. A Premium subscription will cost over $100, compared with around $150 for a monthly subscription. Think about it!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you live in France, the platform has formed partnerships with several companies that allow you to get a few months of free subscription and thus save over a year on the cost of your subscription.\n\n\n\nThe possibility of using the Premium version for two months without paying a cent is beautiful and should enable you to choose with complete peace of mind. For example, it's more than Apple Music, and that's no mean feat.\n\n\n\nHow much does Deezer pay artists?\n\n\n\nWhile not yet one of the best performers, Deezer is one of the platforms that pays artists the most. According to a study by MusicianWave.com in July 2023, Deezer pays $0.0067 per stream.\n\n\n\nThe platform also offers The Deezer Next initiative to help developing artists emerge and assist them with promotion and marketing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeezer's strategy is not just about providing a platform for music; it's about supporting artists. While there's room for improvement, Deezer strives to remunerate artists fairly and equip them with tools to advance their careers. The Deezer Next initiative is a prime example, offering a platform for emerging artists to gain exposure and assistance with promotion and marketing. Deezer fosters an engaged community that appreciates and supports new talent by featuring these artists in their editorial content and interviews.\n\n\n\nFor all these reasons, Deezer does an excellent job of supporting artists. They can't be accused of doing the bare minimum, and their efforts are appreciated. Let's hope their predicted rise to prominence over the coming months and years will translate into fairer remuneration for artists.\n\n\n\nDeezer: our review regarding its catalog\n\n\n\nOn this point, our opinion is divided. There's nothing to report regarding the songs and albums available. Like its competitors, you should find everything you want on Deezer.\n\n\n\nBut Deezer is average in terms of podcasts, radio, and audiobooks. Apple Music is above average for radio, and Spotify seems more attractive for podcasts and audiobooks. So, we can't say that Deezer is among the best in the business.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt stands out neither positively nor negatively. Deezer offers what many people expect from a streaming platform: a massive catalog of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks.\n\n\n\nDeezer: our review regarding user experience & algorithm\n\n\n\nLet's face it: Deezer is one of the most ergonomic platforms on the market. Since its arrival, its user experience has been heralded as one of the most solid on the market. Recently, Deezer has made several changes to its navigation system, and it's clear that these efforts have paid off. For example, the podcast section now has a separate entry. This may not seem like a big deal, but it's a clever move and a way of highlighting a sector in which Deezer has invested. It's all subjective, of course, and if you've been using another platform for years, you'll no doubt be slightly disconcerted by the new interface. But you'll soon get the hang of it, as everything seems so natural.\n\n\n\nThe most crucial point in this section concerns the algorithm and recommendation system. Deezer bases its power of attraction on its \"Flow\" functionality. Flow generates a continuous \"flow\" of songs based on your library. It allows you to browse endlessly among pieces that should match your tastes. In practice, the suggestions are relevant. Does this put Deezer on par with Spotify, which is considered the leader in music recommendations? Not quite, but Deezer comes close. They may lack the greater diversity in playlists and options to rival their rival. But Deezer is on the right track!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe also appreciate Deezer's editorial content: its articles, broadcasts, including the Deezer Sessions, and live, filmed formats that showcase artists in a minimalist atmosphere. Deezer tries to highlight the emerging music scene, and between its content and playlists, it does an excellent job of clearing the way.\n\n\n\nAnother success for Deezer in this section!\n\n\n\nDeezer: our review regarding audio quality\n\n\n\nAudio quality is undoubtedly one of Deezer's most significant plus points. While it does not offer the same audio quality as TIDAL or Qobuz, Deezer provides a service in \"Hifi\" quality for most audiophiles among you. And it is enough to make this matter more interesting than Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey've also added Sony 360 Audio technology, which lets you listen to music as if sounds emanated from around you. Sony describes it as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\"360 Reality Audio is a new immersive music experience that uses Sony's (object-based) 360 Spatial Sound technology. Individual sounds such as vocals, chorus, piano, guitar, bass, and even sounds of the live audience can be placed in a 360 spherical sound field, giving artists and creators a new way to express their creativity.\"\n\n\n\n\nDeezer: our review - Let's sum it up!\n\n\n\nDeezer has it all. A beautiful user interface, HD options for listening to your songs in superior quality, an ever-improving recommendation algorithm, and a contained price. Present in most countries on all continents, it knows no boundaries to its expansion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe see a few reasons not to subscribe to Deezer. The platform brings together the best of many worlds and is almost flawless. As we pointed out above, the platform could do with a little effort regarding artist remuneration, which is ultimately common to all its competitors. For audiophiles, its HD options will no doubt be perceived as less impressive than those of TIDAL or Qobuz, and music recommendations are less precise than those of Spotify.\n\n\n\nBut if you're looking for a balanced music streaming platform at a contained price with a solid catalog, Deezer is the way to go! Moreover, they have numerous operations to promote emerging artists, and Soundiiz is particularly sensitive to this.\n\n\n\nHow to make the most of Deezer with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve signed up you can extend your streaming experience with Soundiiz. We work hand in hand with the streaming platforms to offer you the best possible user experience. And yes, our services are 100% legal because we don’t download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Deezer account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd don’t worry if you’ve already subscribed to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving at Deezer and starting from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn’t that be frustrating?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data directly in your Deezer account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\nHow does it work? It’s so easy! You can use our Transfer function. There you go: subscribe to Deezer and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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Are artists truly compensated for their work? Is the current streaming system fair? Artist James Blake has boldly raised these questions and proposed a potential solution. His proposal is significant in the ongoing battle for fair artist compensation in the music streaming industry. James Blake wants to change the music streaming industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe tell you all about it, and it could have far-reaching consequences.\n\n\n\nThe context and why James Blake wants to change the music streaming industry\n\n\n\nIt all began with a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Reacting to a message from a listener, James Blake complains that he and Frank Ocean have generated almost no revenue from their song \"Godspeed\" despite being streamed several million times. James Blake considers this unfair and takes the opportunity to expand on the issues raised by his tweet. He believes that if listeners want quality music, someone has to pay for it. Streaming services, he says, need not redistribute more value, labels take too high a percentage of their artists' earnings, and touring is less profitable and more expensive to set up than it used to be. \n\n\n\nArtists' remuneration\n\n\n\nHe also takes the opportunity to remind us how much a stream earns - \"between 0.003 and 0.005 dollars\" - and points to the emergence of TikTok and its impact on creation while emphasizing that this social network, increasingly popular with musicians, earns almost nothing either. According to James Blake, the music industry is working backward in a frantic race for virality. For him, listeners know little about the songs they hear, their attention spans are getting shorter by the day, and they don't realize that the artists they listen to are struggling to make a living from their art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists are not only forced to create more to keep up with the competition and their listeners' thirst for content but are also subject to virality constraints that distance them from pure artistic creation. He, therefore, calls for refocusing the debate, a halt to this headlong rush, and a return of power to the hands of creators. \n\n\n\nHe even further calls the music streaming model \"brainwashing,\" believing that everyone now thinks music has become accessible and that no one feels they have to pay anything to listen to albums anymore. The contracts signed by artists would be a scam, benefiting only the labels and music streaming services. He finishes by adding that producing consumable, synthetic music to satisfy the algorithms is more straightforward and faster. This will pave the way for more and more songs generated by Artificial Intelligence based on already existing and successful models.\n\n\n\nJames Blake wants to change the music streaming industry\n\n\n\nAt the heart of James Blake's proposal is the notion of intermediaries. The singer believes that there are too many of them between the artist and the listener. These middlemen, who all charge a percentage, prevent artists from making enough money. How can we reduce them? How can we get back to a more privileged, almost one-to-one relationship? Artists, not necessarily only in the streaming world, are increasingly asking themselves this question. More and more of them are opting for independence. They know they won't have the same striking power with a label or significant distribution power. Still, they also know that, with investment, they'll make much more money than by working with a label, for example. And they'll also have maximum control over their work. This is one of James Blake's guiding principles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAligned with his principles, James Blake has joined Vault, a streaming platform that prides itself on its ethical approach. The platform operates on a unique principle: subscribing to the profiles of their favorite artists and gaining unlimited access to their music and exclusive content. Vault's slogan, 'What if making music was enough? ', encapsulates its mission to provide a platform where artists can focus on their craft without the pressures of social media or label constraints. This direct artist-fan relationship, facilitated by Vault, could potentially revolutionize the music industry.\n\n\n\nVault\n\n\n\nFor example, a subscription to James Blake will cost $5 a month. There's nothing to say about whether this price will remain fixed or whether it will be higher or lower depending on the artist's popularity. Another question: who sets the price? Is it the artist or the platform, Vault? Many questions still need to be answered.\n\n\n\nJames Blake also includes a chat section so his fans can exchange views on his music. He aims for musicians who are not comfortable with social networking or image imperatives to be able to create without worrying about anything other than their music. They also free themselves from the constraints of labels, which sometimes impose release dates.  Vault enables a direct relationship with no barrier to entry other than the price of a subscription.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCounting on several subscriptions fixed at 5 dollars would enable them to unleash their creativity and invest more money in renting studios, hiring musicians, and so on.\n\n\n\nVault is still experimental, but James Blake believes it can be a game-changer, a disruptor that could revolutionize the music industry. While uncertain, this prospect is undeniably intriguing and holds the potential to reshape the landscape of music consumption and artist remuneration.\n\n\n\nWhat to think about Vault?\n\n\n\nOf course, it's still too early to have a definitive opinion on this platform, which has just been launched. However, within the music industry and among artists, the proposal raises hopes as much as it grates. Some point out that while the model may look attractive on paper, it could prove too costly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy subscribing to just a few artist profiles, even without supporting a dozen or so, the listener could very quickly arrive at an overall cost two or three times higher than that of their subscription to Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Amazon Music or any other streaming platform, where music is available without limit. It's unlikely listeners will leave these platforms en masse. They would, therefore, have to pay, in addition to their subscription, several tens of dollars more per month to listen to other songs on Vault. This idea is good in an ideal world, but economic reality contradicts these desires.\n\n\n\nAccording to James Blake, some artists are delighted that Vault can take off. All are undoubtedly waiting to see how the service evolves before joining. On paper, this could reshuffle the cards of the streaming model and force platforms to adapt. But isn't this model, however unfairly perceived by some artists, already too entrenched to be shaken up?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Blake's position raises many fascinating questions, and we will keep you updated on its progress.\n\n\n\nWhat does Soundiiz have to do with the artists' remuneration?\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we pay close attention to artists' remuneration policies. It's a subject we're passionate about. However, we have no impact on the potential shift from a market-centric to an artist-centric model. We can't influence negotiations between labels and streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, we will play an essential role if you wish to migrate all your data from one platform to another. How can we do that? We can do this by using our Transfer function, for example. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of starting everything from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can directly find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data in your new account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut Soundiiz doesn't just store your data in one place: our tool is pretty magic because it allows you to edit and export these same data…directly from your Soundiiz account. \n\n\n\nAnother feature our users love is the ability to export your data in CSV format before canceling your subscription. Then, you can download the file, store it on your chosen device, and re-import it. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be available during the re-import.\n\n\n\nYou can test our services right here! "}
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Until now, this has been because the subscription price has been a little too high. But this may change in the coming months. We're betting that TIDAL will soon be a service used by more and more people. That's why, after a review of Amazon Music, we're now turning our attention to TIDAL. With the same objective in mind: choosing easily the platform that suits your needs. TIDAL: our review!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nWe recently published a detailed article on the history of TIDAL. To sum up in a few words, TIDAL was founded in Norway in 1998 under the name Aspiro. At the time, it wasn't a streaming service but a company working in telephony, selling ringtones, etc. In 2010, Aspiro joined forces with another company to create WiMP, a streaming service with optimal audio quality. They laid the foundations for TIDAL.\n\n\n\nTIDAL began its journey in 2015. Rapper Jay-Z's announcement of his shareholding in the company sparked a media frenzy, leading to a star-studded press conference. Alicia Keys boldly proclaimed that TIDAL would spearhead a revolution in the music industry. In a landscape where streaming is often criticized for its unfair distribution of resources, TIDAL emerged as a beacon of hope. It's a platform by artists, for artists, offering numerous exclusives, top-notch audio quality, and premium editorial content.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe company has kept these values at the heart of its DNA years later. Although it no longer offers exclusives, or hardly any, it remains a platform acclaimed for its audio quality and the high remuneration it provides artists.\n\n\n\nTIDAL: our review regarding prices and subscription\n\n\n\nA few months ago, our review would have been skeptical about pricing. However, TIDAL has made a strategic shift to become more competitive. The company still offers four formulas: an individual offer at $10.99, a family offer allowing six users to use the same account at $16.99, a DJ offer at $9.99, and a student offer at $4.99 monthly. TIDAL also offers a DJ option for an additional $9 per month. Full details are available here. These competitive prices mean you can enjoy high-quality audio and support your favorite artists without breaking the bank.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL has made a strategic move to enhance its competitiveness, and the results are impressive. The platform now offers a range of balanced and competitive pricing options that are more affordable than ever before. Previously, enjoying HD audio on TIDAL came at a premium, but that's no longer the case. All the details about TIDAL's affordable options can be found right here.\n\n\n\nTIDAL may change the game's rules with consistent pricing and premium options.\n\n\n\nHow much does TIDAL pay artists?\n\n\n\nAccording to a recent study by LALAL.AI, TIDAL is one of the streaming services that best remunerates artists alongside Napster. As Napster is far from the market leader and no longer a significant player in the music streaming world - despite its many qualities - it's safe to assume that TIDAL is the best in the market. With an average pay per stream of $0.0125 to $0.015 per stream, according to LALAL.AI, TIDAL has almost no equivalent. This is not to say that this remuneration is satisfactory: it could undoubtedly still be improved so that artists can finally make a living from their music. However, upholding TIDAL's efforts in this area would be an exaggeration, especially considering its competitors' pay-per-stream rates.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoining TIDAL is also a philosophy: you support creation more than you do on any other platform. If this is important to you, don't hesitate: TIDAL is your service.\n\n\n\nTIDAL: our review regarding its catalog\n\n\n\nThere is nothing to complain about here: Regarding the number of songs available, TIDAL is among the best in the business. All the platforms are pretty much the same. Unless you're an audiophile and an obsessive digger, you're likely to find that the service you're using needs to be better. TIDAL should give you everything you want. Also, TIDAL offers to watch clips (more than 650,000 available). This may seem like a gimmick, but it allows you to stay in the application's environment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe difference is in the amount of non-music content. And TIDAL could do a better job regarding the number of podcasts and audiobooks available. It struggles, for example, to match Spotify or Apple Music in this respect.\n\n\n\nIf podcasts are important to you, there may be better candidates than TIDAL. While its offering is solid, and most people should find everything they want, there are other leaders in this field. \n\n\n\nTIDAL: our review regarding user experience & algorithm\n\n\n\nTIDAL's user interface is exemplary. It's sober, efficient, and doesn't overdo it. It stands out for its elegant design and fluid navigation. Like Spotify, it features listening recommendations. After a few weeks of using the platform, you should be able to test everything its algorithm offers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis may be where TIDAL could be improved. Its recommendation algorithm is undoubtedly effective but could be refined to offer even more personalized recommendations. Its \"My Mix\" and \"My Daily Discovery\" sections offer playlist discovery using a combination of artificial intelligence and content generated by \"real\" people.\n\n\n\nSome users point out that TIDAL regularly features the same songs and sometimes struggles to renew itself—a slight dark spot! Even if its \"Explore\" section is both pleasant to navigate and relevant in its results, we're obliged to compare it all to Spotify, and we think the Swedish company remains the benchmark in the field.\n\n\n\nTIDAL: our review regarding audio quality\n\n\n\nIt's simple: since its inception, TIDAL has been the undisputed champion of audio quality. Only one streaming service can rival it in this field: Qobuz. Even if Apple Music, Deezer, or Amazon Music Unlimited offer HD options and should enable you to listen to music in optimum quality, none of them can compete with TIDAL.\n\n\n\nThe service launched in 2015 based part of its expansion on the audio criterion, and it has always stayed the course, regularly making improvements. One of TIDAL's selling points is that the service lets you listen to music as it was meant to be listened to, as if you were in the studio with the artists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the admission of many audiophile sites, such as Tomsguide, TIDAL doesn't yet have a competitor in the field. On top of that, they boast the most extensive catalog of high-quality songs on any streaming platform. This is often something you don't consider, yet it's essential. Many streaming platforms offer an HD option, but this is only available on some of the songs in their catalog. So it would be best if you looked at the percentage of songs available in HD, and on this point, TIDAL is one of the best, along with Qobuz.\n\n\n\nTIDAL: our review - Let's sum it up!\n\n\n\nWith its efficient user interface and incomparable audio quality, TIDAL has much going for it, especially now that its monthly prices have come down and it can compete with the market leaders on its turf.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf TIDAL manages its communication well and wins over the general public, the streaming world can expect a minor upheaval in the coming months and years. TIDAL's strength lies in its ability to retain a Premium aspect. Subscribing to TIDAL also means validating a philosophy and a way of consuming that focuses on artists. Until now, you have had to pay more than your competitors, a few dollars, to enjoy this Premium aspect. Since April 2024, this has no longer been the case.\n\n\n\nAnd so it may be that TIDAL is taking off for good.\n\n\n\nHow to make the most of TIDAL with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up, you can extend your streaming experience with Soundiiz. We work hand in hand with the streaming platforms to offer you the best possible user experience. And yes, our services are 100% legal because we don't download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Deezer account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place: you can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of arriving at Deezer and starting from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data directly in your Deezer account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\nHow does it work? It's so easy! You can use our Transfer function. There you go: subscribe to TIDAL and import your data using Soundiiz!"}
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In music streaming alone, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Qobuz, TIDAL, and others share a market of several million users. And these users have different desires, which evolve. Many change platforms regularly to try out new features or assess whether the platform they join is more attractive. There are many reasons, and Soundiiz is here to respond to them. TIDAL can be a new home. How to transfer TIDAL data and playlists?\n\n\n\nWe detail the whole procedure right here.\n\n\n\nTIDAL: what more can you ask for? \n\n\n\nTIDAL has so many advantages that it can be considered one of the best streaming platforms. Its audio quality is top-notch, its interface is as sober as it is ergonomic, its catalog of songs is massive, and its monthly subscriptions are competitive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbove all, at Soundiiz, we appreciate that the platform has made it a core part of its DNA to pay artists as fairly as possible. Work must be done, but this strategy must be emphasized. Joining TIDAL also means subscribing to a philosophy and supporting a platform presented as thought by artists for artists. Since 2015, TIDAL has primarily evolved to reach the general public. Still, it is undeniable that it has turned towards the record industry and is trying to create a virtuous pattern. Read our blog post to learn more about TIDAL's history and philosophy.\n\n\n\nBut even if TIDAL is of a high quality, there are still a few areas for improvement.\n\n\n\nSome things to improve: why would you want to transfer TIDAL data to another streaming service? \n\n\n\nTIDAL has a lot to offer. But it needs to catch up regarding its catalog of podcasts and radios. Its competitors have invested millions of dollars in these areas, whereas TIDAL has concentrated on other aspects, starting with audio quality and fairer remuneration for artists. That's not to say that TIDAL won't be back on par with Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music in a few years. But for the moment, that's the main criticism of TIDAL.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIts music recommendation system can also be refined. Some users point out that TIDAL's algorithm sometimes suggests relevant playlists and albums and regularly offers the same type of music. So there's room for improvement here, too, even if, to be honest, TIDAL is a platform that should satisfy the vast majority of your desires.\n\n\n\nBut if podcasts are important to you, and if you use your streaming service to discover new artists based on your daily listening, you should transfer your TIDAL data!\n\n\n\nIs it easy to transfer your TIDAL to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nLet's answer that question quickly: with Soundiiz, transferring your TIDAL data to another streaming service is a breeze. When Soundiiz launched back in 2012 (!!!), the two founders aimed to make music streaming platforms more effortless to use. The industry wasn't yet what it is today. Even if streaming was taking up more and more space, it wasn't as powerful as it is now. \n\n\n\nBut Soundiiz had, in a way, seen the future. So, we needed a tool to manage all streaming data quickly and to support transitions from one platform to another. These issues have become crucial over the years. Soundiiz has established itself as the perfect companion to music streaming services, enabling users to transfer all their data - albums, songs, playlists - from one platform to another, save, export, re-import, synchronize playlists, and a thousand other functions. With Soundiiz, you can transfer your TIDAL data hassle-free in just a few minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is designed to make transferring your TIDAL data to another streaming service as easy as possible. We rely on many metadata and correspondences to ensure the matching process is precise. While data loss can occur, we're constantly working to improve our tool and minimize this risk.\n\n\n\nBut how does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nHow does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nAlthough our technique results from many years of work and improvement, it's easy to understand. If you've liked a song on TIDAL, our tool will allow you to enjoy the same song on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, or another platform. This is what we call a matching system. Soundiiz works like a mirror, so your transition from one platform to another is seamless. Our service has been running for years and is highly acclaimed by listeners and industry professionals. Our unique interface, where you can find and manage all your streaming data, is also one of the reasons why over 7.5 million people use Soundiiz!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nData transfers with Soundiiz are free, up to a specific limit. We offer this to make our services accessible to everyone. For example, you can transfer up to two hundred songs simultaneously. If you need to transfer more songs, you'll need to subscribe to one of our paid packages. While we encourage long-term use, we understand that some users may only need our services temporarily, so we offer no-obligation subscriptions for your flexibility.\n\n\n\nTo find all our Premium and Creator options, click here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo now, how to transfer TIDAL data and playlists to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nHow to transfer TIDAL data and playlists to another streaming service, step-by-step\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you’d like to transfer your TIDAL data. Deezer, for example. This will make future procedures easier.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven’t already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the “Tools” section, you’ll see the “Transfer” section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you’ll need to link your source account – TIDAL – and your destination account – Deezer or any other streaming platform -. To do this, click “Select Source” and look for the TIDAL icon. Then click on “Select Destination” and look for the Deezer icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a TIDAL account. \n\n\n\nIf everything works, you’ll see a green “Connected” button in both sections. Click on the “Start” button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Choose what you want to transfer, then click “Confirm My Selection” and “Begin the transfer”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz’s free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! This may take a few minutes, depending on how much data is transferred. You can check the transfer progress in the “Automation” – “My Batches” section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don’t have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nIs everything OK? Then now you know how to transfer your TIDAL data and playlists to another streaming service!\n\n\n\nAnd you can start testing our services right here!"}
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But what many people don't know is that she also turned the music industry upside down. It was the day Beyoncé changed the rules of music streaming. We'll tell you all about it!\n\n\n\nThe context\n\n\n\nThe year is 2013. Music streaming is in its infancy: TIDAL doesn't yet exist, for example, but Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music are setting the pace in a market amid reinvention. Piracy is still a reality, and in the corridors of the music world, people are struggling to contain the problem. Record companies are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, artists are, too, and it's almost as if music has become accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo we need to find a solution fast. Streaming also worries artists, who are seeing their royalties drop drastically compared to CD sales, which are also falling. Promotional budgets are down, labels are struggling, and artists need more exposure. Everyone fears a significant crisis. How do we cope?\n\n\n\nMusic superstar Beyoncé reflects on all this and says she must lead the way for everyone else. She has the commercial clout, charisma, and talent. Beyoncé can set an example: all eyes will be on her if she decides to act and does so without concession, shaking up what already exists. She also knows that many media outlets will echo her approach, so taking advantage of this is essential.\n\n\n\nBut for it to work, you have to make a big splash.\n\n\n\nThe day Beyoncé changed the rules of music streaming.\n\n\n\nIn 2013, Beyoncé took everyone by surprise and released Beyoncé, her fifth solo album. So far, nothing surprising, except that she did it on a Friday instead of Tuesday, the usual release day in the United States. And with no prior announcement, photos, promotion, or interviews. It is a total surprise in 100% digital format. It's a celebration of the omnipotence of streaming. Beyoncé believes that streaming has become a powerful tool for artists but has not yet been fully exploited. Not to its full potential. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith streaming, there's no need to adhere to a release schedule, and manufacturing constraints, lead times, and other steps force musicians to plan an album release many months in advance. Streaming allows you to be instinctive and do almost what you want when you want. And that's precisely what the former Destiny's Child member is doing. \n\n\n\nIt was a shockwave, and the album was a huge success, becoming the most streamed album in iTunes history. Beyoncé explained that she wanted to reduce the distance between artists and the public. She didn't want anything to interfere with this relationship in a context where artists have a thousand opportunities to do promotional work. She also feels that the art of the album is being lost. Her colleagues are making nothing but compilations of singles, without any structure and with less and less ambition. In short, she's trying to reverse the trend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe wants artists back in control of their art, no longer subject to labels or press relations constraints. Being mute, even invisible, before announcing her comeback allows her to multiply her message tenfold and to hit a significant media cup. By freeing herself from the rules of the record industry and its specifications, she and she alone are in control of her career, her image, and how she wants to present herself.\n\n\n\nIn doing so, Beyoncé not only revolutionizes the way we communicate but also significantly changes the world.\n\n\n\nThe day Beyoncé changed the rules of music streaming: the aftermath \n\n\n\nUntil now, albums were generally released on Tuesdays in the USA. With Beyoncé's album released on a Friday, and given its success, industry executives are sitting up and taking notice. Friday seemed ideal, and Beyoncé proved that achieving massive success with this new day was possible. Billboard begins a seven-month negotiation that results in a change of release day. To combat piracy problems and allow listeners to listen to albums at their leisure over the weekend, release dates were moved to Fridays, which applied worldwide.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy shifting album releases to a day close to the weekend, retailers selling physical albums also have more time to set up their shelves and organize. It all sounds like a win-win situation. And it's pretty incredible to think that it's all down to one artist, who decided that a model had to be changed to be more in tune with artists' desires. A single album has an enormous impact on an entire industry and continues to be a standard. Even today, albums are released on Fridays in the United States. And this looks set to continue.\n\n\n\nSurprise albums\n\n\n\nBeyoncé was also instrumental in bringing about a significant change in the music world: releasing surprise albums without any prior promotion. In Beyoncé's wake, many other artists released albums without announcing anything beforehand. In the US, Drake released If You're Reading This It's Too Late in 2015, for example. Each time, it's a success. By doing this, artists retain control over their communication elements and take power back from the hands of the media and journalists by imposing something on them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis goes hand in hand with the loss of control of certain media outlets and music journals. Artists are becoming their communication managers, no longer waiting for a media outlet to advertise them by interviewing or featuring them. It's a profound shift in the dynamics of the record industry, one that holds promise for the future.\n\n\n\nIt also supports recent discussions about fairer remuneration for artists in the context of greater streaming power.\n\n\n\nWhat does it have to do with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nIt hasn't had any impact on Soundiiz and what we offer. In 2013, when Beyoncé released her album, we were still in our infancy. The shift in releases from Tuesday to Friday doesn't change what we can offer you: to facilitate your daily use of streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, we will play an essential role if you wish to migrate all your data from one platform to another. How can we do that? We can do this by using our Transfer function, for example. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of starting everything from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can directly find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data in your new account in just a few seconds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut Soundiiz doesn't just store your data in one place: our tool is pretty magic because it allows you to edit and export these same data…directly from your Soundiiz account. \n\n\n\nAnother feature our users love is the ability to export your data in CSV format before canceling your subscription. Then, you can download the file, store it on your chosen device, and re-import it. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be available during the re-import.\n\n\n\nYou can test our services right here! "}
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It can be not easy to choose among them. Ergonomics, algorithms, recommendation system, catalog, audio quality: each platform has strengths and weaknesses in each of these categories. And they all have strong arguments to make. Their use will depend on several factors linked to what you, and only you, as listeners, are looking for. It's also possible that a platform you've been using for years no longer suits you. And you may want to try out what the competition has to offer. That's why you may wish to cancel your YouTube Music subscription and transfer your music library. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium: a top-notch music streaming platform\n\n\n\nYouTube Music has, to be honest, few shortcomings. Drawing on the power of Google, YouTube Music Premium can create playlists tailored to your mood, time of day, or activity. Moreover, if you pair your YouTube Music subscription with a YouTube subscription, its price becomes very attractive and competes with other streaming platforms. Its recommendation system is also solid, even if it hasn't yet reached the level of Spotify or Deezer. Its catalog of songs is solid, among the best on the market, even if the number of listenable podcasts could be improved.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium is also a favorite with audiophiles. It is one of the best-equipped platforms on the market, enabling you to listen to music in optimal conditions. Provided you've got top-quality speakers or headphones.\n\n\n\nAs you can see, YouTube Music has a lot to offer. But you may still want to switch over and see if the grass is greener elsewhere. Our article walks you through the process step by step!\n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\n\nCancel YouTube Music on iOS\n\n\n\nCancel YouTube Music on Android\n\n\n\nCancel YouTube Music on your desktop\n\n\n\nHow do I save and store my music library? \n\n\n\nHow do I transfer my music library to another music service?\n\n\n\n\nCancel your YouTube Music subscription on iOS and keep your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your “Settings” application\n\n\n\nYour name appears. Click on it\n\n\n\nThen click on the “Subscriptions” section at the top of your screen.\n\n\n\nA list of all your subscriptions should appear: look for the YouTube Music subscription.\n\n\n\nClick on the YouTube Music line, then hit “Cancel Subscription.”\n\n\n\n\nCancel YouTube Music on Android\n\n\n\n\nOpen your YouTube Music app on your Android device\n\n\n\nLook for the “Subscription” menu\n\n\n\nClick on the subscription you want to cancel.\n\n\n\nConfirm your choice and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music subscription: cancel it on your desktop\n\n\n\n\nOn the www.YouTube Music.com website, go to your account\n\n\n\nLook for the “My Streaming Plan” tab\n\n\n\nYou should see your subscription plan. Click on “Unsubscribe”\n\n\n\nFollow the instructions\n\n\n\nYou’re done!\n\n\n\n\nHow do I save and store my music library? \n\n\n\nMany people see their streaming data as a precious relic. They've spent years and hours building a library of liked tracks, devising playlists for every mood and time of day. It would be almost a catastrophe to lose it all. Or not be able to retrieve this data if they leave their streaming service. Others want to share it with friends and family or back it up in a safe place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can download all your music streaming data in .CSV or in the format of your choice. Once you've downloaded everything, you can store the file wherever you like: on your Drive, on your hard drive, on your computer, anywhere. The objective? Ensure you keep all data and share it easily with whoever you like. Soundiiz also lets you import these data files to find them again in just a few minutes. We explain how to do this in this blog post.\n\n\n\nImagine your best friend is constantly insisting on listening to your playlists. You can download them and simply send them to him. He can then import them with Soundiiz on his music streaming service. The advantage is twofold: he'll stop bugging you and be able to enjoy everything you've built up. Not bad, right?\n\n\n\nHow do I transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nBefore you cancel your subscription, it might be a good idea to transfer all the data in your YouTube Music account to the platform of your choice.\n\n\n\nOur Transfer function is the result of years of work and improvement. Thanks to an algorithm we update regularly, we can make a near-perfect match between your source and destination platforms. Our tool uses a mix of metadata and song, artist, and album identification information provided by various organizations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn rare occasions, the matching may not be perfect. But in most cases, you'll find the same data from one service to the next.\n\n\n\nIt's pretty handy if you want to keep the data you've accumulated over the years using YouTube Music, Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, Apple Music, or any other platform!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Soundiiz account can also be used as a dashboard to manage all your streaming data. For example, you can edit your playlists, delete tracks, or move them to a different location. Once you've made these changes, they'll automatically be found in your streaming platform. Soundiiz is unique: thanks to our interface, it's the ideal companion for managing all your streaming data, and it is acclaimed for its ergonomics and ease of use!\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here."}
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Increasingly popular but also increasingly criticized, it is constantly trying to reinvent itself against a backdrop of growing competition between platforms. They are also trying to make concessions to artists, who are increasingly virulent towards a system they consider unfair. Case in point: James Blake in this article. On the consumer side, choosing in this infinite world of possibilities takes a lot of work. But Soundiiz is here to help with a new review. We look at two music streaming giants: Apple Music and Deezer. Apple Music VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs always with our reviews, we'll compare the two platforms point by point and pick a winner for each. This will enable you to navigate easily through the article and go straight to the section that's most important to you. Today's platforms tend to be standardized in content, available catalog, and navigation, so it's essential to understand their differences.\n\n\n\nAnd that's what we're going to do right now! \n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nIt may seem surprising, so much so that it feels like Apple Music has been around forever, but it wasn't launched until 2015. That's when Apple decided to shake up the world of music streaming and establish itself in an increasingly competitive market. But from the outset, Apple positioned itself differently. It doesn't want to be \"just\" a streaming service. The company and its investors aim to place itself at the center of a virtuous ecosystem. There's the streaming platform, of course, but there's also a section dedicated to concerts, the creation of exclusive content, and the editorialization of spoken word. Apple Music is a cultural crossroads and always has been. It's part of the platform's DNA and continues to set it apart.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn contrast, Deezer is one of the oldest streaming platforms, conceived in France in 2007, and is based on another service, Blogmusik. Deezer grew rapidly and soon established itself in France as one of the leading streaming platforms. And it still is! Eight years later, in 2015, it entered the US market and continues to grow. Deezer's rapid growth is based on successful partnerships with major French companies. Deezer benefits from its commercial and media power and quickly acquires millions of consumers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the past few months, everyone has realized that Deezer is changing dimensions. With its logo evolution, announcements of multi-million dollar investments, and an IPO, the French company is trying to grow to compete with the market leaders. And with all its features, a modern, ergonomic interface, and an established reputation in the French market, it will undoubtedly succeed! \n\n\n\nAudio Quality - Apple Music VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\nAudio quality is one of the most critical issues for many users. Both platforms offer an HD option. Deezer offers a \"HiFi\" option, which is included with all subscriptions. With your basic plan, you can listen to HD music in CD-like quality.\n\n\n\nApple Music also offers a high-quality version of most songs, but its compression format differs from Deezer's. We won't go into too many technical details, but let's just say that Apple Music and Deezer are both top-of-the-range services when it comes to audio. The difference is that their format and compression are different and may be perceived as better or worse depending on your ear and audio preferences! We can't choose which is best here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf audio quality is important to you, just remember that Apple Music and Deezer, along with TIDAL, Amazon Music, and Qobuz, are among the best platforms available. \n\n\n\nNote that Deezer uses Dolby Atmos technology, while Apple Music has chosen 360 Reality Audio. Again, two different designs and two different results.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms - Apple Music VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\nIf you're already using Apple devices running iOS, it goes without saying that Apple Music will be put to optimal use. Even if Apple's products are sometimes more expensive than the competition's, they are designed to be integrated to optimize the user experience. \n\n\n\nIn terms of its algorithm, Apple Music is at the right level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt doesn't revolutionize anything, but it does manage to stay ahead of the game by going slightly against the grain. It certainly offers playlists with new artists, but it also provides whole albums to listen to. This can be confusing for people who are primarily looking for playlists. At Soundiiz, we appreciate Apple Music's approach. \n\n\n\nAlso, Apple Music is more oriented toward radio shows, some of which are available exclusively through the app. A nice feature is that if you like a song broadcast during a show, you can add it live to your playlist.\n\n\n\nFor its part, Deezer has modernized not only its aesthetic approach but also its navigation options in recent months. They look more modern and ergonomic, and that's a good thing!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut beyond aesthetics, the most crucial factor concerns the recommendation system and algorithm. In this respect, Deezer is ahead of the game. Its recommendation system, \"Flow,\" is as relevant as fun. It allows you to browse endlessly among pieces that should match your tastes.\n\n\n\nRemember that thanks to Soundiiz's Sync function, you can enjoy playlists and content from Apple Music or Deezer on any platform you choose. So, with Soundiiz, the playlist argument is no longer an argument! We explain it all here. \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer.\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of January 2025) –\n\n\n\nAs you know, almost all streaming platforms have raised their subscription prices in recent months. Apple Music and Deezer are no exception. The result? Deezer's basic plan is now a dollar more expensive than Apple Music's basic plan. However, Deezer offers one advantage: it lets you test its services for two months free, compared with one month for Apple Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeezer also offers a 25% price reduction if you pay for a year's subscription simultaneously rather than monthly. Your Deezer subscription will cost $107.99 per year, compared with $120.89 for Apple Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo it all depends on how you want to pay. If you want to be billed by the month, then Apple Music should be your platform of choice. If, on the other hand, you want to keep your Deezer subscription for an entire year, then Deezer will cost you around $13 less than Apple Music. Neither platform stands out on price! \n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nCatalogs - Apple Music VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of January 2025) –\n\n\n\nFor now, audiobooks on Deezer are only available in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. That's not much. In contrast, Apple Music offers an extensive catalog of audiobooks without geographical limits. The increasing use of this format can make a significant difference in your choice. Apple also stands out for the quality and quantity of its editorial content and special programs, which are available internationally. On the other hand, Apple Music lags behind Deezer in the number of podcasts available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you live in France, you can take advantage of content specially created by Deezer to defend the French scene, help it emerge, and provide it with communication channels, playlists, and more. But at Soundiiz, we think globally. While Deezer's efforts in content creation are commendable and of high quality, they remain mainly confined to the French market. Let's bet that this will change in the months to come, given Deezer's ambitions to establish itself more permanently worldwide. But for the time being, the advantage goes to Apple Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe latest studies give Deezer the edge regarding the number of songs available, but only by a few million. At this stage, it shouldn't make much difference, and you should be able to find almost any song you want on both Apple and Deezer. \n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\nAfter reading this entire review - and we hope you've read it all - you'll undoubtedly have noticed that Apple Music and Deezer are equal in many respects. It's hard to tell them apart! If you live in France, Deezer may be a good alternative, but if you don't, Apple Music seems to be slightly ahead in terms of available catalog and music-related content. The all-important recommendation system, meanwhile, is equal, according to our tests and the user feedback we've read here and there.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is not to say that Deezer is not a good streaming platform. Quite the contrary. With its HD option, impressive Flow system and algorithm, and attractive price if you subscribe for a full year, Deezer is undoubtedly among the best platforms on the market. We spoke highly of it in this article. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's also worth remembering that Deezer is in full expansion mode. Colossal resources have been invested to accelerate Deezer's international development. While it has nothing left to prove in France, it has yet to make its mark in other countries. And with the solid arguments it already offers, there's no doubt that it will succeed very shortly! \n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nIf we've done our job correctly, you'll want to subscribe to Apple Music or Deezer or transfer your streaming data from Apple Music to Deezer or from Deezer to Apple Music. \n\n\n\nIn either case, Soundiiz is undoubtedly the ideal companion for doing all this. We've shown you two possible transfer paths, but our services work with all existing streaming platforms. You'll be able to transfer your likes, albums, and playlists from one platform to another in just a few minutes. The good news is that we offer a free version of our services so that everyone can benefit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will perform a matching process between Apple Music and Deezer - or any other platform - so you'll find all your data once you've migrated to your new streaming service.\n\n\n\nBut that's not all! You can also download all your data, store and share it, then import it again. Thanks to our unique interface, you can also manage all your streaming data from the homepage of your Soundiiz account. You can edit, organize, delete, and rename anything you like.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther tools, such as Sync any playlist or create Smartlinks, are also available. Soundiiz has a lot to offer.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here. "}
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We talked about it in this article published a few months ago. But it has taken a new turn in recent week. And it could have severe consequences for both platforms and the world of streaming. Apple Music and Spotify are still at war. We explain why!\n\n\n\nApple Music and Spotify are still at war: why?\n\n\n\nIn early March 2024, the European Commission levied a staggering $1.8 billion fine on Apple. The fine resulted from Apple's alleged illegal practices on its App Store, a bone of contention for Spotify, Deezer, and other streaming platforms for years. These platforms accused Apple of creating barriers to their services, particularly those that competed with Apple Music in terms of price. After an extensive investigation, the European Commission found Apple's practices violate current anti-competitive regulations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple's alleged actions, such as restricting iOS users' access to information about other apps in the sector, could potentially lead to a significant revenue loss for Spotify, YouTube Music Unlimited, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and others. Moreover, Apple reportedly took up to 30% commission on App Store purchases, a cost that was ultimately passed on to end consumers. \n\n\n\nThis extra 30% was to be absorbed by Spotify and its competitors, who then passed it on to end consumers. Apple has always defended itself against these practices, but the European Commission has finally found the company guilty—with a very hefty fine. But the story doesn't end there. \n\n\n\nWhat happened in April 2024?\n\n\n\nFollowing this sanction, Apple claims it now complies with the European DMA (Digital Market Act), adopted on March 7, 2024, and authorizes payment outside the App Store. However, it seems that the fine imposed on Apple was not enough. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn April 2024, Spotify once again denounced Apple's illegal practices. The Swedish company claimed that Apple had rejected, for no reason whatsoever, an update to Spotify that, among other things, enabled users to pay the basic prices offered by Spotify without the surcharge charged by Apple Music. The update enabled bypassing the payments integrated into the App Store and subscribing directly to the Spotify website. \n\n\n\nIn an explicit statement published on X, Spotify writes: \"Apple continues to break European law, unfortunately, that means we still can't give EU consumers the information they need and the choices they deserve in our app\". \n\n\n\nThe rest of the press release can be found below: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStill work to do\n\n\n\nSo, despite the fine, Apple still does not fully comply with the DMA rules designed to limit anti-competitive practices. Spotify's press release puts pressure on the European Commission, but it also attacks Apple head-on and publicly. All this is taking place in a tense context for streaming platforms, which, in addition to being criticized by artists for the low revenues they distribute, have been raising their subscription prices for several months. \n\n\n\nSpeaking to 9to5 Mac, a Spotify representative added: \n\n\n\n\n\"Apple has once again defied the European Commission's decision, rejecting our update for attempting to communicate with customers about our prices unless we pay Apple a new tax. Their disregard for consumers and developers is matched only by their disdain for the law.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple, on the other hand, countered Spotify's claims by stating that the Swedish company had not adhered to Apple's new terms and conditions of use, which were updated to comply with the new DMA. Under these circumstances, Apple could not approve Spotify's update as it did not meet all the requirements. The question of who is right and who is wrong remains unanswered. But it is clear that Apple and Spotify are still locked in a battle of wills. \n\n\n\nApple Music and Spotify are still at war: the consequences.\n\n\n\nIt's too early to say how Apple will react to Spotify's new formal notice. Will Apple bow to pressure and accept Spotify's update without the Swedish firm updating it again? Or will it, as it did for years before being fined, stick to its guns and defend itself against accusations of illegal competition?\n\n\n\nRegardless of the outcome, consumers may bear the brunt of these conflicts. If Spotify's update is not accepted, it could lead to a potential price increase. This could be particularly felt in the European Union, especially in France, where Spotify is already planning a hike. As a result, France could become the most expensive place in Europe to subscribe to Spotify, according to frandroid. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple Music could raise its prices, as it can no longer count on the surplus generated by subscriptions to rival services. Let's not jump to conclusions, but the open conflict between Spotify and Apple Music will continue. And the eyes of the world are now on Apple Music's reaction. \n\n\n\nThe European Union's intervention in this debate, first with the DMA and now with its example-setting actions, is a significant step. It provides a regulatory framework for a market that could have quickly spiraled out of control, dominated by companies with immense financial resources profiting from a system involving millions of dollars and users.\n\n\n\nTransfer your streaming data from Apple Music to Spotify or from Spotify to Apple Music.\n\n\n\nLet's be clear: Soundiiz is not involved in the war between Apple Music and Spotify. We have no influence on the decisions made or the functionalities of either application. What we do know how to do, and have been doing for years, is to make your daily use of Apple Music and Spotify easier.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz, a tool independent of the Apple Music and Spotify conflict, is here to empower you. Whether you're switching from Apple Music to Spotify or vice versa, Soundiiz ensures a seamless transition in just a few minutes without losing any of your accumulated data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our Transfer function, you can transfer your playlists, favorites, albums, and artists from one service to another. We're constantly improving this function, for which Soundiiz is renowned, to make it as accurate and user-friendly as possible. \n\n\n\nYou can also store all your data. The main reason you'd want to export your data is to store it in a safe place. Some of our users also generate CSV documents so they can see which songs and albums are in their playlists. Once connected, the downloaded files can be associated with your new account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also synchronize Apple Music or Spotify playlists to find them on the platform of your choice. In this way, you lose almost none of the benefits! You can choose to synchronize one playlist with another by selecting daily, weekly, or monthly frequency. Soundiiz can replace tracks in the destination playlist or add tracks to the end of the current tracklist. Every time you modify a playlist on one platform, this modification will be reflected on the other playlist.\n\n\n\nTest Soundiiz, it's right here!"}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-qobuz/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-qobuz/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"The history of Qobuz","datePublished":"2024-10-10T16:02:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-qobuz/"},"wordCount":1453,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/the-history-of-qobuz/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Design-sans-titre-35.png","keywords":["history","history qobuz","qobuz"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"Qobuz, a discreet yet remarkable music streaming service, has carved its niche alongside market behemoths. Its journey is a testament to the power of original user experience and impeccable audio quality, which have captivated a loyal following. The history of Qobuz is a treasure trove of lessons, and its unique selling points will pique your interest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe history of Qobuz: when did it start?\n\n\n\nQobuz was launched in France in 2007. Its founder is Yves Riesel, a producer and label founder. Yves Riesel has a solid background in music: first as a journalist, then as a producer of shows and concerts, before founding his label, Abeille Musique, with which he enjoyed some success. Specializing in classical music, he soon turned his attention to the booming digital market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQobuz, founded by Yves Riesel and Alexandre Leforestier, had a challenging start in 2007. It faced tough competition from Deezer, a more powerful player with primary corporate backing. However, in 2015, Qobuz was acquired by the Xandrie company, which saved it from the brink of bankruptcy in a highly competitive and saturated market. \n\n\n\nIt was time to reinvent the company, and the new CEO, Denis Thébaud, changed everything. He focuses exclusively on a Premium offer, with no free alternatives, and proposes a subscription price higher than his competitors for his most expensive offer.\n\n\n\nSpeaking to La Tribune, the CEO explains: \n\n\n\n\n\"Qobuz targets audiophiles and music lovers who love a particular genre of music. Only 25% of our subscribers opt for the entry-level offer - compared with 40% for our mid-range offer and 35% for our \"prestige\" offers with high resolution. We are, therefore, positioned on a CSP+ profile. Our audience is also older than our competitors.\"\n\n\n\n\nSwitching gears\n\n\n\nThe company is reworking its applications and modernizing its website while investing in marketing and communications to boost awareness. \n\n\n\nUntil 2020, Qobuz is linked to Gramophone magazine, which specializes in classical music, thus maintaining its ties with this musical genre. That same year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Qobuz made a positive impact by deciding to redistribute 100% of revenues generated by new registrations to artists and contributors on its platform in April. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorges Fornay, CEO of Qobuz, expressed the company's unwavering commitment to respecting artists' work and ensuring the quality of their music is preserved. This dedication is why Qobuz promotes studio-quality music, believing that talented artists deserve a fair chance for their music to be discovered, curated, and compensated.\n\n\n\nThe big break in the history of Qobuz\n\n\n\nIn a significant move in its history, Qobuz expanded into the United States in February 2019, twelve years after its launch. This marked an essential step in its market development, as it directly competed with TIDAL, the only service at the time that could match TIDAL's audio quality. While Qobuz didn't match TIDAL's popularity, its decision to expand into the U.S. was a positive sign of its growth potential. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo prepare for its expansion, Qobuz recruited Dan Mackta as managing director. He had previously worked as marketing director for the RCA and Jive Records labels. This launch follows the opening of offices in New York in 2018. In 2020, it was announced that Qobuz had successfully raised 10 million euros to finance its expansion, in addition to the 12 million raised in 2019. \n\n\n\nSlow growth: the history of Qobuz\n\n\n\nDevelopment is slow and complicated, but it's a long-term process. Attempting to position ourselves in the audiophile segment is risky because it can only be done if these users already own high-quality listening equipment. With average headphones and speakers, there's little interest in choosing Qobuz over Spotify or its competitors. Deezer, Apple Music, TIDAL, and Amazon Music offer high-quality audio and other features. Qobuz, on the other hand, offers fewer features than Spotify in terms of audio quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Mackta is well aware of these barriers. Before the launch of Qobuz, he told Rolling Stone magazine: \n\n\n\n\n\"Likely at some point, the mainstream streaming services will see the value of a more premium, high-res option [...] The question is, will it be this year or in five years? And hopefully, Qobuz will have traction in the U.S. by then.\"\n\n\n\n\nMany experts claim that audio quality should be increasingly important when choosing a streaming platform. If this is true, then Qobuz has an actual card to play! And the long-term investment may well pay off. \n\n\n\nPromises\n\n\n\nLike TIDAL, its main competitor in the field, Qobuz has based its expansion on audio quality. Qobuz offers a FLAC listening format, and there's not much better on the market. As with each of our articles, we base ourselves on our personal listening experience and what users say about the service. From our observations, Qobuz appears to be the most popular platform in the streaming world regarding audio performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Qobuz website devotes a long web page to its audio proposition and bias. Qobuz boasts that its users can listen to music in the conditions in which it was created as if they were in the studio with the artists. For users, this guarantees optimum precision in reproducing voices and instruments. For artists, sound engineers, and others involved in creating a song, it showcases their work.\n\n\n\nCloser and closer\n\n\n\nThis desire to be as close as possible to artists' intentions is reflected in a desire to strengthen proximity with its users. Unlike its competitors, Qobuz focuses on editorial and journalistic content. With music media and music journalism losing power, Qobuz is trying to reverse the trend. Its site displays a \"Magazine\" section, which functions as a music news site, with interviews, news, portraits, and reviews. The content is high quality, sometimes long and analytical, with a Premium logic. Qobuz positions itself as a cultural hub where everything is designed to give an impression of top-notch quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQobuz also offers, via the \"Staff Picks\" the equivalent of recommendations from a record store. They are not necessarily adapted to your listening history but are selected by the Qobuz staff. Once again, the notion of proximity is essential. \n\n\n\nRegarding the algorithm and, therefore, the digitally managed recommendation system, Qobuz offers \"My Weekly Q\" every Friday. Feedback on this selection has been mixed. Users say it could be more targeted, except for age and geographical location. Qobuz is still a long way from Spotify, the model of its kind. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverall, the Qobuz interface is focused on discovery and simplicity. It is sober, efficient, and focused on the music—so focused on music that it forgets to offer \"social\" functions, like its competitors, making it perhaps less fun. \n\n\n\nPrices and subscription options\n\n\n\nRegarding subscription offers, Qobuz offers a slightly higher entry point than some competitors. The price is 10.83$ per month for the Studio version, 14.99$ per month for the Duo version, and 17.99$ per month for the Family subscription. There are also \"Sublime\" plans, starting at 14.99$ per month: they will give you discounts on Hi-Res purchases.\n\n\n\nYou can find details of these offers directly on the Qobuz website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote that if you're a consumer of audiobooks, podcasts, and radio, Qobuz doesn't offer these as part of its subscription. If this is one of your priorities, you must turn to another platform. \n\n\n\nWhy use Qobuz with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz always allows you to get the best out of your streaming platforms. Qobuz is no exception. On your Soundiiz homepage, you can manage your Qobuz playlists like you use Spotify, Deezer, or TIDAL playlists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to give it a try to Qobuz, using its free trial period, one of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is to lose all your music collection. It includes your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. And having to rebuild this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by using an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort to Qobuz from Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, or any other platform. Then, use the playlist synchronization feature to keep your playlists updated.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's say you want to quit Qobuz because it didn't fit your needs. When you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create backups of your Qobuz playlist as CSV. Convenient!\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoyed this little history of Qobuz! You can now go to Soundiiz's homepage to connect your Qobuz account and get the most out of it!"}
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Spotify, for example, allows you to accumulate data and playlists, which feed into your daily music-listening experience. It's all valuable, and it's all about you. This data reflects your tastes, puts you in different moods, and accompanies you daily. You don't want to lose them, but rather export/download your Spotify playlists to Text or CSV. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nWhat's the point? And how? We explain everything in detail in this article! \n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to Export/download your Spotify playlists to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nMusic consumption patterns have changed dramatically in recent years. Whereas decades ago, listeners were fond of albums and listened to them in the order in which they were created, the game has changed. Streaming has come along and changed the rules. Over the years, singles and isolated songs have become increasingly important. And playlists have been the big winners. So much so that it's not uncommon for artists to implement strategies to get into as many playlists as possible and boost their streaming figures. The album format has lost some of its power in favor of playlists that can be played on any occasion. \n\n\n\nPlaylists have thus become a precious commodity for artists and consumers alike. Streaming platforms have understood this. With increasingly sophisticated algorithms, they offer new playlists daily or weekly based on their users' listening habits. They try to be as personalized and close as possible to their customers' tastes. Playlists have become so essential that they are now one of the main factors in choosing to subscribe to one platform or another.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn this field, Spotify, with its algorithm, is the market leader. Millions of dollars have been invested to make Spotify the benchmark. Its playlists are, therefore, precious, as are those you create on the platform. And so you'll want to be sure to keep them somewhere so you can find them again. After all, you've spent considerable time shaping a musical profile representing your personality and tastes. Losing all that and starting from scratch would be a shame!\n\n\n\nExport, store, share, and update your Spotify playlists to Text or CSV\n\n\n\nAre you considering a switch from Spotify? Don't worry about losing your data and playlists. With Soundiiz, you can export/download your Spotify playlist and data to Text, CSV, or any other format that suits your needs (URL, JSON, XML, XSPF). \n\n\n\nExporting or downloading your data lets you store it in a safe place where you can find it repeatedly—on your Drive or a hard disk, for example. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nOther people might use Soundiiz to generate a text or CSV file and see, line by line, which songs they have in their playlists. This document is easy to read and understand. Wedding DJs, for example, use this type of file to share with the bride and groom. You can also edit this file should you wish to manually delete a song from your playlist or several at once. Once you've edited the file, all you have to do is import it back into your Spotify account. And, magic: all your data will have been updated.\n\n\n\nShare everything! \n\n\n\nA third benefit of exporting/downloading your Spotify playlist and data to Text or CSV. is that you can share them with your friends. Imagine one of your friends uses Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, or Amazon Music. This friend wants to stay on all of these platforms. Still, he also knows that 1) Spotify's algorithmically generated playlists are excellent, and 2) you're an enthusiast, a music lover, and a connoisseur.\n\n\n\nImagine a friend using a different streaming platform, like Deezer or Apple Music. They might be interested in your Spotify playlist but don't want to switch platforms. With Soundiiz, you can export your Spotify data, send it to your friend, and they can import it into their platform. This way, they can enjoy your playlist without having to switch platforms.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you create a data-sharing chain where everything can be exchanged, saved, and modified. \n\n\n\nOther people use Soundiiz as a storage place. For example, you have two accounts on the same platform because you've moved from Canada to the USA. The catalogs of streaming platforms are different in every country, and subscription prices can sometimes vary. After moving, you'll need to create a new account but want to keep your old one. You can connect your old account, import and download its data, and then disconnect from it. The downloaded files can then be associated with your new account once connected.\n\n\n\nExport/download your Spotify playlists to Text or CSV - Step by step\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists\", for example.\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as file\".\n\n\n\nThen choose your export format—for example, CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, all you have to do is store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the info you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here! \n\n\n\nCan you export/download your Spotify playlists in formats other than Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nOf course, you can! Soundiiz lets you generate files in text format, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you do a multitude of things with your streaming data. You can transfer your data from one platform to another in minutes and synchronize playlists between different platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut you can also create Smartlinks, manage all your data in one place on the Soundiiz Home Page, or generate playlists to suit your tastes using our artificial intelligence tool.\n\n\n\nIn short, Soundiiz is THE solution to complement your daily use of streaming platforms. Soundiiz extends and facilitates your listening experience and has been doing so since 2013!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here. "}
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But with more and more streaming services trying to make a go of it, you may want to try something different. There are so many possibilities, your choice would be understandable! That's not to say that Amazon Music isn't an excellent streaming service - far from it. But many of you take advantage of the months of free trials offered by most platforms to try them out and then make a choice. And then you'll probably ask yourself one question: how to cancel your Amazon Music subscription and keep all your data?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where Soundiiz, a popular music management platform, comes in. It allows you to transfer your music library data from one streaming service to another, ensuring you don't lose your favorite tunes. \n\n\n\nWe explain it all in this article! \n\n\n\nWhy would you cancel your Amazon Music subscription and keep your data? \n\n\n\nAmazon has long been present in the streaming world, but the web giant has only recently established itself as an essential music platform. Before taking the form we know today, Amazon Music underwent several changes, which we explained in this article. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2024, with Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon offers everything a music lover could hope for from its streaming service. Its audio quality is among the best on the market, as is its catalog of songs. In terms of price, if you couple your Amazon Music subscription with an Amazon Prime subscription, the value for money is almost unbeatable. \n\n\n\nYet, despite these undeniable qualities, you might want to cancel your Amazon Music subscription. If artist remuneration is essential, there are better choices than Amazon Music Unlimited. Along with Spotify, Amazon Music is one of the lowest-paying platforms. Perhaps you'd like to use a more efficient algorithm similar to Spotify's. Another negative point is Amazon Music Unlimited's limited geographic coverage. So be sure to check whether the platform is available in your country!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor all these reasons, you may want to leave Amazon Music. Here's how. \n\n\n\nHow to cancel your Amazon Music subscription and keep your data - step-by-step\n\n\n\nYou can follow the steps below according to the device you are using:\n\n\n\n\nCancel Amazon Music on the iPhone\n\n\n\nCancel Amazon Music on Android\n\n\n\nCancel Amazon Music on your desktop\n\n\n\nHow do I save and store my music library? \n\n\n\nHow do I transfer my music library to another music service?\n\n\n\n\nCancel your Amazon Music subscription on your iPhone and keep your data.\n\n\n\n\nOpen your \"Settings\" application\n\n\n\nYour name appears. Click on it\n\n\n\nThen click on the \"Subscriptions\" section at the top of your screen.\n\n\n\nA list of all your subscriptions should appear: look for the Amazon Music subscription.\n\n\n\nClick on the Amazon Music line, then hit \"Cancel Subscription.\"\n\n\n\n\nCancel Amazon Music on Android\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Amazon Music app on your Android device\n\n\n\nLook for the \"Subscription\" menu\n\n\n\nClick on the subscription you want to cancel.\n\n\n\nConfirm your choice and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\nCancel your Amazon Music subscription on your desktop.\n\n\n\n\nGo to Amazon Music Settings on your Amazon account.\n\n\n\nYou should see a section corresponding to Amazon Music Unlimited\n\n\n\nIn your Subscription Renewal details, select the option \"Cancel\".\n\n\n\nFollow the instructions and confirm the cancellation\n\n\n\nYou're done!\n\n\n\n\nHow do I save and store my music library? \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can securely download and store your streaming data. Exporting your data in CSV or text format ensures it's safely stored where you can easily access it again, such as on your hard disk or in a Drive folder.\n\n\n\nThat way, there's no chance of losing a line of your data! Some of our users also generate CSV documents so they can see, in black and white, which songs and albums are in their playlists or setlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther people use Soundiiz as a storage place. For example, you have two accounts on the same platform because you've moved from Canada to the USA. The catalogs of streaming platforms are different in every country, and subscription prices can sometimes vary. After moving, you'll need to create a new account but want to keep your old one. You can connect your old account, import and download its data, and then disconnect from it. The downloaded files can then be associated with your new account once connected.\n\n\n\nWe've dedicated an entire article to the download and backup process. \n\n\n\nHow do I transfer my music collection to another music service?\n\n\n\nOur Transfer function, a key feature since our inception in 2013, empowers you to move your music collection effortlessly from one platform to another. We regularly update our services to ensure a seamless transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz works with many music metadata, including ISRC, UPC, featured artists, mixes, and duration... This metadata profile allows us to be accurate in the treatment of the matching process as much as possible. When transferring a song from one platform to another, Soundiiz makes a matching process between the two platforms. This magic mixture allows us not to lose any information during the transfer and recreate your music collection on the destination service. In other words, if you 'like' a song on Amazon Music, Soundiiz will 'like' the same song, if it exists, on Spotify. This ensures that your music library remains intact, even when you switch to a different streaming service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe can handle complex data, such as remixes, karaoke versions of songs, acoustic covers, sped-up, etc. To sum up, if you \"like\" a song on Amazon Music, Soundiiz will \"like\" the same song, if it exists, on Spotify. \n\n\n\nWe've also devoted an entire article to helping you transfer your data effortlessly. You can read it here. \n\n\n\nReady to try Soundiiz and start managing your music library data more effectively? Just click here to get started!"}
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Musi seems to think so.","datePublished":"2024-05-30T09:09:47+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-30T09:09:48+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/can-music-streaming-be-free-musi-seems-to-think-so/"},"wordCount":1344,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/can-music-streaming-be-free-musi-seems-to-think-so/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Design-sans-titre-28.png","keywords":["musi","music streaming","piracy"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"Over the years, music streaming has become the principal means of music consumption. Multiple platforms have established themselves in a competitive market, overturning the record industry and changing how artists are remunerated. Can music streaming be free? Musi seems to think so...but it's a problem! And can it introduce a whole new model? We'll tell you all about it!\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nMusi's history \n\n\n\nThe story of Musi begins in Winnipeg with two friends, Aaron Wojnowski and Christian Lunny. Their goal? To create a new streaming service based on a different model than Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and others. It's 2012, and although streaming is starting to take off, the market isn't as saturated as it is today. Aaron and Christian's vision was to create a platform to make music more accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their financial means or geographical location. \n\n\n\nIn 2013, Vevo is becoming increasingly popular, especially with a very young audience. On their Vevo page, hosted on YouTube, artists are racking millions of views. Christian and Aaron are observing all this and feel they can benefit. On Dragon's Den in 2016, where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to investors, Christian explains: \n\n\n\n\n\"What if we took the way you organize music on your phone, put that into an app, and tied that in with YouTube, where artists put up their music accessible to stream?\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusi officially launched in 2013. It aims to be an extension of YouTube, easier to use, more ergonomic, and free. It is now the tenth most-used streaming service in the US, with 6.5 million monthly active users, and regularly features in the top 100 most downloaded apps in the App Store, according to Dash. Other sources claim that the app has been downloaded nearly 70 million times, and 8.5 million times in 2023. That's more than Pandora, Audiomack, and Deezer. And that's just the beginning!\n\n\n\nSo, how does Musi work?\n\n\n\nCan music streaming be free? Musi's promises\n\n\n\nMusi is based on a simple principle: free music. This is a godsend for young people, such as high school or university students with little means.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nUntil now, some of them have been using the free versions of Spotify and other platforms, but there was one problem: the ads present, hindering listening and browsing pleasure. With Musi, none of that. It's all free, with no advertising interruptions. Music streaming, playlist creation, and sharing: Musi meets all the basic needs of streaming platforms. But it doesn't do much more than that. Unlike Spotify, Deezer and the rest regularly try adding new features to their apps to extend the listening experience with podcasts, radio, statistics, and a thousand other things. Musi targets people who want to listen to music without expecting more from a streaming platform. Some even claim that the application is too simplistic and that its interface is so minimalist that it looks unprofessional. \n\n\n\nBut then, how do they do it? \n\n\n\nThe business model is somewhat obscure, and whether Musi is a legal service is hard to know. It flirts with the law in a gray area unassailable by labels and artists.\n\n\n\nMusi retrieves music from YouTube, makes it available, and sometimes associates advertising with it. Musi claims that the videos are sourced exclusively from YouTube and SoundCloud. Once the songs have been retrieved, Musi distributes them on its interface. They, therefore, use the licenses of these platforms. Users, when opening Musi, have to watch one or more ads, but after that, they're free to listen to whatever they want without interruption. For a fee of $5.99, the application offers to permanently remove all these ads, including those that appear between songs.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nMusi has also won acclaim for its simplified interface and data protection. The two founders have made it a point of honor to protect their users. It's impossible to say whether this promise has been kept, but that doesn't detract from the fact that it's a good thing. On the other hand, you can't listen to music without an Internet connection, and Musi does not offer downloads. \n\n\n\nFor the moment, Musi is not available on Android and only works on iOS. It is also a service used almost exclusively in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, but it may expand to other parts of the world in the coming months. Could this be a wave?\n\n\n\nCan music streaming be free? Spotify's and others are concerned\n\n\n\nAs you'd expect, Musi's popularity has the streaming giants—Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and others—slightly worried. They cannot make all their services accessible right now. And what about remuneration for labels and artists? If no one pays to listen to music anymore, revenues will plummet, and artists will be left with only concerts and merchandising as salaries. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music's interface\n\n\n\nThe main question is: if Musi uses music available on YouTube and Soundcloud, do artists get the same as when their songs are streamed on one of these two services? Musi seems to think so, but it's impossible to know if this is true.\n\n\n\nThat's the challenge with Musi and its relationship to legality. Is Musi using YouTube's API legally? Here too, it's hard to know. Musi communicates very little, and it's almost impossible to get any information about the company and its business model or to contact it. By creating an opaque atmosphere around its service, Musi protects itself against possible attacks. \n\n\n\nBut the war is on its way. Spokeswoman Evelyn Swiderski, from Vevo, told Wired: \n\n\n\n\n\"We have recently been made aware of the music video app Musi. Vevo has not licensed music videos on the app, and Musi is using the Vevo mark on its service without a license. Vevo will take appropriate measures.\"\n\n\n\n\nWhat will happen?\n\n\n\nMusi's promise is interesting on paper, but it has not been without its challenges. Wired reveals that Musi has been the subject of several lawsuits, which raises questions about its legal status and potential risks for users and artists.\n\n\n\nIs this enough to tarnish the app's reputation? Not quite, given its growing popularity with a young target audience. With Musi, it's almost as if the music industry has returned to the era of piracy and peer-to-peer when the entire planet considered that music had become free. This caused an upheaval in the recording world that lasted several years, plunged artists and labels into crisis, and forced a reinvention. We talked about it in this article.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe're not there yet with Musi, but let's watch its successive evolutions and the ongoing copyright infringement lawsuits. We may be on the cusp of a new upheaval, even if that still seems illusory. \n\n\n\nWhatever happens, Musi has created something rather interesting: that of being a music streaming platform with millions of listenable references, without having to submit to the legal framework or the thousand steps platforms must pass to legally redistribute the revenues generated by streaming to copyright holders. It's undoubtedly worrying but almost as fascinating. And we must wonder whether Musi isn't just the tip of the iceberg. How many apps of this type exist? If Musi disappears, how many will take over?\n\n\n\nCan I use Musi with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nYou can use Musi with Soundiiz and take advantage of all our import features. You can import your Musi playlists to Soundiiz or import Musi to Spotify, YouTube, and any other streaming platform! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to import your data into Musi, you can do so by importing it into YouTube and then syncing the Musi application to see your data appear on your application. This is possible because, we remind you, Musi uses data extracted from YouTube. And it's no secret that Soundiiz works perfectly with YouTube!  \n\n\n\nNow that you know more about the Musi story, you can start using our services by clicking here. "}
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This war has impacted one of music's biggest superstars, Katy Perry, with her song \"Rise.\" Were Katy Perry's streaming numbers penalized by Spotify? We'll tell you all about it! \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music\n\n\n\nPosting music on a single streaming platform: what's the interest?\n\n\n\nThat's not the case today, but a few years ago, certain artists could post exclusive songs or albums on a streaming platform. Whether it was Apple Music or TIDAL, listeners could only access new content on one of these platforms. This has a double benefit: for the artists, it reinforces the aspect of proximity with their listeners. For streaming platforms, it's a way of putting themselves ahead of the game. And to show that they are forging solid links with some of the biggest stars on the planet. Statistically, when a significant artist signs an exclusivity deal, subscription figures skyrocket, and many listeners switch from one platform to another. \n\n\n\nMany people have done just that, using Soundiiz. Our services offer a seamless solution, allowing you to transfer all your data from one platform to another in just a few minutes. And the best part? You won't lose a song, album, playlist, track, or artist you've liked. This is particularly useful, for example, when listeners wanted to listen exclusively to a Katy Perry song available only on Apple Music, even though they previously subscribed to Spotify. Thanks to our Transfer function, switching from one platform to another is easy, ergonomic, and efficient, giving you the power to enjoy your music without any hassle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor artists, being officially associated with a platform is also a way of becoming a media figure on that service, for example, by carrying out exclusive promotional operations in conjunction with releasing their song or album. Interviews, advertisements... The numerous possibilities make it possible to create a fertile environment around an exclusivity deal. \n\n\n\nWere Katy Perry's streaming numbers penalized by Spotify? - What happened\n\n\n\nIn July 2016, just before the Olympic Games, Katy Perry unveiled her new song, \"Rise\". But she's doing it exclusively on Apple Music for one week. For seven days, this new song can only be listened to on Apple Music and nowhere else - apart from people who have managed to pirate it illegally, but that's another story -. So far, so good, and this kind of operation is far from unprecedented. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever, everything changes when \"Rise\" is available elsewhere besides Apple Music, especially Spotify. Although it should have been, \"Rise\" is not included in Spotify's flagship playlists. Katy Perry does not appear in Today's Top Hits, for example, nor in Spotify's New Music Friday at the time of its release. According to MusicBusinessWorldwide, the song did not appear in Spotify's Top 200 until August. \n\n\n\n\"Rise\" is Katy Perry's comeback in style after a period of absence. Media attention is at an all-time high, especially in the context of the Olympic Games. But Spotify isn't playing ball. Is the exclusive deal with Apple Music to blame? An investigation by Bloomberg Media thinks so. The journalists even add that this is not Spotify's first time, and it regularly penalizes artists who have given exclusivities to Apple Music or TIDAL. This situation highlights the potential negative impact of exclusive streaming deals on artists, a concern that should resonate with all music enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nBloomberg's words:\n\n\n\n\n\"Spotify has been retaliating against musicians who introduce new material exclusively on rival Apple Music by making their songs harder to find, according to people familiar with the strategy. Artists who have given Apple exclusive access to new music have been told they won't be able to get their tracks on featured playlists once the songs become available on Spotify, said the people, who declined to be identified discussing the steps\".\n\n\n\n\nAn ongoing war\n\n\n\nSpotify executives defend themselves by promising they have always kept an artist from existing on their platform. This comes at an agitated time in the streaming world. In 2016, Apple Music is, more than ever, a serious competitor to Spotify and is beginning to nibble away at market share. From the outset, Apple Music has established itself as an attractive alternative for artists. Firstly, thanks to its exclusivity system, but also by being flexible to artists' demands and how they want to promote their music. Bloomberg reports that an unnamed musician and his team even refused to play a song exclusively on an Apple Music radio station, fearing that this would hurt his Spotify streaming figures. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music\n\n\n\nThe two streaming behemoths will wage a relentless, complex war in the years to come. This war will go to court several times and have far-reaching implications. We wrote about this in two articles, here and here.\n\n\n\nWere Katy Perry's streaming numbers penalized by Spotify? - The aftermath \n\n\n\nThe exclusive deal significantly impacted Katy Perry's streaming numbers. Despite the song's success on Apple Music, a platform with seven times fewer subscribers than Spotify at the time, her streaming figures on Spotify were considerably lower than expected. This disparity in numbers, especially for an artist of Katy Perry's stature, raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of exclusive streaming deals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe affair caused quite a stir in the media. But Spotify has never really communicated about it. Its figures are opaque, and some data is inaccessible to the public. Even if our rigor and honesty lead us to be cautious, given that nothing official has filtered out - even if the Bloomberg media can be considered a reliable source - it is astonishing that Katy Perry, an artist of international stature, has achieved such low figures on Spotify, especially after enjoying massive success with the same song shortly before on Apple Music. \n\n\n\nLittle impact?\n\n\n\nHowever, this will not impact Katy Perry's career; everything will return to normal after the event. The singer racked up millions of streams on Spotify, becoming one of the most listened-to artists on the planet.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music\n\n\n\nNevertheless, this case is a concrete illustration of the war between Apple Music and Spotify. And what's even more serious is that this war is affecting the artists, penalizing their business and reputation. In the case of Katy Perry, a superstar with almost unrivaled levels of notoriety, this has no great impact on the durability of her career. But the situation might have been more complicated if this had happened with other, smaller artists. This underscores the importance of understanding the dynamics of the streaming war, as it directly impacts the artists we love and support. \n\n\n\nThe war between streaming platforms is all about big money and business, but it shouldn't negatively impact artists and their music. \n\n\n\nWere Katy Perry's streaming numbers penalized by Spotify? - Soundiiz's role\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has never formed an exclusive partnership with any artist or streaming platform. From the outset, we have been and will remain 100% independent. We are firmly committed to this principle. It allows us to be free in our choices and to treat each platform with the same importance and interest. That's why, with Soundiiz, you can transfer your data to and from all existing platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you're an artist, you can also create beautifully laid-out Smartlinks with our dedicated tool. What better way to promote your work? In an increasingly competitive world, this can give you an edge. \n\n\n\nAnother feature our users love is the ability to export your data in CSV format before canceling your subscription. Then, you can download the file, store it on your chosen device, and re-import it. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be available during the re-import.\n\n\n\nTo stay on top of everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here! "}
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By offering a wide range of functions, such as transfer, Smartlinks creation, and Artificial Intelligence playlist generation, we cover most areas of music streaming. And there's another feature our users love: export. Today, we explain how to export/download Spotify data and playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the process is remarkably straightforward, making it a breeze to manage your music across different platforms. \n\n\n\nFor your information, Spotify does not authorize the transfer, export, or synchronization of playlists made by Spotify itself (like \"Spotify's Top 50\", for example). But don't worry: any playlists you've created on Spotify can still be exported, transferred, and synchronized with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to export/download your Spotify data?\n\n\n\nOne of the main reasons our users choose to export their Spotify data and playlists is to ensure the safety of their music catalogs. By creating backups and storing them in a location of their choice, they can rest assured that their music is secure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumerous download formats are available\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you generate files in text format, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). \n\n\n\nSoundiiz's flexibility is designed to cover almost all formats, ensuring optimum platform compatibility. We've thought of everything, so you can feel empowered to manage your music your way.\n\n\n\nSwitching between streaming services\n\n\n\nAnother reason is that you want to change your streaming service. Spotify is a platform with a lot going for it, but you may want to try out other services, such as Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music. Each platform has specific features, and Spotify may no longer be right for you. Export and download your Spotify data, then import it to the platform of your choice in just a few minutes. Always using Soundiiz to ease the transition!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther people use our export tool only by using Soundiiz as a storage location. Soundiiz then serves as a platform where they can see, in black and white, which songs are in their playlists, delete some, arrange them, and then eventually import them onto the service of their choice. \n\n\n\nSome people export and download their Spotify for a simple reason: to share their music with friends. If you're a music lover, it's probably not uncommon for your friends to ask you for advice on what to listen to or to want you to share your playlists with them. It can even get a bit annoying, but that's another debate! Thanks to our export tool, you can easily share all your Spotify data by sending the downloaded file to your friends. They can then import it into Soundiiz to see what's inside. And import it, if they like, on their streaming platform. Even if they don't use Spotify, there is no problem: Soundiiz is compatible with all other platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn export generated on Spotify can therefore be imported on Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Qobuz, etc. In short, with Soundiiz, you can copy your data and share it with friends and family. Then, if they're using Soundiiz, they can import it into their Soundiiz account and play it on all the streaming platforms they choose. We'll guide you through the import process to make it as seamless as possible.\n\n\n\nHow do I export/download Spotify data and playlists?\n\n\n\nLike many of its competitors, Spotify's interface allows us to export/upload our streaming data using Soundiiz easily. The procedure is straightforward, and we'll take you through it step by step. \n\n\n\nHow to export/download Spotify data and playlists: step-by-step\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform, Spotify, for example, is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. In the screenshot below, this is the last icon you see. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as file\".\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, all you have to do is store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the info you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here! \n\n\n\nWhat else can I do with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the possibilities are endless. You can export/download your Spotify data and playlists and do many other things. All with one aim: to make using your streaming platforms as easy as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of our flagship tools, and one of the reasons why our services have been so popular for so many years, is the ability to transfer all your data from one platform to another in just a few minutes. With Soundiiz, you can find your favorites, artists, playlists, and saved albums directly on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, or Qobuz. This way, you won't have to wonder whether switching streaming services will necessarily mean losing all the content you've spent so many months or years building up.\n\n\n\nYou can also use our Artificial Intelligence tool to create automated playlists based on various criteria, such as musical genres, moods, etc. You'll see: it's almost magical! Thanks to an algorithm we work on daily, we can generate playlists that match your tastes as closely as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you're an artist, we can design Smartlinks to organize all your useful links in one place. Soundiiz can also provide detailed statistics on these SmartLinks so you can see exactly who your listeners are and what interests them and adapt your strategy accordingly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother exciting feature is the ability to synchronize playlists between different streaming platforms. You like Apple Music playlists, but you're a Spotify user. No problem: with Soundiiz, you can enjoy one on the other. Soundiiz lets you enjoy the best of both worlds without lifting a finger. Practical, isn't it?\n\n\n\nDon't wait any longer; create a Soundiiz account and let us guide you!"}
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This feature, while not entirely new, has seen several iterations. The Shuffle mode serves a functional purpose and holds implications for music creation and artists. And in 2021, Adele decided it was enough. The day Adele rose against Spotify: what happened? We'll delve into the details! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Spotify Shuffle? - a brief history of its evolution\n\n\n\nAt the end of 2021, Spotify introduced a new feature, 'Enhance,' now known as Smart Shuffle. This feature, exclusive to Premium users, offers the chance to discover new songs based on your current listening and mix familiar songs with new ones, putting you in the driver's seat of your music discovery journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt works simply: listeners click the \"Enhance\" button, and songs are automatically added to their playlist. To make the songs identifiable, Spotify added a bright green star next to each title. This makes them stand out from the rest. The feature is seen as a success by many but is quickly replaced by another, somewhat similar one: Smart Shuffle. \n\n\n\nSpotify Enhance is no longer: introducing Spotify's Smart Shuffle\n\n\n\nIn 2023, Spotify changed its strategy. It put Enhance aside and launched a new feature: Smart Shuffle. Click the two grey arrows next to the Play icon to activate it. Spotify will then display the green arrows with a small star at the top left of the icon and then signal, via the appearance of a pop-up window, that \"Smart Shuffle\" is activated.\n\n\n\nSmart Shuffle is based on existing data. That's why Spotify needs at least 15 songs in a playlist for Shuffle to work. Based on these songs, Spotify will suggest a new song, inserted between three others. To summarize, if you have 15 songs in your Playlist, Smart Shuffle will introduce you to at least 5. \n\n\n\nMachine Learning 101\n\n\n\nSpotify can analyze your playlists' overall mood, preferences, and favorite music typologies using machine learning techniques and its algorithm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe differences between Enhance and Smart Shuffle may seem complicated to understand. Here's how Spotify explains them: \n\n\n\n\n\"Smart Shuffle builds on the song recommendation benefits of Enhance, which we launched in 2021. Enhance allows users to discover music while keeping their track lists fresh. With Smart Shuffle, we've taken those capabilities further by creating a new experience to keep those listening sessions evergreen\".\n\n\n\n\nThat was the technical part. With the advent of this type of recommendation and the growing importance of playlists, some artists have become annoyed with this new type of functionality. Such is the case of Adele in 2021. The least we can say is that the singer, whose influence is not negligible, is speaking out. The day Adele rose against Spotify: what happened?\n\n\n\nThe day Adele rose against Spotify: what happened?\n\n\n\nAs you know, all artists are attached to their art and how it is consumed. In the case of music and albums, some artists work for years on songs that they see as part of a whole. Within a single album, the songs follow one another in an order thought out in advance and with a precise reason. This is known as sequencing. Sequencing aims to create coherent sequences, give an album direction, and sometimes tell a story. It may involve arrangements that respond to each other from one song to the next, lines of text that follow on from each other, or, in the case of \"concept albums\", a story that is told track by track. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUntil the early 2000s, concept albums were ordinary, and it was not uncommon for listeners to hear an album from start to finish in the order in which it was conceived. But this gradually disappeared with the arrival of streaming and, above all, with the advent of streaming. Songs are now isolated from the rest of the album and placed in playlists; some records are listened to out of order, and in this context, sequencing no longer has any meaning or use. \n\n\n\nResisting\n\n\n\nBut some artists are resisting. Such is the case of singer Adele, who, on the eve of releasing her album 30 at the end of 2021, is protesting against the fact that Spotify has decided that, by default, her album will be played in Shuffle mode, i.e., not in the correct order. Traditionally, the \"Shuffle\" button replaces the \"Play\" button on the album home page of the application. And Adele doesn't like it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis contradicts its conception of music and represents a lack of respect for artists and their art. She is so vocal that Spotify backs down and removes Shuffle playback by default. Not only on her album but also on all other artists' albums. On her Twitter account, Adele is delighted:\n\n\n\n\n\"This was the only request I had in our ever-changing industry! We don't create albums with so much care and thought into our track listing for no reason. Our art tells a story, and our stories should be listened to as we intended. Thank you Spotify for listening\".\n\n\n\n\nSpotify then decided to do the opposite: from now on, an album will be listened to by default from beginning to end, and you'll need to activate the \"Shuffle\" mode to change this. \n\n\n\nIf this example illustrates the power of certain artists in the face of streaming platforms, it is, above all, indicative of a profound change in how we consume music. It is more dispersed, volatile, and focused on playlists than the works. Streaming platforms have understood this and are surfing this trend. With good reason?\n\n\n\nThe day Adele rose against Spotify: how can Soundiiz help enhance your Spotify Shuffle experience? \n\n\n\nWhen you activate Spotify Shuffle, you'll be offered many new songs that weren't previously part of your playlists. It's a great way to discover new songs and artists with little effort.\n\n\n\nIts robust algorithm allows Spotify to scan your tastes and listening habits and make increasingly personalized recommendations. You'll probably want to add these songs to your existing playlists. But what if you decide one day to leave Spotify and try out another streaming platform? Will those new songs be lost forever? That's where Soundiiz comes in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our long-established Transfer option, you can transfer all your data from your Spotify profile to any other streaming service you choose. You can retrieve all your data, including your albums, playlists, artists, tracks, and...your Spotify Shuffle-generated songs!\n\n\n\nIn principle, Spotify Shuffle reminds us a little of what we created with our Artificial Intelligence tool, launched last year. Thanks to this tool developed by Soundiiz, you can generate new songs and playlists by entering a few parameters. You're in for a world of discoveries!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can then add these songs to your playlists and manage them on your Soundiiz profile, which acts like a dashboard. Soundiiz supports you in your daily use of streaming platforms, and we've been doing it for years.\n\n\n\nWe hope you liked our blog about the day Adele rose against Spotify, and to test Soundiiz and all its features, click here. "}
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Radiohead changed music streaming with an album and popularized the Pay What You Want (PWYW) model. The consequences were far-reaching, and it's no exaggeration to say that nothing has ever been the same again.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe take our time machine and explain everything! \n\n\n\nA bit of context\n\n\n\nIn 2007, Radiohead was undoubtedly one of the most famous rock bands. Their albums are hits, and critics consider them one of the most innovative and exciting collectives of the 2000s. Their fan base continues to grow from album to album. In Rainbows is their seventh album, released after four years of silence. Their contract with EMI expired in 2003, after the release of Hail To The Thief. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRadiohead, a band of significant popularity, could go independent if they wished. And that's precisely what they did. It had been some time since Thom Yorke and his bandmates expressed dissatisfaction with the traditional label model. In 2007, TIME revealed Thom's bold statement from 2003: \n\n\n\n\n\"I like the people at our record company, but the time is at hand when you have to ask why anyone needs one. And, yes, it probably would give us some perverse pleasure to say 'F___ you' to this decaying business model\".\n\n\n\n\nMoving on\n\n\n\nThe time seemed ripe for change. Dissatisfied with their situation, Radiohead sought an alternative solution. Something that had never been done before at their level of notoriety. That would kick-start their career and raise awareness. Ten days before the album's release, they announced that it could be purchased free of charge for those who want it and at whatever price others wish. Listeners will be free to invest as much as they like in their new songs. Seems a bit crazy, right? Well, not exactly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThom Yorke and his band know that many of their listeners won't pay a cent for In Rainbows. It doesn't matter: they are sure that their approach is a clever one. In 2007, Deezer had just entered the streaming market, a year before Spotify. And iTunes has established itself over the past few years as an increasingly popular alternative to the physical circuit. We're in the early days of the streaming industry. It's all the more symbolic that Radiohead decided to launch an innovative strategy. At a moment when the music market is undergoing such upheaval.\n\n\n\nSafe to say Radiohead changed music streaming with an album while popularizing the Pay What You Want model.\n\n\n\nThe day Radiohead changed music streaming with an album \n\n\n\nThis move not only revolutionized the way music was distributed but also challenged the traditional business model of the music industry.\n\n\n\nIndustry professionals were surprised. Especially since Radiohead is not backed by any entity other than their own. No distributor or streaming service is associated with this release. On its website, Radiohead.com, the album is available with the phrase \"It's up to you\", written where the price should have been. This phrase was a deliberate choice to empower the consumers and allow them to decide the value of the music they were about to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA touch of humor: if a user who can't believe what they're seeing refreshes the page, the phrase changes to \"It's Really Up To You.\" As if to say that what they're seeing is no joke. The idea had originated with one of the band's managers. He had thrown around several different ones before everyone agreed on this one. The aim is to break away from the traditional patterns of the record industry, whether playlists, radio stations, or the Internet. And avoid massive piracy so that everyone can listen to the songs simultaneously without anything filtering upstream. \n\n\n\n\"Genius\"?\n\n\n\nThis wasn't the first time the Pay What You Want (PWYW) Model had been used. In 1980, pianist and singer Keith Green used a similar method to market his album So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt. But this was the first time a band of Radiohead's magnitude had employed this strategy. The media impact was significant, and the music world seemed to pause for a few days. It's worth noting that fans eagerly awaited a new album from their favorite band for four years, adding to the release's excitement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJay-Z and Bono hailed Radiohead's move as 'genius', 'courageous', and 'imaginative', and the media frenzy was palpable. Mojo even went so far as to declare it 'a revolution in the way major bands sell their music'.\n\n\n\nWhat happened after Radiohead changed music streaming with an album?\n\n\n\nThe Pay What You Want model has seen its first international illustration in music streaming. With their popularity and success, Radiohead is paving the way for a new way of consuming music. They also put the power back in the hands of the artists. And reduce the distance between the public and the musicians they listen to daily. This approach proved essential for Beyoncé, when she released her album Beyoncé. It caused a minor earthquake in the record industry. Radiohead's move not only changed the way music was distributed but also empowered artists to take control of their work and connect directly with their audience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Yorke's approach did not become a benchmark for most of the world's artists. But it did represent a counter-power in a context where the advent of the Internet has weakened the position of artists in the industry, plagued not only by piracy but also by the advent of streaming platforms. While these platforms have been, and in many ways continue to be, a godsend for the music world, they have also created a kind of invisible barrier between audiences and artists. \n\n\n\nBeing one of the most influential bands on the planet and deciding when, how, and why to release an album shows that another world is possible and that artists can take control of their work anytime. Suppose they have the necessary shoulders, of course. For TIME, a European label boss analyzes the situation: \n\n\n\n\n\"This feels like yet another death knell. If the best band in the world doesn't want a part of us, I'm not sure what's left for this business\".\n\n\n\n\nImpact\n\n\n\nAfter the album's release, scientific studies were carried out to understand the profile of people who adhere to the Pay What You Want model. Subsequently, other brands and artists have refined this model, establishing itself as an exciting alternative to traditional schemes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Bandcamp, a platform reputed to be one of the most lucrative streaming services for artists, the PWYW model has established itself as a standard. Many albums are available in this format. While it's rare to be able to buy albums for $0, it's common to see them offered at the rock-bottom price of $1.\n\n\n\nFor streaming platforms, just as they were developing and imposing their model, the release of In Rainbows reminded them that other strategies existed, like a necessary balance and a gateway to a new world. \n\n\n\nWhat role did Soundiiz play?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has played no role in Radiohead's strategy, nor has it impacted the development of Pay What You Want operations. On the other hand, since our inception, we have been very attentive to the fact that artists can develop their careers and be paid at their fair value.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is one of the reasons why we've introduced the ability to create aesthetically pleasing and practical Smartlinks. They enable all types of musicians to promote their music. Our advanced statistics tool also allows them to track their audience, understand their interests, and develop strategies based on the figures. \n\n\n\nIf you're not an artist, our services offer various features to facilitate your use of music streaming platforms. For example, you can migrate all your streaming data from one platform to another. How can we do that? By using our Transfer function! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd don't worry if you've already subscribed to Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. One thing that holds many people back in their decision to switch streaming platforms is the fear of losing data (playlists, favorite songs, etc.) accumulated over the years on their old streaming service.\n\n\n\nTransfer and transfer again!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz allows you to avoid the embarrassing situation of starting everything from scratch. Building up a library of artists, songs, albums, or playlists… Wouldn't that be frustrating?\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can directly find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and other data in your new account in just a few seconds. But Soundiiz doesn't just store your data in one place: our tool is pretty magic because it allows you to edit and export these same data…directly from your Soundiiz account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother feature our users love is the ability to export your data in CSV format before canceling your subscription. Then, you can download the file, store it on your chosen device, and re-import it. Bonus: if you modify one or more lines of your document, these changes will be available during the re-import.\n\n\n\nYou can test our services right here!"}
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After recounting the history of all, or almost all, streaming platforms, let's move on to the latest one, and not the least: the history of YouTube Music. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music website\n\n\n\nGoogle's streaming service, YouTube Music, has evolved significantly over the years, and we're here to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of its journey. \n\n\n\nThe history of YouTube Music: when did it start?\n\n\n\nThe story of YouTube Music begins relatively late compared to its competitors. The app was unveiled in 2015. But it wasn't until 2020 that the entity as we know it today emerged. Google Music and YouTube Music joined forces to form YouTube Music Premium. Are you with us? It's all exciting, to be sure, but to understand how YouTube Music Premium came about, we need to go back to the basics: the advent of YouTube. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music website\n\n\n\nYouTube launched in 2005 and revolutionized the world of music. A new world of possibilities opened up for artists, labels, and listeners alike. Except there's a problem—a very big problem indeed: piracy. Everyone uploads anything and everything to YouTube without bothering to check the copyright.\n\n\n\nPiracy\n\n\n\nThe music industry is in a state of panic: Internet users are uploading concerts, albums, and music videos to YouTube, and the platform is having difficulty controlling it. All this comes on top of the piracy worries that began with the arrival of Napster in 1999. At the time, the video clip market had great potential. It started with the arrival of MTV in 1981 and the broadcasting of iconic clips, such as Michael Jackson's “Thriller\". It showed that music was also about images. By the mid-2000s, MTV had turned towards reality TV. YouTube was then becoming the preferred destination for artists to broadcast their clips. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nHowever, YouTube isn't the ideal solution; the platform pays the labels and their artists minimal royalties. In December 2008, Universal Music Group withdrew all its videos from YouTube. However, YouTube wants to keep the label's videos, as they can generate advertising revenue. In March 2009, they reached an agreement that allowed Universal Music to hold a larger share of advertising revenues on their videos. A month later, Universal Music content was back on YouTube. At the same time, the Vevo platform was launched, competing with YouTube. A merciless war began between YouTube and Vevo, culminating in 2017 with the repatriation of videos hosted on Vevo to YouTube.\n\n\n\nThe big break in the history of YouTube Music\n\n\n\nAfter the war between Vevo and Google, YouTube and Google expanded their influence in music streaming. This was particularly significant as Google Music had struggled to compete with Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer. In 2018, YouTube Music made a significant leap forward by launching a desktop music player and a revamped app interface. These updates included numerous features and an improved music recommendation system. Previously tied to YouTube Premium, YouTube Music became an independent app and Service. This marked a significant turning point in the history of YouTube Music, setting the stage for its future growth and success. \n\n\n\nWith the official launch of YouTube Music Premium, YouTube and Google have big ambitions. This is all the more so since, in April 2023, a previously missing feature is now available on YouTube Music: podcasts. It's a rather timid start. Especially when compared with Spotify and others. But YouTube Music promises to go from strength to strength in the months and years to come. This is a crucial step in the adoption of YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music website\n\n\n\nNumerous versions\n\n\n\nThe YouTube Music Premium we know today has seen many different versions. In 2014, YouTube launched the Music Key service, enabling ad-free streaming of music clips. This Service was then replaced by YouTube Red, which offered similar features. Finally, in 2018, YouTube Red was rebranded as YouTube Premium. And this new Service included a music streaming component: YouTube Music Premium. This evolution, while complex, is important to understand to get a good sense of the current state of YouTube Music Premium. Fortunately, Soundiiz is here to help you navigate this journey!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium is gaining traction in the USA, but its global penetration is challenging. However, YouTube Music Premium is poised to capture a significant market share in the future. It's worth noting that Amazon Music, one of YouTube Music's main competitors, is also backed by a tech giant. Amazon and Google can offer competitive deals to their customers, bundling music subscriptions with their other services. In the face of such competition, it's a tough battle. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music understands this because Google also serves them in another inescapable domain: the algorithm. \n\n\n\nThe Promises of YouTube Music\n\n\n\nOne of YouTube Music's greatest assets is its algorithm. It's based on the power of Google, and to be honest with you, the recommendations offered by YouTube Music are almost frightening. Linked to Google, YouTube Music can detect where and when you use its services. For example, if you're having a drink, it will suggest energetic playlists tailored to you. And then, you may see playlists with relaxing music when it's late at night. It may sound invasive, but we're no strangers to this type of data. Used correctly, these recommendations prove exciting and differentiate between Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music Premium. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music website\n\n\n\nOnce again, thanks to the precision of Google's algorithm, YouTube Music's search system couldn't be more efficient. It's perhaps the best on the market. It may seem trivial, but YouTube Music will find whatever you're looking for, thanks to many parameters that are as precise as possible.\n\n\n\nTo do this, YouTube Music relies on one of the most extensive song and album catalogs on the market. At the time of its launch, this was one of the Service's main promises, and there's no doubt that Google has succeeded in its challenge. \n\n\n\nThe history of YouTube Music - Prices and subscription options\n\n\n\nWe all know that to win in a competitive market, the main argument isn't always the algorithm or the catalog but the price. In this respect, YouTube Music Premium offers a consistent and balanced package at $10.99 per month for an individual subscription and $16.99 per month for a subscription, allowing six different people to use the same one.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music website\n\n\n\nA nice feature: if you take out a YouTube Music Premium subscription and pay an extra $2 (or $12.99 per month), you’ll have access to YouTube Premium. Another option unlocked with a YouTube Premium subscription is playing YouTube songs and videos in the background. You’ve all been frustrated that the YouTube video you watch on your smartphone stops when you exit the app. Signing up for a YouTube Music Premium subscription allows the video to run in the background. Even when scrolling through your social networks!\n\n\n\nIf you don’t want to pay for a subscription, you should also know that YouTube Music can be used without spending a dollar but with ads.\n\n\n\nWhy use YouTube Music with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nLike most competitors, YouTube Music Premium lets you use its services for one month without paying a cent. One month may sound like a little, but with Soundiiz, you'll have plenty of time to learn how to use YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you transfer all your Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and other data to your new YouTube Music Premium account. So you don't have to start from scratch: Soundiiz makes the transition easy—a good thing when you know that using a new streaming platform can be disorienting. With our Transfer function, this is no longer a problem. We've worked on this feature for several years to ensure an optimal matching process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd yes, in case you were wondering, our services are 100% legal because we don’t download or retrieve any audio files.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, once your Spotify account is connected to your Soundiiz account, you can delete and update multiple playlists and manage everything in one place. You can keep your playlists up to date and never out of date.\n\n\n\nAnother feature our users appreciate is the ability to sync playlists. Let’s say you’ve been a Spotify user until now but decided to subscribe to YouTube Music. You hesitated because you like Spotify’s playlists, and you’d like to continue listening to them on YouTube Music Premium and benefit from their updates. Soundiiz makes it possible. "}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/youtube-music-vs-deezer-which-is-better/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/youtube-music-vs-deezer-which-is-better/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"YouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better?","datePublished":"2024-10-24T16:02:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/youtube-music-vs-deezer-which-is-better/"},"wordCount":2152,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/youtube-music-vs-deezer-which-is-better/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/youtubevsdeezer.jpg","keywords":["deezer","versus","youtube music","youtube music deezer"],"articleSection":["Versus"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"You've been waiting for it, it's back: our new Versus. Today, we look at two of the best-known platforms on the market: YouTube Music and Deezer. And we're asking ourselves a simple question that raises many others. YouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe two platforms are different in many ways and should each meet specific needs. Luckily, Soundiiz is here to explain the differences point by point and guide you in your choice! \n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nIn 2006, from a Parisian apartment, Daniel Marhely envisioned a platform that would make all the world's music accessible. This vision led to the creation of Blogmusik, the precursor to Deezer. Despite its closure due to piracy concerns, Daniel and his team persisted, and in 2007, they launched Deezer with the help of business school student Jonathan Benassaya. The platform's success was rapid, and by 2009, it had introduced a Premium package and expanded its catalog with the inclusion of Universal Music and Warner Music references.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music's website\n\n\n\nTo keep up with increasingly fierce competitors, Deezer formed partnerships with major French companies, including a Deezer subscription with another subscription or purchasing a product. The strategy is innovative and generates a sizeable number of new customers. Between 2015 and 2016, Deezer entered the American market, investing in podcasts and offering an audiophile version of its services. Today, Deezer hopes to continue its international expansion. The company has big ambitions. In April 2023, Jeronimo Folgueira, Deezer's new CEO, was included on Billboard's famous list of International Power Players, recognizing the most influential personalities in the music world.\n\n\n\nDeezer recently changed its logo and launched several communication campaigns to promote its evolution. This is a sign that the company is still expanding and should continue to make noise in the years after almost 20 years of existence and nearly 10 million subscribers.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nYouTube emerged in 2014, first with the launch of Music Key, then evolving its formula with Google Play six years later. But that's not all: after Google Play, YouTube officially launched YouTube Music, the version we're looking at today. Three different names for a service that's going from strength to strength, reaching over 80 million people worldwide. Initially, a relatively discreet player, YouTube Music is seeing its user numbers grow, even if its – for the moment – limited geographical coverage means it can't reach the heights of Spotify and others.\n\n\n\nAudio Quality – YouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better?\n\n\n\nThis is undoubtedly the main point of difference between the two platforms. Many users and specialists believe that YouTube Music is one of the worst streaming services in the high-quality audio segment. Over the years, what started as little more than a gadget has become indispensable to most market players. So much so that most of them offer a high-quality HiFi version so that those who desire it can listen to music correctly, almost in studio conditions, except for YouTube Music, which lags in this area. \n\n\n\nSurprisingly, YouTube Music needs to make more effort in this segment. With its considerable resources and Google's power, it could invest to improve its offering. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music's website\n\n\n\nDeezer, for its part, is positioning itself in the audiophile segment, trying to compete with Qobuz and TIDAL on this point. Deezer's strategy is a clever one: its basic audio quality may satisfy most people, but its Hi-Fi option puts it in another category, that of fussy, demanding listeners. So they're playing both sides of the fence, something YouTube cannot do. \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms – YouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better?\n\n\n\nDeezer stands out with its unique Flow recommendation system, a feature that has long proven its worth and made it one of the best platforms for music discovery. Flow creates an endless playlist of songs based on Deezer users' individual tastes and listening habits. The accuracy and relevance of these recommendations are truly impressive, making Deezer a platform worth exploring. \n\n\n\nAnother positive point for Deezer is the presence of editorial playlists created by Deezer, its teams, and partners. This takes us out of the realm of algorithms and gives us a feeling of closeness to the platform. At Soundiiz, even if we're passionate about technology, having \"human\" contact is something we appreciate. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music's website\n\n\n\nWhat's more, there's no doubt that Deezer is one of the most ergonomic platforms on the market. This is a point on which YouTube still has some work to do. Ergonomics has been at the heart of Deezer's strategy for many years, and it works on this aspect regularly. Most recently, Deezer radically changed its operating mode and navigation system. This usually generates a lot of dissatisfaction, and on the part of Deezer users, this has once again been the case. At least initially. A few months after the changes were made, the new navigation system was a resounding success.\n\n\n\nFor example, the podcast section now has a separate entry. It may not seem like a big deal. But it's a clever move and a way of highlighting a sector in which Deezer has invested.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nWith its strong ties to Google, YouTube Music offers a highly personalized experience. The platform can detect your location and time of use. Based on this, it suggests playlists that match your current mood and activity. For instance, it will suggest energetic playlists if you're working out. You may see playlists with relaxing music if it's late at night. This personalized approach may seem a bit overwhelming to some. But for many, it's a unique and enjoyable experience that makes them feel understood and catered to.\n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer\n\n\n\nWhich one pays artists better?\n\n\n\nWhile not yet one of the best performers, Deezer is one of the platforms that pays artists the most. According to a study by MusicianWave.com in July 2023, Deezer pays $0.0067 per stream. It could be better, but Deezer makes up for it with several initiatives designed to support the careers of emerging artists. These include Deezer Next and numerous events intended to help create a new generation of artists. Physical events, mixtape creations, partnerships with brands and influencers: Deezer tries to be present on many fronts. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIn France, the Deezer YouTube channel has launched Deezer Sessions, live formats inspired by the COLORS channel and feature emerging profiles. But despite all these efforts, according to MusicianWave.com, Deezer lags behind YouTube regarding artist remuneration. The difference isn't huge: a stream earns $0.0080 on YouTube Music, or $0.0013 more than on Deezer. But all the same! This can make a big difference for artists who rack up millions of streams. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this information should be treated with caution. Pay-per-stream figures vary from one source to another. However, by comparing the statistics from several sites, we can confirm that the ones we have indicated are the closest to reality.\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription - YouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better?\n\n\n\n– (as of August 2024) –\n\n\n\nAs you'll be aware, and as we discuss in this article, Deezer, like its competitors, has recently increased its monthly rates. A Premium package costs $11.99 a month. Deezer also offers Family, Duo, and Student packages. It provides flexible formulas to adapt your subscription to your needs.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIf you live in France, the platform has formed partnerships with several companies, such as SFR, Orange, and Bouygues Telecom, that allow you to get a few months of free subscription and thus save over a year on the cost of your subscription.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium offers a consistent and balanced package. An individual subscription costs $10.99 monthly, and a subscription that allows six different people to use the same subscription costs $16.99 monthly.\n\n\n\nIf you take out a YouTube Music Premium subscription, you can enjoy YouTube Premium for an extra $2 a month. What's in it for you? It removes the multiple ads you're forced to watch for a few seconds before being able to skip them when viewing a YouTube video. \n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music's website\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium is an extensive offer, which could be a perfect solution if you're a big YouTube consumer!\n\n\n\nNote that the free version of YouTube Music seems slightly more complicated to navigate than the free version of Deezer. The ads seem more numerous, which can mar your listening experience! \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer\n\n\n\nCatalogs – YouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better?\n\n\n\n– (as of August 2024) –\n\n\n\nConsidering the number of references available, YouTube Music is ahead of Deezer, with over 10 million more songs. This may seem trivial, but it's not, especially in the case of YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nGoogle's service stands out in several respects: including more references should enable anyone looking for obscure or little-known recordings to find everything they want. Indeed, YouTube Music users and other analysts agree that the platform is unrivaled when searching for songs that have slipped under the radar. Thanks to a highly efficient search system based on Google criteria. Having tested it, Soundiiz can confirm that YouTube Music's search interface is indeed impressive.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music's website\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is at the forefront of \"search by lyrics.\" You'll be able to find that famous song you know the chorus to but don't know the name of more quickly than anywhere else. And then add it to your playlist!\n\n\n\nBut that's not all. Since YouTube Music is linked to YouTube, you can benefit from countless clips, live performances, and songs. It adds to the listening experience, creating bridges between audio and images and offering a global vision. \n\n\n\nThe same goes for podcasts: YouTube Music's offering is more extensive than Deezer's, at least for now. Deezer, on the other hand, is very efficient when it comes to radio stations. However, in a context where more and more listeners consume podcasts and audiobooks, YouTube is doing well. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nWe know that Deezer is investing heavily in improving its podcast offering. There's little doubt that they will soon be able to assert themselves in this competitive sector. \n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Deezer: which is better?\n\n\n\nHaving analyzed both services, Deezer offers a more solid overall experience than YouTube Music. Present in more countries, with an admittedly slightly smaller catalog that should be manageable, more refined recommendations, and above all, a Hi-Fi option, Deezer ticks all the boxes. \n\n\n\nOn the other hand, YouTube Music stands out for its price range, catalog of music and podcasts, and the feeling that the platform will grow stronger over the coming months and years.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nDeezer seems more balanced and should suit most user profiles. With its efficient ergonomics and the promise of many more features resulting from substantial investment, Deezer seems more mainstream than YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nMoreover, even if the price argument remains a priority for many people, the algorithms, recommendation systems, and catalogs are the most important. This impacts the day-to-day use of your services, and Deezer has a slight edge in this aspect.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nWhen you sign up for a new phone subscription, your new company sometimes offers you a few free months with Deezer. The same goes for an internet subscription. Deezer has positioned itself in this niche more than any other streaming service, and that's pretty smart of them. \n\n\n\nSome users of other streaming services, like YouTube Music, might want to try Deezer. But how can you avoid losing all your data by migrating from one service to another? Soundiiz comes to save you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is losing all your music collection, including your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. Rebuilding this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort from Deezer or YouTube Music to any other platform you choose. You can also migrate, for example, your data from YouTube Music to Deezer or Spotify with Soundiiz! Then, keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronization feature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create your Deezer or YouTube Music playlist backups as CSV—convenient!\n\n\n\nTo sum everything up, Soundiiz allows you to subscribe to Deezer and YouTube Music without losing your data. Interesting, isn't it?\n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with Deezer and once with YouTube Music, and choose!"}
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And by music streaming, of course! So, we're on the lookout for every new advance in this field and keep an eye out for anything that might shake up our user habits. We recently learned that YouTube Music is trying to revolutionize song discovery with AI. How does it work? What is it? \n\n\n\nWe'll tell you all about it! \n\n\n\nYouTube Music is trying to revolutionize song discovery: what's going on?\n\n\n\nYouTube Music has just unveiled two groundbreaking features, sparking a frenzy in the tech world. First, a sound recognition tool was previously used in the test phase and is now deployed worldwide. Called \"You sing it, we'll play it,\" its title couldn't be more precise. \n\n\n\nSource: Reddit\n\n\n\nThe principle is simple: You can hum or sing a song directly on YouTube Music, and the platform will try to find it. It's a different approach to that of Shazam, the leader in the field, and a way of radically changing the process of discovering new songs. How many times have we had a melody or bits of lyrics in our head without knowing which song they belong to? YouTube Music makes it possible to find them and, of course, add them to your playlists. \n\n\n\nWhat else?\n\n\n\nPerhaps even more in demand than the voice recognition tool, YouTube Music is currently testing a tool called \"Ask for music any way you like.\" By clicking this button, the application allows you to enter two types of commands: a voice command or a written command. YouTube Music promises you'll be able to ask its tool for anything. The result? The creation of a personalized radio station based on these prompts. \n\n\n\nIn a video presentation, YouTube shows that users can request the creation of a radio based on the prompt \"Catchy pop choruses\" or \"Surprise me,\" for example. The possibilities seem endless, and it's not unlike Sounddiiz's AI tool, which we introduce in the second section of this article. \n\n\n\nSource: Reddit\n\n\n\nOnce the prompt has been entered, a radio whose name corresponds to the user's request is created. A descriptive tagline accompanies the radio. This radio will then be updated regularly based on the same criteria. This creates a continuous stream of musical discoveries! We'll have to wait a little longer to assess the relevance of the recommended songs: the tool is still in the testing phase at YouTube Music. But the promises are exciting!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is trying to revolutionize song discovery: the consequences.\n\n\n\nWith its new tool, YouTube hopes to generate discoveries and fuel a virtuous circle for emerging artists. Today, the nerve of war for streaming platforms lies in the efficiency of their algorithms. Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and others have invested millions of dollars in their algorithms and artificial intelligence to gain the upper hand over their competitors. Consumption patterns have changed. Listeners consume fewer albums but more playlists. And in a context of increasing music offerings, where thousands of new songs and albums are unveiled every Friday, it's becoming difficult to know what to listen to.\n\n\n\nSource: Headphonesty\n\n\n\nMany of us, therefore, rely on our streaming platforms to find new nuggets that match our tastes. So, we're passive, waiting for information to come to us. That's why the playlists recommended by Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and others are so popular based on our tastes and consumption. But for this to be truly effective, the algorithms must also be. \n\n\n\nBusiness is business\n\n\n\nWith its new tool, YouTube Music aims to make a name for itself. In the long term, this could lead to several things. Firstly, and this is, of course, the main objective, YouTube Music will become even more attractive. The streaming platform is gaining more and more listeners and is establishing itself in the American market, but it is still lagging behind Spotify. \n\n\n\nIt, therefore, needs to find ways of distinguishing itself by offering something that no one else does. In this way, it can keep users on its service, who will no longer have any interest in taking advantage of the other algorithms, which, for the moment, are more advanced than YouTube Music. The aim is also to compete with Shazam in its own field. Shazam can detect a song \"only\" when it is played, whereas YouTube intends to put the power back in the hands of each and every one of us. This could change how we discover and consume music and even influence the strategies of other streaming platforms and music discovery services. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nAt the artists' level, the new AI tool could enable many of them to see their songs enter playlists and thus create a kind of word-of-mouth. To enable unnoticed albums and songs to enter playlists and the ears of listeners they would otherwise not have reached. \n\n\n\nThis may also pave the way for other AI programs, with platforms attempting to duplicate YouTube's model. And it's safe to say that at Soundiiz, we're way ahead of the game! \n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz's own AI tool? \n\n\n\nWe understand that Artificial Intelligence is increasingly shaping our daily lives. However, at Soundiiz, our users are passionate about music and always eager for new discoveries. That's why we've developed a tool that puts you in the driver's seat of your musical journey. Our aim is not to replace the existing algorithms of Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and others but to offer a complementary tool that gives you the control you've been craving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost of the time, we wait for streaming services to push us new artists and albums. But we wanted you to take control of what you could discover. With Soundiiz's AI tool, you can take control of your music discovery process, specifying your preferences and receiving personalized recommendations. This tool enhances your music discovery experience, helping you find new artists and albums that match your unique tastes and preferences.\n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\nBy combining several existing AIs and adding our personal touch, we've created our own Artificial Intelligence tool. And we've designed it to be as easy to use as possible. You can enter tags, such as the mood you want to listen to and the decade of music you want to listen to - yes, that's precise! -or, more classically, the musical genre of your choice. You can combine them or choose just one, and based on that, our AI will suggest a list of songs, artists, or albums matching your criteria.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe same thing applies to the other search mode. You can write whatever you want; our tool will find it for you. The possibilities are endless. You can ask our tool to \"create a relaxing playlist for when I get home from work,\" \"create a playlist that motivates me to go out and play sport,\" or \"create a playlist of seventeenth-century Scandinavian music composed entirely of wind instruments.\"\n\n\n\nBut that's not all. We didn't just want to create a beautiful AI tool allowing you to discover many songs and albums. We also wanted this tool to complement all the other features of Soundiiz and allow you to use it to your heart's content. We're offering you a complete experience!\n\n\n\nWhat to do with your IA content? \n\n\n\nOnce you've used our AI to create a playlist of songs or albums, you have three options: \n\n\n\n\nYou can import your AI playlist to Spotify, Apple Music, and more, or add these songs to your favorites with Soundiiz. Everything you've generated will then be automatically added to your library.\n\n\n\nYou can export the list of songs or playlists in CSV format, store them wherever you like, and share them quickly. \n\n\n\nUsing the \"Sync\" function, you can generate a new playlist daily for your \"commute to work.\" Every day, an updated list of songs will be integrated into your existing \"commute\" playlist, created according to your criteria. And you won't have to do a thing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo make things as clear as possible, we've dedicated an entire page to our tool, which you can consult here. \n\n\n\nAnd to test our tool, go here! "}
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If you use a streaming platform, you probably listen to playlists regularly. And if there's one thing you don't want to do, it's lose them and start over again. How to export/download your Apple Music playlists to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe explain it all in this new article and even give you a tutorial!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to Export/download your Apple Music playlists to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nAs mentioned in this article, Apple Music is an excellent streaming service. It is balanced and ergonomic, with a robust algorithm and an efficient recommendation system. It lets you enjoy numerous playlists, and you can also create your own based on your listening habits. \n\n\n\nAnalysts agree that playlists are the preferred way to consume music these days. Albums are all but out of fashion, and playlists now lead the way. In this new ecosystem, artists and their labels do their utmost to see their songs included in renowned playlists and listened to by hundreds of thousands of people. While Spotify is the leader in this field, Apple Music is not to be outdone. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nThe American platform is regularly celebrated for the quality of its playlists. Closely attuned to the tastes of its users and regularly updated, they have established themselves as a must-have feature of the music industry. Listening to and making playlists has become so natural that many of us open our streaming applications to listen to playlists chosen for us without thinking about listening to a single album.\n\n\n\nTimes have changed, and Soundiiz has understood this. You'll want to be sure to keep your playlists somewhere so you can find them again. Losing all that and starting from scratch would be a shame! But with Soundiiz, you can rest assured that your playlists are safe and easily accessible.\n\n\n\nExport, store, share, and update your Apple Music playlists to Text or CSV\n\n\n\nThere are two possible scenarios. You may want to stay with Apple Music but keep your playlists somewhere to make backups. Or you want to leave Apple Music and try out another streaming platform. In this case, you'll want to back up your playlists and download them to import them again. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nThe procedure is similar at Soundiiz in both cases. We let you download and store your playlists. You can then place them wherever you like: on your Drive, on a hard disk, or share them with friends and family. \n\n\n\nSome of our users also use the Soundiiz playlist download to see, line by line, which songs they have selected in their playlist. This allows you to rearrange the whole thing directly from the downloaded file. You can delete songs, move others around, and update everything without going through the time-consuming and tedious process of editing your playlists. And then import everything to your Apple Music profile or the platform you've just subscribed to! \n\n\n\nShare everything! \n\n\n\nOne significant advantage of downloading your playlists is that you can save them and share them with friends and family. They may use a different platform than you, but they still want to enjoy the playlists you've spent so much time concocting.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can download your Apple Music playlists and send them to your friends. They can then import them into their platforms using Soundiiz. This creates a virtuous chain where everyone around you can enjoy your tastes, whatever platform they use. \n\n\n\nPretty handy, isn't it? How do you export/download your Apple Music playlist to text or CSV? \n\n\n\nExport/download your Apple Music playlists to Text or CSV - Step by step\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as a file.\"\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, you can store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the information you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here! \n\n\n\nCan you export/download your Apple Music playlists in formats other than Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nThe beauty of our tool is that it's not limited to Text or CSV format. Soundiiz lets you generate files in text format, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). This flexibility empowers you to download, store, and share your Apple Music playlists in the format that suits you best. \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nExporting and downloading your Spotify playlist and data is far from the only thing you can do with Soundiiz. For years, our tool has been acclaimed for its Transfer tool, enabling you to transfer ALL - yes, all - your streaming data from one platform to another. Are you a Spotify user who wants to switch to Apple Music? Are you an Apple Music user and want to see what TIDAL has to offer? Soundiiz has a comprehensive set of features for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, the transition will take just a few minutes. Once you've connected your two platforms, source and destination, you can effortlessly migrate your likes, playlists, artists, and albums. You'll find out about it in our article on data transfer. And don't worry: our services are 100% legal, insofar as we don't download any files that don't belong to us. Soundiiz's business model is based on transparency and efficiency.\n\n\n\nJust click here to learn all about our offers and our free and paid options.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to data transfers, you can generate playlists using our recently launched Artificial Intelligence tool. By choosing tags - such as musical genre, mood, and others - or typing in lines of text, you can ask Soundiiz what you want. Based on existing AIs and our models, we've designed a tool to help you discover new artists. \n\n\n\nYou'll then be able to enjoy endlessly generated playlists and even create automatic synchronizations to receive updated playlists without you having to lift a finger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo test our AI tool, click here, and to learn more about it, click here. Soundiiz has a lot to offer, and to test our services, follow this link! "}
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With their technological innovations, desire to be at the forefront of trends, and special status in the global music ecosystem, they are of paramount importance. We know that many of you use them daily. Or perhaps you're wondering which of the two best suits your needs and desires. Amazon Music VS Apple Music: Which is better?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe answer with this new versus!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nAmazon Music Unlimited was officially launched in 2016 after Amazon had dominated many other areas of the business. It was like a string was missing from Amazon's bow, and the music world represented endless opportunities. In just a few years, the company's ascent has been meteoric, but it was preceded by many milestones. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2008, Amazon launched Amazon MP3. The same year, Apple Music unveiled iTunes, revolutionizing the music world forever. In 2014, Amazon Prime Music, a new version of Amazon MP3, was launched. Two years later, Amazon Prime users are offered an opportunity. They can benefit from a discount on a new streaming platform that will replace all the others: Amazon Music Unlimited. \n\n\n\nSince then, the figures have been impressive. Amazon Music is used by almost one hundred million people worldwide and has become the third most popular platform, behind Spotify and Apple Music. In Japan, the platform is even the second most popular.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple Music launched a year before Amazon Music Prime. Building on the foundations of iTunes, and after buying Beats Electronics and absorbing Beats Music, Apple Music is off to a flying start. It's simple: they are everywhere, both digitally and physically. They launch numerous radio stations, organize events, and adopt a strategy of omnipresence as if they wanted to catch up with their competitors. The strategy is bearing fruit and continues to prove its worth. Along with Amazon Music, Apple Music is one of the world's most widely used streaming services. \n\n\n\nAudio Quality – Amazon Music VS Apple Music: which is better?\n\n\n\nThere's no doubt that both platforms are beyond reproach when it comes to audio quality. If they're not entirely up to the level of Qobuz and TIDAL, the two leaders in this field, Amazon Music and Apple Music, have little to envy them. \n\n\n\nAmazon offers HD and Ultra HD music, which translates into richer sound with more nuances. There is also the Dolby Atmos option and 360 Reality Audio, a technology developed by Sony.\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music's website\n\n\n\nApple Music also benefits from the Dolby Atmos option, promising total immersion in the sounds of the music you're listening to. The HD version of your songs is available at no extra cost, an essential point for audiophiles. \n\n\n\nIn short, Amazon Music and Apple Music offer a similar experience with almost no flaws. Perhaps the more demanding will find a few things to improve on, but we're sure that for the vast majority, they should be suitable for people who want to listen to music in HD version. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nIt's important to note that to fully enjoy all that Amazon Music and Apple Music have to offer in terms of audio quality, you must invest in quality audio equipment. Whether it's speakers, headphones, or earphones, these platforms deliver a high-quality sound experience allowing you to discover your favorite songs in a new light.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms – Amazon Music VS Apple Music: which is better?\n\n\n\nThe two services are equivalent in many respects, except for the user experience and the algorithm. Apple Music still appears to be well ahead in this area.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nOne reason is that Apple Music has designed its platform as a cultural hub. With the creation of special programs, genre-specific radio stations, and identified journalists, they go far beyond the framework of music streaming. Apple Music also organizes numerous events. A recent example is the Superbowl, to which we recently devoted an article. Subscribing to Apple Music means benefiting from an environment, a creative ecosystem, and an experience that supports and extends the listening experience.\n\n\n\nMoreover, its algorithm is quite different from that of its competitors. It's based more on discovering albums than playlists. This is unnatural in today's context of playlist proliferation. But at Soundiiz, we like the idea. It's probably less \"modern\" and less in tune with the times, but it's good for you and gives albums a new value. This doesn't mean you can't listen to playlists if you're an Apple Music subscriber. For example, the \"New Music Mix\" section is widespread, and its recommendations are relevant. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music's website\n\n\n\nIf you own a Mac, an Apple Watch, an iPhone, or other Apple products, using Apple Music will be all the more fluid and allow you to connect your different tools easily.\n\n\n\nWhat about Amazon Music Unlimited?\n\n\n\nAmazon lags behind the competition in the discovery of new music. They are mainly based on a playlist, \"My Discovery Mix, \" updated at the beginning of each week. After analyzing feedback from some users, we found that opinions are mixed. While it's far from ineffective, the suggestions sometimes need to be revised and seem to repeat themselves. Nothing dramatic, but more is required to compete with its competitors in the algorithm sector. \n\n\n\nOn the other hand, the Discover New Music section, which is dedicated, as its name suggests, to discovering new artists, is rather well thought-out. Its design is efficient, and its ergonomics are optimal. A voucher for Amazon Music! But once again, it's not enough to compete in a highly competitive sector. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music's website\n\n\n\nAnother nice feature is the lyrics section, which is well thought out and not invasive. When available, the lyrics of the songs you listen to are available discreetly without hindering the listening experience.\n\n\n\nFrom an ergonomic point of view, the two platforms are equivalent. Amazon Music appears busier and, therefore, potentially more challenging to navigate. On the other hand, Apple Music emphasizes its radios and ancillary content. It may seem invasive, but it's judicious and effectively extends the listening experience. \n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music\n\n\n\nWhich one pays artists better?\n\n\n\nThis is where the most significant difference lies. According to a study by RouteNote, Amazon Music is among the platforms that pay artists the least. With a Pay-per-stream calculated at $0.004, more is needed to effectively combat the casualization of artists with the arrival of streaming.\n\n\n\nEven if there is room for improvement, Apple Music is well ahead of Amazon Music. RouteNote's Pay Per Stream is set at $0.01 on average.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nThese figures are likely to change over the coming months and years. Especially if we consider that more and more artists and their representatives are campaigning for an overhaul of the music streaming system, which is deemed insufficient to enable artists to make a living from their music. We devoted a detailed article to the mechanics behind streaming platforms' remuneration systems.\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription - Amazon Music VS Apple Music: which is better?\n\n\n\n– (as of November 2024) –\n\n\n\nThe Amazon Music Unlimited offer is clear and perfectly explained on Amazon's website. \n\n\n\nAs a Prime member, you can join Amazon Music Unlimited for $9.99 per month or $99 per year for an annual subscription. Non-Prime customers pay $10.99 per month. If you have kids, check out the family plan, which costs $14.99 per month or $149 per year and lets up to six family members listen on different devices simultaneously.\n\n\n\nUnlike Apple Music, Amazon Music Free is a free version of the service. However, you'll have to endure some advertising, which can be a differentiating factor for people on a tight budget!\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nOn the Apple Music side, subscription plans are equally straightforward. Several plans are available:\n\n\n\n\nA student plan at $5.99 per month\n\n\n\nAn individual plan at $10.99 per month\n\n\n\nA family plan at $16.99 per month\n\n\n\n\nYou can take advantage of a free one-month trial and unsubscribe anytime. For the individual plan, Apple Music costs the same as Amazon Music Unlimited and a dollar more if the Amazon Music Unlimited offer is coupled with an Amazon Prime subscription. \n\n\n\nIf you use an eligible device, you can get three months of free Apple Music. For the terms and conditions of this offer, click here. \n\n\n\nWinner: Amazon Music Unlimited. \n\n\n\nCoupled with an Amazon Prime offer, Amazon Music Unlimited becomes an attractive value-for-money proposition. Given that price is a significant argument for many users, it's hard not to give Amazon Music the edge!\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nBut if you use one of the devices identified by Apple Music, we advise you to opt for Apple Music instead.\n\n\n\nCatalogs – Amazon Music VS Apple Music: which is better?\n\n\n\n– (as of November 2024) –\n\n\n\nAt last count, Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited had roughly the same number of songs in their catalogs. With over one hundred million songs, the two platforms are among the best-endowed on the market.  \n\n\n\nBut here's the rub: Amazon Music covers fewer territories than its competitors. As of August 2024, the service is only present in 49 countries, over three times less than Apple Music. This can change in the coming months and years, but it is holding back Amazon Music's expansion.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nIn terms of ancillary content, it's a similar story. Numerous podcasts and audiobooks are available—nothing to give either platform a significant advantage.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music, however, stands out for its videos and live performances. It is ahead of its competitors in terms of video and live performance. Amazon has been in this game longer and has the expertise to offer a broader range of services.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music VS Apple Music: which is better?\n\n\n\nLet's make no mistake: both platforms should offer everything a music lover has the right to expect from a music streaming service. Excellent audio quality, a solid catalog, powerful algorithms, and impeccable ergonomics—Amazon Music and Apple Music are equal in many respects.\n\n\n\nBut if we had to choose just one, we'd go for Apple Music. After years and years of existence, they have succeeded in going beyond music streaming. What's more, they're available in many more countries.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nAnd since we need to know which country you're reading this from, we'd be hard-pressed to recommend a platform that isn't available in your country.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you live in one of the countries covered by Amazon Music Unlimited, it's certainly worth testing out what the service offers. It's almost flawless, coupled with an Amazon Prime subscription, it's unbeatable value for money. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nYou've made your choice. After reading our Versus, you chose between Amazon Music Unlimited and Apple Music. And that's when things get complicated for many users. How do you migrate from one platform to another or from your old streaming service to Apple Music or Amazon Music?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of the main things that could prevent you from changing your music streaming platform is losing all your music collection, including your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. Rebuilding this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort from Deezer or YouTube Music to any other platform you choose. You can also migrate, for example, your data from Apple Music to Deezer or Spotify with Soundiiz! Then, keep your playlists updated by using the playlist Synchronization feature.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you unsubscribe from a streaming service, your data and playlists can be deleted. Using Soundiiz, you can create your Deezer or YouTube Music playlist backups as CSV—convenient!\n\n\n\nSo go ahead, sign up for a thirty-day trial, once with Apple Music and once with Amazon Music Unlimited, and choose the best one!"}
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We do this for each leading streaming platform, giving you a clearer idea of how to make the most of what we offer. Today, we show you how to effortlessly export/download your Apple Music data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt might seem daunting initially, but with Soundiiz, it's a breeze!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to export/download your Apple Music data?\n\n\n\nOver the years, streaming services have become the preferred way to listen to music. With all that this entails, both positive and negative. Although vinyl and CD sales have boomed in recent years, and the physical market is still alive, it's fair to say that most of our music listening is done digitally. \n\n\n\nWe spend hours, days, months, and years accumulating an impressive amount of data. Artists followed, albums downloaded, playlists, songs liked... All this data constitutes a mass of precious information we find whenever we open our streaming platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut what if the data disappeared? Would you have to start all over again? With Soundiiz, you don't have to worry about that. Our tool lets you download all your Apple Music account data for backup, storage, sharing, and importing.\n\n\n\nExporting/downloading your Apple Music data also lets you see exactly what music you have on your account. You can view it in an Excel file, for instance, and then modify, organize, delete, and update it as you see fit.\n\n\n\nSwitching between streaming services\n\n\n\nSome people download their data to make backups to ensure they find everything in the right place should they be unlucky enough to have their data erased. It's rare, but it can happen, believe us! Others also want to be sure that if they ever leave their preferred platform, they won't have to start all over again from scratch.\n\n\n\nImagine this: you've been using Apple Music for years. But for one reason or another - rising subscription prices, poor ergonomics, features that no longer meet your needs, less effective playlists and recommendations, etc. - you want to change. It's an important decision: some of us spend several hours a day listening to music. But rebuilding a data catalog on your chosen platform can become a mountain to climb. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can download all your Apple Music data and seamlessly import it into various platforms, including Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz. Rest assured, all these platforms are fully compatible with our services, so you won't encounter any roadblocks.\n\n\n\nWe'll guide you through the import process to make it seamless.\n\n\n\nNumerous download formats are available.\n\n\n\nFrom the outset, we've been committed to making life easier for music fans by covering all their needs without excluding anyone. That's why we've made sure that all download formats are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you generate files in text format, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). \n\n\n\nThis allows you to manage your collection flexibly without worrying about accounting. And you'll see, it's straightforward to select one or other of the formats. Here's how!\n\n\n\nHow do I export/download Apple Music data and playlists?\n\n\n\nLike many competitors, Apple Music's interface allows us to easily export/upload our streaming data using Soundiiz. The procedure is straightforward, and we'll walk you through it step by step. \n\n\n\nHow to export/download Apple Music data: step-by-step\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform, Apple Music, for example, is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. In the screenshot below, this is the last icon you see. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as file.\"\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, all you have to do is store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the info you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here! \n\n\n\nWhat else can I do with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nNow that you know how to export/download your Apple Music data, you won't lose any of the music you've accumulated over the years. But backing up, storing, and transferring your data isn't the only thing Soundiiz lets you do—far from it!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor example, we recently launched an AI tool that lets you generate song and album lists according to your preferences. You can enter tags, such as the genre you want to listen to, moods, and specific decades, and let our AI suggest albums and songs. But you can also enter lines of text describing what you want to listen to and let Soundiiz do all the work for you. Many people want to discover new artists to add to their playlists. Our AI tool meets these needs. We designed it as a mix of existing AIs and our own so that it's as close as possible to what you want. And if the figures are anything to go by, we've made no mistake!\n\n\n\nAs we explain in this tutorial, Soundiiz can also create playlist synchronizations. For example, you can listen to Apple Music playlists on your Spotify account and vice versa. You can choose to synchronize one playlist with another by selecting the daily, weekly, or monthly frequency. Soundiiz can replace songs in the destination playlist or add tracks at the end of the current tracklist. Every time you modify a playlist on one platform, if Sync is activated, this modification will be reflected on the other playlist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother interesting feature is the ability to create Smartlinks. For musicians and artists of all kinds, this is an opportunity to create beautiful landing pages to bring all your information together in one place. It's an indispensable tool for giving your content a premium look. Soundiiz also lets you track these smart links to understand what your listeners are looking for and their demographics. It's a great tool for maximizing the reach of your work!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd to find out what our free and paid options let you use, click here."}
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A real upheaval, AI has the power to radically change how we listen to music and the way music is created. A legal battle has recently hit the headlines. What are Suno and Udio, and why is the music industry fighting them? The music industry is at war against AI. But amidst this conflict, there's a glimpse of a future where AI could revolutionize music creation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe try to explain it all to you, delving into the controversies and the potential future of AI in music creation! \n\n\n\nThe music industry is at war against AI: what is Suno? \n\n\n\nLet's start with the obvious: Suno is an Artificial Intelligence tool. So far, so new. Except that, since its creation in December 2023, Suno has established itself as a benchmark platform for the creation of songs generated by Artificial Intelligence. To make music creation accessible to as many people as possible, Suno lets users enter criteria and then generates songs corresponding to their desires. Using text data, anyone can create songs in many musical genres, presented as \"professional quality.\" Suno can create pop, classical, jazz, electro, rap, etc., songs, allowing anyone to enter their lyrics. This is particularly useful for authors and composers who would like an example of what a song could sound like with the lyrics they have previously written. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe process is fast: in a matter of a few minutes, a song is available and then usable. As a bonus, Suno is available in several languages. Users from all over the world can generate new songs in their native language. Suno doesn't exclude anyone, and that's one of the things that has made this tool so popular. It's a step towards democratizing music creation, making it accessible to everyone.\n\n\n\nBut all this is not, of course, without its many negative aspects. \n\n\n\nWhat about Udio?\n\n\n\nUdio, for its part, is a tool similar to Suno. It was launched more recently, in April 2024, and its investors include artists such as Common, Tak Keith, and Will.i.am. It has also raised some eyebrows in the music industry. While Udio managed to raise $10 million, it's worth noting that in May 2024, Suno succeeded in raising a staggering $125 million. Enough to look to the future with confidence. But also to position itself, like Udio, as a counter-power in the music world. And that, for some, is the problem. \n\n\n\nThe music industry is at war against AI: what's the problem with Suno and Udio?\n\n\n\nOn June 24, 2024, a bombshell dropped: the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) sued Suno and Udio on behalf of Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group's UMG Recordings, and Warner Records Inc. Unsurprisingly, the dispute concerns copyright infringement. Music Business Worldwide reports that the complaint contained the following elements: \n\n\n\n\n\"[...] mass infringement of copyrighted sound recordings copied and exploited without permission by two multi-million-dollar music generation services. [...] AI companies, like all other enterprises, must abide by the laws that protect human creativity and ingenuity. [...] There is nothing that exempts AI technology from copyright law or that excuses AI companies from playing by the rules.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUltimately, this is the main problem with AI used in artistic creation. Beyond potentially undermining the place of artists in the music ecosystem, AI builds on what already exists to create the \"artificial,\" stealing artists' work and using it as a basis. As you can imagine, labels and artists are not happy about this—far from it. \n\n\n\nWhat happened in August 2024? \n\n\n\nA surprise at the beginning of August: Suno and Udio admit to using existing, and therefore copyright-protected, songs to train their Artificial Intelligence tools. But they defend themselves by claiming this is nothing more than a \"fair\" use of tools already available on the market. \n\n\n\n\n\"Accordingly, Suno's training data includes essentially all music files of reasonable quality accessible on the open internet, abiding by paywalls, password protections, and the like, combined with similarly available text descriptions.\"\n\n\n\n\nSuno adds: \"It is no secret that the tens of millions of recordings that Suno's model was trained on presumably included recordings whose rights are owned by the Plaintiffs in this case.\"\n\n\n\nA fragile defense\n\n\n\nSuno and Udio seem to assert that their approach is not illegal. They even oppose the labels, claiming that the latter are waging a relentless war against any Artificial Intelligence to maintain their monopoly on musical creation. Sunio and Udio go even further, promising they allow anyone, regardless of geography, money, or talent, to create music. A somewhat fragile line of defense and, above all, an admission of weakness. They blame the labels, almost accusing them of making the conditions for the birth of multiple AI models in the music business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe RIAA made no mistake about it and then hit back, writing: \n\n\n\n\n\"After months of evading and misleading, defendants have finally admitted their massive unlicensed copying of artists' recordings. It's a major concession of facts they spent months trying to hide and acknowledged only when forced by a lawsuit.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe music industry is at war against AI: what will happen next? \n\n\n\nThe labels got one of the things they wanted: Suno and Udio acknowledging that their AIs were trained with songs by artists whose music is copyrighted. They now want proof that these AIs will no longer be trained with such music and demand up to $150,000 in fines for each song used without their consent. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThis is a significant event: legislation could quickly evolve to regulate certain illegal practices. This could put the brakes on the use of AI in music creation. It's not sure, but the fact that the most prominent music labels have come together to complain is a powerful signal. The behemoths of the record industry seem ready to show their fangs and not let themselves be taken advantage of. \n\n\n\nNot all record labels and artists are against AI. They use them regularly in various fields. They are concerned that these AIs should not \"steal\" their work and advocate the legal use of these new tools. With the proper legislation and a well-defined legal framework, AIs could represent an excellent opportunity for creators. Therefore, this lawsuit against Suno and Udio could be a step in the right direction. \n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz's AI?\n\n\n\nWe've known for a long time that Artificial Intelligence was about to revolutionize the music world. We wanted to take the lead in creating our own Artificial Intelligence tool. It's designed to help you discover new songs, artists, and albums. Based on your criteria, we'll suggest a selection that is close to your tastes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can then add all these discoveries to your existing playlists. Or, even better, get a new list of discoveries every day based on the criteria you enter.\n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\nOur tool combines other artificial intelligence and our tools. We offer two input modes: either via tags (decade, mood, mood, musical genre, etc.) or via text. You can write down what you want to listen to, such as \"American soul music from the seventies from the south of the country.\" Soundiiz will then suggest albums or songs corresponding to these requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe aim to help you discover music you've never heard before. So, we've set up a synchronization system so that our Artificial Intelligence generates a new playlist daily based on your initiative request. This playlist can be automatically added to your streaming services. And if you're wondering, the answer is yes: Soundiiz is compatible with all platforms!\n\n\n\nIs it legal?\n\n\n\nRest assured: unlike Suno and Udio, our services don't use existing songs to create new ones. We draw on existing catalogs already on streaming platforms, and the revenues generated by these streams are then paid back to the rights holders. \n\n\n\nTo test our AI, click here. "}
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Soundiiz aims to give you all the tools to broadcast and promote your music. It's also an opportunity to unveil some of the critical features of your streaming platforms and understand what's behind them. Today, it's Spotify's turn! What is Spotify's Discovery Mode, and can it change your career? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nTake a look!\n\n\n\nWhy is Spotify implementing the Discovery Mode, and what kind of playlists exist?\n\n\n\nA few years ago, Spotify launched Spotify For Artists, a series of features and an informative content platform designed to provide artists with marketing tools to boost their careers. On paper, the offer was attractive. It came at a time - still relevant today - when streaming platforms were increasingly criticized for their lack of transparency towards artists and the low remuneration generated by streams. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nPutting itself at the service of artists with the Spotify For Artists initiative has a dual effect: it allows Spotify to place itself on the side of content creators. It contributes to the prosperity of the recording industry by supporting creation. As the market leader in music streaming, these efforts are by no means insignificant. In November last year, we devoted an entire article on making the most of Spotify For Artists.\n\n\n\nDifferent kinds of playlists\n\n\n\nDiscovery Mode is part of the Spotify For Artists initiative. Still, to understand precisely what it's all about, we must remind you of a few things about Spotify-generated playlists. First, there are editorial playlists. These are created by content creators, journalists, DJs, and other figures from the music industry. There are no algorithms here: they are made by hand and generally reflect current events or are designed to respond to a weekly theme.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThe algorithmic playlist is the other kind of playlist we're interested in today for Discovery Mode. It is automatically generated according to many criteria corresponding to users' listening habits. \n\n\n\nThese algorithmic playlists include \"Radio\" and \"Autoplay\" modes. Radio mode corresponds to multi-song playlists based on artists, genres, or albums related to what you've already listened to. Autoplay plays one song after another, after an album or playlist. \n\n\n\nNow that the basics are out, what is Discovery Mode? \n\n\n\nWhat is Spotify's Discovery Mode?\n\n\n\nWhen a song is set to Discovery Mode, Spotify enhances its visibility in the algorithmic playlists mentioned above.  This means that Spotify will promote it more than a song not set to Discovery mode, potentially opening up new audiences and opportunities for the artist. \n\n\n\nSpotify announces the following figures: the platform will take 30% of the song's royalties. Therefore, the artist's margin is reduced, but visibility would increase. Of course, these figures are approximate, but they give an idea of the range. This could be particularly interesting for developing artists struggling to break the listener barrier. Thanks to Discovery Mode, they could reach new targets and take their music to almost inaccessible horizons. Building a listener base can be a long and arduous process. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThe aim is to build a community rather than generating revenue. It's a long-term vision, a source of concessions but a possible source of positive spin-offs.\n\n\n\nCharleton Lamb of Spotify's marketing department told MusicAlly: \n\n\n\n\n\"What was really important was that we wanted to be accessible to artists at any stage of their career. [...] It won't require any budget upfront. The model is accessible, democratic, and fair. You don't have to pony up cash\".\n\n\n\n\nDifferent purposes\n\n\n\nMs. Charleton's point is reassuring: a Discovery Mode campaign doesn't require a significant monetary investment. It's a more accessible option for artists, especially those with a limited budget for marketing campaigns. And it's certainly more cost effective than traditional advertising methods like radio or billboards. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nHowever, it's important to note that Spotify offers no guarantee that Discovery Mode campaigns will be successful. If listeners don't react to or interact with the featured song, it will be removed from the program. This means that a campaign on Discovery Mode will only work if the song is of the right quality and tailored to the right audience. It's also worth considering that while the increased visibility can be beneficial, the 30% royalty share that Spotify takes could impact an artist's earnings. \n\n\n\nThe results? Spotify's Discovery Mode claims some exciting figures: 40% more listeners, half of whom would only have listened to the artist with a push on Discovery Mode. \n\n\n\nSpotify's Discovery Mode: how to access it?\n\n\n\nYou can access Spotify For Artists in just a few minutes as an artist. To be \"validated\" by Spotify, you must have a Spotify account and have uploaded at least one song as an artist to the platform via a distributor. A few months ago, we dedicated an article to the role of distributors and explained how to upload your music through these intermediaries. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIf you meet these two criteria, Spotify will validate your artist account. From then on, if you want to benefit from Discovery Mode, you'll need to meet three criteria: \n\n\n\n\nYour song must first have organically generated a few streams—at least twenty—in Autoplay or Radio mode. In other words, promoting it must not cost you a single dollar.\n\n\n\nThe song must have been released at least thirty days ago on Spotify.\n\n\n\nHave at least 25,000 monthly listeners.\n\n\n\nHave a distributor - the list can be found here - \n\n\n\n\nYou can also contact your distributor to discuss the Discovery Mode process. Some of them can manage it.\n\n\n\nSpotify's Discover Mode: is it efficient?\n\n\n\nSpotify provides the figures and should, therefore, be treated with caution. According to the Swedish firm, a song benefiting from Discovery Mode sees a 44% boost in playlist adds, 37% in additional followers, and 50% more saves. The calculation compares the 28 days preceding a song's entry into this promotional campaign.\n\n\n\nThese statistics are approximate, and it isn't easy to obtain concrete results unless you ask the artists themselves! We have, however, carried out extensive research and read several artists' testimonials claiming that the effect has been beneficial to them over the long term. With an increase in monthly listeners, a Discovery Mode campaign has affected their expansion strategy. A positive point! However, like any marketing campaign, it must be monitored monthly to see if the results are accurate. It's up to each one to test, to be innovative, and to renew the operation if necessary.  \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nDiscovery Mode has had its share of detractors, particularly in the United States. Labels and institutions have protested that its system is equivalent to paying a broadcaster to make music available. For some, it would be comparable to devaluing once again the remuneration of artists by streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nDiscovery Mode works on a month-by-month basis. If you're happy with the results, you can renew the monthly campaign. If not, it's easy to stop. \n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz help you boost your music career?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz makes it easy to create SmartLinks. But what is a SmartLink?\n\n\n\nA smart link is a link that allows you to store a multitude of other links in the same place. It's a landing page that provides access to other links generated on different websites. Artists use them, for example, to promote their songs. With a smartlink, they can redirect you to the streaming services you use. It works the same way with playlists, albums, or songs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine you've just released an album. Once it's available, you'll no doubt want to share it without creating a link for each platform. Creating a SmartLink with Soundiiz makes this possible in seconds. \n\n\n\nThe good news? Smartlink creation is available in the free version of Soundiiz. And if you subscribe to one of our Premium or Creator subscriptions, from €3 per month, you'll also be able to take advantage of tools for analyzing your smartlinks. As an artist, it's essential to keep track of your statistics and understand, for example, which platforms your songs are most listened to. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnalyzing your smartlinks thus becomes a tool for understanding your audience. "}
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Streaming platforms are no exception. After studying the propositions of Deezer, YouTube Music, TIDAL, or Amazon Music, it's time for Apple Music. We hope to give you all the information you need to choose. Apple Music: our review! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nIt's no exaggeration to say that Apple Music, which wasn't even called that in its early days, was one of the pioneers of music streaming. Launched in 2000, iTunes was a minor revolution for its time. And it attracted its share of detractors, worried about the emergence of online music sales. iTunes's extreme popularity coincided with the early days of mass piracy, and iTunes was wrongly singled out as one of the main culprits. Apple, like others, tried to find solutions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the 2010s just around the corner, competitors are beginning to enter the music streaming market, whose future is bright. iTunes and online sales have reshuffled the cards in an expanding market. In 2014, Apple bought Beats Electronics and absorbed Beats Music, a digital streaming service. Apple then launched Apple Music, a dual entity. In June 2015, Apple Music was officially launched, and attempts to catch up with Spotify launched in 2006. \n\n\n\nApple Music positions itself as a music streaming service and a cultural hub. Its strategy goes beyond offering music, aiming to provide a comprehensive music-related experience. By creating an environment where content complements each other, Apple Music aims to be a nexus of diverse experiences. \n\n\n\nThis strategy is still valid in 2024, making Apple Music the world's number two streaming service. To learn more about Apple Music's history, we suggest you read our blog post.\n\n\n\nApple Music: our review regarding prices and subscription\n\n\n\nLike most streaming platforms, Apple Music offers three main packages. The first, priced at $5.99, is reserved for students. The second and third, at $10.99 and $16.99, are reserved for individual subscriptions and families. These packages are nothing revolutionary, but they are formulas that align Apple Music with its competitors.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nThe main drawback of Apple Music is that there is no free version. Note that you'll get a three-month subscription for free if you can prove you're using one of the devices on this list. Spotify, Apple Music's main competitor, offers a free version. Keep this in mind for those for whom the price argument comes first!\n\n\n\nHow much does Apple Music pay artists?\n\n\n\nIf you're a regular reader of our blog - and if you are, we'd like to thank you; if not, welcome! -you'll know that we're very concerned about fair remuneration for copyright owners. That's why we systematically devote a section to this subject. To build this section, we rely on the most recent and reliable studies available on reference media. At the end of June 2024, Groover published a detailed survey, putting the world's leading streaming services into perspective.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nWe learn that Apple Music is the third most attractive platform for artists, behind TIDAL and Qobuz. According to Groover, Apple Music's pay-per-stream ranges from $0.007 to $0.01, making it one of the most attractive players on the market. Spotify, for example, is a long way behind, with a pay-per-stream calculated from $0.003 to $0.005.\n\n\n\nThat is a very good point for Apple Music!\n\n\n\nApple Music: our review regarding its catalog\n\n\n\nLet's face it: the number of songs available on each streaming service is no longer a differentiator. Almost all of them feature over a hundred million audio tracks. More than enough to find everything, or nearly everything, you want. The difference now lies in ancillary content. And podcasts in particular. Spotify has understood this and invested in this sector earlier than the others. The Swedish company is still ahead of the game. You won't find podcasts on Apple Music. You'll have to use a different application, Apple Podcasts. If you want to listen to classical music on Apple Music, you'll need to download Apple Music Classical. We talked about this in this blog post.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur opinion is mixed: Navigating between several streaming applications can be a pain, while the competition brings everything together in one place. This affects Apple Music's overall ergonomics and allows you to split up your uses. \n\n\n\nAnother interesting point is Apple Music's video catalog. This may be a gimmick for some people who only want to listen to music and nothing but music, but for others, it has to be said that Apple Music more than holds its own in these areas. Clips, concerts, etc., are available to extend the listening experience.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nHowever, Apple Music's real differentiator is undoubtedly its radio stations, broadcasts, and journalists. The radios are numerous, covering almost every musical genre. Consistently listenable, they are an infinite source of discovery. The shows feature top-quality editorial content hosted by renowned journalists and experienced DJs. They are available exclusively on Apple Music. \n\n\n\nApple has succeeded in establishing itself as an essential cultural hub in the media landscape, and Apple Music is a perfect example. \n\n\n\nUser experience & algorithm\n\n\n\nThey will appeal to all audiences with a minimalist look and little extra information. Moreover, interface changes are fairly rare at Apple Music, unlike Spotify, whose latest updates have been criticized. And when they arrive, they don't shake things up, being practical and relatively discreet. This is good for Apple Music, whose users appreciate its consistency and the feeling of always being at home, even when technological advances allow us to make leaps forward.\n\n\n\nThe user experience becomes a concern when using Apple Music on Android or Windows. Like some of Apple's other products, Apple Music is less optimized for these operating systems. Apple uses this strategy to push its customers toward the brand's products. It is a strategically exciting move, but one that could repel those who don't own an iOS smartphone or computer. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nApple Music is at the top regarding algorithm, which is undoubtedly one of the most essential elements for any streaming platform. Only Spotify and, to a lesser extent, Deezer seem able to compete. And then some! Discovery recommendations are often precise, and what we at Soundiiz appreciate is that, unlike most of its competitors, Apple Music highlights albums, not just playlists.\n\n\n\nAs fans of well-constructed albums and fewer lists of songs strung together without much coherence, this can only please us. What's more, Apple Music's 24-hour radio service should keep you entertained throughout the day, adding to the discoveries you can make. The fact that Apple Music asks you to choose your favorite musical genres when you first use it means that the application can refine its choices even further. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nWe also particularly like the Discovery station. It features songs based on your listening history but with a little twist. Theoretically, it only features songs you haven't listened to, which should ensure 100% relevant discovery playlists!\n\n\n\nRegarding user experience and algorithm, it's no exaggeration to say that Apple Music has little competition, even more so if you're already using iOS!\n\n\n\nApple Music: our review regarding audio quality\n\n\n\nAfter several years, Apple Music still needed to be at the top of its game regarding audio quality, but the company caught up—and in style! Most songs are now available in hi-res and uncompressed versions, with up to 24-bit/192KHz rates. For those who don't understand what this means, let's put it this way: audio quality suffers no weaknesses in the current state of technology. \n\n\n\nIn this respect, Apple Music rivals Amazon Music Unlimited, which is often held up as an example. The streaming service also approaches the levels achieved by TIDAL and Qobuz, the two platforms favored by audiophiles, whose main argument when choosing a streaming service is audio quality. We know from extensive research and analysis of user feedback that these two platforms are still ahead of Apple Music. Still, Apple's offering should be more than enough for the average user. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nAnother positive point is the Spatial Audio option via Dolby Atmos. This option lets you listen to music as if surrounded by \"sounds\" from all sides. You have to experience it to realize it. Combined with high-quality equipment, the sound becomes impressive. And your songs can't get any more immersive!\n\n\n\nAs you can see, Apple Music has few rivals in terms of sound. It should delight audiophiles and those for whom the audio quality of the songs they listen to daily is not a differentiating criterion.\n\n\n\nApple Music: our review – Let's sum it up!\n\n\n\nFor years now, Soundiiz has been working to make music streaming as ergonomic and easy an experience as possible, thanks to the various tools we develop and improve daily. So, without getting ahead of ourselves, we know quite a bit about the various players in the streaming world, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Of all the existing players, Apple Music seems to be in the top three of the best platforms.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nErgonomics, controlled pricing, HD audio option, solid catalog, extensive podcast section, and, above all, plenty of additional content: Apple Music plays all the cards and plays them well. The only downside is that it's not 100% optimized for everyone who doesn't have an iOS phone or computer, and you'll need to download an additional app to enjoy your podcasts. \n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nApart from these minor details, there's nothing to report: you can subscribe to Apple Music with your eyes closed and choose Soundiiz to accompany you!\n\n\n\nHow can you make the most of Apple Music with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz always allows you to get the best out of your streaming platforms. Apple Music is no exception. On your Soundiiz homepage, you can manage your Apple Music playlists and data. Everything is in one place, making it easy to access all your data. Simply connect your Apple Music account to your Soundiiz account! \n\n\n\nOur platform lets you directly retrieve all your data from a previous streaming platform and put it into your new Apple Music account. If our review has convinced you, you may have taken out an Apple Music subscription. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can find all your Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, or YouTube Music data directly in your Apple Music account in just a few seconds. To do this, use our Transfer function, which we regularly improve to meet your needs!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort to Apple Music from Deezer, YouTube Music, Spotify, or any other platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also use our playlist Synchronization feature. This allows you to enjoy the same playlists and other content on your previous platform and find them in your Apple Music account. If we had to sum up Soundiiz, we'd say we're trying to bring you the best of all worlds. All to ensure that your music streaming experience is optimal and that you don't miss out on any content!\n\n\n\nAs a bonus, if you use our recently released Artificial Intelligence tool, you can transfer your discoveries to your Apple Music account. \n\n\n\nTo test out what we have to offer, click here."}
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Its unique positioning in the audiophile segment, offering not just first-rate audio quality but a whole lot more, is sure to pique your interest. Qobuz: our review.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will tell you more about this platform, which should convince many of you.\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nQobuz was launched in France in 2007. The following years were chaotic, sometimes successful, sometimes penalized by increased competition from online streaming services, including Deezer, its competitor in the French market. In 2015, Qobuz was acquired by the Xandrie company, enabling the firm to continue to exist in a more saturated market than ever. 2015 was the year of upheaval: everything changed, and Qobuz moved to a Premium-only formula, with a higher price than its competitors, investing in a niche market, that of audiophile listeners.\n\n\n\nQobuz positioned itself as a high-end company. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nSpeaking to La Tribune, the CEO explains: \n\n\n\n\n\"Qobuz targets audiophiles and music lovers who love a particular genre of music. Only 25% of our subscribers opt for the entry-level offer - compared with 40% for our mid-range offer and 35% for our \"prestige\" offers with high resolution. We are, therefore, positioned on a CSP+ profile. Our audience is also older than our competitors.\"\n\n\n\n\nFrom the start, Qobuz had a clear vision that didn't involve competing with the major players in the sector. Instead, they chose a different path. In 2019, the CEO of Qobuz told Musically, \"We're not in a race with the big guys. Our goal is to capture 1% of the market\".\n\n\n\nIn 2019, Qobuz invested in the United States and directly competed with TIDAL in the audiophile segment, raising two successive multi-million dollar financing rounds in 2019 and 2020. Propelled on the right track, Qobuz continues to grow and multiply its initiatives to penetrate an ever-larger market.\n\n\n\nQobuz: our review regarding prices and subscription\n\n\n\nQobuz offers two packages: the Studio package and the Sublime package, priced at $10.83 and $14.99, respectively. Each package is available as a Solo, Duo, or Family option. The basic Solo package is competitively priced and allows you to enjoy music in Hi-Res format. While more expensive, the Sublime package is an excellent choice for those who want to download the best audio-quality albums. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nThe difference with the Studio package is that it offers a discount of up to 60% on Hi-Res purchases. Depending on how often you download, the investment may be worth it!\n\n\n\nIn conclusion, the Qobuz offer is logical and flexible and should meet every need. Its basic layout doesn't set it apart from its competitors but doesn't penalize it either. A status quo (buz) - sorry for the joke, but we had to do it! -!\n\n\n\nTo discover the Qobuz plans, click here.\n\n\n\nHow much does Qobuz pay artists?\n\n\n\nIt's often difficult to find information on streaming platforms' pay-per-stream, and this is even more so when it concerns a platform whose user numbers are low compared to its competitors and which, therefore, doesn't benefit from the same media attention as the others.\n\n\n\nA reliable media outlet, Lalal.ai, published a recent study featuring Qobuz. In it, Qobuz is presented as the platform that best remunerates artists, just ahead of Napster and quite a way ahead of TIDAL, often presented as the most advantageous service in terms of remuneration. If this information is accurate, and we have no doubt it is, this is a considerable advantage for Qobuz over the competition. And it makes sense when you consider Qobuz's promise to restore music and how it was conceived to its former glory. In particular, this means fairer remuneration for rights holders in a streaming business model that is often unfair to them. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nQobuz is multiplying its initiatives to help artists and support musical creation. During the first wave of COVID-19, Qobuz distinguished itself from its competitors by reversing 100% of the revenues generated by the first months of subscriptions to rights holders. Georges Fornay, CEO of Qobuz, told the website Loudersound: \n\n\n\n\n\"We believe in respecting the artists' work by ensuring the quality we provide is as true to the original as possible. This is why we promote studio-quality music. We believe talented artists should get a fair chance for their music to be discovered with music curation and fair compensation.\"\n\n\n\n\nQobuz: our review regarding its catalog\n\n\n\nWith over a hundred million references, Qobuz should satisfy most of you. There's nothing wrong with the catalog of songs and albums. But you'll have to pass if you're a big consumer of podcasts, audiobooks, or video clips. For the time being, Qobuz doesn't offer any on its application. A negative aspect that may make many of you decide to move on. After all, Qobuz is a platform entirely dedicated to music and nothing else. A commitment that inevitably involves a few sacrifices.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nA significant bonus: if labels and artists have made the booklets accompanying the CD versions of their albums available, you can download them from Qobuz. \n\n\n\nQobuz: our review regarding user experience & algorithm\n\n\n\nThe Qobuz mobile app, with its simple and accessible design, is a comfortable and easy-to-navigate platform. With four navigation options at the bottom of your screen and a design that combines aesthetics and efficiency, Qobuz places the elements where they're supposed to be, making your experience more than positive. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nThe best thing about Qobuz is its ergonomics, simplified navigation, and editorial content. Articles, interviews, reviews, analyses... Qobuz works like a real cultural newspaper. In a media world where music criticism and long-form content tend to disappear, Qobuz is an exception. It's as if they were putting up a resistance. All this makes it possible to extend the listening experience and immerse oneself in articles written with brio by journalists renowned for their writing and analytical skills. At Soundiiz, we're passionate about music and technology but are also interested in everything to do with our favorite albums and artists. So we're big consumers of articles, books and interviews. Qobuz's promise, therefore, resonates particularly with us, and we wanted to emphasize it. The \"Magazine\" section is prominently featured on the application in the second icon.\n\n\n\nMusic first!\n\n\n\nA clear desire to put music, and nothing but music, back at the center of the equation. The layout is also uncluttered and aesthetically pleasing, highlighting the content. \n\n\n\nThere's also a Qobuz Club, a community where you can connect with many other users who share your passions. The aim is to create a family-like feel around the platform, far removed from the sector's behemoths.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nRegarding the algorithm, Qobuz needs to reach the levels of its competitors to get the job done. But it would be dishonest to expect the same efforts from Qobuz as a company like Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music, which has invested millions of dollars in its algorithm and continues to push to stay in the race. Via the \"My Weekly Q\" playlist, updated every Friday, Qobuz suggests a list of songs based on your previous listening and preferences. The recommendations are mostly accurate, but you won't be using Qobuz for its algorithm and its algorithm alone. \n\n\n\nQobuz: our review regarding audio quality\n\n\n\nAudio quality is undoubtedly Qobuz's main marketing argument. With TIDAL, it has positioned itself in the audiophile segment. And there's no denying it: Qobuz is pulling out all the stops. Once the preserve of the most discerning, the audiophile segment has been gaining momentum in recent years. The reason? Streaming platforms are becoming increasingly standardized in terms of functionality and price. It's time to find some differentiating factors. After many years on the sidelines, audio quality is making a comeback.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nProof of this can be found in Apple Music's recent efforts, which have paid off, and the criticism leveled at Spotify, whose HiFi version is constantly postponed. However, even if its competitors try to gain ground, Qobuz still seems to have a head start regarding audio quality. \n\n\n\nLots of choices\n\n\n\nThree audio formats are available. The most basic and standard of these is MP3 (320Kbps). HD options are further divided into two formats. The \"CD Quality\" format (16-bit / 44.1kHz) and the \"Hi-Res Audio\" format (24-bit / up to 192kHz). As its name suggests, the CD Quality format promises listening quality faithful to that of a CD listened to in a CD player. To achieve this quality, Qobuz uses the FLAC format. This compression format reduces the size/weight of files without losing quality. \n\n\n\nThe Hi-Res Audio format, on the other hand, takes things a step further. The audio quality is superior to that of a CD and approaches that of a recording studio. This time, audio files are encoded in 24-bit rather than 16-bit to achieve optimum sound levels. It's hard to find better audio quality on the market today.  \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nA word of clarification: while all the songs in the Qobuz catalog are available in CD Quality, not all (but the majority) are available in Hi-Res audio. \n\n\n\nAs always, you'll need premium-quality audio equipment for Hi-Res or CD quality to work properly. Listening to Hi-Res songs on entry-level headphones or speakers will have little effect. Perhaps it's a worthwhile investment. \n\n\n\nAmong audiophiles, opinions are divided: many prefer the audio quality of Qobuz to that of TIDAL, while others find the American platform superior to its French competitor. For our part, we're inclined to favor Qobuz. But it's up to you to make up your mind. And you'll see: once you've started listening to music in HD, it'll be hard to go back to MP3 quality! At your own risk!\n\n\n\nQobuz: our review – Let's sum it up!\n\n\n\nIt's hard to give Qobuz anything but a positive review. The platform is all about audio quality and editorial content, and it offers a highly ergonomic and simplified interface. Joining Qobuz means accepting the joining of a kind of family and a community of enthusiasts. The company's directors have no ambition to compete with the most significant structures in the sector but rather to dig a furrow in which they are solidly positioned. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz webiste\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if algorithm-driven musical discovery is essential to you and you listen to many podcasts, we wouldn't advise you to subscribe to Qobuz. Also, if the price argument is critical, remember that Qobuz is slightly more expensive than other platforms. \n\n\n\nUltimately, it's pretty easy to make your choice: unlike our reviews of other streaming platforms, the criteria for choosing Qobuz are objective and transparent. The service is quite different from that of its competitors. This is a strength for us but a weakness for others: choosing your side is up to you!\n\n\n\nHow can you make the most of Qobuz with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nIt's been said that Qobuz represents a tiny slice of the global streaming market. If the statistics are anything to go by, you're not yet a Qobuz user but one of Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Deezer, or others.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut it's also possible that, after reading our review, you'll want to create a Qobuz account and test out what the platform offers. Then, you'll inevitably come up against a problem: what to do with all the data you've accumulated over the years on your previous platforms? Are you going to lose it all? We know this is unthinkable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's why we've designed our Transfer function, which is renowned for its precision and efficiency. Thanks to our tool, you can retrieve your albums, playlists, artists, and favorites directly from your Qobuz account in seconds from any platform. To find out more about the Transfer process, click here. To start transferring, click here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut that's not all Soundiiz lets you do. Creating SmartLinks, synchronizing playlists, generating playlists via Artificial Intelligence...the possibilities are almost endless! We have a single objective, which we've kept in mind since the beginning: to ensure you can enjoy your streaming platforms with complete peace of mind and make switching services easier.\n\n\n\nTo discover our subscription offers - don't panic; Soundiiz is also free of charge - click here!"}
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Fortunately, Soundiiz is here to enlighten you and show you why they are crucial to your daily use of streaming services. What is Spotify DJ, and how do I use it?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nWe'll tell you all about it!\n\n\n\nWhat is Spotify DJ?\n\n\n\nWithout getting too far ahead of ourselves, it's easy to imagine the scene: a meeting of Spotify executives devoted to developing new technologies to be added to the application. The subject of Artificial Intelligence comes up. Then that of Playlists. There is a need, too, to continually improve the algorithm and offer an ever more personalized experience to Spotify's one million users. The desire to make the listening experience seamless and the realization that many music lovers want to be guided. Playlists have become one of the preferred means of consuming music, and listeners wanting to discover something new in an infinite mass of new songs led to a conclusion after many months of work: Spotify DJ.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThe idea is for a virtual DJ to suggest a selection of songs based on your listening habits, preferences, and what you've already enjoyed. It's a mix of discoveries and songs already added to some of your playlists, all driven by Spotify's Artificial Intelligence. Spotify DJ also includes the latest trends and hits of the moment to create a balance between new and older songs. \n\n\n\nNothing new? \n\n\n\nSo far, so different from the multitude of algorithmic playlists offered by Spotify, you might think. That's partly true. \n\n\n\nThe twist of Spotify DJ is, first and foremost, that it creates a continuous stream of music mixed harmoniously and seamlessly, just like songs played by authentic DJs. No need to select specific playlists: when you launch Spotify DJ, you don't have to worry about a thing - the songs just come to you. Another differentiating feature is that Spotify uses artificial intelligence to model the voice of a DJ, making comments between some of the songs! This voice is that of Spotify employees, modeled to suit your songs. It's like being at a party while lying on your sofa or in your car. \n\n\n\nOn its website, a few days after the release of the first BETA version, Spotify put forward the following statistics: \n\n\n\n\n\"On days when users tune in, fans spend 25% of their listening time with DJ, and they keep coming back for more, with more than half of first-time listeners coming back to listen to DJ the very next day\" \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Spotify DJ, and where is it available?\n\n\n\nThat's where the problem lies. Launched in February 2023, Spotify DJ was only available as a Beta version in Canada and the USA. Then, big news: in August 2023, the feature was extended to some 50 countries, including areas in Africa and Asia. In July 2024, a new wave of arrivals. Spain and Latin America can now enjoy Spotify DJ services. Covering many territories, but not all. Currently, one of the biggest markets remains untouched, mainly in Europe. No information has yet been leaked about the arrival of Spotify DJ on the continent, apart from Spain and Sweden, which are already concerned.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nSpotify's European customers can be mad. But don't worry: there's no reason for Europe to be left behind for too long! Soundiiz will, of course, keep you informed of progress. \n\n\n\nOur two cents\n\n\n\nWe thought Spotify DJ would duplicate our playlist-listening habits. What's the point of launching a new feature when Spotify's algorithmic playlists are already acclaimed as having the best recommendation system on the market? Using Spotify DJ has proved us wrong. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nAs we said in the first section of this article, one of this feature's advantages and differentiating points is that it does all the work without you having to lift a finger. It only takes a few seconds. If you live in one of the countries covered by the roll-out, all you have to do is launch the service and let yourself be guided. It is designed to make your music listening experience more enjoyable and effortless. \n\n\n\nTailored to your needs\n\n\n\nMoreover, the DJ whose voice appears occasionally doesn't just provide musical transitions as a \"regular DJ\" might. He sometimes gives context to certain songs or artists and background information on what you're listening to—a bit like a radio presenter, in fact—so you can learn more about your favorite songs and artists effortlessly. At Soundiiz, we appreciate this feature as music fans passionate about all the stories associated with songs and bands. It's like having a music lesson while you listen. \n\n\n\nEspecially as it's becoming increasingly rare in a world dominated by algorithms, where music journalists are becoming an endangered species; on a negative note, we would have liked this information to have been given by a human being and not by an AI-generated voice. But for that, we still have radio!\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nAfter reading a lot of feedback from Spotify DJ users, we also found that some complained that their DJ wasn't introducing them to enough new songs. You'd have to turn to Spotify's more traditional algorithmic playlists for new music recommendations. To Spotify's credit, their Spotify DJ isn't a tool for discovering new songs and artists. Instead, it's a way of changing your listening perspective while benefiting from additional information.\n\n\n\nSpotify DJ: where to find it?\n\n\n\nIt's effortless: open your Spotify application. On the home page, click 'Music' at the top of your application. After a little scrolling, a blue 'Spotify DJ' card should appear. Click on it to start using Spotify DJ.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nPlease note: You need to download the latest version of Spotify and be in a geographical area where the feature is available. If you don't see anything appear, please be patient. Spotify should make Spotify DJ available in your country shortly if all goes well. This reassurance lets you know you won't be left out of this exciting new feature for long. \n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz complement your use of Spotify DJ?\n\n\n\nSpotify isn't the only service that generates playlists via artificial intelligence. At Soundiiz, we've developed an AI-powered playlist generator. This tool can be a great complement to your use of Spotify DJ. While years of experience and development work went into its design, we wanted to make it as easy to use as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter accessing the tool, you can enter parameters according to several criteria. Either by entering text describing what you want to listen to. You can add tags, such as musical genre, moods, and decade. Once you've entered these parameters, Soundiiz's AI will generate a list of songs based on these criteria. But it's also possible to create lists of albums or artists, not just songs! You can then add these playlists to your favorite streaming service: Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, YouTube Music... All platforms are compatible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe bonus? You can activate synchronization. This means that your playlist will be renewed as often as you like and automatically added to the platform of your choice.\n\n\n\nWhen we say we're trying to make your streaming experience as complete as possible, we're not lying to you, are we?\n\n\n\nTo test Soundiiz's AI and all our other services, click here. "}
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They're also read online, on the Internet, or in applications dedicated to audiobooks. These read-aloud books, available in audio format, are increasingly popular with readers of all kinds. And, of course, streaming platforms have had to catch up. Where to listen to audiobooks on music streaming platforms in 2024? \n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz reveals all about this new business! \n\n\n\nAudiobooks: a relatively new and thriving sector! \n\n\n\nThe numbers in the USA are almost staggering. In the U.S., audiobooks are going from strength to strength. So much so that authors and publishers have now integrated audiobooks into their sales strategy. According to a recent study published in June 2024 by Edison Research, in 2023, \"the majority of U.S. adults (52%) have listened to an audiobook, which translates to nearly 137 million Americans who have ever tried the medium\". Between 2022 and 2023, audiobook revenues are estimated to have climbed 9% to $2 billion.\n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThese substantial figures reflect the growing desire to listen to books and not just read them. Like podcasts, audiobooks can be enjoyed in the car, on public transport, or while playing sports. Edison Research goes even further: 38% of Americans listened to at least one audiobook in 2023. That's 3 points more than the previous year. This translates into an average of 6.8 audiobooks per year, a figure that is also growing. Children's books are particularly popular. Parents say that audiobooks are a good distraction from screens, which some feel are omnipresent in their children's lives. \n\n\n\nAll of these stats result from a particularly fertile environment for audiobooks. The consequence? In 2023, according to Edison Research, subscriptions to audiobook listening services have risen by one point: 63% of people who listened to an audiobook have a subscription to at least one streaming service. The rest? As you might expect, piracy still plays a significant role. \n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nStreaming platforms such as Spotify, YouTube Music, Deezer, Apple Music, and Amazon Music know that audiobook streaming can be an attractive financial windfall, attracting more customers. However, only one of them has turned the corner: Spotify. \n\n\n\nHow to listen to audiobooks: the Spotify case\n\n\n\nThe year 2021 marks a turning point for Spotify. Aware of the importance of the audiobook market and wishing to be the first music streaming platform to position itself in the sector, Spotify buys audiobook distributor Findaway. A few months later, in September 2022, Spotify users in Australia, the U.K., and the USA were offered the possibility of listening to an audiobook catalog of over 200,000 references. At the beginning of 2023, Canada also entered the fray.\n\n\n\nIn an article for the BBC, Michele Cobb, head of the Audio Publishers Association, declares: \n\n\n\n\n\"It's what we've been striving for for a long time. There are hundreds of millions of Spotify subscribers - a good proportion have probably never listened to an audiobook before. So, introducing them to the format, alongside other audio entertainment options, is a great thing.\"\n\n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nMembers already subscribing to a Spotify Premium option, if they are in one of the geographical areas served, can enjoy 15 hours of listening per month without paying a penny more. Given that the vast majority of audiobooks are less than 15 hours long, they can listen to an audiobook almost free of charge every month. This amount of hours is reset to zero monthly and cannot be accumulated. \n\n\n\nIn March 2024, Spotify launched an option independent of its music catalog. For $9.99 a month, a dollar less than a Premium option, you can also enjoy 15 hours of audiobooks a month. This may be useful for people not wanting to subscribe to a Spotify Premium option and continue listening to music and podcasts for free.\n\n\n\nTo explain this new strategy, Spotify states: \n\n\n\n\n\"Since launching Audiobooks in Premium, we've seen a 45% increase in free users searching for and interacting with audiobook content daily\".\n\n\n\n\nFor now, in October 2024, Spotify is announcing a figure of 375,000 references available in their audiobook catalog. More than enough to satisfy most book lovers!\n\n\n\nHow to listen to audiobooks: what about other streaming platforms?\n\n\n\nFor now, it's hard to point out Spotify's competitors' efforts in this sector. None offers an audiobook service directly integrated into the music platform's interface. As it does for podcasts and classical music, Apple has developed an application independent of Apple Music for buying and listening to audiobooks: Apple Books. \n\n\n\nHowever, you won't be able to transfer your audiobooks purchased on Apple Books to Apple Music. So, unlike Spotify, you'll have to use two separate applications. This is simple, but it can hinder anyone who wants their audio catalog to be on a single platform. \n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nSuppose you consume a lot of audiobooks, Audible, Hoopla, Libby, Blinkist, Libro.fm, Everand, and Scribd are alternatives to Spotify. Audible is currently, by far, the most widely used platform for audiobooks. Amazon owns it. However, it is not currently possible to transfer your audiobooks from Audible to your Amazon Music account so that you can listen to them as if they were songs or podcasts. \n\n\n\nSimilarly, although you can buy books from Google Audiobooks, transferring these files to your YouTube Music Unlimited account is not currently possible, even though YouTube Music is also a Google service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAside from Spotify, and unlike in the podcast sector, streaming platforms have yet to invest heavily in audiobooks. Given the sector's figures and considering that audiobooks are music files in the same way as podcasts or songs, it's safe to assume that the next few years will see a strategy reversal. After all, if Spotify has done it, why shouldn't the others?\n\n\n\nThe audiobook market is still in its infancy, so opportunities must be seized.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will, of course, keep you informed of market developments! \n\n\n\nCan you listen to audiobooks with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAt the moment, it's not possible to manage your audiobooks using Soundiiz. We focus exclusively on the music catalog of Deezer, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, and all other platforms. But just because you can't change your audiobook catalog doesn't mean you have to give up on Soundiiz - on the contrary!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur services have been in demand for years, enabling you to manage your music library as quickly as possible. With Soundiiz, you can transfer all your data from one platform to another, organize this data, import items into your streaming services, export others, create smartlinks, synchronize playlists, generate playlists via Artificial Intelligence, and much more! The list is long, as you can see.\n\n\n\nThe reason? As the streaming market grew, the two founders of Soundiiz realized that music fans needed a service that would let them manage everything in one place. Moreover, they needed to move easily from one platform to another to take advantage of everything they had to offer, all without losing a single piece of data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe result is Soundiiz, your ideal companion for daily streaming platform use. Moreover, we work daily to improve our offer and stay ahead of the trends. That's why, for example, last year, we brought you our very first Artificial Intelligence-based tool for generating songs, albums, and playlists. To try it out, click here.  \n\n\n\nTo try out everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here! "}
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For several months now, we've been taking the time to compare different streaming services. We aim to give you all the information you need to make the right choice. As consumers, we, too, are fond of this type of content, and you, as music fans, also need to know as much as possible to be sure you're making the right choice! Qobuz VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmbark on this new Versus journey with us! \n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nLet's face it: Deezer and Qobuz are very different in status among streaming services. While Qobuz is still a niche platform, Deezer is one of the market leaders. However, these platforms have one thing in common: they come from the same geographical area, France. Even more singular: both services were born in the same year, 2007.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nDeezer is growing fast. After being penalized by piracy at the beginning of its history, the company founded by Daniel Marhely soon established itself in a rapidly expanding market. In 2009, they set a milestone by offering a Premium version and integrating Universal Music and Warner Music song catalogs. A stamp of credibility that quickly opened the doors to exponential growth. In 2015, they entered the US market and consolidated their presence in France through partnerships with the country's major brands. Podcast, audiophile version, ever-increasing editorial content, and a user base numbering in the millions: Deezer is now one of France's leading streaming players. Behind Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and YouTube Music on a global scale, there's no doubt that the French company's recent investments could well establish it as a counterweight to the international giants! \n\n\n\nDifferences!\n\n\n\nQobuz, on the other hand, has experienced a more chaotic evolution, made up of buyouts, strategic reversals, and positioning out of step with its competitors. It's hard to speak of \"competitors\" given that Qobuz is evolving on the bangs of other streaming platforms. For a long time, Qobuz suffered from Deezer's presence in the French market until the company was acquired by the Xandrie group, giving it a second wind.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nBy capitalizing on the audiophile market, Qobuz knows that its platform will not, in the short term, be able to compete with YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and the rest. But that doesn't mean Qobuz is a \"small\" player - far from it! In 2019, its arrival in the American market continued its expansion and proved that addressing a niche market is wise. Five years later, Qobuz continues to win the approval of audiophiles of all kinds and is celebrated for its quality editorial content. More than enough to look the competition in the eye but without the financial means to match them. \n\n\n\nAudio Quality - Qobuz VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\nSince its inception - or almost - Qobuz has based its expansion on its ability to offer the best possible audio quality on the market. And they've certainly succeeded, even if TIDAL offers an equivalent service and other platforms are trying to catch up. \n\n\n\nThree audio formats are available. The most basic is the MP3 (320Kbps), and then there are two HD options: the \"CD Quality\" format (16-bit / 44.1kHz) and the \"Hi-Res Audio\" format (24-bit / up to 192kHz). The CD Quality option promises that you'll be able to listen to your songs as if they came from a CD, which is a great leap forward compared to the MP3 format. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nThe Hi-Res Audio format, on the other hand, takes things a step further. It's even better than CD quality since it's equivalent to the quality musicians use in a studio with optimum acoustic qualities. However, if you want to take full advantage of these HD options, you must be well-equipped. Qobuz can be fully appreciated with top-of-the-range speakers or headphones, leaving the competition by the wayside!\n\n\n\nBut Deezer is not to be outdone, far from it. Deezer is right up there at the top of all the platforms chosen to appeal to the general public, not just audiophiles. With a \"Hi-Fi\" function that gets rave reviews from sound experts and Sony 360 Audio Technology that lets you listen to your albums as if the notes and vocal nuances were all around you, Deezer is a platform that doesn't skimp on audio. And you'll appreciate that!\n\n\n\nWinner: Qobuz\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms - Qobuz VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\nQobuz's user-centric approach may not match Deezer's algorithm and recommendation system. However, Qobuz's focus on music and audio as the foundation of its platform is what keeps users coming back. The 'Weekly Q' playlist offers personalized recommendations and is just one example of how Qobuz puts its users first. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nOn this point, Deezer stands out, even if it's not entirely up to Spotify's level. Deezer bases its algorithm on its \"Flow\" functionality. Flow generates a continuous \"flow\" of songs based on your library. It allows you to browse endlessly among pieces that should match your tastes. Having tested it many times, it's clear that Flow is effective and enhances the daily discovery of new songs and artists. \n\n\n\nErgonomics \n\n\n\nRegarding ergonomics or user-friendliness, both Deezer and Qobuz have made significant strides. Qobuz's interface is minimalist, with clear sections and buttons at the bottom for easy navigation. On the other hand, Deezer has recently revamped its interface, making it more intuitive and user-friendly. Both services understand the importance of simplicity and efficiency in a world of music streaming that often prioritizes new features over ease of use.\n\n\n\nDeezer and Qobuz understand that users are looking for simplicity and efficiency more than ever. This may seem paradoxical in a world of music streaming that constantly seeks to distinguish itself by adding new features. But this profusion of updates should never mar navigation. In this respect, Deezer and Qobuz are on the same wavelength. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nRegarding user experience, Qobuz, via its Qobuz Club, plays on the notion of community. Here, you can exchange views with other users, just like on the popular music forums of the early 2000s. Likewise, via articles cataloged in the \"Magazine\" section, Qobuz functions like a music journal. This is what sets Qobuz apart from its competitors, including Deezer, whose strategy is based on digital. At Soundiiz, we're delighted!\n\n\n\nWe also appreciate Deezer's editorial content, most notably its Deezer Sessions. These are filmed formats showing artists in a minimalist atmosphere. Deezer tries to highlight the emerging music scene, and between its content and playlists, it does an excellent job.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription - Qobuz VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of November 2024) –\n\n\n\nOn the price front, if you choose to be billed monthly, Qobuz offers a starting plan at a lower price than Deezer, at $10.83 per month, compared with Deezer's $11.99. However, it's important to note that these are the advertised prices, and the actual cost may vary depending on your location and any ongoing promotions. Qobuz also offers a one-month free subscription, compared with Deezer, which provides two months. We'll need to go into more detail to understand the concrete differences between the two platforms. However, taken on an annual basis, in a single payment, Deezer is more attractive than Qobuz, at $9 for Deezer versus the $10.83 for Qobuz mentioned above. It's up to you to pay attention! \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nQobuz and Deezer offer Solo, Duo, Student, and Family versions for all their plans. However, Qobuz stands out with its Sublime plan, which delivers a premium audio experience that surpasses the Studio plan. \n\n\n\nFor $14.99 a month, Qobuz offers arguably the best audio quality in the market. Despite the relatively higher price tag, this is a worthwhile investment for audiophiles. \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nQobuz VS Deezer: which is the best? After analyzing the two offers, we found that Deezer is a better, more complete solution than Qobuz for a lower annual price. But be warned: if audio quality is your main concern, paying a few extra monthly dollars for the Sublime subscription may be wise. You won't regret it. \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer\n\n\n\nCatalogs - Qobuz VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of November 2024) –\n\n\n\nDeezer has a far more extensive catalog than Qobuz. It includes the music catalog and all the ancillary content, starting with podcasts. \n\n\n\nYou won't find podcasts on Qobuz, and given their importance in millions of people's listening habits, this absence can be a severe brake. As for Deezer, although its podcast section could do a little more, the service offers a satisfactory library. One small negative point: Deezer does not yet offer audiobooks. An area for future improvement! \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nThe two services are equivalent in terms of the number of songs available. Qobuz, however, stands out for its catalog of songs with high-definition audio quality. In this respect, audiophiles could once again succumb to its charms!\n\n\n\nIn terms of editorial content, the two approaches are very different. Qobuz focuses on journalistic content, analysis and interviews, and album and artist highlights. On the other hand, Deezer focuses on videos, live events, physical events, and other initiatives, particularly highlighting emerging artists. This is undoubtedly due to their resources: Deezer has more financial leeway to organize physical events, produce video content, and multiply its appeals to a young, connected audience. Qobuz operates on a more traditional model, relying on written and analytical content, like a newspaper. Two different but complementary worlds. And we'd like to salute the groundwork laid by Qobuz in an increasingly digitalized world against the backdrop of the gradual disappearance of music media. \n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer\n\n\n\nQobuz VS Deezer: which is the best?\n\n\n\nAfter analyzing the two services, choosing takes a lot of work. Qobuz impresses with its audio quality, editorial content published by renowned journalists and authors, and ergonomic interface. However, its positioning in the audiophile segment and the absence of podcasts distance it a little too much from the general public, who are accustomed to the ancillary services offered by Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Deezer. For anyone wishing to change streaming platforms after having experienced the profusion of content and algorithms of the services above, Qobuz could be destabilizing. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try! On the contrary, Qobuz is an excellent, complete, and ergonomic streaming platform with few rivals in the audio quality segment. With Soundiiz and our Transfer function, you can quickly test Qobuz and see if it's right for you!\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Deezer is a comprehensive tool that should satisfy most music-streaming users. Still lagging behind its main competitors worldwide, Deezer benefits from a solid user base in France and continues to invest to go head-to-head with the market behemoths. Deezer has everything it takes to play in the big league, thanks to a high-performance recommendation system, ergonomics that improve year on year, and ambitious ancillary content. There's nothing to complain about regarding audio: Deezer outperforms Spotify, for example, and has nothing to envy Apple Music, which has invested heavily in HD audio in recent years. \n\n\n\nIn conclusion, Deezer is a more complete and balanced platform. But once again, take advantage of the opportunity to try everything Qobuz offers! It's an excellent service that differentiates itself from its competitors on several points discussed in this article. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nWe've been running Versus on our blog for several months, comparing the leading streaming platforms. We still need to complete our comparisons, but after several articles, you should know which platform best suits your needs. And this new Versus, between Deezer and Qobuz, has revealed some valuable new information! \n\n\n\nYou might wonder how to test the platforms we've taken the time to detail without losing your data. The answer can be summed up in one word: Soundiiz. If you're like most users of streaming services, you've accumulated a lot of data over the years. Playlists, albums, artist likes, etc.: this data is a treasure trove you'd always want to win.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany people choose not to change their streaming platform, even when it no longer suits them, because they don't want to start over again. That's why we designed Soundiiz. Our Transfer function is a game-changer, allowing you to seamlessly transfer all your data from one platform to another in just a few minutes—all without losing anything! This convenience will surely put your mind at ease. \n\n\n\nSo you can go from Qobuz to Deezer, from Spotify to Deezer, from Apple Music to YouTube Music, from TIDAL to Amazon Music, or any other way you choose! We don't download any data—that would be illegal—during these transfers, but we work with metadata, enabling us to precisely identify artists and songs so that you can find them in your destination path. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've made these transfers, you can manage all this data directly from your Soundiiz home page. You can modify, sort, and update it as you please. All these changes will then find their way directly onto your platform. It's like having a personal data manager at your fingertips, empowering you to control your music experience.\n\n\n\nTo test Soundiiz, click here!"}
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So much so that we sometimes have the impression that they've become the primary way of consuming music! So, by definition, they're precious, and nobody - and I mean nobody - wants to lose them. How to export/download your Deezer playlists to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer playlist\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, exporting and downloading your Deezer playlists is straightforward. In this short tutorial, we'll guide you through the process, making it a breeze!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to Export/download your Deezer playlists to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nIt's no secret: at Soundiiz, we appreciate what Deezer brings to music streaming. And it's not because the platform was born in France, like Soundiiz! Extremely popular in the country of its birth, Deezer is beginning to make inroads worldwide and could well establish itself over the years as a serious competitor to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. The reason? Optimal ergonomics, a well-balanced price range, and a determination rooted in its DNA to always try to push further what streaming can offer. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer playlist\n\n\n\nThis includes introducing an HD audio option, making Deezer one of the most attractive services in the audiophile segment. By maintaining the quality of its songs, Deezer has established itself as a 360 service capable of playing on all fronts. \n\n\n\nAlgorithm\n\n\n\nSubstantial investment, particularly in its algorithm, also enables Deezer to play in the big league. The results are algorithmically generated playlists that respond to the tastes and habits of their users. The famous \"Flow\" playlist, with its infinite possibilities for listening to dozens and dozens of songs without end, is a big hit with users. Creating personal playlists is also possible and is facilitated by Deezer's ergonomic efforts. The ease of use of the Deezer application shouldn't hold anyone back from making one, two, three, thirty, fifty, or a hundred different playlists (believe us, it exists!). \n\n\n\nThis is a good thing because playlists have become the primary medium for listening to music these days. A streaming platform that doesn't make an effort in this area is almost automatically doomed to cease to exist or at least to see its users jump ship. Deezer has understood this, and after reading the reviews of numerous users, it's clear that its playlists are widely used.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer playlist\n\n\n\nSo, like most music lovers who have chosen Deezer, you'll want to keep them somewhere. That's where Soundiiz comes in! \n\n\n\nExport, store, share, and update your Deezer playlists to Text or CSV\n\n\n\nThere are two possible scenarios. You can stay with Deezer but keep your playlists somewhere to make backups. You can also leave Deezer and try out another streaming platform. In this case, you'll want to back up your playlists and download them to import them again. \n\n\n\nWhether you stay with Deezer or move to another platform, Soundiiz offers the same seamless experience. Our tool empowers you to download and store your playlists in a way that suits you best, ensuring you can always access them intact and exactly where you left them. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer playlist\n\n\n\nIt's just as important as anything else to make regular data backups. Playlists are no exception. By storing your playlist files in text format, for example, you can directly see, line by line, which songs are included in your playlists. You can then delete them, add new ones (within the writing constraints), and import them back onto your platform via Soundiiz. As if by magic, your playlists will be updated! Soundiiz provides a secure backup for your playlists and makes it easy to manage and update them, ensuring you always have the perfect soundtrack for every moment. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz is a game-changer for DJs and anyone who frequently updates their playlists. Our tool makes managing and modifying your playlists easy, allowing you to do almost anything.\n\n\n\nShare everything! \n\n\n\nMany users use our playlist export and download tool to share their playlists. We're all familiar with the situation: a friend knows you're passionate about music and spends hours updating your playlists. On the other hand, he doesn't have the time or inclination to do it and doesn't have your musical knowledge. So he's constantly asking you for advice on listening and counting on you to supply him with new music. Thanks to Soundiiz, you can satisfy his requests by transferring the file you've downloaded. You'll be playing the role of a musical influencer!\n\n\n\nWe know that some Soundiiz users are music personalities: journalists, influencers, individuals recognized for their tastes and widely followed on social networks... Our tool enables them to continue playing this role by allowing them to easily share their discoveries and playlists with as many people as possible via their social networks. They then become a hub to which many people converge. Many people can then import these playlists into their platforms using Soundiiz. This creates a virtuous chain where everyone around you can enjoy your tastes, whatever platform they use. Soundiiz helps you manage your playlists and enhances your influence and reach in the music community.\n\n\n\nSharing is at the heart of our philosophy, which we facilitate by regularly updating our tool.\n\n\n\nExport/download your Deezer playlists to Text or CSV - Step by step\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as a file.\"\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, you can store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the information you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here!\n\n\n\nCan you export/download your Deezer playlists in formats other than Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nThe text and CSV formats are the most widespread, so we've chosen to focus on them when writing this article. However, we know from experience that many people use other save formats. Deezer playlists can also be exported/downloaded in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). \n\n\n\nWithout getting too far ahead of ourselves, this should cover most needs and give you optimum flexibility in what you want to download or export! \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nExporting and downloading playlists is just one of the many possibilities Soundiiz offers. In the early days, our services were built around a single idea: to ease the transition from one music streaming platform to another in the context of widespread use of these tools. Our two founders developed the Transfer tool, which has built our reputation. In just a few minutes, you can go from Spotify to Apple Music, Deezer to YouTube Music, TIDAL to Qobuz, Amazon Music to Deezer, or anywhere between!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll you have to do is log in with your Soundiiz account, associate your two platforms - the one you use and the one you want to go to - and let yourself be guided. A few months ago, we wrote a tutorial to make your transfer process more accessible. Our tool is unique in leaving almost no data behind: tracks liked, playlists, artists followed... You'll find everything on your destination platform.\n\n\n\nWith the advent of Artificial Intelligence, we've decided to create our own Artificial Intelligence playlist generation tool. You'll find it right here, allowing you to generate playlists designed according to your chosen criteria, such as the genre you want to listen to, the mood, and other parameters. The aim? Feed your desire for discovery! You can then import these AI-generated playlists into your favorite music streaming platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe've also introduced a smartlinks creation tool for artists and music professionals. With this tool, you can bring all your links together on one beautiful, ergonomic, and graphic page! It's an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to control their communication!\n\n\n\nOther tools, such as synchronizing playlists from one platform to another, are also available on Soundiiz. "}
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The world's leading platform in terms of user numbers, it faces increasingly tough competition but remains at the top. Will it last? Nothing is inevitable, but Spotify is well on its way to staying on top and continues to attract a growing number of users. Some are even leaving their usual streaming platform to migrate to Spotify. So, like millions of others, you may want to subscribe to Spotify and import your data.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz tells you how! \n\n\n\nWhy should you subscribe to Spotify and import your data?\n\n\n\nIt's hard to find a real negative point about Spotify, so much so that the platform offers everything a music lover is supposed to ask of their music streaming service. The only downside is the absence, for the time being, of an HD audio option, even though this has been announced - and demanded - for many years. It should arrive with Spotify's Music Pro offer, but for an extra cost! Almost all industry professionals consider Spotify the platform with the best algorithm. Thanks to multi-million dollar investments over several years, Spotify has been able to dictate trends and remain at the forefront of innovation. The result is a recommendation system that's always as close as possible to the tastes of its users and algorithmic playlists of the highest quality.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWith its regularly improved ergonomics, Spotify succeeds in keeping its customers in the loop. They recently consolidated the \"Live\" part of the application by forging a partnership with Bands In Town, thus symbolically enabling Spotify to go beyond the strict digital framework by investing in physical events. And they should continue to \"exploit\" these new aspects to attract even more customers and position Spotify as more than a music streaming platform. \n\n\n\nPodcasts, audiobooks, and more!\n\n\n\nSpotify has also established itself as the leading destination for podcast fans. In this area, Spotify has also been at the forefront of innovation, and competitors have had to follow suit. It's a smart strategic move against a backdrop of rapid growth in audio content peripheral to music. The same applies to audiobooks. Aware that a growing number of people want to listen to books in audio format, Spotify has made them available on its platform. Initially centralized in North America, this offer has gradually spread to other parts of the world. Proof that Spotify is always trying to stay ahead of the trends! \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nArtist remuneration is at the heart of the debate concerning Spotify and most other streaming platforms. Spotify could be more exemplary in this subject and, according to studies, is sometimes even presented as one of the worst pupils. As a market leader, Spotify should be making efforts in this area, which applies to almost all its competitors. Artists and industry professionals are raising many voices in the music industry. Things are starting to move, but it's taking time! Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO, recently announced a partnership with Universal Music Group, aiming at distributing more royalties to artists\n\n\n\nDespite these minor drawbacks, Spotify should not disappoint. Balanced, intelligently thought-out, and constantly evolving, the platform isn't the leader for nothing! \n\n\n\nOnce you've signed up, you'll undoubtedly want to import all your previously accumulated data into Spotify. Soundiiz lets you do just that!\n\n\n\nWe explain it all right here.\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on iOS\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Android\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on your desktop\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Spotify?\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on iOS\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Play Store\n\n\n\nSearch for Spotify in the search bar and install the app\n\n\n\nClick on \"Start trial\" on the page that opens.\n\n\n\nYou must then choose a payment method.\n\n\n\nClick on \"Subscribe\" at the bottom of your screen\n\n\n\nYou're good to go!\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe to Spotify on Android to import your data\n\n\n\n\nOpen your Play Store app on your Android device and look for Spotify\n\n\n\nHit the Install button\n\n\n\nOpen your application: A page should appear immediately. Click on the white rectangle \"Start trial.\"\n\n\n\nGoogle Play will then ask you to choose your payment method. Remember, thanks to the one-month trial period, you won't be charged for the first month. Click on \"Subscribe\" at the bottom of your screen\n\n\n\nFollow the procedure\n\n\n\nYou should be done! \n\n\n\n\nSub to Spotify on your desktop to import your data\n\n\n\nWant to subscribe to Spotify on your desktop and then import your data? Nothing can be more accessible:\n\n\n\n\nGo on Spotify\n\n\n\nClick on the \"Start Trial\" blue button\n\n\n\nA window will open with the words \"Complete Your Purchase.\" Choose your payment method. You pay nothing for the first month of subscription.\n\n\n\nThen click on the blue rectangular \"Buy\" button in the bottom right-hand corner.\n\n\n\nYou're good to go! \n\n\n\n\nWhy should you use Soundiiz while subscribing to Spotify?\n\n\n\nThe answer can be summed up in a single sentence: Soundiiz is the ideal companion for managing all your streaming platforms daily.\n\n\n\nOnce you've subscribed to Spotify using our tutorial, you can enhance your experience by connecting your Spotify account to Soundiiz. This will give you easy access to your user profile, allowing you to manage everything in one place. Whether you want to delete playlists or reorganize them, Soundiiz makes it a breeze.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can download all your data using Soundiiz with your Spotify account. This is not just for sharing with friends and family or on your social networks but also for backing up your data. It's essential to back up your data to avoid any inconvenience if you change streaming platforms. With Soundiiz, you can be sure your data is safe and accessible at all times. \n\n\n\nImport, export, and discover!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz was designed to complement Spotify and all other streaming services. That's what's guided our actions since the beginning, and that's why we've made so many changes to our services—all to make sure they're as simple and easy to use as possible.\n\n\n\nUsing Spotify with Soundiiz, you can also import playlists generated using our artificial intelligence tool into your Spotify account. It's right here and will undoubtedly help you discover new songs and artists, which you can listen to on Spotify! It all works hand in hand! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you switch platforms because Spotify doesn't suit you, you'll probably need to use our Data Transfer tool. It's easy to use, and in just a few minutes, you can transfer all your Spotify data to the platform of your choice: Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, or Amazon Music.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz then becomes a service that saves you time and ensures that you keep your bearings.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here. "}
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No longer available for download on the App Store, the application may well be on its way out. In the process, many of its users have been left destitute. Will millions of people lose their likes and playlists for good? Not with Soundiiz! How to recover all of your Musi data? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, it's easy, and we'll explain everything!\n\n\n\nWhat is Musi? \n\n\n\nLaunched in 2013 by two teenagers, Musi soon attracted millions of users. The reason is simple: the service is 100% free. Particularly popular in the United States, Musi has established itself as the preferred solution for students and a young audience who cannot afford a monthly subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or any other streaming platform. And it doesn't matter if its ergonomics leave something to be desired or if its functionalities are limited compared to the competition. Musi stands out with something the others don't have and never will: they offer free access to music without the user having to pay a cent.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nIn 2016, one of the co-founders, Christian Lunny, explained: \n\n\n\n\n\"What if we took the way you organize music on your phone, put that into an app, and tied that in with YouTube, where artists put up their music accessible to stream?\"\n\n\n\n\nA grey area\n\n\n\nAt first glance, the method is dubious, even illegal. However, by exploiting the loopholes in a legal system that struggles to protect rights holders fully, Musi has attracted millions of users and became the tenth most-used music streaming platform in the United States. Their strategy is simple: Musi takes the music catalog of YouTube and Soundcloud and makes it available to its users without integrating the video dimension. Their line of defense is based on the fact that they do not store any data extracted from YouTube. Once the songs have been retrieved, Musi distributes them on its interface. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a 100% free version, users can listen to the entire YouTube and Soundcloud catalog in return for watching an ad when the application opens. Alternatively, the ads can be removed for less than $6 a month—half the price of a monthly subscription to most music streaming platforms.  \n\n\n\nWhy did Musi close?\n\n\n\nAs you'd expect, an application that draws its content from YouTube without worrying about copyright issues attracts suspicion. As soon as it was launched, there were calls, particularly from YouTube, for the service to be shut down. But Musi prospers by playing with legislation in a gray area that complicates legal action. \n\n\n\nIn early 2024, spokeswoman Evelyn Swiderski from Vevo told Wired:\n\n\n\n\n\"We have recently been made aware of the music video app Musi. Vevo has not licensed music videos on the app, and Musi is using the Vevo mark on its service without a license. Vevo will take appropriate measures.\"\n\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThe first step towards closure was in July 2024, when media outlets reported that the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry had pressured Musi and its partners. In particular, it denounced Musi's availability on the App Store and encouraged industry leaders to take their grievances to YouTube Music as well. This is nothing new: Musi has been under pressure from legal bodies since its launch. But then things accelerated a few weeks after July 2024.\n\n\n\nConcrete measures\n\n\n\nOn September 25, 2024, although Apple had previously refused to remove the application from its App Store, which had generated hundreds of thousands of downloads, the application disappeared from the App Store. This decision follows further pressure from YouTube and the National Music Publishers Association. In an Instagram post, Musi explains itself and tries to reassure its users:\n\n\n\n\n\"The app is currently unavailable while we address some comments relating to the App Store. We don't have an estimated time when it'll be back, but rest assured, this has our top attention!\" \n\n\n\n\nWords that try to cover the fire, but that shouldn't prevent Musi from gradually if not totally, disappearing from the music landscape. Musi executives have initiated legal proceedings to sue Apple. As reported by Digital Music News, Musi \"claims that it does not violate YouTube's terms of service because it does not utilize the API provided by YouTube to developers. Instead, developers claim they designed their own \"augmentative interface\" to deliver publicly available content from YouTube\" \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nYouTube naturally believes the opposite, and Musi accuses Apple of making a pact with Google's platform. The legal battle looks set to continue! While we await the trial's outcome, many Musi clones are beginning to emerge. Based on the same model, they hope to exploit the void left by Musi. Time will tell whether they will reach Musi's level of popularity, but it seems highly unlikely. \n\n\n\nBut then, how to recover your Musi data, if you were a Musi user? \n\n\n\nHow to recover all of your Musi data with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you know, Soundiiz not only tries to stay ahead of trends in the music industry but also tries to be as responsive as possible to changes in the streaming world. Once Musi was removed from the App Store, we set to work to provide a solution for the millions of people who were left without their music catalog and playlists. \n\n\n\nWe made Soundiiz compatible with Musi, which was not the case before. As a result, you can retrieve all your Musi data and add it to your Soundiiz account. The only prerequisite is that you still have your Musi application installed and have yet to delete it—otherwise, you won't be able to follow the procedure below, as Musi is no longer downloadable.\n\n\n\nIn your Musi application, you'll need to retrieve your \"Backup Code,\" available in the \"More\" section of the app. Then click on \"Backup and Transfer,\" then \"View previous backup codes\" and \"Copy.\"\n\n\n\nYou now possess a code enabling you to associate it with Soundiiz. You now need to connect to your Soundiiz account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the home page, click on the purple \"Connect Services\" cross, then search for \"Musi\" in the list of available platforms. A window will open, asking you to copy your \"Backup Code.\" Copy it and let Soundiiz do the work!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll your Musi data, playlists, and favorites are now associated with Soundiiz! You can now process them with Soundiiz tools to optimize their use and do whatever you want with them. Export them as a text or CSV file, or export them to another music platform! The possibilities are endless.\n\n\n\nWhat can you do with your Musi data after you recover it? \n\n\n\nThanks to the abovementioned procedure, your Musi data is now available on Soundiiz. This means you can manipulate it to your heart's content, thanks to the tools we've developed for years. For example, you can create back-ups of your playlists and favorite tracks by downloading them in txt. or CSV format. This will enable you to store them somewhere and retrieve them intact. You can also share them with friends and family or use them for other purposes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost interesting, you can transfer your Musi data to another music streaming platform. As Musi looks set to close its doors, you must find a fallback solution. Thanks to our Transfer function, you can switch from Musi to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, or TIDAL in seconds. Not only will your data be preserved, but it will also be playable elsewhere. You can also modify all your Musi data directly on your Soundiiz home page: if you import your data to another platform, these modifications will be considered. Practical, isn't it? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a way, our services extend the use of Musi, but this time, within a legal framework in which artists and labels are remunerated. As with all other streaming platforms, Soundiiz is the ideal companion for making the most of your music data, securing it, sharing it, and developing it as you wish. \n\n\n\nTo test our services and recover your Musi data, click here! "}
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This is the year's big event, and many users of these streaming platforms publish their listening statistics on their social networks, revealing their tastes and preferences. But is it possible to have these statistics at any other time of the year? And how to view music streaming stats? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nWe explain it all in this new article!\n\n\n\nStreaming stats: a clever marketing strategy\n\n\n\nWe're not naive: more than a tool offered to their customers, annual recaps serve primarily as a marketing tool. Spotify launched its first Wrapped in 2016, and soon, most streaming platforms followed suit. In 2019, Apple Music launched its \"Replay,\" then a year later, TIDAL unveiled its \"My Rewind,\" followed in 2021 by YouTube Music and Deezer.\n\n\n\nYear after year, Replay improves regarding statistics, data, and graphic highlights. The result? Thousands of shares are on the networks, and as much advertising is generated for the streaming platforms in question. As the year draws closer, everyone's getting their \"Wrapped\" on.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nFor customers, it's a way of clearly displaying their tastes and standing out. For the artists themselves, it's proof of their striking power, sometimes numbering in the millions of listeners spread across the globe. Recaps are a win-win situation for consumers and content creators alike. And everyone benefits!\n\n\n\nA yearly rendez-vous!\n\n\n\nSo much so that, over the years, streaming services have come to integrate recaps into their annual communications strategies. In an article we published last year, we mentioned that in 2021, Adweek Media revealed that social media managers from McDonald's and PepsiCo and the marketing director of El Pollo Loco cited \"Spotify Wrapped\" as one of the best marketing strategies of the year.\n\n\n\nUsers are probably unwittingly promoting their music streaming service by endorsing the recaps. As we said, it's an interesting strategy! According to The Hustle, the Spotify Wrapped of 2020 enabled the platform to increase the number of downloads of its app by 21%.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music website\n\n\n\nWhile Recaps and other Wrapped events are essential milestones every year, can you view your streaming stats at other times of the year? Of course, all you have to do is follow these simple steps.\n\n\n\nHow to view your music streaming stats on Spotify?\n\n\n\nChecking your Spotify stats outside the end-of-year Wrapped events takes time and effort. You'll need to click on your profile icon on your desktop, not on your application. Then, select the \"Profile\" section, and some statistics will appear. It's pretty brief, but it's a good start.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify still needs to highlight these statistics to make them attractive to the general public. They probably don't want to spoil the fun of the end-of-year Wrapped, so they keep some information secret throughout the year! \n\n\n\nHow to view your music streaming stats on Deezer?\n\n\n\nAs with Spotify, Deezer has no satisfactory statistical tool besides its year-end recaps. Here, it's more about consulting your History than the data itself. Deezer details the procedure on this page. Go to the \"Favorites\" section, then select Listening History. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote that it is then possible to create playlists from this listening history. All you have to do is tick the box at the top of your History, click on the three little dots in the menu, select \"Add to playlist,\" and let yourself be guided!\n\n\n\nHow to view your music streaming stats on Apple Music?\n\n\n\nUnlike Spotify and Deezer, checking your listening statistics on Apple Music is easy enough. Go to replay.music.apple.com, then click on \"Jump In.\" Enter your Apple Music login details, and a world of statistics will open up before you.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you click on \"Open in Apple Music\" at the bottom of the page, you'll have access to a Replay playlist updated every week. \n\n\n\nHow to view your music streaming stats on TIDAL?\n\n\n\nTIDAL has ensured access to its listening statistics is optimized and as simple as possible. With the My Activity feature, the streaming service lets you keep an eye on the artists you listen to most each month, your musical activity, and a monthly summary. There's plenty to do! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust go to Collection and tap the My Activity icon. You can then share it all. But TIDAL doesn't stop there: they've also made \"History Mixes\" available on the Home tab of your TIDAL application. These are playlists summarizing your History by month, year, or all-time. You can also save these mixes by selecting Create Playlist on the selected mixes page.\n\n\n\nCan Soundiiz allow you to view your music streaming stats?\n\n\n\nWe have no access to this type of data, which is exclusive to the platforms. However, we can optimize your playlists, starting with those generated by Apple Music or TIDAL, for example.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you modify and save your playlists and transfer them to your friends or another streaming platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine that you find Apple Music's Recap more attractive than the one you get on Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, or YouTube Music. You might want to try out Apple Music's services and leave the platform you've used until now. But what then? Will you lose all your data? That's where Soundiiz comes in. \n\n\n\nThanks to our Transfer tool, you can effortlessly switch from one platform to another in just a few seconds. All without losing your playlists, liked tracks, saved artists, and all the other data you've accumulated. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz is compatible with most existing streaming services, allowing you to go either way.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here. "}
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A flurry of new Christmas albums and songs grace our streaming platforms, bringing joy and excitement to many. Christmas, above all, is a delightful and engaging streaming strategy. Do Christmas albums and songs truly enhance music streaming? What is the impact of Christmas songs and albums in the music streaming industry?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristmas albums: a long tradition\n\n\n\nIt's almost a compulsory tradition for specific artists, especially music superstars in the United States. You have to have released at least one Christmas album in your career. Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Ariana Grande, James Brown, Justin Bieber, Céline Dion, the Boyz II Men and dozens of others have done it. Others, like Michael Bublé, have even made a specialty of it. It touches every genre, from Pop to Rap, Folk, Rock, and RnB. No one can escape it. Since music is a matter of emotion, it's an opportunity to celebrate memories, moments spent with family, or the symbols that Christmas represents. Scientific studies show that Christmas music is calming and often associated with happy, shared moments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Economist has noted this, with a study explaining that the time change—and the lengthening of night-time periods—results in a 1.5% spike in streaming music consumption. Similarly, a drop of twenty degrees Fahrenheit results in an increase of 0.1%, and snowfall increases consumption by 2%. The effect is even more pronounced during Christmas: a day spent in the snow increases music streaming consumption by 3%.\n\n\n\nThese meteorological conditions and emotional considerations create fertile ground for the resounding success of the Christmas music business. By 2022, this sector would have accounted for $177 million in the United States alone. Colossal!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConrad Whitey, head of Instrumental, an organization that analyzes music streaming data and networks to predict trends, analyzes this change in the following terms for The Guardian : \n\n\n\n\n« Before streaming, Christmas music was about gifting: an album by a known artist, or you’d repackage Christmas tracks as an album. You’d get a lot of radio play for the old songs, but none were released as singles. Streaming has transformed that ».\n\n\n\n\nThe impact of Christmas songs on the music streaming industry\n\n\n\nThe situation is even more complicated with streaming. However, whereas albums used to be sold in record stores, benefiting many artists, statistics show that the most popular songs are often the same. This is thanks to playlists, which have become the preferred means of music consumption. For example, every year, Spotify offers around fifty different playlists dedicated to the festive season and winter. And that's not counting the thousands of playlists created by users themselves. In stores, on the street, on the radio: as Christmas approaches, the same songs are played repeatedly, sometimes to the point of overdose.\n\n\n\nThe most obvious example is Mariah Carey's song \"All I Want For Christmas.\" The title has become a classic Christmas song over the years and is a colossal financial windfall. While figures vary according to source, experts estimate that Mariah Carey could rake in $10 million a year from the streaming figures generated by her song alone. It was released in 1994 and became the first Christmas song to achieve diamond certification. It has since become a classic that almost everyone has had the opportunity to listen to at least once in their lives. In 2019 alone, the song generates 309 million streams. So much so that every year, it re-enters the charts and dethrones recently released songs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2018: a proof of the impact of Christmas songs on the music streaming industry\n\n\n\n2018 was a particularly revealing year. A Buzz Angle study shows that streams soared by 74 percent over the holiday season, accumulating 110 billion streams. For Genius Media, Billboard's Senior Director of Charts, Gary Trust, declares:\n\n\n\n\n\"It's just so easy for someone who isn't even that technologically inclined, who may not be a streaming person throughout the year […] It's easy for anyone of any age [to say], 'Alexa play me Christmas music.' So, we've seen a big uptick in the streaming of holiday songs. Amazon itself was a big driver of that list. Holiday music is a shared experience, probably more so than other formats.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe result? In 2018, Christmas songs occupied 23 places in the top 100 most listened-to songs in the USA—a tidal wave.\n\n\n\nChristmas songs and albums: better for \"old\" artists than new ones?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2021, Billboard highlighted a few key points: physical retailers often experience a surge in sales as the year draws to a close, largely due to the purchase of classic Christmas albums. Interestingly, only 4 of the 25 most streamed Christmas songs that year were released in the past decade. This trend underscores the enduring appeal of classic Christmas songs, which continue to resonate with listeners, perhaps out of nostalgia or habit. This suggests that streaming is more lucrative for artists whose albums were released before the streaming era.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis would make it more difficult for artists whose music is recent to carve out a slice of a lucrative cake. In the case of Christmas music, the key to success lies in playlists. Even more popular during the festive season, playlists are an indicator of success. It's easy to find what you're looking for among the thousands of playlists available, and in these cases, it's not a question of discovering something new or letting the algorithms surprise you. On the contrary, listeners want to find some reference point, some comfort in songs they've already listened to dozens of times. And they listen to them again, mainly around Christmas.\n\n\n\nNostalgia first\n\n\n\nAs a result, some artists are reluctant to unveil new music in December. They fear it will be drowned out and go unnoticed. In December, the streaming market is all about nostalgia, while the rest of the year is about discoveries and trends. This is an interesting market evolution, allowing artists to resurface. The rest of them will have to wait our turn, in January, for example!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis reflects a market reality: the shift towards mood-based listening habits. In the case of Christmas mood playlists, what may seem anecdotal is a revelation of an industry that has changed with the arrival of streaming.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz & Christmas\n\n\n\nAs you may have guessed, at Soundiiz, at least for now, we're not in the business of releasing Christmas songs or albums. While our team is passionate about music and may occasionally burst into song, we haven't yet ventured into the realm of recording an album. However, we excel at enhancing your streaming music collection, giving you the power to manage, store, and share it as you see fit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have an extensive playlist of Christmas songs, you don't want to lose it, right? Thanks to our export function, you can download all your playlists in txt or CSV format to store them safely and be sure of finding them again. Using the export function, you can share these playlists with your friends and family, who can import them onto the streaming platform they use daily, thanks to our playlist import function. This creates a virtuous chain of sharing in which your Christmas songs and albums have several lives on different platforms!\n\n\n\nSyncing! \n\n\n\nIt's also possible that if you use Spotify or Apple Music, the Christmas playlists on Deezer, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music seem better constructed and more to your taste. There are two solutions: the most radical is to leave Spotify or Apple Music for one of these other streaming services. But what if you want to keep your data? By using our Transfer function, which allows you to transfer all your data in just a few minutes, you'll be able to find everything on the destination platform of your choice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother method, without having to switch platforms, is synchronization. Thanks to Soundiiz's Sync function, you can synchronize playlists from TIDAL, Amazon Music, etc., with your platform. Enjoy the best of both worlds! All thanks to Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nClick here to test our services and get the most out of your Christmas playlists and albums!"}
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And we tell you all about it! This lets us stay ahead of the game and tell you how to get the most out of music streaming services. YouTube Music is open to updating its toolkit, and in recent weeks, Google's platform has been given a facelift. Speed Dial and generative AI: what are YouTube Music's new features? And how to make the most of them? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe explain it all in this article. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music's new features: Speed Dial\n\n\n\nBefore delving into the specifics of this new feature, let's take a moment to appreciate the user-centric approach that YouTube Music has consistently adopted. In recent years, YouTube Music's popularity has soared. And the Google-driven platform is steadily gaining ground on its competitors. What was once perceived as an extension of YouTube has now evolved into a full-fledged music streaming platform. It's not just catching up with established services like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, and others. But also surpassing them in the minds of some music fans.\n\n\n\nSource: 9 to 5 Google website\n\n\n\nIn this spirit of constant improvement, YouTube Music has replaced a feature that its users moderately appreciated. It had been in testing for over a year, since September 2023. YouTube had teased this news with these words: \n\n\n\n\n\"In the coming months, we'll be launching a new feature on the Home tab that will help you quickly explore and listen to the songs and artists you've got on repeat. Simply open the YouTube Music app, and right at the top of the Home tab, you'll be greeted by your most listened-to music content, making it easy for you to jump back into your current favorites\".\n\n\n\n\nSpeed Dial: a new user experience\n\n\n\nInstead of the traditional \"Listen Again,\" users now see the \"Speed Dial\" section. But what changes? \n\n\n\nSpeed Dial provides faster access to users' favorite and most listened-to songs. It mixes the listening history and favorite songs in the library. Located in the Home section, it highlights nine songs that users have already listened to and offers the option, after a swipe, to see eighteen more. An effort has been made at the interface level. The traditional Listen Again Section required more effort to select additional songs, while the Speed Dial, by highlighting more references and allowing users to navigate between them more easily, totally rethinks the user experience. \n\n\n\nSource: 9 to 5 Google website\n\n\n\nWith the Speed Dial feature, you can access up to 27 songs directly from the YouTube Music Home. This eliminates the need to search for songs you want to listen to and makes the process more efficient and enjoyable. You'll be able to access your favorite musical moments with just a few taps, making the entire experience more immersive and personalized.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's new features: Generative AI for artwork\n\n\n\nBased on user feedback, YouTube has realized one thing: the artwork generated for the playlists its users create needs to be updated. Until now, they've only shown four images corresponding to four of the albums or songs in the playlist, even if the playlist is a thousand references long. So far, so good: most of YouTube Music's competitors do the same thing. But Google's service is looking to set itself apart, and to do so, it's testing a new feature based on Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy clicking on the playlist edit button, YouTube will offer various options and categories, ranging from humor, nature, animals, landscapes, food, and more. From these categories, YouTube will generate an image chosen by Artificial Intelligence, from which you can pick to represent your playlist best. Each photo can be customized and modified to make your playlist image unique. \n\n\n\nMaking YouTube Music stand out\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's strategy is simple: if users can count on beautiful artwork, they'll be more inclined to share their playlists with friends and family and on their social networks. They will thus indirectly promote YouTube Music by becoming its ambassadors. In this way, YouTube Music hopes to pull the rug from under the competition. Proving that even the slightest technological improvements can make a big difference. Sometimes, the devil is in the detail! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis feature is currently being tested in the United States. But it should soon be rolled out worldwide, technology permitting, and if customer feedback is positive.   \n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz's playlist generator?\n\n\n\nLast year, we unveiled one of our favorite features to focus on in recent years: our AI playlist generator. And judging by your feedback and the number of uses, it's safe to say you've enjoyed it! \n\n\n\nIt's a long-term project, taking into account our experience in the world of streaming and tech and existing tools. Our tool combines technologies we've created ourselves and existing AIs. Click here to access a service that lets you design custom playlists generated by Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then have several choices. You can write down what you'd like to listen to in black and white. And we'll create a playlist to match. You can also choose tags like your favorite decade, genre, or mood. After analyzing these tags, we'll propose a playlist based on these criteria. Our aim? To help you discover new things. It's also possible to create lists of albums or artists, not just songs!\n\n\n\nThe beauty of our tool is that you can add these playlists to the platforms you listen to daily: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Amazon Music, and the rest! Our services are compatible with all of them. \n\n\n\nThe bonus? You can activate synchronization. This means that your playlist will be renewed as often as you like and automatically added to the platform of your choice.\n\n\n\nA perfect complement to the tools developed by YouTube and mentioned in this article! "}
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It's a feature offered by streaming platforms like Spotify, where users can see a personalized recap of their year in music, including their most-listened-to songs, artists, and genres. Over time, these recaps have become a well-oiled strategy, attracting millions of consumers. But how did it all begin? Who invented Spotify Wrapped? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWe tell you a little-publicized story and take you behind the scenes of one of the most effective communication strategies of recent years. \n\n\n\nWho invented the Spotify Wrapped? The origins of the concept.\n\n\n\nIn 2019, Spotify dominated the streaming market. The Swedish company benefits from a growing number of users and a modern image boosted by new technologies. But competition is raging. This was the case in the early days of music streaming when a few players tried to carve out a slice of an increasingly massive cake. But in 2019, it's an all-out war. New players have entered the market and are gaining momentum. TIDAL has reshuffled the cards and symbolically shown that artist remuneration policies are insufficient. Having dominated the French market, Deezer is now trying to establish itself internationally. In addition to its major competitor, Apple Music, Spotify has Google and Amazon in its rearview mirror.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThese tech behemoths are making ever greater efforts to establish themselves in the streaming world, along with YouTube Music and Amazon Music. For Spotify, there's no doubt that these two platforms will come to the fore in the months or years. Their strength? They manage to couple their subscription offers in the business or technology fields with an advantageous music streaming subscription. In any business, the price argument is unbeatable, and Spotify knows it will have a hard time competing with them if they gain momentum one day.\n\n\n\nFrom 2016 to 2019\n\n\n\nThe Swedish company is still at the top, but for how long will it stay? It is preparing massive investments in podcasts and audiobooks, but will this be enough? Spotify executives are aware they've succeeded in standing out from the crowd by staying almost systematically ahead of the trends. Before being duplicated by their competitors. So they need to create something. Something innovative, something that's never been seen before. And one that will differentiate them and give them a significant competitive edge. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nBut it's hard to invent new things when it seems that everything, or almost everything, has already been done. Spotify launched its first Wrapped three years ago, and its competitors followed suit. However, they want to go further so that the concept can gain momentum. They know that their Wrapped is as much a highlight as a moment when potentially every one of the company's customers becomes a prescriber and advertises for Spotify without thinking about it. But something needs to be added: an option to make it even more impactful. \n\n\n\nThe miracle solution comes from a young woman, an intern at Spotify. In 2019, she will contribute to launching one of the most popular marketing operations of recent years. \n\n\n\nWho invented the Spotify Wrapped? Meet Jewel Ham! \n\n\n\nNote: This article was written after reading Jewel Ham's extensive testimonials. At the end of this section, you'll find Spotify's point of view. The two differ; please keep this in mind when reading these paragraphs. \n\n\n\nIn 2019, artist Jewel Ham is interning with Spotify's design team. Her contract lasts three months, during the summer. A relatively short period during which Spotify asks her to think about a format specially adapted to Gen-Z, based on Wrapped. At the age of 21, Jewel was studying at Howard University, renowned for the quality of its teaching. Jewel is an avid music lover, living in New York and walking long distances with her headphones screwed into her ears. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt the time, Spotify Wrapped was a simple link sent to users, allowing them to consult their year in review, accompanied by a playlist. The concept was innovative but didn't benefit from any particular visual attention and needed to be shareable. \n\n\n\nJewel Ham is aware that Gen-Z needs graphic formats, both detailed and minimalist, that they'll be proud to share. This is the age of Instagram and stories. It's not sure this new generation will be proud to post their annual music recap if the format isn't adapted. So they put together a presentation highlighting several story formats, with an image taking up a good part of the screen and a few lines of text. The whole thing is interactive, fun, and graphic, with pop colors and information stand out more. She also envisions Wrapped as an experience based on a sense of community, where each post featuring an element of a Wrapped would be individually shareable. In 2024, Spotify Wrapped is still based on this model, even if it has since largely evolved. \n\n\n\nDifferences of opinions on who invented Spotify Wrapped\n\n\n\nAs a Wrapped consumer, Jewel understood the tool's value and managed to extract all its sap. She had always told herself that she wanted to find a way to share her tastes with those closest to her. Particularly interested in song lyrics, she likes to share her favorite lyrics, and Wrapped is a way of doing just that. \n\n\n\nShe posts her pitch on her X account: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Working Not Working, she explains:\n\n\n\n\n\"I wanted to center on some of those and people interacting with them. So, it's just a space for sharing. Sharing what music you're into and sharing how it affects the mood—because the mood is what makes art. It's what makes your day. It's in everything, and that's musically curated. So I wanted to play on the two.\"\n\n\n\n\nFor the record, Jewel Ham made this presentation on the last day of her internship. Just in time! The Spotify employees appreciated the idea and validated Jewel's efforts. After that, she left the company and has not heard from the project again. \n\n\n\nIn 2020, Spotify Wrapped underwent a complete redesign, incorporating the innovations proposed by Jewel Ham. She then took to social media to remind everyone that she was behind the concept, complaining that Spotify hadn't credited her for her involvement. Her testimony was shared and picked up by the media, and the world went wild. Faced with the controversy, Spotify is forced to speak out. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nA Spotify representative of Spotify, for the media outlet Refinery29 denies that the young artist is the only one behind the new Spotify Wrapped formats. So, as ever, there are two sides to the same story: \n\n\n\n\n\"Since Spotify's Wrapped concept was first introduced in 2013, hundreds of employees have contributed ideas and creative concepts that have made the experience what it is today. While ideas generated during Spotify's internship program have occasionally informed campaigns and products, based on our internal review, that is not the case here with Spotify Wrapped. It's unfortunate that things have been characterized otherwise\".\n\n\n\n\nTens of millions of people now use Spotify Wrapped, and it has become a major event every year. While Spotify's competitors have also launched their Récaps, few have created as much excitement as Wrapped. \n\n\n\nAnd now that you know who invented Spotify Wrapped, how can Soundiiz help you make the most of it?\n\n\n\nHow can Soundiiz help you make the most of your Spotify Wrapped? \n\n\n\nEven though we're trying to improve our services daily, we're not offering a recap of your streaming year for now. We're concentrating on something else, namely improving your day-to-day use of Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and others. This has been our guiding principle since the beginning, and we've developed a number of tools to help us achieve it. \n\n\n\nThe one that should interest you most as part of the end-of-year Wrapped is our data transfer tool. Thanks to this technology, you can transfer all your streaming data from one platform to another in just a few minutes. Liked songs, playlists, saved albums, and more. It's all transferable! Many people are using Soundiiz at the time of the Wrapped release. They want to test what the competition offers so that they can share their listening statistics with friends and family or with their social network followers the following year. Spotify's Wrapped differs from Apple's, Deezer's, or YouTube Music's recap. And you might just want to see if the grass is greener elsewhere! Our transfer function takes the load off your mind by transferring your data, so you don't have to start from scratch. \n\n\n\nAnd don't panic if you're worried about losing the content you used to listen to on your old streaming platform. Thanks to our Sync function, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. Life's good, isn't it? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've used Soundiiz to switch from one platform to another, you can manage your library directly from your homepage. Soundiiz is an all-in-one tool!"}
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And millions of us create playlists for ourselves or our loved ones. However, sharing these playlists can sometimes prove difficult, especially when you want the same playlist to exist in several places at once. How to share a playlist across platforms and between music services? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz makes it easy, and we'll tell you why!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to share a playlist between platforms and music services?\n\n\n\nWe've all asked ourselves this question at least once or had a friend ask it: How do you get the same playlist to be available simultaneously on several streaming platforms? You've certainly been criticized for only sharing your playlists on a single platform you use daily. If you're a Spotify user, your friends who have a subscription to Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, or Qobuz, potentially don't have access to your music. This can be frustrating. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nImagine having to create an account on each streaming service, recreate your playlist, and then share the links one by one. Soundiiz saves you from this time-consuming process, allowing you to share your music with everyone in no time.\n\n\n\nShare everything! \n\n\n\nMusic streaming has gained momentum in recent years. After the emergence of Spotify and Apple Music, many other competitors try to make a place for themselves in this lucrative market. As a result, the range of services has multiplied, and customers are increasingly dispersed. Today, many people use different streaming platforms from their loved ones. This makes it challenging to create a virtuous circle of sharing, where everyone has access to the same information... until Soundiiz came up with a solution. \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can create a unique link for your playlist that is accessible on all platforms. This means when you share your music, everyone can join in, regardless of their preferred streaming service.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThe goal? Share, share, and share some more! Music is made to be listened to by as many people as possible, and we all want to discover new songs and artists regularly. \n\n\n\nThis tool can be life-changing if you're a music professional or influencer. Not only can it save you a considerable amount of time, but it can also maximize the coverage of your content. Imagine being able to share your playlist with your audience, regardless of their preferred streaming platform. You'd be wrong to do without it. \n\n\n\nHow to share a playlist across platforms and between music services: Step-by-step\n\n\n\nThe first thing you'll need to do is create a Soundiiz account. \n\n\n\nOnce your account has been created, you must connect your streaming platform via the \"Connect Services\" button, available on your account's home page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe then recommend listing all the platforms on which you want your playlist to be available. Once you've made this list, you'll need to create an account on each of them. Don't worry: you don't need to subscribe, you just need to \"exist\" on these streaming services.\n\n\n\nThen follow the same steps above: click \"Connect Services\" and connect all the streaming services you want. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll platforms should now be active. The foundation work is complete, and we can now build on it.\n\n\n\nSelect the Transfer tool in the \"Tools\" section on the left of your screen. Select a source (your original platform) and your destination (one of the platforms on which you want to generate your playlist). Then press \"Start\" and select the \"Playlist\" section. You can transfer all your playlists at once or just one via the editing tool at the bottom right of the Playlist section. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm your selection and then follow the instructions. Your playlist is now available on the destination streaming service. Repeat this operation for all the platforms you wish to use. Your playlists now exist in several different places! \n\n\n\nNow, you can create a link to bring them all together in one place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn your Soundiiz homepage, go to the \"Automation\" section and click on \"My smartlinks\". Then click on the grey button at the top right of your screen: \"Create a Smartlink\". Select \"Playlists\" and choose the playlist of your choice. This will create a unique link that gathers all your playlists from different platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou've created a Smartlink for your playlist! Now, all you have to do is edit it to add all the platforms you want to this link. To make it look good, you can also add a personalized photo and a description of your playlist.\n\n\n\nBonus: You can also use our Synchronization tool so that if you make any changes to your original playlist via your original platform, these changes will be reflected on all the other platforms on which you generated your playlist. Everything will then be automatic. Your Smartlink will be \"alive\" and updated without you having to make any manual changes. \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nIn the step-by-step guide above, we introduced you to Transfer, Smartlinks, and Sync functions. These have been described in the context of using Smartlinks, but taken individually, they open up the possibility of other options! Don't hesitate to try them out and get to grips with them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut there's another Soundiiz feature we haven't mentioned yet: our Artificial Intelligence data generation tool. We've recently improved this tool and brought other updates: check out our latest Changelog right here. \n\n\n\nWe launched our AI Generator a few months ago, and the least we can say is that, judging by the usage statistics, it's right up your alley. Once on this page, you'll be able to choose from several options. You can choose to have Soundiiz generate new songs for you, forming a playlist, new artists or new albums. You'll have two options: either you can select criteria - tags - such as the decade of your choice, the musical genre you want to explore or the mood of the music. Or you can simply enter a line of text, and Soundiiz will analyze it for you! Our Artificial Intelligence is a clever blend of existing AI and our own, the fruit of many years' experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also enter a line of text, and Soundiiz will analyze it for you! Our Artificial Intelligence is a clever blend of existing AI and our own, the fruit of many years of experience. \n\n\n\nListen to it everywhere! \n\n\n\nOnce you've entered your criteria, Soundiiz will suggest a list of songs, albums, or artists. But that's not all! You can then upload your AI-generated playlist to the platform of your choice. And listen to it on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour data will then be compatible with all the usual tools Soundiiz offers. If you like the result, you can even ask our AI to automatically generate a new playlist every week without you having to lift a finger. \n\n\n\nWe've told you: Soundiiz is an all-in-one tool!"}
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Some of the best-known of these have established themselves legally and continue to be the record industry's and its artists' lifeblood. However, others have also emerged illegally and upset the balance of power. One of them is RiMusic. What is RiMusic, a brand-new music streaming service? We tell you all about it! \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWhat is RiMusic?\n\n\n\nNote: Soundiiz does not endorse a platform such as RiMusic under any circumstances. This article is simply intended to alert you to the proliferation of this type of platform, help you identify it, and detail the consequences. \n\n\n\nA few weeks ago, we told you about Musi, one of the best-known streaming platforms in the U.S., which is popular with a young audience. Musi was free and attracted an audience with limited means. It faced numerous court cases until it closed its doors at the end of last year. Soundiiz has set up a system that enables you to recover your Musi data. You can find the procedure right here. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAnd out of the ashes of Musi, it looks like RiMusic is born. This isn't the first time we've heard of free alternatives to Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Qobuz, or TIDAL. But in recent years, as streaming has become increasingly expensive—many services have raised their monthly subscription prices—entrepreneurs have been trying to exploit a loophole. RiMusic is no exception, and this is worrying.\n\n\n\nCan music be free?\n\n\n\nWith almost one hundred million songs available, the platform, available on Android and iOS, is based on the YouTube Music catalog. In a way we'd prefer not to reveal, it has managed to retrieve data hosted by Google's platform and offer it to its users free of charge. RiMusic is 100% free, with no fees and no advertising. As we all know, the price argument is often the strongest, and RiMusic has understood this. \n\n\n\nUnlike Musi, whose interface left much to be desired, RiMusic offers a decent user experience. It allows you to create playlists, has a multilingual option, and can download songs so you can enjoy them without an internet connection.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nYou won't find a link to download it here. Soundiiz is firmly opposed to the development of applications of this kind. On the other hand, we feel it is our duty to alert you to this type of initiative. So that you can grasp the scale of what's at stake and, at your own level, take action against it.  \n\n\n\nWhat is RiMusic, and why is it a problem? \n\n\n\nYou know us: at Soundiiz, we're very cautious about the notion of copyright. As RiMusic lies in a grey area and at looks like an illegal platform, we don't endorse this service. It is important to support artistic creation, while artists are fighting for streaming platforms to pay them more. As a responsible user, it's crucial to consider the impact of your choices on the artists you love. \n\n\n\nDon't be fooled: RiMusic looks like an illegal platform. It's not affiliated with Google. It doesn't mention YouTube Music and, because it's 100% free, doesn't pay the artists whose songs it plays. This poses a legal problem for copyright owners. But also with regard to YouTube Music and Google, who see their data exploited without any control. There's no doubt that the tech giant will soon react and do everything in its power to shut down RiMusic. Or it will put up barriers preventing RiMusic from accessing its catalog. This could be the preferred solution, and one that would be quicker to implement. A technical block would surely be less time-consuming and costly than a lawsuit. This is a risk that users of RiMusic should be aware of. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo, there is a concern about ethics, and we are all the more worried when we see other music streaming services developing along the same lines. But it's also a problem for the users themselves.\n\n\n\nUsers: a problem?\n\n\n\nWhile the platform's statistics are currently unknown, hundreds of thousands of people are likely using RiMusic at the time of writing. And it's equally likely that RiMusic will cease to exist in the not-too-distant future. Google has an army of lawyers and legal experts who are no doubt building a case against RiMusic. What will become of its users? \n\n\n\nThey'll probably lose all the data they've accumulated on RiMusic. All their playlists and catalogs. This potential loss of data is a serious concern for users. So what can be done? There are few solutions, unless Soundiiz, as we have done with Musi, develops a tool to recover data from RiMusic and transfer them to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Deezer and elsewhere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribing to RiMusic might be tempting on paper. But it would be counterproductive in the long term. You wouldn't be supporting artistic creation. You'd be benefiting from limited and rarely evolving functionalities. And you'd run the risk of losing all your data, without ever being able to recover it. Paradoxically, opting for 100% free software comes at a high price! It's important to understand that using platforms like RiMusic can have legal implications, and it's crucial to support legal alternatives that respect copyright laws and support artists.  \n\n\n\nDoes Soundiiz work with RiMusic?\n\n\n\nFor the time being, our services are not compatible with RiMusic. We've told you: we don't endorse what they're offering. At Soundiiz, we believe in supporting the music industry and respecting the rights of artists. RiMusic's business model, which operates in a legal grey area and does not compensate artists for their work, goes against these values. On the other hand, if you use Soundiiz, you'll be able to do a multitude of things with your usual streaming services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the streaming market grew, the two founders of Soundiiz realized that music fans needed a service that would let them manage everything in one place. Moreover, they needed to move easily from one platform to another to take advantage of everything they had to offer, all without losing a single piece of data.\n\n\n\nOur services enable you to manage your music library. With Soundiiz, you can transfer all your data from one platform to another, organize this data, import items into your streaming services, export others, create smartlinks, synchronize playlists, generate playlists via Artificial Intelligence, and much more! The list is long, as you can see. Soundiiz makes your music streaming experience more enjoyable and convenient, allowing you to seamlessly manage your music across different platforms.\n\n\n\nWe work daily to improve our offer and stay ahead of the trends. That's why, for example, last year, we introduced our first Artificial Intelligence-based tool for generating songs, albums, and playlists. To try it out, click here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo try out everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here!"}
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Month after month, we strive to give you all the clues you need to find your way around the vast ocean of streaming platforms. Today, we're shedding light on two of the leading music streaming services: Apple Music and YouTube Music. Apple Music VS YouTube Music: which is the best? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs always, we divide our analysis into several points: audio quality, algorithm and user experience, catalog, and price. Ready to make your choice? Let Soundiiz be your guide! \n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nThere's a world of difference between YouTube Music and Apple Music. With the arrival of iTunes in 2000, Apple Music is undoubtedly one of the pioneers of the streaming world. If Soundiiz exists today, it's due to a multitude of factors, but also thanks to the efforts made by Apple Music at a time when the music industry was facing significant challenges. YouTube Music Premium, a Google-led service, will take its final shape in 2020, following the alliance between Google Music and YouTube Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore this, YouTube Music had undergone numerous other versions, not all of which were successful. However, since 2022, YouTube Music Premium has gained market share, becoming one of the most popular platforms. With the power of Google and the possibility that paying an extra $2 to access YouTube without advertising attracts many customers, the service attracts many customers. \n\n\n\nA balanced ecosystem\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium thus competes directly with Amazon Music, which also offers a subscription coupled with Amazon Prime. Given the number of users, this commercial strategy is clearly bearing fruit. Other services such as Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, or Qobuz cannot offer the same type of subscription, and this is likely to penalize them. Apple Music is in the same situation as the above-mentioned platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut that doesn't mean it's not doing well. Based on years of experience and a user base loyal to the Apple ecosystem, Apple Music still has a bright future ahead of it. In 2014, the absorption of Beats Music enabled it to turn a corner, before the official launch of Apple Music in 2015. Since then, Apple has continued offering experiences beyond just listening to music, playing at events, media partnerships of colossal scope, and trying to make Apple Music a cultural hub. The results are convincing, as Apple Music is now the second most-used platform in the world, behind Spotify. With its unique features and innovative approach, Apple Music is a service that music enthusiasts should definitely consider. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music, with the backing of Google and its unique features, is rapidly gaining ground and is a strong contender in the music streaming market. It's important to keep an eye on its progress and potential to challenge established platforms. \n\n\n\nAudio Quality – Apple Music VS YouTube Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\nApple Music and YouTube Music are similar in many respects. But when it comes to audio quality, there's still a world of difference. \n\n\n\nApple Music is arguably one of the best platforms on the market regarding audio quality. Beyond the HD options, it offers the possibility of listening to music using Spatial Audio technology with Dolby Atmos. With this, it's as if you're listening to sounds coming from all directions and standing at the center of the sounds. It may sound abstract, but if you have the right audio equipment, we recommend you experience it yourself. It's stunning and immersive! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio specialists rank Apple Music on par (or close to it) with industry benchmarks such as TIDAL and Qobuz. In other words, Apple has tried to set itself apart from the competition in this sector. However, YouTube Music has yet to capitalize on these investments. \n\n\n\nYouTube Music does not offer Spatial Audio technology, for example. It may seem like a gadget to some, but audiophiles appreciate them, and given their increasing use, they are becoming more and more democratic. But make no mistake: YouTube Music offers decent audio quality. Three options are available: 48kbps AAC, 128kbps AAC, and 256 kbps. That should be enough for most users. But if you want to take your audio to the next level, Apple Music is the answer. This is especially true if you've recently purchased high-quality audio equipment, such as speakers or headphones. The Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos options could change your listening experience!\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms – Apple Music VS YouTube Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\nAs always, we consult numerous sites, forums and user feedback, in addition to our own experience, to write this section. From what we've read, YouTube Music seems to offer a less well thought-out interface than Apple Music. Less legible, more confusing and less ergonomic, it would benefit from becoming simpler and more intuitive. However, with Google's experience and resources, there's a lot of potential for YouTube Music Premium to improve and redress the balance.\n\n\n\nMost important of all is the algorithm. Here, too, Apple Music is winning the battle. More precise in its recommendations and more varied in the songs and albums it offers, Apple Music is ahead of its rival, and the feedback is virtually unanimous. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music does, however, offer an interesting feature: linked to your Google account, YouTube Music can detect what time of day you are and where you are - a bit creepy, isn't it? - and suggest songs to suit. \n\n\n\nAccording to Sound Guys, Apple Music is one of the worst performers regarding artist remuneration, with a remuneration per stream of $0.00675. YouTube Music fares better, with $0.01009. \n\n\n\nLet's face it: both platforms could do much better. But as the debate over fair remuneration for artists continues to fuel the headlines, it's important to highlight the differences between the two services. \n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of march 2025) –\n\n\n\nIf price is an important factor for you, we'd better warn you right away: it's not the criterion on which your choice will be based. Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium have similar pricing policies. This information will help you make an informed decision based on other factors that differentiate these services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth platforms offer a free one-month trial and an individual album for $10.99 monthly. A family plan, allowing five different people to listen to music with the same subscription, is priced at $16.99 per month. The student plan is slightly different: it costs 50 cents less on YouTube Music ($5.49) than on Apple Music.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you use one of the objects identified by Apple right here to listen to streaming music, you can benefit from a three-month free subscription. This is a good option, which could, in the short term, tip the balance in favor of Apple Music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember that with the one-month-free option, you can test one service and the other. We advise you to do so: despite everything we've written here, there's no substitute for user experience. Most streaming services now offer this option, and it would be a shame to miss out! \n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nCatalogs – Apple Music VS YouTube Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of march 2025) –\n\n\n\nThe number of songs available in the catalogs of streaming platforms is now an interesting statistic, but one that no longer means much. With over a hundred million references in the database, Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium should enable you to find everything you want. And even the most obscure songs.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music offers a few million more songs than Apple Music due to its links with Google and its databases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe difference lies in the amount of ancillary content. And it's Apple Music that wins this round. With more podcasts and exclusive content piloted with brands or the artists themselves, Apple Music remains a global benchmark for non-music content. However, YouTube Music also has strong arguments in other areas. \n\n\n\nThanks to its links with YouTube and Google, YouTube Music Premium provides fast, privileged access to an infinite source of music videos and concerts. For users for whom images are as important as music, It should be seriously considered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music has also introduced a \"Search By Lyrics\" function. So far, nothing new. However, Google's company has unrivaled precision when entering criteria in text format to find a song you've listened to but can't remember the title. What may seem a mere detail is, in fact, a symbol of the infinite possibilities that YouTube Music Premium possesses. And we can't wait to see how it evolves!\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music\n\n\n\nApple Music VS YouTube Music: which is the best?\n\n\n\nAfter an in-depth analysis of both platforms, Apple Music is currently a better streaming platform than YouTube Music Premium.\n\n\n\nAt equivalent prices, Apple Music is more balanced, offers a better user experience, a more robust algorithm, and incomparable audio quality, thanks in particular to Spatial Audio technology.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut if YouTube Music manages to put its algorithm on par with Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, or other competitors celebrated for the accuracy of their recommendations, there's no doubt that Google's platform will be almost flawless.\n\n\n\nIt will be fascinating to analyze the evolution of YouTube Music in the years to come. Like Amazon Music, it could dictate trends, and Apple Music and its ilk will be forced to follow suit. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nFor us, Versus is a way of connecting to our primary mission: to enable you to transfer all your streaming platform data from one platform to another. And when we say \"all\", we're not exaggerating: songs and artists liked, playlists... With Soundiiz, you'll be able to transfer everything in just a few minutes, with the assurance that you won't lose your data.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is doing an advanced matching process, allowing you to move quickly and with no effort to Apple Music or YouTube Music Premium from Deezer, YouTube Music, Spotify, or any other platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can test Apple Music and YouTube Music Premium with the free month. Then, when you're sure of your choice, you can use our Transfer function to migrate all your data to the right platform. Moreover, you'll never have to worry about losing your data: our services allow you to back them up in text or CSV format. You won't be able to download them and store them in a safe place. Then, you can import the file back into your streaming service!\n\n\n\nAnd if, despite what we've told you in this Versus, you're not satisfied with the algorithm and recommendations of YouTube Music or Apple Music, we've got just the thing for you. A few months ago, we launched our Artificial Intelligence tool. Thanks to it, which we explain here, you'll have access to many musical discoveries tailored to your needs!\n\n\n\nAnd that's not all Soundiiz lets you do. To test our services, click here. "}
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Which one should I choose? Which one is best suited to my needs and desires? It can sometimes be hard to know where you stand. That's why we regularly offer \"Versus\" and reviews, comparing and analyzing the different streaming platforms. Once you've chosen a new streaming service, you may need to transfer all your data from your previous platform. You'll wonder how to transfer your Amazon Music data and playlists, if you're an Amazon Music user.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has developed a tool to help you do just that, and we detail the whole procedure right here.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music: what more can you ask for? \n\n\n\nAmazon Music has had a chequered history since the launch of Amazon MP3 in 2008. At the time, Amazon was trying to compete with Apple but was not investing heavily in music streaming. For a time, Amazon MP3 remained a relatively confidential platform. But everything changed in 2016: Amazon realized that music streaming was a financial opportunity to be seized and offered a cross-subscription with Amazon Prime. Amazon Music is provided to all Prime subscribers. Be careful, though. The fuller version, called Amazon Music Unlimited, requires a separate subscription. Make no mistake!\n\n\n\nAnd while few people have used Amazon Music until now, everything is changing compared with leaders such as Spotify and Apple Music. The price argument becomes unavoidable: coupled with Amazon Prime, Amazon Music becomes more attractive than some competitors. Amazon Music Unlimited offers a similar range to that of other market players. \n\n\n\nSource: AI generated image\n\n\n\nThe service stands out for its ergonomics. But also - and above all! - by its audio quality. Amazon has understood that, with the emergence of audiophile services such as TIDAL and Qobuz, there is a market of customers to be tapped, sometimes frustrated by the average audio quality of Spotify or YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nWith a catalog of over a hundred million references and video content to enhance the listening experience, Amazon Music Unlimited offers plenty to do. But like all its competitors, the platform still has a few shortcomings, which could lead you to transfer your Amazon Music data and playlists. \n\n\n\nSome things to improve: why would you want to transfer Amazon Music data to another streaming service? \n\n\n\nIt's hard to find something wrong with Amazon Music. But if there's one thing the platform could do better, is artist's remuneration. It's a debate that comes up repeatedly in conversations around streaming music: are artists being paid what they're worth? From the artists' point of view, the answer is almost always a big, resounding \"no.\"On the streaming platforms' side, efforts are regularly made, not necessarily in terms of the rate paid per stream, but rather in highlighting new talent via playlists or events. \n\n\n\nIn this sector, Amazon is one of the worst performers on the market.\n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nWith $0.004 per stream, it is at the same level as Spotify, far behind Napster ($0.019) or TIDAL ($0.0128), in the first two places, and behind YouTube Music, Apple Music, or Deezer.\n\n\n\nThis is all the more worrying given Amazon Music Unlimited's growing importance in music streaming. Efforts in this area are of the utmost importance in the years to come. But let's remain optimistic: we hope that Amazon Music will turn things around. Another area for improvement is the algorithmic recommendation system. Although the \"My Discovery Mix\" section should provide relevant new artists to listen to, the rest of the recommendations are somewhat limited, and you risk going around in circles quickly.\n\n\n\nAmazon Music's algorithm is far from inefficient, but we must compare it to market benchmarks such as Spotify, Apple Music, or Deezer. Considering this, Amazon Music is a bit behind!\n\n\n\nIs it easy to transfer your Amazon Music to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nWe are constantly improving our Transfer tool, both technologically and ergonomically. Your feedback is our guide: we listen to all your suggestions and use them to keep us moving in the right direction, ensuring a better experience for you in the future. \n\n\n\nSource: Amazon Music\n\n\n\nSoundiiz's Transfer tool was born out of a need: music enthusiasts accumulating hundreds of pieces of data who didn't want to lose them after deciding to change their music streaming service. They needed a tool that would make their lives easier. Especially in the context of proliferating music streaming use and platform offerings. Our Transfer tool simplifies moving your music data and ensures you don't lose any of your favorite songs or playlists in the transition. It's a quick and easy solution for anyone looking to switch their music streaming service. \n\n\n\nOur Transfer tool is designed to be as quick and user-friendly as possible. Following the steps below will only take a few minutes, giving you a smooth and hassle-free experience. \n\n\n\nBut how does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nHow does it work, and is it free?\n\n\n\nWe love explaining how our Transfer tool works. And when we do, we try not to bore you with too many technical details. \n\n\n\nLet's say this: we perform a matching process between two identical songs. If you've liked a song on Amazon Music, for example, Soundiiz will fetch the same song, thanks to an identification code from the destination platform, on Spotify. There's a correspondence between the two platforms, enabling us to duplicate data. Of course, it's more complicated than that, but you get the idea. Soundiiz is, in fact, like a mirror, allowing you to find the reflection of your data in the platform you intend to use! This process ensures that all your favorite songs and playlists are seamlessly transferred to your new streaming service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll also be able to manage all your data on the Soundiiz home page in one place. You can also download and store your data in text or CSV format. This offers many possibilities to enhance your daily music streaming service's daily use. \n\n\n\nTransfers are free but with a limit. In the free version of Soundiiz, you can transfer up to two hundred pieces of data. We believe in making our tool accessible to as many people as possible. With 200 references, there's plenty to do! But we offer packages to increase this limit for those who need more. \n\n\n\nPlease also note that some people could only need to make a single transfer; our subscriptions can be canceled at any time with no obligation. Flexibility and ease of use are at the heart of Soundiiz's DNA so you can use our services to your heart's content. \n\n\n\nTo find all our Premium and Creator options, click here!\n\n\n\nSo now, how to transfer Amazon Music data and playlists to another streaming service?\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Amazon Music data and playlists to another streaming service, step-by-step\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we advise you to create an account on the streaming service to which you’d like to transfer your Amazon Music data. Spotify, for example. This will make future procedures easier.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven’t already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the “Tools” section, you’ll see the “Transfer” section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you’ll need to link your source account – Amazon Music – and your destination account – Spotify or any other streaming platform -. To do this, click “Select Source” and look for the Amazon Music icon. Then click on “Select Destination” and look for the Spotify icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Amazon Music account. \n\n\n\nIf everything works, you’ll see a green “Connected” button in both sections. Click on the “Start” button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Choose what you want to transfer, then click “Confirm My Selection” and “Begin the transfer”.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz’s free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! This may take a few minutes, depending on how much data is transferred. You can check the transfer progress in the “Automation” – “My Batches” section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you don’t have to do anything else! If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete!\n\n\n\nIs everything OK? Then now you know how to transfer your Amazon Music data and playlists to another streaming service!\n\n\n\nAnd you can start testing our services right here!"}
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AI is everywhere, and we must learn to live with it and use it to our advantage. The music streaming market is no exception, and many areas have been affected by AI. AI-generated playlists are here! \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nFocus on two particularly evocative initiatives: Spotify's and our own!\n\n\n\nAI-generated playlists: what's the use?\n\n\n\nStreaming services have added new features and options to their tools year after year. They've created needs we never thought existed. They reinvented themselves, reworked their ergonomics and the audio quality they offered, and did everything they could to gain market share from their competitors. Since the first decade of our millennium, when the music industry was at a turning point, music streaming has become a technological innovation rapidly adopted by millions worldwide. Since the arrival of iTunes, then Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Qobuz, everything seems to be turned upside down. \n\n\n\nBut there's also a certain weariness about it. Over time, the platforms, studying their competitors' offerings, have smoothed out their proposals. The result? A standardization of platforms. It's not as if they all look the same, but they do have similar functionalities. How do you stand out from the crowd? How do you nibble away at even more market share?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify has managed to get ahead of its competitors, investing heavily in expanding its podcast and audiobook offerings and in its music recommendation algorithm. As the market leader and the benchmark for its algorithm, Spotify has a slight edge over its competitors. We're not saying this to heap praise on the Swedish company but rather to point the finger at its flair. Perhaps earlier than its competitors, Spotify understood that the sinews of war now lie in Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n\nThe new revolution?\n\n\n\nIf all the platforms look the same, with the same functions, options, catalogs of artists and podcasts, and subscription prices, how can they stand out from the crowd? By betting on the intangible and the invisible: algorithms.\n\n\n\nThis strategic choice reflects market reality. Music fans are consuming fewer and fewer albums and more and more playlists. They are drowning in a flood of information daily and struggle to find relevant information and new artists to listen to. On any given Friday, there's a plethora of music on offer. It's only logical that music lovers should find it hard to browse. How do you choose from dozens of new references?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nThat's where playlists powered by algorithms and Artificial Intelligence come in. They take the hard work from the listener's job and stick as closely as possible to their tastes. In many cases, the finesse of the playlists is one of the arguments driving users to switch platforms. That's how important they are! They are also vital to the artists themselves: being included in a playlist widely listened to can guarantee success. This convenience is a breath of fresh air in the overwhelming world of music streaming.\n\n\n\nRecommendations have improved, and every music streaming platform relies heavily on them. Are AI-generated playlists the next revolution in the music world?\n\n\n\nGiven their importance and listening statistics, the answer could be positive! AI-generated playlists' potential to revolutionize the music world is not just a possibility but a thrilling prospect that could reshape the way we discover and enjoy music.\n\n\n\nAI-generated playlists: the Spotify case\n\n\n\nIt's been said that Spotify is always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition. In April 2024, the Swedish company began rolling out a Beta version of its AI-based playlist generation tool. Reserved for Premium members, this feature works on a simple principle: the user enters a query in the form of a text, more or less precise, and Spotify's AI proposes a suitable list of songs. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nSpotify explains: \n\n\n\n\n\"You can use prompts that reference places, animals, activities, movie characters, colors, even emojis. The most successful playlists are generated with prompts that contain a combination of genres, moods, artists, or decades\".\n\n\n\n\nInitially, only the United Kingdom and Australia could test the tool. At the end of September 2024, Spotify is looking further afield: the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand can take advantage of the feature. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nFor now, this AI is only available in several countries. Spotify is seeking to gather as much feedback as possible to refine its technology. It should be made available worldwide shortly, undoubtedly in 2025. \n\n\n\nAI-generated playlists: Soundiiz is here! \n\n\n\nYou'd be wrong to think Soundiiz would let the Artificial Intelligence train pass by without reacting. We've done just the opposite. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA few months ago, we unveiled a tool we've been working on for a long time: our AI-powered playlist generator. It's the result of combining our passions for music and new technologies. With it, you'll be able to benefit from precise recommendations for new albums and songs, all quickly and without too much effort.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne of our prides is that our tool is not linked to any streaming platform. Soundiiz is, and remains, independent, as we have been since the beginning. This gives us unlimited freedom of movement and creation and allows us to focus solely on the quality of our services. Our AI-powered playlist generator is no exception. Instead, you can link our tool and the songs or albums it generates to your streaming platform. This will create a bridge between Soundiiz and Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, and others, where you'll find your playlists. In short, Soundiiz complements your platforms. \n\n\n\nBut how does it work?\n\n\n\nOur AI playlist generator lets you explore options other than those your usual streaming platform offers. It's almost sure that you'll discover something new. The good news is that you can ask Soundiiz to generate new songs or albums every week based on the criteria you've entered. And your playlist will start to come alive without you having to do a thing!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo design our AI tool, we based ourselves on already existing AIs, coupled with our ingredients, the secrets of which we can, of course, not reveal. It's a long and precise process.\n\n\n\nWe offer two search options—the first works with pre-registered tags. You can search by decade, mood, or musical genre. Alone or combined, these three options are all you need to generate a list of songs or albums. The second option gives you even more freedom. You can enter text elements describing what you want to discover or listen to. If you enter, for example, \"songs inspired by Beyoncé's country album,\" Soundiiz will take care of the rest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: we also included a \"Deep Search\" function. If you look for a particular material, such as a list of songs by only one producer/composer or music only released in a month of a precise year, in only one musical genre, you can cross this box. Our AI-powered playlist will be as accurate as possible. The list will be shorter than if you use the general search function (25 references against 100), but it should fit your needs.\n\n\n\nOnce the playlists have been generated, what can I do with them? \n\n\n\nYou have several options: import Soundiiz playlists directly into your streaming platform. They will be included in your account just like any other playlist. Or, as with any other playlist created on a streaming service, you can export your Soundiiz playlist. This will enable you to store it safely and import it later. The third option is the most \"magical\": you can activate a \"Sync\" function that will automatically update the playlist generated by the Soundiiz AI at your chosen rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd so that you can understand precisely how to use our AI, you can click right here!\n\n\n\nSo, are you ready? Get started! "}
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A few months ago, in this article, we echoed a new approach Deezer and its partners took: the artist-centric one. In the last few days, with the help of SACEM, Deezer has signed a new agreement that could cause a stir. Deezer and the artist-centric approach: a new step. We explain it all in this new article! \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nDeezer and the artist-centric approach: a revolution incoming? What is it?\n\n\n\nIn 2023, Deezer announced its intention to change the model for remunerating artists on streaming platforms. At the time, rights holders had been fighting for many years to change the economics of streaming. Faced with these injustices, Deezer teamed up with Universal, one of the world's leading music labels, to change the system. The old model, also known as market-centric, redistributed the monthly subscription price to artists that users sometimes didn't listen to. On a price of 11 dollars, for example, a large proportion of these 11 dollars went to the most listened-to artists on the platform, even though they didn't count any listens in this account's statistics.\n\n\n\nThrough a domination effect, the world's most listened-to streaming artists rake in substantial sums, while the most confidential artists are content with crumbs. And even though these confidential artists could account for 80% of the listening on a given account. With this market-centric model, nothing changed. And the inequalities widened.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeezer and Universal also realized that many \"false streams\" tended to be counted, distorting the data. There was also what we call \"noise\" music, generated by Artificial Intelligence and therefore not linked to any artist. Deezer intended to clean up this data to make its platform more transparent. \n\n\n\nThe artist-centric model\n\n\n\nIt marks a switch to an artist-centric model, based on the actual listening of each user profile. If this person has never listened to Taylor Swift, the portion of his subscription that would have gone to her under the old model, will no longer be allocated to the singer. But to the artists he has actually listened to. It is a logical and fair model, albeit one that involves overturning habits that go back some twenty years. \n\n\n\nIn France, SACEM, which protects artists' rights, has joined forces with Deezer to adopt this new model, albeit with a few modifications. A world's first in music streaming and a possible revolution for copyright.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nThe aim is similar to the agreement negotiated with Universal Music: to combat fraud and redistribute royalties more equitably. With a bonus: if an artist generates at least 1,000 streams from 500 different subscribers, his or her streams will be boosted and doubled. The agreement between Deezer and SACEM also provides another boost for tracks most frequently searched for in the Deezer search bar and for those present in playlists not generated by Deezer's recommendation algorithm. \n\n\n\nAlexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, explains the philosophy behind these changes in the following terms: \n\n\n\n\n« Our model ensures that a higher share of what subscribers pay goes to the artists they love while also counteracting fraudulent streaming behavior. Through this partnership, we are pleased to offer these key benefits to songwriters, composers, and publishers represented by Sacem.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe aim is to create a virtuous circle benefiting all stakeholders. Since this announcement, the streaming world has been riveted on France and Deezer to see where all this will lead. With what consequences? \n\n\n\nDeezer and the artist-centric approach: revolution incoming? The consequences\n\n\n\nThe fact that discussions have been held and an agreement reached is an event in itself. It proves there are two things: a demand for change and the means to bring it forward. There's no doubt that this is a positive signal for artists fighting to overturn the existing music streaming model. And it could, in time, prompt Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music - all bigger players than Deezer on a global scale - to rethink their plans, too.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nA shift could occur if this model were to be adopted on a massive scale. Artists who stream little compared to the market leaders could be rewarded for their ability to federate a fan base and build long-term loyalty. This model would encourage long-term strategies, fieldwork, and artistic independence. Confidential artists could see their share of streaming revenues increase, enabling them to play more concerts and produce more, thus fueling a sustainable economy. \n\n\n\nLong-term relationship\n\n\n\nIn recent years, many artists have chosen to focus on niche listeners. They are often committed and willing to buy merchandise, go to concerts, and act as a relay for artists on networks. However, these niches are not very profitable in music streaming. The fault lies in a model that doesn't value them. This could change with the model developed by Deezer and SACEM.\n\n\n\nWhen the partnership between Deezer and SACEM was announced, some voices were raised. These are the same people who criticized Deezer's new artist-centric approach. Some of the world's most potent labels fear that a portion of their streaming and revenue will be taken away from them. This would result in a substantial loss of revenue and upset business models. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nOther voices are also being raised by independent labels, home to artists who do not exceed 1,000 monthly listeners. They are therefore not affected by stream boosts. This is proof that this model, even if it seems positive and, in the long term, beneficial, still needs to be improved. However, it's a step in the right direction towards a model that is 100% fair to both artists and streaming platforms. \n\n\n\nHow do I transfer all my data to Deezer?\n\n\n\nDeezer's new approach may have convinced you to turn your back on your old streaming platform. It's decided: you approve of this new remuneration model and want to migrate to the French streaming service. But how do you go about it? Will you lose all your data? Will the playlists you've spent so many years building be lost? Soundiiz is the answer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur services are designed to answer all these questions. We have developed a data transfer tool, which we update regularly, enabling you to transfer all your Deezer data in just a few minutes. Thanks to data identification codes, we can match your source streaming platform to your destination streaming platform using technology whose secret we won't divulge - of course!-.\n\n\n\nLet's put it this way: you've been a Spotify user until now, but you'd like to migrate to Deezer. Thanks to Soundiiz's Transfer, the songs, artist likes, and other data you've collected on Spotify will be transferred directly to your Deezer account. All in just a few minutes. To help you understand in detail how to make the transfers, we've put together a tutorial in this blog post. And we promise: it's very easy to follow! This is the result of many years of experience and our determination to offer you the best possible tool to make your life easier. \n\n\n\nSwitch easily! \n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz, you can switch from Spotify to Deezer, from Apple Music to Deezer, from YouTube Music to Deezer, from Amazon Music to Deezer, from TIDAL to Deezer, or from Qobuz to Deezer. Practical, isn't it? Note that a free version allows you to transfer 200 data items simultaneously. If you want to transfer more data, you can subscribe to one of our Premium options. As our packages are non-binding, you can make a single transfer and then cancel your subscription.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo test Soundiiz, click here!"}
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It's the big news of the new year in the streaming world: after 19 years of existence, Spotify has become a profitable company. It sounds a bit crazy to write this, but the data is real and has been announced by the company itself. Spotify is profitable: what does this mean for the streaming world? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz tells you all about it in this new “news” article.\n\n\n\nSpotify is profitable: what happened and how?\n\n\n\nThe figures are enough to make your head spin. In 2024, Spotify made a net profit of 1.14 billion euros. That's enough to boost its share by 14% after this announcement. This is the first time in its history since its launch in 2006 that Spotify has generated such a profit. Last year, Spotify announced a one-year loss of 532 million euros. But what was the reason for this?\n\n\n\nAccording to Spotify, the last quarter beat analysts' forecasts. Spotify Wrapped is responsible, and it's more successful than ever. Spotify's marketing and engagement strategy has established itself over the years as a must-attend event, driving many users to subscribe to Spotify, while improving the brand attachment of its subscribers. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nSpotify now boasts 675 million active users worldwide, an increase of 12% year-on-year. Of these 675 million active users, 263 million are Premium subscribers, who pay every month to use Spotify. That's a colossal number! \n\n\n\nA clever strategy\n\n\n\nSpotify's strategy of diversification, including substantial investment in podcasts and audiobooks, and the arrival of services linked to BandsInTown - featuring concerts - have finally paid off. By pursuing a long-term strategy and offering Premium services to its subscribers, while constantly improving its algorithm, reputed to be the best in its field, Spotify is more than ever in a dominant position. \n\n\n\nThe competition, in terms of subscriber numbers, is a long way behind. But that doesn't mean the gap can't be closed. If Spotify succeeds in attracting new subscribers, it's not impossible that its competitors will follow suit. In a context where music streaming is more than ever preferred to radio or television for discovering new artists, the platforms have a bright future ahead of them. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nIt's also worth remembering that this surge in profits for Spotify has been accompanied by two important factors: in 2023, almost 17% of its staff were fired, considerably reducing the company's fixed costs. In all, some 1,500 employees were made redundant. Like its competitors, the Swedish giant has also seen several increases in its monthly subscriptions. Both conditions have undoubtedly boosted profits. \n\n\n\n\nDaniel Ek, Spotify Founder & CEO, stated: “I am very excited about 2025 and feel really good about where we are as both a product and as a business. We will continue to place bets that will drive long term impact, increasing our speed while maintaining the levels of efficiency we achieved last year. It’s this combination that will enable us to build the best and most valuable user experience, grow sustainably and deliver creativity to the world.”\n\n\n\n\nSpotify is profitable : what are the consequences?\n\n\n\nThe context is not necessarily favorable for Spotify, in terms of its public image. After Donald Trump's inauguration, and the announcement that Spotify had been one of the actors, many calls for a boycott were heard on social media. Some users even called for subscribers to leave the platform and switch to another music streaming service. Spotify reportedly paid $150,000 for the inauguration ceremony, according to Swedish media outlet Dagens Nyheter. It should also be pointed out that, according to CBS, Apple and Amazon paid almost ten times as much - $1 million each - for the same event. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nIn addition, an investigation by journalist Liz Pelly revealed that, according to her findings, Spotify was using fake artists to boost or create playlists without paying a single cent to rights holders. These accusations could have far-reaching consequences, considering the extent to which algorithmic playlists have become the lifeblood of music streaming platforms. We'll come back to this investigation in a future article!\n\n\n\nA controversial success story?\n\n\n\nIn addition to these recent revelations, Spotify is still in the eye of the storm, with many voices raised to denounce the low remuneration granted to artists generating, for some, millions of streams on Spotify. In a press release welcoming Spotify's new status, Spotify executives claimed that 2024 had been a record year in terms of redistribution: $10 billion in royalties would have been paid out to artists. \n\n\n\nThese successes are accompanied by several announcements: Spotify intends to continue riding the wave of podcasts by offering an ever-expanding range of podcasts available in video format and viewable ad-free for Premium members. Spotify also promises to make their biggest update yet for content creators, with improved analytics, better monetization and more ways to connect with fans. Engagement, engagement and engagement! \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAll this comes at a time when Spotify recently announced, at the end of January 2025, a multi-year partnership with Universal Music Group, one of the aims of which is to succeed in distributing more royalties to artists. It's a subject we're passionate about, and one we'll no doubt be talking about in a new blog post! \n\n\n\nTransfer your data to or from Spotify with Soundiiz\n\n\n\nWe're not going to lie: as a user, you probably don't care whether Spotify is profitable or not. After all, you may have been using the platform for years, and it's likely that you've never wondered whether it's making a profit or not. It hasn't changed the way you use Spotify or your consumption habits. But perhaps you're also like every other person on this planet: you crave change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd change, when it comes to music streaming, can mean data loss. What happens if you decide to migrate from Spotify to Apple Music? Or from Spotify to Deezer? From Spotify to TIDAL, YouTube Music or others? Don't panic: with Soundiiz, you won't risk losing your data.\n\n\n\nTransfer everything! \n\n\n\nOur Transfer tool, which we've been developing for many years, will enable you to transfer your playlists, likes, albums and artists in just a few minutes, and without losing anything in the process. We perform a matching process between Spotify and the platform of your choice, and copy and paste your data. \n\n\n\nThe consequence? When you open Apple Music, Deezer or any other platform, it's almost as if the transfer was invisible to your data! Our free version lets you transfer a couple of hundred files at a time, but if you want to transfer more, you can subscribe to one of our two Premium options.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe advantage is that our services are non-binding. If you want to make a single transfer and unsubscribe, you can. Our aim is to ease your transition and remove the obstacles inherent in data transfers. \n\n\n\nYou can export your data from Spotify to another music streaming service, but the reverse is, of course, also possible. Soundiiz allows you to transfer your data from any platform to Spotify in the opposite way. In fact, we've devoted a tutorial to our Transfer function, which you can follow right here. You'll see: it's very simple!\n\n\n\nAnd to try out all that Soundiiz has to offer, click here!"}
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When we think we've reached a glass ceiling and nothing more can be changed, the news proves us wrong. Such is the case this week, with the arrival of Music Pro, a new offering from Spotify, scheduled for the end of the year. Spotify's Music Pro: What is it, and what are its features? And what can be its consequences? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWe'll tell you all about it!\n\n\n\nSpotify's Music Pro: why?\n\n\n\nIt's no secret that streaming platforms are facing increased competition and seeing their subscriber numbers stagnate. Predictions are that a glass ceiling will soon be reached. Most streaming services can't count on rapid increases in potential customers yet to be convinced. On the contrary, they must nurture their customer base and keep them in the ecosystem. After years of rapid growth, the strategy is to build customer loyalty. However, the challenge is enormous when you consider how volatile customers can be, especially in the context of an exploding offer. It's a fact: today, almost everyone listens to music using a streaming service. Whether it's Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or TIDAL, to name but a few.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWhat's the solution for continuing to win market share? No more and no less than to win back customers from the competition. And to do that, you have to innovate. Again and again. Be at the cutting edge of technology. Evolve your algorithms. Improve ergonomics and offer clarity. Compete on price, at a time when almost all platforms have increased their monthly rates. Launch international marketing campaigns - Spotify Wrapped is a good example - and feed customers' thirst for novelty. They are insatiable and able to switch from one platform to another. With Soundiiz's Transfer tool, you can transfer all your playlists, saved songs, and favorite artists from one platform to another in just a few minutes, making it easier than ever to switch to Spotify's Music Pro if it better meets your needs. \n\n\n\nThere are no real barriers to change: anything is possible. You also need to position yourself as a media or cultural hub. Apple Music has done very well by extending its field of activity to more than just \"simple\" music streaming.\n\n\n\nNumerous challenges\n\n\n\nAfter years of growth, streaming platforms are now facing a multitude of challenges. The need to differentiate from competitors has never been more crucial. Especially with the rising popularity of YouTube Music and Amazon Music. The competition is fierce, and platforms like Spotify are constantly striving to stand out in this crowded market. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nFor Spotify, differentiation means first and foremost, a massive investment, which they have made in areas such as their algorithm and podcasts. This has given them a significant competitive edge over Apple Music, Deezer and others. They want to target \"Super Fans,\" users who are not just casual listeners but highly engaged with the platform, their favorite artists, and the music industry. But they know, now that the competition has also positioned itself in this niche, that they need to go further. \n\n\n\nGoing further means rethinking their offer, adding new features, and doing Premium with Premium. We will explain it all to you.\n\n\n\nSpotify's Music Pro: what is it, and what are its features?\n\n\n\nLet's get the non-technical details out of the way right away. Spotify's Music Pro should be available by the end of 2025, and is advertised at a price of $6. This additional cost will be added to the Premium option you have chosen. When you consider that a simple Premium offer already costs $12, this is a not-considerable surcharge. However, for this extra cost, you'll get access to high-quality audio, advanced concert ticket options, and more, making it a potentially worthwhile investment for serious music enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWith its Music Pro offer, Spotify has responded to the main criticism leveled by its detractors. The impossibility, until now, of listening to music in high audio quality. Apple Music, TIDAL, and Deezer compete in this niche, overshadowing Spotify for years. By satisfying its audiophile customers, Spotify can make a big splash. Will this win over users of Apple Music or Deezer? Of course, it's too early to say, until we've tested Music Pro's HD offering with high-quality speakers or headphones. But it's a step inthe right direction. \n\n\n\nLive experience!\n\n\n\nSpotify also intends to expand into the concert arena, which it has already begun to exploit by teaming up with the Bands In Town service. Music Pro will enable you to benefit from discounted concert tickets and, above all, advance sales. You cannot be sure you won't see a Beyoncé concert ticket pass you by, or you won't be 14587996th in line, but still, it holds great promises. \n\n\n\nIt's a smart strategy, both for Spotify and for the artists. Spotify is reinforcing its position as a music streaming platform that can play on the live circuit, thus going beyond the digital format. For artists, it's a potential way - if the service is up to scratch - of selling more concert tickets to an already captive audience of subscribers. It's worth remembering that the live circuit is a significant source of revenue for many solo and group artists since music streaming has gained importance and pay-per-stream remains low.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nOther features, but for the moment, more of a gimmick: Music Pro will offer an option for remixing certain songs by speeding them up or blending them. In this way, you can play the role of a DJ using Spotify's Artificial Intelligence. We're skeptical about this new feature, but it could be a lot of fun! \n\n\n\nIt should be noted that all these new options will not be directly available but will be added gradually over time. The release date is uncertain: Spotify is in the midst of negotiations with artists' rights holders to enable them to benefit from this option. Soundiiz will, of course, keep you informed of further developments! \n\n\n\nWhat are the consequences of Spotify's Music Pro on music streaming?\n\n\n\nFollowing Spotify's announcement, competitors were quick to react. No surprise there. Apple Music and Amazon Music could be the first to roll out this new type of offer, i.e., Premium for existing Premium customers. However, according to Bloomberg, all this is still unclear, and Spotify is ahead of its competitors. Whether or not Amazon or Apple Music launch their new offers is not the point: it does show that, in the months and years to come, we can expect to pay even more for access to services we haven't used before. The art of creating a need: a cornerstone of every business strategy! \n\n\n\nMajor consequences? \n\n\n\nAs for the industry itself, according to Bloomberg, Spotify has already acquired the rights to Universal and Warner, whose catalog will be available in this new Premium option. Sony is said to be missing for now, but negotiations are reportedly underway. The labels see Music Pro as a godsend: it will generate more revenue, which can then be redistributed and put back into the labels' coffers. No wonder they're rubbing their hands: as a market leader, Spotify represents a colossal financial windfall. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nIt remains to be seen whether this segment of \"Super Fans,\" which Spotify founder Daniel Ek has been dreaming of conquering for years, will improve the financial condition of the artists listened to on Spotify. This is the biggest challenge facing streaming platforms, which crystallizes most criticism. \n\n\n\nCould Music Pro be the solution to these problems? Will it be enough to impact the music streaming industry in the long term? Does the fact that Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other potential platforms are following in Spotify's footsteps announce a profound upheaval in consumption patterns?\n\n\n\nIt's still early, but perhaps we're at the beginning of something significant, the consequences of which escape us for the moment. \n\n\n\nTransfer all your data to Spotify to benefit from Spotify's Music Pro.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is the ideal companion if you want to take advantage of Spotify's Music Pro offer. Suppose you're a user of another music streaming platform. In that case, you can switch from Apple Music to Spotify, YouTube Music to Spotify, Deezer to Spotify, or any other source. Our Transfer tool lets you transfer everything in just a few minutes: your playlists, favorite artists, albums, and more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's the perfect solution if, for example, you want to finally enjoy optimum audio quality on your favorite albums. With the launch of Music Pro, Spotify could become a credible option for audiophiles who, until now, have preferred to use TIDAL, Qobuz, or Apple Music. This segment of users will undoubtedly want to keep everything they've spent years building up, and Soundiiz will enable them to make the transition without even realizing it. \n\n\n\nTo use our Transfer function, click here!"}
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New platforms emerge regularly, and many disappear almost immediately. However, some attract more attention than others and stir up controversy. What is Tune.FM, and can it be the future of music streaming?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Tune.FM?\n\n\n\nLet's get the technical details out of the way straight away: Tune.FM is a brand-new, decentralized music streaming platform based on crypto-currency - named JAM and developed by the platform - offering artists the opportunity to pay them instantly for each stream via this crypto-currency. The aim is to reduce the intermediaries between fans and artists as much as possible by cutting out the share paid to people claiming to be rights holders and music streaming services. \n\n\n\nSource: Tune.FM\n\n\n\nThe innovative system of Tune. FM is built on micro-payments, facilitated by Hedera technology, with minimal fees. This enables real-time or near-real-time remuneration, a stark contrast to the deferred and often opaque payment systems of Spotify, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, and others. Upon creating an account on Tune.FM, a JAM wallet is instantly generated, empowering users to stream music, access exclusive content, and even support their favorite artists through tips. \n\n\n\nIn its communications, Tune.FM claims that its artificial intelligence and recommendation system will enable users to discover new artists, thus creating a virtuous circle for the industry. It will shift attention to artists with less exposure and offer them an opportunity for additional remuneration: Tune.FM aims to distribute revenues better and encourage artistic creation. \n\n\n\nTransparency and micropayments: at the heart of Tune. FM's strategy \n\n\n\nIn September 2024, Tune.FM reached a new milestone, raising $50 million to finance its expansion. According to Music Business Worldwide, this brought the total funds raised since its launch to $80 million. \n\n\n\nTune.FM allows artists to benefit from greater transparency and keep a bigger slice of the pie while maximizing control over their music. They also promise to give \"super fans\" a run for their money, enabling artists to monetize, through NFTs, their merchandising, concert tickets, and set up virtual experiences. This is part of a global context in which streaming platforms have understood that fans need to feel the bonds between themselves and their favorite artists grow stronger. \n\n\n\nSource: Tune.FM\n\n\n\nAccording to the founders, Tune.FM would enable artists to be paid \"10 to 100 times more for their music.\" These figures are equivalent to one cent paid after every minute of listening. To make their platform accessible to as many people as possible, Tune.FM is banking on maximum simplicity and knows technology can sometimes be an obstacle.\n\n\n\nTune.FM founder Andrew Antar tells TechChrunch: \n\n\n\n\n\"Users don't necessarily need to know anything about crypto [...] We don't use the word 'crypto,' we use 'credit.' We don't use the word 'NFT' and use 'collectible' instead. It's really the underlying technology under the hood. We've made it so easy anyone and their grandmother can use it.\"\n\n\n\n\nTo prove its appeal, Tune.FM is reportedly in active discussions with labels, distributors, and popular artists. The aim would be to offer content exclusively available on Tune.FM in addition to music. The platform is well aware that mass adoption requires increased identification and endorsement of its services by media personalities. As proof of this, one of the most popular rappers of all time has pledged his allegiance to Tune.FM.\n\n\n\nThe Snoop Dogg case\n\n\n\nIt isn't wrong to say that without a publicity stunt from one of the world's best-known personalities, Tune.FM, launched in 2021, would still be a relatively unknown platform.\n\n\n\nSource: Tune.FM\n\n\n\nIt all began in a podcast broadcast in 2024, in which Snoop Dogg claimed that he had only been paid $45,000 by Spotify for a billion streams generated on the Swedish service. The statement caused quite a stir and once again spotlighted the remuneration policies of streaming platforms. With the backlash provoked by Snoop Dogg's statements, Spotify logically retaliated. It has to be said that Snoop Dogg is known for his outspokenness. And when he does speak out, it usually causes a stir. So Spotify had to react. A representative of the company told TMZ that it was impossible for the rapper to have received so little money: \n\n\n\n\n\"We can't speak to endorsement deals for Web3 companies, but… $45K for a billion streams? It's well documented that a billion streams on Spotify generates millions of dollars to rights holders. It's unfortunate that Spotify's payments didn't make it through to Snoop. Snoop's a legend; hopefully, he's seeing more of that money now that he owns Death Row Records.\"\n\n\n\n\nWho to believe? Either way, the divorce is final. And Snoop Dogg, a big fan of new technologies, has chosen his side. \n\n\n\nSnoop is the face of Tune.FM\n\n\n\nSnoop Dogg met with Tune.FM founder Andrew Antar at an event before Donald Trump's introduction. Whether the two men knew each other beforehand is unclear, but the meeting lead to a partnership. Snoop Dogg agreed to become the media face of Tune.FM. On February 28, made a statement in Billboard magazine to mark his allegiance: \"I don't f**k with Spotify anymore. I'm only on Tune.FM\". The rapper reportedly plans to migrate all his music to Tune.FM. This would be the first time an artist of such stature has left traditional streaming platforms altogether. \n\n\n\nSource: Tune.FM\n\n\n\nTo reinforce this partnership, Snoop Dogg offers an exclusive song called \"Spaceship Party.\" This is proof that Tune.FM wants to position itself in the exclusivity segment to set itself apart from its competitors. This is what TIDAL did during its first years of existence. It enabled it to experience exponential growth in its first months of operation. A little anecdote: the founder of Tune.FM is a violinist who plays his instrument on \"Spaceship Party.\" \n\n\n\nTune.FM's choice of Snoop Dogg, a divisive yet world-famous personality with an extensive brand image, ensures maximum visibility for its platform. \n\n\n\nWhat can be the consequences of the arrival of Tune.FM?\n\n\n\nThere's no doubt that more and more artists are beginning to explore alternative options to Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, and other music streaming services. Several platforms have emerged in recent years, promising better remuneration for rights holders and hoping to change the music industry. But Tune.FM is one of the first to base its strategy on Web3 and by operating with cryptocurrency.\n\n\n\nSource: Tune.FM\n\n\n\nIt's a risky move, given that cryptocurrencies are controversial and still far from being adopted by most of the population. Traditional consumer habits are still too entrenched for a large portion of the population to turn to a speculative solution, one whose technological workings may seem obscure. The same goes for the artists themselves: do they see the point of being remunerated only via a currency that is still relatively confidential? Tune.FM's expansion depends on mass support for a decentralized Internet and crypto-currencies. \n\n\n\nOther initiatives, such as Gala Music and Audius, emerged a few months ago but are now relegated to second place due to a struggling user base. Will Tune.FM fills the void? \n\n\n\nSource: Tune.FM\n\n\n\nThe emergence of Tune.FM has opened up a major debate in modern society. It could lead to similar initiatives elsewhere in the medium term. Snoop Dogg's commercial potential is a step in the right direction for Tune.FM. Without claiming that we're on the verge of a major upheaval, there's no doubt that a breach has been opened. Until other companies jump in? The future will tell, and as always, Soundiiz will be there to analyze the ins and outs. \n\n\n\nHow can I transfer my music streaming data (playlists, favorites, etc) to Tune.FM?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz does not allow you to transfer all your accumulated data to Tune.FM. The service is still in its infancy. We'll have to wait and see what it can offer in the long term. On the other hand, if you're thinking of leaving the streaming service you use daily, Soundiiz has put together various services that enable you to manage, modify, export, or transfer your entire music catalog. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll be able to effortlessly transfer all your playlists, favorite artists, and albums from one platform to another in just a few minutes without losing any data. It's also possible to download your data in .text or CSV format so you can store, edit, and share it. So you can secure your data and never lose it. \n\n\n\nIn addition to these and other tools, we have recently developed our own Artificial Intelligence tool. This tool enables you to create playlists based on tags or texts you enter beforehand. It's a great way to discover new artists and add to your playlists!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has established itself over the years as the ideal companion in your use of streaming platforms. To find out more, click here. "}
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Every year, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) report reveals data and identifies trends, particularly in music streaming. Industry professionals scrutinize the document, seeking to answer a number of questions: What are the market trends? What are the growth sectors? Is AI really a threat? Music streaming revenue: Is it growing or slowing down?\n\n\n\nSource: IFPI's report\n\n\n\nLet's analyse everything!\n\n\n\nMusic streaming revenue: is it growing or slowing down?\n\n\n\nFirst, if you want to read the full IFPI report, click here. \n\n\n\nLet's delve into the heart of the matter. Music streaming revenue is on a positive trajectory, showing signs of robust growth. This is a testament to the resilience and potential of the music industry in the digital age. The statistics have been rising for the last ten years. It proves that the industry has a bright future ahead of it. But not without some challenges and slower growing sectors. \n\n\n\nSource: IFPI's report\n\n\n\nPaid music streaming is one of the main drivers of this increase, with a growth of 9.5%. This brings the total number of accounts created worldwide to 752 million, including paid and unpaid subscriptions. This growth was driven, in particular, by a 10.6% increase in paid subscriptions compared with 2024.\n\n\n\nThese figures further prove the importance of music streaming since its emergence in the early 2000s. More than ever anchored in consumer habits, music streaming is a colossal financial windfall for the record industry. IFPI data proves it! For the first time in the history of this report, streaming revenues have exceeded 20 billion dollars. This represents 69% of the total revenues the music industry generates worldwide. Soundiiz has some major work to do if, one day, the 752 million people with accounts on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, or Amazon Music decide to switch platforms! We're joking, but...752 million is A LOT of people, right?\n\n\n\nThe physical market case\n\n\n\nThis continued growth of the music streaming market is not without consequences. The physical music market, meanwhile, is down in 2024, at -3.1%. Both CD sales and music video revenues are down. With one notable exception: vinyl sales continue to rise, with 4.6% growth. This is hardly surprising. More and more artists are now releasing their music on vinyl. They are aware that their most committed fans are attached to the objects are are trying to create a one-to-one relationship, critical in our digital age.\n\n\n\nSource: IFPI's report\n\n\n\nAnother good news: global rights performance revenues rose by 5.9%, with a total of 2.9 billion dollars redistributed. This comes against a backdrop of major discussions on artist remuneration. These figures, encouraging though they may be, don't mean much. The biggest artists are the ones to reap the lion's share of these billions. At the expense of more confidential artists! For the fifth time after 2014, 2019, 2022, and 2023, Taylor Swift is the artist selling the most albums. Domination!\n\n\n\nMusic streaming revenue: is it growing or slowing down? The answer remains positive!\n\n\n\nThe music streaming industry is growing…but at a slow rate\n\n\n\nThe music streaming industry, despite its slow growth rate, remains a resilient force in the digital music landscape. The steady increase in figures, even if not as rapid as before, is a testament to its stability and enduring appeal.\n\n\n\nThe trend has been in the air for some years now, and the new IFPI report confirms it. While the figures are still growing, their rate is slowing down, and 2024 is no exception. With 4.8% growth, the figures are not alarming, but they do confirm what is happening, with the fear of a tipping point, a point where the growth rate becomes so slow that it could potentially lead to a decline. The USA and Canada, two of the major markets, are experiencing more limited, albeit positive, growth, and are pulling overall revenues down.\n\n\n\nSource: IFPI's report\n\n\n\nStreaming platforms continue to win new subscribers, but to a lesser extent than they did in their heyday. With hundreds of millions of users, are streaming services on the verge of reaching a glass ceiling, with demand almost entirely covered?\n\n\n\nFree platforms?\n\n\n\nWhile many users are still to be converted, there is no doubt that this trend will continue. Especially if we remember that the last few years have seen the development of illegal streaming platforms or at least those that play on a legal loophole. Offered free of charge, based on data recovered by skilfully circumventing notions of intellectual property and copyright, they have attracted millions of users. These users don't want to pay for a subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or Deezer, so they turn to these illegal services, which manage to remain downloadable for many months, even years before the legal system kicks in and shuts them down.\n\n\n\nSource: AI-generated image\n\n\n\nThey represent a potential financial loss for many platforms, and as soon as one disappears, another one seems to appear. With subscription prices on the rise across the board, these platforms represent a threat to an already slow-growing consumer base, as they divert potential paying customers away from legitimate platforms, thereby reducing the revenue potential for the industry as a whole.\n\n\n\nMusic streaming revenue: is it growing or slowing down? The AI threat\n\n\n\nA review of the music industry would be incomplete without dwelling on the subject on everyone's lips: Artificial Intelligence. On this point, the discourse is nuanced. While the IFPI recognizes the power of AI and its ability to revolutionize the relationship between listeners and artists while potentially boosting creativity, the organization is concerned about developing models that do not respect copyright. By basing itself on existing songs to create new ones, AI does not redistribute anything to rights holders, creating models that could get out of hand and greatly penalize artists whose financial situation is sometimes unstable.\n\n\n\nWarnings\n\n\n\nPart of the report's presentation was devoted to warning of AI's dangers, a sign that the industry is taking these technologies seriously and urging players to address potential problems.\n\n\n\n\nIFPI Chief Executive Victoria Oakley declared: \"Record companies have embraced its potential to enhance artist creativity and develop new and exciting fan experiences. However, it is very clear that the developers of generative AI systems' ingesting' copyright-protected music to train their models without authorization from the rightsholders poses a very real and present threat to human artistry\".\n\n\n\n\nSource: IFPI's report\n\n\n\nVictoria Oakley went on to say that the IFPI was working with the major players in the industry to establish clear copyright rules, enabling everyone to use AI wisely and with respect for copyright. There's no doubt that in 2026, by the time of the IFPI's new report, copyright owners will have their eyes riveted on the consequences of 2025 for artistic creation.\n\n\n\nMiddle East and North Africa: a strong growth!\n\n\n\nAmong all the growth regions, two show particularly encouraging signs. The figures show growth of 22.8% in the Middle East and North Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa follows closely at 22.6%, with Latin America just behind at 22.5%. These impressive figures show that music from these regions has penetrated the entire world and that the policies of innovation and investment undertaken by local players in these regions are bearing fruit.\n\n\n\nIn Europe, a continent that accounts for around 25% of total record industry revenues, growth is undoubtedly solid but well below the zones mentioned above, with \". There was an 8.3% increase, while Australia recorded growth of 6.4%.\n\n\n\nSource: AI-generated image\n\n\n\nAre these zones on the verge of reaching a plateau? It's not illogical that gaps are widening between countries where music streaming has enjoyed widespread exposure over the past twenty years and others where technological innovation and financial investment have been more timid and less massive. A catch-up effect is therefore expected, and the trend should be confirmed next year. This also indicates that labels and streaming platforms must continue to invest in high-growth markets.\n\n\n\nPerspectives\n\n\n\nDuring panels with major labels and industry leaders, several trends emerged. Universal Music Group (UMG) emphasized the recent development of artist-centric models we mentioned in this article. Based on fairer remuneration for artists and a more equitable redistribution of music streaming revenues, the artist-centric model is, according to UMG, at the heart of innovations for the years to come. This is a positive indication that things could finally be changing and that the major players in music streaming are working in this direction.\n\n\n\n\nA trend ic Chairman Rob Stringer: \"While confirmed this trend we are supportive of technological change that helps bring music to fans everywhere around the world it only, seems reasonable that artists be paid appropriately for their endeavors\".\n\n\n\n\nGrow, yes, but not at any price?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile we await the IFPI report for 2025, you can use Soundiiz's services to transfer all your data from one platform to another! You can also download your data, import it, create playlists with our Artificial Intelligence tool, build effective Smart Links, and simply manage all your streaming data on a single platform.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is here!"}
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The Qobuz case!","datePublished":"2025-03-24T12:45:43+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-24T12:45:44+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-much-do-music-streaming-platforms-pay-per-stream-the-qobuz-case/"},"wordCount":1560,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/how-much-do-music-streaming-platforms-pay-per-stream-the-qobuz-case/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Design-sans-titre-52.png","keywords":["pay per stream","qobuz"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"It's THE news of the moment—the one that's making a lot of noise and being spied on, no doubt, by the world of music streaming. Using a press release, Qobuz has revealed its artist remuneration policy: an interesting and salutary strategy. How much do music streaming platforms pay per stream? The Qobuz case!\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nHow much do music streaming platforms pay per stream? What happened with Qobuz? \n\n\n\nOn March 20, Qobuz dropped a bombshell on its website. The French-born firm - whose story we tell in detail in this article - revealed how much it redistributes to artists for each stream recorded.\n\n\n\nTheir words are clear:\n\n\n\n\n\"Qobuz distributed royalties due to labels and publishers corresponding to an average amount of US$0.01873 per stream for the fiscal year 2024. In concrete terms, if a track reaches 1,000 plays on Qobuz, this represents US$18.73 paid to these rights holders\".\n\n\n\n\nQobuz says this remuneration is five times higher than the market average. But what does this correspond to?\n\n\n\n\nQobuz continues:  \"In terms of average revenue per user (ARPU), Qobuz generated average revenue of  US$121.13 per year, where the market average is US$22.38 per year\".\n\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nRemember that the money generated by streams does not go directly into the artists' pockets. It is transferred to the rights holders, who then redistribute it to musicians, singers, producers, and others. It all depends on their contracts and how much they get back on the objects of their creation. \n\n\n\nThis is the first time a platform has revealed its figures in music streaming history. How much do music streaming platforms pay per stream? Qobuz has revealed all!\n\n\n\nNuances\n\n\n\nQobuz's effort is commendable, and we at Soundiiz, welcome it. However, our integrity and duty to inform our readers oblige us to clarify some things. Qobuz claims that its remuneration is higher than that of its competitors. However, as no official information about these competitors has yet been filtered out, it is impossible to verify this information. Moreover, Qobuz promises that an auditing firm independently assesses its figures. We have no reason to disbelieve them, but confidentiality agreements prevent Qobuz from revealing the name of this company, again making the information difficult to verify.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nAlso, Qobuz can afford to pay the rights holders more, as the service does not offer a non-paying version. Qobuz services are 100% pay-as-you-go, enabling complete redistribution of rights. \n\n\n\nHow much do music streaming platforms pay per stream? A bit of background\n\n\n\nThis comes against a backdrop of heated debate. In addition to numerous debates concerning the financial health of artists at a time when streaming is gaining momentum, platforms such as Deezer have recently committed to better revenue redistribution. They have also pledged to change their business model, basing themselves on an artist-centric system while limiting the harmful impact of AI on artists. Qobuz is also taking a step in this direction, but in a way that removes the vagueness of its remuneration systems.\n\n\n\nWhile Deezer's approach is commendable and interesting, it is opaque for most music listeners, who, for the moment, cannot see the impact of these changes on the artists they listen to daily. Reading, in black and white, how much each of these streams earns is a more precise and more concrete way of knowing what to act on!\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nA few days ago, a report on the financial state of the music streaming market was unveiled. This article details its conclusions: it shows that music streaming platforms have never attracted so many listeners. The Qobuz revelations come at just the right time and add to the data we already have!\n\n\n\nHow much do music streaming platforms pay per stream? What could happen next?\n\n\n\nIt's as if Qobuz has broken a long-standing silence. The topic of artist remuneration has been a mystery, and despite the curiosity of many listeners and artists, no platform has ever disclosed how much it redistributes to rights holders. By choosing transparency about its remuneration system, Qobuz says: \"This is what you can do; this is what we do. Now it's your turn.\" This act of transparency is a revelation and a call to action, empowering listeners to make informed choices and influence the industry.\n\n\n\nThat's more or less what Qobuz CEO Georges Fornay says: \n\n\n\n\n\"This unprecedented move in our industry is a necessary first step toward promoting a fairer and more sustainable streaming model. Choosing Qobuz means taking concrete action  for fairer compensation for all artists and supporting musical diversity, values that our customers  cherish.\"\n\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nTwo things can happen. For the sake of transparency, some platforms may also reveal their remuneration data. If these are satisfactory, it could be an interesting marketing move. Like Qobuz, they will side with the artists on a controversial issue. This can give them a competitive edge and encourage listeners to use these services. On the other hand, some platforms may choose to maintain their current practices, arguing that their business model is sustainable and that revealing their remuneration data could be detrimental to their operations. In a context of standardization, where platforms offer more or less the same catalog and the same features, why not choose one that makes an effort to be transparent and redistributive? \n\n\n\nMaking this choice is a clear and definitive act and a way of positioning ourselves as listeners. By supporting platforms like Qobuz, listeners can contribute to a fairer compensation system for artists and support musical diversity. Knowing that your streaming choices positively impact the music industry can be a rewarding experience. And perhaps encourage other platforms to follow suit? \n\n\n\nWhat else could happen?\n\n\n\nThe alternative is for music streaming services to keep their remuneration policies vague. At Soundiiz, we believe this is the most credible option. Playing the card of total sincerity can be risky in a context where many platforms are criticized for lacking transparency. Indeed, it's hard to imagine that whatever the figures reveal, they would be considered insufficient by many music listeners. We now know that Qobuz, even without knowing the statistics for the other platforms, is the most profitable platform. To follow its example would be to shoot yourself in the foot.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nCould the Qobuz revelations be the start of a significant shift? That's the question on everyone's mind, and the next few months may hold the answer. Qobuz's transparency could spark a chain reaction, leading to a transformation in the music streaming landscape. This potential for change is not just intriguing, but it also invites the audience to stay engaged and watch for further developments. \n\n\n\nBy revealing its figures, Qobuz has symbolically put the power back in the hands of listeners. It's as if Qobuz is saying that only they, or almost only they, have the power to change things. By choosing to support a service that acts in the interests of artists, listeners can play a crucial role in shaping the future of the music streaming industry. This emphasis on the audience's influence is not just empowering, but it also underscores their importance in the industry's dynamics.  \n\n\n\nWhat else does Qobuz offer? \n\n\n\nFrom the outset, Qobuz has based its expansion on the audio quality of its services. Several audiophile sites have repeatedly placed Qobuz at the top of the platforms, offering the best possible HD option for listening to music. We just compared TIDAL and Qobuz, two platforms unanimously cited as the most successful in targeting the audiophile segment. For years, Qobuz has been the music streaming service for those for whom audio matters most.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz website\n\n\n\nBut Qobuz also stands out for the quality of its editorial content. Over the years, Qobuz has become a genuinely credible music media with fine expertise, publishing numerous interviews and features by talented journalists. At Soundiiz, we appreciate this. In a fast-paced age where music media has lost its impact, Qobuz continues digging the furrow of reading. \n\n\n\nThey also offer contextual information on albums and album covers, as if you had the physical object at home!\n\n\n\nHow to transfer your playlists, albums and all of your data to Qobuz?\n\n\n\nIf you appreciate Qobuz's transparency, you may be tempted to transfer all your data from your previous streaming platform to the French service. Not only would this enable you to enjoy all that Qobuz has to offer, but it would also allow you to act, at your level, towards fairer remuneration of rights holders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to the Transfer function developed by Soundiiz, you won't have to rack your brains. You'll be able to retrieve all the data you accumulated on your previous platform directly from your Qobuz account. Soundiiz lets you switch easily from Spotify to Qobuz, from Apple Music to Qobuz, from Deezer to Qobuz, from YouTube Music to Qobuz, from Amazon Music to Qobuz, or from TIDAL to Qobuz!\n\n\n\nPlaylists, tracks liked, albums, artists followed... You won't lose a thing; the process will only take a few minutes. Our users have been using our services for years, and we're constantly improving them to make Soundiiz the ideal companion for your daily music listening.\n\n\n\nTo test our services, click here! "}
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You must have read at least once, \"With over XXX Spotify's monthly listeners, X is the new Pop sensation.\" Or something of that nature. But what does this really mean? What are Spotify's monthly listeners, and how are they counted? And do they REALLY matter? \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nWe delve into these questions in this article, shedding light on the significant role of Spotify's monthly listeners in the music industry.\n\n\n\nWhat are Spotify's monthly listeners?\n\n\n\nLet's put it very simply. Monthly listeners are the statistics displayed at the very top of every artist page on Spotify. Spotify is well aware that fans and labels alike scrutinize this statistic, and it has placed it prominently.\n\n\n\nAI-generated image\n\n\n\nMonthly listeners differ from the number of streams displayed for an artist's songs. Their calculation does not follow the same pattern: total streams are cumulative, whereas monthly listeners only focus on a twenty-eight-day period. In short, monthly listeners \"reload\" after twenty-eight days, while total streams have no cut-off date. Be careful not to confuse the two!\n\n\n\nIt's important to point out that Spotify has developed tools to detect whether an artist or his label has purchased fake monthly listeners. Some profiles still fall through the cracks, but if Spotify detects suspicious activity, such as a drastic increase in monthly listeners, it's possible to penalize or even suspend that account.\n\n\n\nReal value?\n\n\n\nFor most people, and given that Spotify reveals few other figures and that not all of its competitors put forward this statistic, the monthly listener has become a metric for measuring popularity. Many people rely solely on this metric and nothing else to assess an artist's impact. It's like looking only at the number of followers a profile has on Instagram without looking at the engagement of its posts. Engagement, which reflects posts' real value and influence, is more important than a number whose nuances we don't understand at first glance.\n\n\n\nAI-generated image\n\n\n\nMonthly listeners can be misleading and give a truncated picture of an artist's profile. Also, if an unknown artist appears on a superstar's song - remixing one of his songs, for example - his monthly listeners will skyrocket. We saw this recently with Drake and the singer Pimmie, whose appearance on the Canadian rapper's latest album took him from very few monthly listeners to colossal figures.\n\n\n\nBut will these artists last? Shouldn't these statistics be qualified? And how are they calculated?\n\n\n\nHow are Spotify's monthly listeners calculated? \n\n\n\nIt's straightforward: the song must be listened to for at least thirty seconds for a stream to be counted as a monthly listener. At twenty-nine seconds, there is no additional stream! And all this is calculated over a window of twenty-eight days.\n\n\n\nSpotify can detect whether a song has been mutated. If this is the case—if, for example, a user leaves his Spotify running with the sound muted—then these streams are not counted.\n\n\n\nMonthly listeners are unique users. This means that if a person listens to a single song by an artist for thirty-one seconds and then never listens to another song for the whole world, he will still be counted as a monthly listener. He'll have the same weight as a Spotify user who has listened 4578 times - it's possible, we assure you! - songs by the same artist. Each of them counts as a monthly listener.\n\n\n\nAI-generated image\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, the famous person who listened 4578 times the songs of this artist will weigh more heavily in the total streams generated by an artist over a year, for example. And therefore generate more revenue. Monthly listeners are essential but should not be the only metric studied.\n\n\n\nMoreover, a 2024 study by Music Business Worldwide revealed that in 2023, only 19% of artists had more than 1,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. This interesting figure shows just how much a handful of artists dominate the music industry.\n\n\n\nThe calculation is similar for the number of streams: a stream equals thirty seconds or more of listening to a song!\n\n\n\nDo Spotify's monthly listeners matter? \n\n\n\nThe answer to Spotify's Monthly listeners and whether they matter is nuanced. Firstly, yes, these statistics do matter. Spotify is today, and is likely to remain for a long time to come, the most widely used streaming platform in the world. From a marketing point of view, this can be a powerful argument.\n\n\n\nAI-generated image\n\n\n\nIndeed, it's common to see press releases highlighting this metric to show how widely listened to an artist is. More than the number itself, it's often the evolution of this number that can turn heads. It's common to see these statistics soar after a particular event, a song that explodes, or a significant media exposure. There are correlations between the emergence of a Trend on TikTok and the evolution of an artist's monthly listeners on Spotify.\n\n\n\nBe careful! \n\n\n\nBut beware: predictions about TikTok are almost impossible. The majority of the record industry and artists are trying to master this social network. They are aware that the appearance of a song in numerous trends is a gateway to success. Until now, almost no one has managed to unravel the mysteries of its algorithm. Therefore, the only possible analysis is to correlate TikTok with the evolution of Spotify's monthly listeners: several studies have been conducted, and there is a real correlation between Spotify and TikTok.\n\n\n\nSpotify's monthly listeners matter, as they provide an index of popularity and can serve as a basis for building an expansion and communication strategy. The potential impact of a high or growing number of monthly listeners on an artist's career is significant, underscoring the weight of this metric in the music industry.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThe main factor to observe is not the number of monthly listeners in a single month. But rather the evolution of this number over several consecutive months. If it climbs or remains stable, the artist has achieved his goal of creating a community of committed fans.\n\n\n\nThis proves that the artist is not a \"one-hit-wonder\" like so many others in the history of music. If, on the contrary, the statistics are falling month by month, then there's no doubt cause for concern. This underlines the importance of a comprehensive approach to evaluating an artist's success, considering monthly listeners and other key metrics.\n\n\n\nAlso, the higher the number of streams, the more money Spotify will pay out to rights holders. From a purely financial, image, and marketing point of view, artists gain from an increase in their monthly listeners.\n\n\n\nBut do they really matter?\n\n\n\nHowever, these statistics are unstable and cannot be used to assess an artist's long-term potential. As mentioned above, they tend to rise rapidly after a targeted event. By definition, they are often part of an \"exception\" logic, which gives no guarantee of an artist's future career or ability to generate streams over several months or even years.\n\n\n\nAI-generated image\n\n\n\nIt's also possible that these streams will be driven by a single song or two and that the public will listen to very little of what the artist has to offer. As we know, careers are built over long periods so that these statistics may give an illusion.\n\n\n\nAbove all, they can vary drastically from month to month. At the major labels, teams of analysts analyze these data and monitor them very closely. At Soundiiz, we are convinced that monthly listeners are essential but must not be the tree that hides the forest. Their potential increase must be integrated into a long-term development strategy. So that renewed visibility and streams can create a virtuous circle and benefit all parties.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer your music streaming data to or from Spotify?\n\n\n\nSpotify has been the world leader in music streaming for years, attracting more users yearly. After years spent on Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, TIDAL, or YouTube Music, you may want to try the Swedish streaming service.\n\n\n\nBut how do you switch from one platform to another without losing everything you've spent years carefully building? How do you avoid losing anything in the transition? And, above all, how do you make the data transfer as quick as it is painless? Soundiiz is the solution: we've been transferring data for years!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBased on technology that enables us to make precise matches between your source and destination platforms, we can transfer your playlists, albums, and favorites from Apple Music to Spotify, from Deezer to Spotify, from TIDAL to Spotify, from YouTube Music to Spotify, from Amazon Music to Spotify, and so on. And the reverse is also possible! If you want to leave Spotify for another service, you can do so with Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nJust go to our Transfer section and let us guide you! "}
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It's not uncommon to see users switching from Spotify to Apple Music. Both services are market leaders, attracting ever-increasing listeners. How to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Apple Music?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur procedure is designed to make the transfer process from Spotify to Apple Music as easy as possible, giving you the confidence to make the switch!\n\n\n\nAn all-out war! \n\n\n\nAs you know, the relationship between Spotify and Apple Music is complicated, to say the least. Apple was the first to enter the music streaming field with the launch of iTunes, changing the face of the music industry. However, Spotify was quick to strike back and has established itself as the leader in music streaming over the years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple Music has chosen a different positioning, for example, by not offering a free version of its service and by trying to establish itself as a cultural hub. This strategy has paid off, as Apple Music is now perceived as more than just a streaming platform. Interviews, events, radio, Super Bowl... Apple Music is everywhere! But Spotify remains, for the moment, the leader. And this little war is even taking place in the courts.\n\n\n\nFines and fines\n\n\n\nIn March 2024, the European Commission fined Apple Music $1.8 billion. The reason? Apple had allegedly restricted access to applications such as Spotify and Deezer on its App Store. The procedure was cumbersome, and it was unclear if an Apple user wanted to download Spotify.\n\n\n\nSpotify claimed this represented a revenue loss and never ceased to file complaints. Another bone of contention was that Apple had imposed an additional 30% tax on in-app purchases in its Apple Store. This tax would have forced Spotify to pass on this cost to its customers, thus reducing its price competitiveness.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the result of a long-running war that began in the 2010s when Spotify accused Apple of regularly changing the rules of its App Store. Apple is also said to have continually made it difficult for Spotify's developers. They struggled to develop an application compatible with all the services offered by Apple.\n\n\n\nIn this article and this article, we look back at the war between Spotify and Apple Music. It'll give you some context before you transfer your data from Spotify to Apple Music! \n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Apple Music?\n\n\n\nThe war between Spotify and Apple Music doesn't necessarily concern you. Or rather, it doesn't affect you directly. There must be other reasons to transfer your data and playlists from Spotify to Apple Music. We've devoted an episode of our Versus series to Spotify and Apple Music. \n\n\n\nYou may leave because of the audio quality. Although Spotify has recently promised to make efforts in this area, Apple Music is ahead of the audiophile market. Choosing Apple Music over Spotify also means supporting artistic creation a little more. In a context where Spotify continues to be criticized, and Apple Music offers higher remuneration rates than its competitor, your choice is logical if this subject is close to your heart.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond these two dimensions, Apple Music stands out for its complementary content. With its multiple radio stations, exclusive formats, shows, and media personalities, Apple Music has succeeded in creating a real environment that complements \"just\" music.\n\n\n\nYou might want to try Apple Music, but be careful! If you don't like the experience, remember that you can easily switch back to Spotify—using Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWhat is the procedure for transferring playlists, favorites, and data from Spotify to Apple Music?\n\n\n\nHow to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Apple Music? A step-by-step procedure.\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but you must create an Apple Music account before you do anything else. \n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account – Spotify – and your destination account – Apple Music -. To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Spotify icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the Apple Music icon. \n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have an Apple Music account. \n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything works. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Choose what you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time.\n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from Spotify to Apple Music free?\n\n\n\nFrom the outset, we have aimed to make Soundiiz accessible to most users. That's why we offer a free option, allowing you to transfer up to 200 items simultaneously.\n\n\n\nIf your data contains more, you can subscribe to one of our Premium options. You can do whatever you want for just a few euros a month. The good news is that there's no commitment. If you only want to make one transfer and never use Soundiiz again, you can do so without any problem.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOf course, we'd love to keep you with us, but for those who want to, our pricing options allow you to retain flexibility, empowering you to choose what works best for you! \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nYou've just transferred your data from Spotify to Apple Music, thanks to Soundiiz and the procedure detailed above. But Soundiiz's work doesn't stop there! We imagine all this data is precious to you, and you don't want to lose it. So you'll probably want to back them up to find them again intact. And that's just as well because Soundiiz lets you download all your streaming data in the format you choose: in text, CSV, or other formats.\n\n\n\nSo you can store them safely and share them with friends and family. A friend envies your playlists? Download them via Soundiiz and send them the file: all they have to do is use Soundiiz to import the file and link it to their music streaming account. Pretty simple, isn't it?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThink of Soundiiz as the ideal companion for your daily use of streaming platforms. Our service lets you download, export, and import all your data and create a virtuous circle with other music fans.\n\n\n\nIt's also possible to synchronize data: you've just left Spotify, but you like the service's playlists and would like to find them on your Apple Music account. With our Sync function, you can do just that and enjoy the best of both worlds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Artificial Intelligence tool, meanwhile, will enable you to generate playlists that are as close as possible to your tastes and then import them wherever you like. Among other tools!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is an all-in-one solution, and if you'd like to learn more, click here."}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/spotify-vs-tidal-which-is-the-best/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/spotify-vs-tidal-which-is-the-best/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"Spotify VS TIDAL: which is the best?","datePublished":"2025-10-02T16:00:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/spotify-vs-tidal-which-is-the-best/"},"wordCount":1561,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/spotify-vs-tidal-which-is-the-best/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/vs-4.jpg","keywords":["spotify","tidal"],"articleSection":["Versus"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"We've been doing a lot of Versus on our blog for over two years. Judging by the statistics, it's one of our most popular pieces of content! So you've surely been waiting for it: our Versus between Spotify and TIDAL, two very different platforms, each offering almost opposite experiences. Spotify VS TIDAL: which is the best?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe'll explain it all, and as always, remember that Soundiiz, a tool for transferring your playlists and music library between different streaming services, is the ideal solution for enhancing your user experience on any platform!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nAnalyzing the differences between Spotify and TIDAL is interesting: both services have chosen opposite directions. They represent the nuances of the streaming world and the music industry. Spotify was a pionner, with Apple Music: it arrived before TIDAL and had time to clear the field. Since its inception, Spotify has tried to appeal to the broadest possible audience by offering homogeneous functionalities.\n\n\n\nWhen TIDAL arrived in 2015, the streaming service tried to set itself apart. It understood the market was becoming saturated, but it also had time to assess what was missing and where the needs lay. There's no point in duplicating Spotify's or Apple Music's offerings, say the service's senior executives. You have to develop a different solution and go after a niche audience not yet targeted by one of your competitors.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nWith Jay-Z as a shareholder and extensive communication campaigns, TIDAL is positioning itself in the audiophile segment—a segment that Spotify recently touched on, by launching a long-awaited audiophile option. But TIDAL is also on the side of artists and rights holders, promising better remuneration for streams.\n\n\n\nThere are two opposing conceptions of music streaming, and to this day, TIDAL and Spotify remain radically different in their approach.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nAs we fast-forward to today, TIDAL has evolved over the past decade but has stayed faithful to its promises—just like Spotify! The statistics show that Spotify is the world's most widely used streaming platform. Conversely, TIDAL remains more niche but is still a significant player in the music industry. The competition between these two platforms is ongoing, and they continue to push each other to innovate and improve. They're like two sides of the same coin, each with unique strengths and weaknesses.\n\n\n\nChoosing one or the other means making a clear, radical choice beyond simply listening to music. And Soundiiz is here to help you make that choice!\n\n\n\nAudio Quality – Spotify VS TIDAL: which is the best?\n\n\n\nWe'll save you some reading time: it's not a fair fight. When it comes to audio quality, TIDAL is way out in front. This makes sense: TIDAL made audio quality its main argument at launch. It's an audiophile platform for audiophiles. Along with Qobuz, TIDAL is almost systematically cited as the most qualitative platform in this field. But Apple Music and Amazon Music are not to be outdone!\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nTIDAL promises an immersive listening experience that is faithful to the studio's sound and the way the music is recorded. Spotify, for its part, has chosen to base its expansion on other factors, even if the recent arrival of an HD audio option may have been reassuring. It still needs to match TIDAL's audio quality, as Spotify's is not bad per se, but not great yet. \n\n\n\nThere's no doubt about it: if you want to listen to high-quality music, choose TIDAL!\n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms – Spotify VS TIDAL: which is the best?\n\n\n\nSpotify has been working hard on its \"social\" dimension. In addition to its annual Spotify Wrapped, one of the world's most effective marketing strategies, the Swedish platform has understood that music is also a collective experience. It has made collaboration between friends possible: if a friend also has a Spotify account, it's easy to add songs to playlists, create collaborative playlists, and share recommendations.\n\n\n\nTIDAL also lets you do this, but one factor works against it: statistically, more people use Spotify. If you have a TIDAL account, you may not be able to collaborate with your friends at a party. What's more, Spotify has recently focused on Live and concerts. By teaming up with Bands In Town, a service featuring concerts linked to artists in listeners' catalogs, Spotify has transferred passive music listening to a physical experience.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL website\n\n\n\nConcerts are one of the best ways for artists to make a living from their craft, so this is a dimension not to be overlooked.\n\n\n\nRegarding algorithms, Spotify is currently the market leader. TIDAL offers regularly updated playlists focusing on particular genres, but Spotify seems to be more refined in its recommendations. Again, this is due to the colossal expenditure on improving its algorithm.\n\n\n\nTIDAL's recommendations are relevant but more targeted and less aimed at discoveries. Spotify's algorithm allows for a skillful blend of moods, atmospheres, musical colors, and trends. The result is playlists that are constantly renewed and in tune with users' tastes.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of October 2025) –\n\n\n\nIf price is important to you, as it is to many customers, TIDAL is a better choice than Spotify.\n\n\n\nIt's simple: all plan prices are lower than those of Spotify. The difference is even more significant for the \"Family\" plan since you'll have to pay $3 more for the same plan at Spotify. The individual plan is cheaper than Spotify on TIDAL. The one-dollar difference may not seem like much, but it can add up even more over several years with the family offer.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nNote that both services offer a free trial, enabling you to test the platforms before choosing. Practical, to make sure you don't make a mistake!\n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL\n\n\n\nCatalogs – Spotify VS TIDAL: which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of October 2025) –\n\n\n\nThe difference is not in the number of musical references. Over the years, all streaming platforms have been able to offer more or less the same number of songs. It is unlikely that you won't find an album or a song, even the most obscure ones, on one or other of them.\n\n\n\nStreaming services now distinguish themselves in terms of additional content; and Spotify is hard to beat.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIts investment in podcasts and audiobooks has put it well ahead of the competition. Considering that the public is consuming more and more hours of podcasts, this is a factor to be considered. TIDAL has chosen not to invest too much in this segment, and if you're a consumer of podcasts or audiobooks, you may find yourself frustrated.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, TIDAL offers a substantial video catalog, whereas Spotify has fewer references in its library. This is an interesting feature, but one that music fans don't use much. Spotify's strength lies in its quick realization that the music experience alone was not enough.\n\n\n\nIn an increasingly competitive sector, platforms need to think \"global\" and cross-channel and be ahead of the game regarding audio content.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nSpotify VS TIDAL: which is the best?\n\n\n\nThe conclusion of this Versus is pretty simple. Spotify is for you if you want a complete, ergonomic service with a solid algorithm and \"social\" functions to extend your listening experience.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you're a music enthusiast concerned with the audio quality of what you're listening to and with supporting the arts as best you can, then TIDAL is a better solution. After all, for many people, music is the only thing that matters. Social features, podcasts, algorithms, or audiobooks count for less than what you listen to every day. TIDAL is almost a philosophical choice. And a subscription to TIDAL will cost you less than a subscription to Spotify.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIf you're only interested in music, TIDAL is for you. But if you want to enjoy lots of additional content, choose Spotify.\n\n\n\nIt's pretty simple, isn't it? And don't forget: you can test both services with a free trial period before choosing!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nIf you've read this Versus, it's probably because you want to change your music streaming platform. Whether you've decided to try Spotify or TIDAL, you're bound to face a dilemma. What do you do with all the data accumulated on your previous platforms, such as Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Qobuz, or Amazon Music? Will you lose it all? Will that playlist you're particularly proud of disappear?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe answer is no. And if the answer is no, it's because Soundiiz exists. Thanks to our Transfer function, which precisely matches your source and destination platforms, you can match your two platforms. It's like looking in a mirror!\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, there's no need to panic: everything is transferable and available wherever you want. This feature results from many years of work and increasingly refined technology.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's also possible to save all your data in text or CSV format, store it, and import it into your destination platform. So there's no stress: everything is backed up and secure and can be shared.\n\n\n\nTo test our Transfer function, click here!"}
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If you're like us at Soundiiz, you spend hours and hours making your playlists on Apple Music or other platforms. And it goes without saying that you want to keep them safe and sound. How can you Export/download Apple Music playlists and data to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nApple Music's website\n\n\n\nIt's straightforward, you'll see!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to Export/download Apple Music playlists and data to Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nIt's hard to find fault with Apple Music. The platform, a pioneer in the streaming world, has succeeded in evolving its offering over the years. It has adapted to a constantly changing market. While some may have stayed behind, Apple has stayed ahead of the trends. Apple Music has come out on top by investing in its algorithms, developing its radio and podcast offering, launching shows exclusively on the platform, leading the way as a cultural hub, and positioning itself as more than just a music streaming platform.\n\n\n\nApple Music's website\n\n\n\nWe should also mention its efforts in the area of artist remuneration. Along with TIDAL and Qobuz, Apple Music is one of the platforms offering the best redistribution rate based on streams received. This is a positive and virtuous indicator in a fragile cultural industry.\n\n\n\nWith a pricing policy consistent with its competitors, Apple Music is a well-balanced service that meets all the needs of a music streaming enthusiast. However, it has no free offer or trial period, which may put some people off.\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\nMoreover, its podcast offering leaves much to be desired compared with Spotify, its competitor. You'll have to download a third-party application, Apple Podcast, to find what you're looking for. This can be frustrating for listeners who are used to having everything in one place and can turn some people away from Apple Music.\n\n\n\nApple Music's website\n\n\n\nThis is compensated for by a solid HD audio option. It places Apple Music among the best-equipped services on the market. It is also aided by many songs and an algorithm focusing more on albums than playlists.\n\n\n\nThis can be disconcerting, mainly if you're used to Deezer or Spotify. But after a few months of adjustment, you should feel right at home. Apple Music's ergonomics and user experience are optimal. It's based on a form of minimalism and gets straight to the point without any clutter.\n\n\n\nSo, how do you back up your data?\n\n\n\nExport, store, share, and update your Apple Music playlists to Text or CSV\n\n\n\nThere are two possible scenarios. The first is linked to your justified fear of losing your data. Imagine that a computer bug prevents you from accessing your streaming platform for several days. Or your account is inadvertently deleted. Or that the streaming service you're using goes out of business. It's all unlikely, but unfortunately, it's possible.\n\n\n\nYou'll need to store your data somewhere safe, where you can be sure it will be found intact. With our download and export tool, you can safely and soundly upload your files to a hard disk or Drive folder.\n\n\n\nApple Music's website\n\n\n\nThese files can then be imported wherever you like.\n\n\n\nThis is the second scenario. You've decided to leave Apple Music, but you want to 1) download all your data, 2) store it, and 3) find it again on the platform you've chosen. By downloading your data, you can be sure of being able to import it and find it again, intact, on Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, or Qobuz. Wherever your data goes, we've got you covered.\n\n\n\nAs part of our Drive to optimize your listening experience, you can also manage your playlists line by line. You can delete references, relocate them, and update everything without going through your streaming platform.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is a game-changer for DJs and anyone who frequently updates their playlists. Our tool makes managing and modifying your playlists easy, allowing you to do almost anything.\n\n\n\nShare everything! \n\n\n\nMusic has become a collective experience. Whereas it used to be customary to listen to albums in one's corner, with headphones on, in the car, or at home, the arrival of playlists has turned our listening habits on their head. We often put our playlists in \"public\" mode so everyone can enjoy them. And when we like a song or an artist, we usually need to tell others about it. To share our discoveries. To spread the word about a particular song or album. This can be done via social media, on Instagram, in a story. Or via data sharing with our loved ones.\n\n\n\nApple Music's website\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, it's easy to generate files that can be shared and sent to loved ones. By downloading and exporting your data, you make it universal. Your friends, too, become ambassadors for your tastes.\n\n\n\nImagine you've created a playlist of 200 songs devoted to a single musical genre. It's impossible, or almost impossible, for one of your friends to write down each song and create his playlist, reference by reference. This would be time-consuming and counter-productive. You can send him your playlist file using our download tool, which he can import directly into his account.\n\n\n\nThe tools we develop enable you to share moments of discovery with your loved ones: by sharing your data, this becomes a reality!\n\n\n\nExport/download Apple Music playlists and data to Text or CSV – Step by step\n\n\n\nFirst, you must create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then come to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms with their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\nWhen you return to your Soundiiz home page, you'll notice a section called 'Your Library.' This section displays all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected, including your Apple Music playlists. This is where you'll start the export process.\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as a file.\"\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\nNow, you can store it wherever you like! The file generated has all the information you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here!\n\n\n\nCan you export/download your Apple Music playlists in formats other than Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nOur users rarely export their playlists in formats other than text or CSV. These are by far the most common formats. But to cover all needs, we've made downloads possible in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format).\n\n\n\nThis multiplicity of available formats enables us to cover all needs. It ensures that those who choose Soundiiz will not be stuck!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nOur Transfer function has built our reputation. It enables you to transfer all your data from one platform to another in just a few minutes and without any effort. It follows the same philosophy as our export/download function. It's designed to ensure you don't lose any data. To find out more, click here.\n\n\n\nOver the years, Soundiiz has adapted to trends and kept pace with developments in the music market. That's why we recently launched our Artificial Intelligence tool. This goes hand in hand with the growing use of playlists as a music consumption tool. Thanks to our AI-powered playlist generator, you can generate playlists based on specific queries or tags. These playlists can be added to your daily streaming platform if connected to your Soundiiz account!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also set our AI to generate new results as often as you like: you won't have to do a thing, and you'll see new playlists added to your platforms!\n\n\n\nIf you're a content creator or music influencer - and we know some of you follow us - we also let you create SmartLinks. This allows you to gather your data in one place and track it. Please note that while making a SmartLink is free, the tracking option is not. To see all our subscription offers, click here. Note that you can unsubscribe from your Soundiiz subscription at any time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd to discover all the other Soundiiz services, click here!"}
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But also by the history of this industry. So, logically, we like to go back in time to understand how everything evolved. And as we delve into the past, it's hard not to cross paths with iTunes' ancestor, SoundJam MP. Meet SoundJam, music streaming's ancestor!\n\n\n\nCredit: Spotify\n\n\n\nHow did it all start? We're taking the time machine and taking you with us!\n\n\n\nSoundJam: a brief history of its founders\n\n\n\nWe all know the story: In 2001, iTunes arrived on the market, and the record industry was turned upside down. Using the MP3 format, which was relatively new then, this library of songs available for purchase online changed how consumers interacted with the artists they listened to daily. After 2001, nothing would ever be the same again. The world of music streaming was born, and almost twenty-five years later, it has become the preferred way to listen to music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut before iTunes? What was there? The answer can be summed up in one word: SoundJam. SoundJam is, first and foremost, the story of three men. Jeffrey Robin, born in Chicago, joined Apple in 1992. There, he met Bill Kincaid, with whom he worked on operating systems, some of which were failures. Apple was not yet the well-oiled machine it is today, and the nineties were years of trial and error.\n\n\n\nFive years after his arrival, Jeffrey left Apple in 1997, the same year as Bill. Jeffrey remained in the Apple world, working on services related to Macs, the computers developed by Apple. Bill, on the other hand, joined a start-up. Two years later, they teamed up with Dave Heller, the third most important person in our history, to found a company they called SoundStep. You can see where we're going with this.\n\n\n\nBill, Jeffrey, and Dave brainstormed for months and months—that's not true—to come up with a name for their baby: SoundJam MP. History is in the making.\n\n\n\nWhat was SoundJam?\n\n\n\nThe MP3 format was launched in 1993 - more of that in a following article -. As soon as it arrived, it was clear that it would be used on a massive scale. It enables significant developments. Jeff Robin, Bill Kincaid, and Dave Heller are well aware of this and are working on software to play MP3s on computers. Able to support both local and streamed files, the software quickly established itself as the MP3 player of choice for Mac users. It's not the only one on the market, but it is the most complete for many. And the most intuitive to use.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundJam MP offered a range of features that significantly enhanced the user experience. It allowed users to customize its appearance, change its color, and burn CDs to encode them in MP3. According to its founders, the audio quality was optimal, and the most demanding users could adjust the parameters using an equalizer supplied with the software. Distributed under the Casady & Greene brand, SoundJam MP even won a Best Of Macworld award in 1999, with a satisfaction rate approaching 90%. These features set a new standard for music playback software and significantly improved the user experience.\n\n\n\nAs you can imagine, Apple is closely monitoring this software. And hopes to get its hands on it to kick-start its expansion. Just the thing: Apple has two entry points to SoundJam and not the least.\n\n\n\nWhen did Apple buy SoundJam?\n\n\n\nSoundJam competes with another program offering the same thing: Audion, which the Panic brand developed. SoundJam is being used increasingly, and Apple is looking to profit from a growing market. Apple knows Bill and Jeffrey well, having worked for Apple. At the time, Audion was in talks with AOL to negotiate a buy-out. They already seemed far removed from Apple. Needless to say, Audion's employees must have been biting their fingers a few years later when iTunes exploded, and Apple became one of the world's biggest companies. Bad timing!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen they decided to buy SoundJam, Apple also employed Dave Heller, the third member of a trio of promising engineers. They take SoundJam's code and turn it into iTunes. Apple spokeswoman Alicia Awbrek stated in 2001:\n\n\n\n\n\"After purchasing SoundJam MP last fall, Apple created iTunes to bring even more Mac users into the digital musical revolution. . . . As of June 1, 2001, Apple will discontinue distribution of SoundJam to focus its resources on iTunes.\"\n\n\n\n\nWas this the end for SoundJam MP? In its original form, yes. Bought by Apple and absorbed into its ecosystem, the software disappeared. But the story doesn't end there. Dave, Jeffrey, and Bill are still working for Apple. Jeff is even the director of the company's developer branch.\n\n\n\nWhat happened next?\n\n\n\niTunes arrives, and everything changes. Whereas music fans had become accustomed to ripping their CDs and listening to them on their computers, using players like SoundJam, iTunes took the opposite approach. Funnily enough, iTunes was billed as \"the world's best and easiest to use 'jukebox' software at its launch.\" The term \"jukebox,\" also used to describe SoundJam MP, refers to those machines from another era that played songs in random mode. It's only a short step from there to thinking that jukeboxes are the ancestors of the music industry's digital revolution!\n\n\n\nMusic is available digitally on iTunes: you no longer need a CD to listen to anything. The advent of the Internet and the development of computers changed everything. The market will soon move from physical to digital. It's a fundamental, significant change, even a revolution. And it's all been kick-started by SoundJam MP, a playback software that could never have imagined an evolution of this magnitude.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\niTunes has simplified SoundJam's formula, making all controls accessible in one place and enhancing the user experience. Apple has transformed SoundJam from an effective tool reserved for a circle of insiders into a consumer program that's easy to use. Apple's great strength is sensing trends, making the inaccessible easy, and taking the world with them. To SoundJam MP's rather staid screen, iTunes adds a visual dimension, the ability to organize your music collection, and the ability to customize your CDs.\n\n\n\nSix months after iTunes' launch, a new revolution occurred: the arrival of the iPod.\n\n\n\nBut that's a story for another day!"}
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What will it change?","datePublished":"2025-04-18T16:01:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/what-are-deezers-new-features-what-will-it-change/"},"wordCount":1229,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/what-are-deezers-new-features-what-will-it-change/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Design-sans-titre-54.png","keywords":["algorithm","artist center","deezer","features"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"In the frantic race for the throne of the most listened-to music streaming platform, all services are redoubling their efforts and adding new features to an already extensive offering. Deezer, one of the most widely used in France and with major international ambitions, has unleashed an arsenal of new options. What are Deezer's new features?\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nWe explain it all to you!\n\n\n\nDeezer’s new features: why?\n\n\n\nDeezer is undoubtedly on the up and has big ambitions. After years of concentrating on the French market, Deezer has decided to conquer the world. And these efforts are beginning to pay off. In 2024, Deezer turned a profit for the first time in its history. Experts predict that the platform could soon become profitable. The signals are positive from a business point of view but also in terms of Deezer's image, its international reach, and its positioning as an innovative platform.\n\n\n\nBeyond adding new features, this translates into the announcement, at the beginning of 2025, of a new way of thinking about music streaming. Based on an artist-centric approach, the details we explain here, Deezer hopes to change how rights holders are remunerated.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIt gives a big kick in the anthill to a music streaming world that has been criticized for years for a system that benefits the platforms or the massively listened-to artists but leaves only crumbs for the others. It's still too early to tell whether Deezer will succeed in bringing this change to fruition, but for the moment, the signals are green.\n\n\n\nArtists-centered\n\n\n\nDeezer is also trying to combat music generated by Artificial Intelligence. Here, too, the aim is to promote artistic creation and fight against the replacement of artists by machines. In a press release published on its website, Deezer claims that 18% of music production uploaded since January 2025 is the work of AI. That's over 20,000 songs a day. This is colossal.\n\n\n\n\n“AI-generated content continues to flood streaming platforms like Deezer, and we see no sign of it slowing down,” said Aurelien Herault, Chief Innovation Officer. “Generative AI has the potential to impact music creation and consumption positively, but we need to approach the development with responsibility and care in order to safeguard the rights and revenues of artists and songwriters, while maintaining transparency for the fans. Thanks to our cutting-edge tool we are already removing fully AI generated content from the algorithmic recommendations.”\n\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIn addition to these paradigm shifts, Deezer faces competition that is also sharpening its weapons. In an increasingly fierce world, you must constantly innovate to keep pace with your ambitions. Against this backdrop, Deezer has just unveiled several new features, which could cause a stir and force its competitors to catch up.\n\n\n\nWhat are Deezer’s new features?\n\n\n\nThe first significant evolution concerns its algorithm. We know that algorithms are more than ever the key for streaming platforms: with an effective recommendation system, playlists as close as possible to individual tastes, and an optimal personalized experience, users likely won't want to go elsewhere. Deezer understands this and, in the coming weeks, will unveil an algorithm that can be customized by each user, putting you in the driver's seat. For example, managing the recommendations in “Flow” playlists will be possible. With the addition of a “dislike” button, you can ask Deezer to stop playing you songs by a particular artist or group.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nTherefore, Deezer playlists will be based on your listening habits and the parameters you enter manually.\n\n\n\nMy Deezer Month\n\n\n\nThe second feature is a monthly summary of each user's statistics. Inspired by Spotify's annual Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music's Replay and its own recap, Deezer is introducing My Deezer Month. This feature will enable users to consult and share their monthly statistics, fostering community and shared experiences. The social dimension has become a key to success for most streaming services, and My Deezer Month is no exception. A clever marketing strategy that will enable Deezer to benefit from user-generated advertising by sharing listening statistics.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nThis aligns with Deezer's desire to strengthen the community and share dimensions around its products. With this in mind, the French service will enable its users to share data with other users on different platforms. Creating a “universal” sharing link allows you to share favorites with friends who use Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, or any other platform.\n\n\n\nPersonalization! \n\n\n\nThese features are accompanied by the possibility of redesigning your Deezer account's graphic and ergonomic identity. By choosing which categories to display, customizing playlists, and creating covers, plus many other options, you can, according to Deezer, transform your account. Deezer's emphasis on personalization ensures that you feel unique and catered to both visually and in terms of your usage habits.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nWhether it's a graphic redesign or an algorithm adjustment, Deezer understands that users expect their platform to adapt to their tastes and allow them to distinguish themselves from other users. At a time when streaming platforms tend to homogenize their features, Deezer is trying to set itself apart by focusing on meticulous functionality based on sharing and singularity. Will it be enough to expand internationally and win market share from the behemoth Spotify? W'ein a few months.\n\n\n\nAll these features will be available between April 28 and May 2. Coming soon! Now that you know all about Deezer's new features, how can you make the most of it using Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nHow can you make the most of Deezer's new features with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nIf you're already a Deezer user, you can manage all your streaming data directly from your Soundiiz account after connecting your Deezer profile. You can manage your playlists, save them, and delete one or more songs without going through Deezer. Soundiiz is an all-in-one dashboard that will make your daily use of your favorite platform much easier.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our synchronization tool, you can enjoy playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music (or any other), for example, on Deezer. So you can have the best of several worlds at your fingertips!\n\n\n\nIt's also possible that you haven't been a Deezer customer until now. But the new features discussed in this article may have convinced you to take the plunge. Problem: you've been on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, or Qobuz for 5 years, and you don't want to lose all the data you've accumulated. It's logical, and we're all the same.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz understands this, and from the outset, we've been committed to making it easier for you to listen to music on your streaming services. Our Transfer function was born of this realization. We can precisely match your source and destination platforms—in this case, Deezer. By recovering song and artist identification data, we'll recreate your playlists and transfer all your data from one platform to another—all in just a few minutes, without you having to spend hours or even days doing it all by hand!\n\n\n\nIn addition to the Transfer and synchronization functions, we offer many other options, such as creating SmartLinks, generating playlists based on your tastes via Artificial Intelligence, and more. To find out more, click here!"}
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And the Internet went wild. SoundCloud, the music streaming service, has been accused of playing into the hands of Artificial Intelligence without going through the obligatory checkpoints. SoundCloud's role in this controversy is crucial, as it is a platform where many independent artists share their music. What happened with SoundCloud and AI? Did SoundCloud use artists' music for AI without telling them? Did they use artists' data without their permission? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz takes a closer look!\n\n\n\nDid SoundCloud use artists' music for AI without telling them? The beginnings\n\n\n\nSoundCloud has been around for years. Even if the platform doesn't have the international reach or the hundreds of millions of users of Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music, it remains an essential part of the music streaming landscape. Popular with independent artists, who see it as an efficient way of distributing their music and exchanging with their community, it has become an almost obligatory step for emerging musicians. In the 2010s, for example, SoundCloud enabled many artists close to the worlds of Rap and RnB to develop their careers so much so that a term was coined to describe this category of artists: SoundCloud rappers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey develop a singular sound, on the bangs of the record industry. Their music is sometimes cryptic, innovative, offbeat, and unlike others. It's met with incomprehension, but a base of listeners embraces them, promoting this airy, uninhibited kind of music, made with instinct and nothing else.\n\n\n\nMany artists publish regularly on SoundCloud. They unveil songs there with impressive productivity, and once they've federated a community, they try to export to Spotify, YouTube Music, and elsewhere. SoundCloud acts as a rough draft, where you can test your ideas and create a name for yourself. So, it's as essential as ever.\n\n\n\nThe AI \"problem\"\n\n\n\nSo when users discover a problem, it's bound to have far-reaching consequences, especially concerning AI. For years, artists and copyright holders have warned about the rights problems associated with using their artistic creations to train Artificial Intelligence models. This controversy is not just about AI but about the fundamental rights of artists in the music industry. A journalist recently pinned Spotify on a related subject.\n\n\n\nSource: SoundCloud's website\n\n\n\nAI is on everyone's lips. Is it already too late to save artistic creation? Are we condemned to endure a technology already too powerful to control? Will artists, already weakened by their sometimes precarious status, be forced to make way for artificially generated songs, potentially at the cost of unique, human-created music?\n\n\n\nThese questions are causing an uproar, and the revolution is underway on the artists' side. However, many users of music streaming platforms are also aware of the danger that lurks. And inevitably, when an affair involving SoundCloud breaks out, the world's eyes are on the consequences.\n\n\n\nDid SoundCloud use artists' music for AI without telling them? The accusations\n\n\n\nOn May 9, 2025, Futurism dropped a bombshell: in February 2024, SoundCloud added a clause to the terms and agreements of its user contract. The platform would have added a few lines indicating that by using SoundCloud, artists broadcasting their music on the platform accepted that this music would be used to train their Artificial Intelligence tool.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to Futurism, the text reads as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\"[...] explicitly agree that your Content may be used to inform, train, develop or serve as input to artificial intelligence or machine intelligence technologies or services as part of and for providing the services.\"\n\n\n\n\nThis addition comes when SoundCloud has steadily added Artificial Intelligence models to its services since the beginning of 2024. So far, nothing new. Many other companies around the world have followed this trend. Like many different firms in the music industry, SoundCloud claims that AI will democratize music creation and make it available to everyone. Tools for mixing songs, creating productions, remixing existing tracks, and more: SoundCloud plays on all fronts, while promising they know the issues involved in redistributing artist revenues.\n\n\n\nBut it seems they've gone too far.\n\n\n\nMusicians rebel!\n\n\n\nMusicians themselves are leading the fight. After reading SoundCloud's updated Terms and Conditions, they took to X to denounce the practice. As is often the case, the posts had a snowball effect. By copying and pasting the texts in question, they confronted SoundCloud with their actions in black and white.\n\n\n\nIn the wake of these accusations, many musicians deleted their SoundCloud accounts. They feared that SoundCloud's AI training model would steal their work without consent.\n\n\n\nSource: SoundCloud's website\n\n\n\nWhile SoundCloud represents a godsend for artists wishing to distribute their music cheaply and bypass the major labels, the service is playing tricks on them. Has SoundCloud turned against them? What do these terms & conditions mean, and what consequences might they have?\n\n\n\nSoundCloud defends itself\n\n\n\nFaced with the controversy, SoundCloud had to react. In a press release sent to several influential media outlets, including Futurism, The Verge, and Pitchfork, they provide clarification and defend themselves against any use of artistic content. According to SoundCloud, this addition to the contract terms is there to alert users that AI might be used as part of SoundCloud's operation. For example, to combat fraud, improve the algorithm and recommendation system, or enhance the detection of content present on SoundCloud.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe've decided to paste the statement below to grasp SoundCloud's line of defense fully.\n\n\n\nThe statement\n\n\n\n\n\"SoundCloud has always been and will remain artist-first. Our focus is on empowering artists with control, clarity, and meaningful opportunities to grow. We believe AI, when developed responsibly, can expand creative potential—especially when guided by principles of consent, attribution, and fair compensation.\n\n\n\nSoundCloud has never used artist content to train AI models, nor do we develop AI tools or allow third parties to scrape or use SoundCloud content from our platform for AI training purposes. In fact, we implemented technical safeguards, including a \"no AI\" tag on our site to explicitly prohibit unauthorized use.\n\n\n\nThe February 2024 update to our Terms of Service was intended to clarify how content may interact with AI technologies within SoundCloud's own platform. Use cases include personalized recommendations, content organization, fraud detection, and improvements to content identification with the help of AI Technologies.\n\n\n\nAny future application of AI at SoundCloud will be designed to support human artists, enhancing the tools, capabilities, reach and opportunities available to them on our platform. Examples include improving music recommendations, generating playlists, organizing content, and detecting fraudulent activity. These efforts are aligned with existing licensing agreements and ethical standards. Tools like Musiio are strictly used to power artist discovery and content organization, not to train generative AI models.\n\n\n\nWe understand the concerns raised and remain committed to open dialogue. Artists will continue to have control over their work, and we'll keep our community informed every step of the way as we explore innovation and apply AI technologies responsibly, especially as legal and commercial frameworks continue to evolve.\"\n\n\n\n\nDid SoundCloud use artists' music for AI without telling them? The consequences\n\n\n\nIt's still too early to say whether SoundCloud's statement was made in good faith. But this case crystallizes all the tensions surrounding Artificial Intelligence and the issues it raises. More and more voices are being raised to denounce the use of AI. In the case of SoundCloud, the artists took the blow and forced the platform to issue a statement.\n\n\n\nSource: SoundCloud's website\n\n\n\nThis illustrates the power of artists and their clout. If they massively withdraw their music from the platforms, what will happen? Not much. The advent of music streaming as the primary source of musical consumption and creation gives the impression that power is in the hands of the platforms. They are too powerful, too massive. But the SoundCloud affair reminds us that all this wealth emanates from the artists themselves. Without them, there's nothing. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, or Deezer wouldn't exist without them.\n\n\n\nLet's not be naive: unfortunately, artists alone won't have the power to protect artistic creation. Unless Taylor Swift, Drake, and other massive stars also withdraw their music from platforms, that isn't likely to happen soon. Without legal and political decisions, AI could well gain ground. That's not a problem. As long as it's supervised. AI is an infinite treasure trove that could benefit everyone properly used.\n\n\n\nSource: SoundCloud's website\n\n\n\nCould the SoundCloud affair set a precedent? What's certain is that artists aren't ready to give up without a fight! However, it could also push many companies to be more transparent about using AI data.\n\n\n\nAnd that's a step in the right direction!"}
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The subject comes up repeatedly as the world of streaming evolves and changes. At Soundiiz, we love music, and we love statistics. What are the highest-grossing tours of all time? And why are concert tickets so expensive? We've got the list for you! And some analysis. \n\n\n\nWhat are the highest-grossing tours of all time? The context\n\n\n\nSince 2019, concert prices have gone up. It's a fact, and the statistics prove it. Vox said: \"According to the live music trade publication Pollstar, the average ticket price of the top 100 music tours [in 2024] was $122.84. In 2019, it was $91.86 — a rise that outpaced inflation by a good margin. Back in 2000, it was $40.74. For the top 10 grossing tours in 2023, the average price was even higher: $152.97\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe reason? In an increasingly digitalized world, fans want a different experience. More physical, more grounded in reality. Closer to their idols. Concerts are becoming a different way of listening to music, a collective experience that contrasts with the solitude of a music streaming platform. So there's a demand. Stronger and stronger. Massive. Almost like a tidal wave. The consequence? For the biggest stars, it's not uncommon for tickets available for sale to be sold out within minutes. And that's regardless of the initial sale price. Long queues of thousands are the norm. And when the time's up, all that's left is the resale market. And that's a recipe for disaster: ticket prices can skyrocket.\n\n\n\nThe Ticketmaster case\n\n\n\nAnother problem is the opacity of sales platforms like Ticketmaster. The company is at the heart of much criticism in the industry. They are accused of \"hiding\" certain tickets from sale to drive prices up on the resale market. How can you be sure you'll be among the first to buy a ticket? Some say that having already bought several tickets via Ticketmaster increases your chances. Or that having an old account also earns points. A parallel economy is taking shape: some even sell Ticketmaster accounts, supposedly to be credible and to increase your chances of being among the first to buy a ticket.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut all this remains opaque. And it has to be said that the concert-ticket economy has its codes and mysteries. Exclusivity encourages anticipation and excitement, and the fear of missing out on a concert ticket leads to a proliferation of demand. In this context, price increases have little impact on purchasing intentions. What counts is being there! At the concert, live. Pure and simple. \n\n\n\nWhat are the highest-grossing tours of all time? The list!\n\n\n\nWe know you're looking forward to it! Our introduction? Interesting, but you want numbers! We understand.\n\n\n\nIn ninth and tenth place, we find the Rolling Stones in 2017 and 2021, with a tour worth $547 and $558 million. Ahead of them, in eighth place, is Beyoncé in 2023. Her Renaissance Tour brought in $580 million. Guns N'Roses, between 2016 and 2019, three years of touring, generated $584 million. In sixteenth place? Harry Styles between 2021 and 2023 for $617.3 million. Ahead of him was the group U2 between 2009 and 2011. They earned $736 million. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn fourth place: Ed Sheeran, with his three-year tour between 2017 and 2019 for $776 million. You can see a trend emerging, can't you? Most of these tours are recent, even very recent. An illustration of the changing dimensions of the Live sector!\n\n\n\nColdplay snatches third place, with $810.9 million since 2022. Note that this tour is ongoing, so these statistics should increase. \n\n\n\nIn second place... Drum roll... Elton John! His tour from 2018 to 2023 generated a total of $939 million. Well, OK, the other artists mentioned above would have nibbled away if they'd done that many concerts for that long. But still, the numbers are impressive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the first place, and this should come as no surprise, as she has dominated the debates for several years now: Taylor Swift! And it's an understatement to say that she's run roughshod over the competition. Between 2023 and 2024, the Ears Tour generated no less than two billion dollars. Two billion dollars! Unreal figures that put her well ahead of the competition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKendrick Lamar and SZA's recent example! \n\n\n\nSinger SZA, already the holder of numerous streaming records, and the rapper, also accustomed to breaking records, have decided to join forces. The aim? A joint tour. And sell tens of thousands of tickets. It's a clever strategy: SZA and Kendrick will splash big by uniting their two fan bases. And that's exactly what's happening. \n\n\n\nKendrick Lamar was already the first hip-hop artist to set a record for a single concert, taking in $5 million for a single show. But in Seattle on May 17, with SZA, Kendrick Lamar exploded that figure. Their joint performance generated $14.8 million... on a single evening! 60,941 tickets were sold. It's also worth noting that the first night of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's tour, named The Grand National Tour after Kendrick's latest album, generated $9,125,000. In Seattle, nearly $6 million more was recorded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the process, Kendrick Lamar became the first and only rapper to earn over nine million dollars from a single concert. The previous record was held by Eminem in 2019, who generated over $8.7 million in Melbourne. It's a colossal figure that's also got people talking.\n\n\n\nMany people were outraged by the price of tickets, most of which averaged $190. And all this for less-than-ideal seats set back from the stage. \n\n\n\nWhat are the highest-grossing tours of all time? The consequences\n\n\n\nWhat place is there for fans in this ecosystem that benefits only the very rich? Spending nearly two hundred dollars on a concert ticket is a luxury many can't afford. But we are facing a snowball effect. Since the COVID-19 epidemic, which weakened an economy in the throes of reinvention, concert ticket prices have continued to rise. Increasingly ambitious tour operators are driving up prices. And it's not just artists' concerts in concert halls: the fees charged by certain artists at festivals are skyrocketing. The result? Organizers are forced to pass on these increases in ticket prices. And in the end, it's the consumer who pays the price. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe trend began in the United States, notably with the pricing policy of Live Nation, one of the world's biggest tour operators. But it quickly spread across the globe. In France, Spain, Germany, and other European countries, many fans are protesting against astronomical prices. But it works. Like Kendrick Lamar and SZA's tour or The Weeknd, another superstar with high ticket prices, artists still manage to fill their tours. So why deprive yourself? \n\n\n\nWhen will it stop?\n\n\n\nBut where does it all end? We can ask whether these increases result from the massive domination of music streaming as the preferred means of listening to music. With low pay-per-stream remuneration, concerts are becoming vital to the music business. Are artists compensating for this by selling concert tickets for more than they did a few years ago? It would be wrong to claim that music streaming alone is responsible for these increases. There are many factors at play, both economic and political. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe mustn't forget that organizing a concert involves many different areas of activity: the artists themselves, of course, but also the venues, producers, tour operators, labels, local players, and many other stakeholders. The music events industry is complex, and any price increases are bound to have repercussions for others! Therefore, these price increases for single tickets are more complicated than we think. They are the result of a globalized economic context. \n\n\n\nHowever, it's worth keeping an eye on these developments: they directly impact the world of music streaming, the sector we're so passionate about at Soundiiz!"}
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However, Spotify remains the undisputed leader in the music streaming industry. After trying out YouTube Music, it's not unusual for users to want to switch back to Spotify. How to transfer playlists and data from YouTube Music to Spotify?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt couldn't be simpler, and we'll explain it all just below!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer playlists and data from YouTube Music to Spotify?\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is an excellent streaming platform. There's no doubt about that. In terms of price, it's more competitive than most of its rivals, thanks to a clever offer devised by Google, which allows you to combine a YouTube Premium subscription with a YouTube Music Premium subscription. So, no need to spend long seconds waiting for YouTube ads to finish: you'll have unlimited access to YouTube, plus the added benefit of a Premium music streaming service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith its vast catalog, interesting features such as playlists based on the time of day, and an overall positive user experience, YouTube Music has it all. It's challenging to find a valid argument against the platform. It offers everything a user could want from a music streaming service for a more than fair price. In this field, its serious competitor is Amazon Music, and it's not surprising to see the user base of these two platforms climbing every year. To the point of tickling the monsters in the field!\n\n\n\nOne of them is Spotify, and despite increasing competition, it's clear that the Swedish giant is more than holding its own. Spotify's algorithm sets it apart from YouTube Music. Google's platform has some catching up to do in this area. Unfortunately, for Spotify, playlists and precise recommendations are becoming increasingly important to a large number of users.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are indeed in an era of playlists and algorithms: Spotify understood this before anyone else and invested millions to stay ahead of its competitors. With a solid catalog of podcasts and audiobooks, growing offers for professionals, and constant improvements to its services, which we recently announced, Spotify remains a destination of choice. And that's why you might want to transfer your playlists and data from YouTube Music to Spotify.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer playlists and data from YouTube Music to Spotify? A step-by-step procedure.\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but you must create a Spotify account before you do anything else. It will provide you with a solid foundation to work on.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account – YouTube Music – and your destination account – Spotify -. To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the YouTube Music icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the Spotify icon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything works. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Spotify account. If not, there will be no green button. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Select the items you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time. Click here to check our Premium plans! \n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find a mail indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from YouTube Music to Spotify free?\n\n\n\nThe answer is simple: yes and no! We wanted to make our services accessible to as many people as possible, and for this reason, we decided to set a limit to our free offer. With our 100% free version, you can transfer up to two hundred items at a time. That's a lot and enough for many of our users! \n\n\n\nBut if you've got bigger playlists and more data, you can choose one of our paid options. Details are right here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo make it even easier for you to use your streaming platforms, our Premium options are flexible. You can unsubscribe at any time if you only want to make a one-time transfer, for example. For just a few dollars, you can ensure that all your data is transferred from YouTube Music to Spotify. \n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, there's no commitment and maximum freedom of movement! \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nOur Transfer feature is certainly what Soundiiz has become known for worldwide. But that's not all we do, far from it! We have developed a set of features that enable you to maximize your streaming experience. Transferring is excellent, but backing up is just as important! No one wants to lose their data, especially if it took months or years to accumulate. With Soundiiz, you can download, store, and re-import EVERYTHING. With our export option, you can generate a file in .txt or CSV format—other formats are available—and process that file however you want.\n\n\n\nRecently launched, our Artificial Intelligence tool has quickly established itself as the tool of choice. The statistics prove it! You can generate song lists based on prompts, moods, musical genres, and other elements, and the magic is that you can sync these playlists with any streaming platform. With Soundiiz's AI, it becomes possible to enjoy musical discoveries at a pace you choose without having to do anything.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you're a music professional, we've got you covered, too: we've created a SmartLinks generation tool that lets you gather all the links you want in one place. You can also track them and view statistics for each link via one of our Premium options.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to all that, Soundiiz also allows you to sync all the playlists you want. Do you like the playlists created by Spotify but are a Deezer user? No problem: with our Sync tool, you can enjoy the best of both worlds!\n\n\n\nAs you can see, Soundiiz is a tool that helps you maximize your passion for music. And to test everything we have to offer, click here! "}
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But we also like to delve into the history of the platforms that set the pace. And if there's one thing we don't talk about, it's the founders of these services. Today, we're launching a series of articles that aim to understand the backgrounds of the creators behind the platforms we're passionate about. And what better way to start than with the most widely used of them all, Spotify? Who are Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, Spotify's founders? We'll tell you all about them! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom jet-set to log cabin\n\n\n\nBorn in Stockholm in February 1983, Daniel Ek's passion for music and computer science began at an early age. A guitar player and computer enthusiast, he set up his first business at the age of fourteen, creating websites from scratch for individuals and companies, and quickly earned a handsome salary. Daniel slashes prices, charging up to ten times less than his competitors.\n\n\n\nYoung Daniel was precocious. At a time when the Internet was beginning to take off but was still far from being the force it is today, he was evolving in a closed circuit where it was almost easy to stand out if you had a little gumption and business sense. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHis rise was rapid. He applied for a job at Google at the age of sixteen, but without a diploma, his application was rejected. Attending a technology university in Stockholm, he refined his skills and, in his free time, developed computer programs. He then established a marketing company, which he later sold for a substantial sum, allowing him to alter his lifestyle significantly. \n\n\n\nAt the age of 23, he was already a millionaire and bought himself a Ferrari, the car of his dreams. But mental health problems plunged him into depression, and he returned to live near his parents in a shack. He questions everything about his life, including his goals and passions. Is this really what he wants? Everything happened so fast that he didn't have time to understand what was happening to him. And here he is, back at square one, as if nothing had ever happened. \n\n\n\nIt is a story worthy of a Hollywood screenplay, marked by highs and lows and accompanied by a resurgence. \n\n\n\nDaniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon: first ideas\n\n\n\nDaniel's thoughts turn to one of his passions: music. His dream would be, on the model of iTunes, which has changed the balance of power in the record industry, to make all the world's music available online. As the Internet continues to expand, the market is ready for a new revolution. But the task is complex. While he has a good grasp of computers, Daniel is relatively unfamiliar with the record industry. He's the grandson of a jazz pianist and an opera singer, plays guitar in his spare time but knows nothing about the business side of the music industry. \n\n\n\nIn fact, he doesn't hesitate to circumvent it, as he is one of the executives behind µTorrent, a service that facilitates the illegal downloading of digital files, films, series, and music. The founder of µTorrent, a company acquired by BitTorrent, Ludvig 'Ludde' Strigeus, will become Spotify's Director of Programming. Before he began serving the music world, it's safe to say that Daniel first started dynamiting it from within. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2006, he joined forces with Martin Lorentzon. Martin has a successful track record in Silicon Valley-based tech companies. He, too, was precocious and, since the 90s, has been moving from company to company, where his skills in engineering and economics landed him a job with an investment firm called Cell Ventures. In 1999, he co-founded Netstrategy, later Tradedoubler, a global affiliate marketing network. Success was exponential, and Martin became not only a millionaire but also a man recognized for his visionary leadership. Martin crossed paths with Daniel after Tradedoubler bought Advertigo, an advertising company founded by Daniel Ek. They become friends and talk about their past experiences. \n\n\n\nBoth men, Daniel and Martin, were at a crossroads in their lives. Unsure about their future, they turned to their shared passion for cinema and, above all, music to devise a plan. Their love for music not only drove their business decisions but also shaped the future of the music industry. \n\n\n\nLaunch ramp\n\n\n\nIn 2006, they took stock of their savings and invested their own money in a company they called Spotify. Daniel is the CEO, and Martin is the Chairman of the company. Ten years later, in 2016, Martin will step down. \n\n\n\nWith Spotify still in its early stages, Martin and Daniel faced numerous challenges. They paid for almost everything themselves, struggling to attract the attention of investors. The task was complicated. In an interview, he would later give, Daniel would explain that he didn't even know he needed prior authorization from the record companies to make their catalogs available. Despite these hurdles, they persevered, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to their vision.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe spent months and months negotiating with them. Those who agreed to have their catalogs distributed by Spotify obtained 18% of the company's shares. On October 7, 2008, Spotify officially launched in Sweden and a few other European countries before expanding into the US market in 2011. At launch, Daniel and Martin's fortune was almost wiped out. They had invested and sacrificed everything to get their company off the ground. Fortunately for them, it doesn't take long for the money to start flowing in. \n\n\n\nSpotify stands on the border between iTunes, which made online music available for purchase for a few cents, and other services that offer free music. But also Napster, which made all the world's music available illegally and free of charge. By playing on both fronts— legality, and accessibility—Spotify has opened up a gap that will never close again. The record companies, initially skeptical of the concept, soon took notice of Daniel and Martin. They realized that Spotify was not a threat but an opportunity to reach a wider audience and generate more revenue. \n\n\n\nDaniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon: revolutions?\n\n\n\nIt marked the beginning of a shared domination but also a new way of distributing and promoting music. From that date onwards, Spotify would be the talk of the record industry and its artists, attracting its share of criticism and controversy but also enabling hundreds of millions of people to enjoy an almost infinite catalog of references.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf Daniel is the best-known figure in the Spotify adventure, Martin has been essential in the company's strategic development, its installation as a thriving business, and the management of the tasks required to run a machine employing thousands of people. On April 3, 2018, Spotify officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange, twelve years after its launch—a new milestone for Daniel Ek and the consecration of years of work. \n\n\n\nTwenty years after the launch of Spotify, Daniel Ek's fortune is estimated to be around $ 7 billion. All the more reason to look to the future with confidence! \n\n\n\nDaniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon: controversies\n\n\n\nSpotify's history has been punctuated by heated debate, harsh criticism, and open conflict with musicians. Taylor Swift and Neil Young were among the first superstars to question the hegemony of the Swedish company. And to boycott it in the hope of shedding light on its contradictions and bringing about change. \n\n\n\nIn recent months, Daniel Ek has created controversy following his comments on Artificial Intelligence. Rather than fight against it, as many artists are calling for, he preferred to emphasize that it would enable the democratization of musical creation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe fact that a tech and streaming giant doesn't stand up to these new technologies sends out a potentially harmful signal. We all know how powerful Spotify is, and if the Swedish firm invests massively in AI, it could profoundly upset the music industry. And undermine the status of artists. These statements come against a backdrop of growing criticism of Spotify following an investigation by a journalist who revealed that some of the ambient songs popular on Spotify were generated by Artificial Intelligence and not by real artists. \n\n\n\nThis saves on royalties but also potentially puts artists out of work. Since then, Spotify has come under increasing scrutiny from observers of the music streaming world, and the coming months and years will prove crucial. \n\n\n\nTransfer and manage all your Spotify data with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nNow that you know almost everything there is to know about Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, you may want to try out the platform or get the best out of it!\n\n\n\nIf you're a user of Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, or Apple Music, you'll need to transfer all your data to Spotify. After all, you don't want to lose everything you've accumulated over the years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's where our Transfer tool comes in. In our free version - no-obligation Premium options are available - you can transfer up to two hundred references to Spotify. So you'll find everything you want - your likes, playlists, favorite artists, and downloaded albums - directly in your new Spotify account!\n\n\n\nBut that's not all, far from it. Thanks to Soundiiz, you can manage, export, and save your data directly from your dashboard. Soundiiz serves as a companion for your daily Spotify use. With its simplified interface and numerous options, you'll discover that there's little you can't do.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd if you love playlists from Deezer, YouTube Music, or any other platform, don't panic: thanks to our Sync tool, you'll only need a few seconds to synchronize playlists with your Spotify account. So you'll have the best of both worlds between your ears!\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you'll have an almost infinite horizon to explore, and to find out all the details, click here! "}
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You MUST export and download your data. Today, we'll guide you through the crucial process of exporting or downloading your Deezer data.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nJust follow the guide!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to export or download your Deezer data?\n\n\n\nWe're all the same. Over the years of listening to music, we've accumulated an impressive amount of data. We love being able to find it when we open our favorite music streaming app. It's like the old days when you could only buy CDs or vinyl to enjoy your favorite albums. What a pleasure it was to rummage through record store bins and then on our shelves to listen to a record at home or in the car!\n\n\n\nStreaming has turned everything upside down, and whereas we used to rely on a physical catalog, this catalog is now stored on your Deezer account, for example. But how do you ensure that this catalog is stored safely somewhere? How do we back it up to ensure that we can find it again intact? And how can you share this data with your friends and family?\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIf you're like us, the mere thought of losing your data is enough to give you anxiety attacks. That's why we created Soundiiz, a service that offers a range of features to help you maximize the value of your music streaming data. With many years of experience and ongoing improvements to our features, we're ideally positioned to guide you on how to export or download your Deezer data. Soundiiz not only ensures the safety of your data but also enables seamless data transfer between platforms, making it an invaluable tool for music enthusiasts.\n\n\n\nExporting or downloading your Deezer data also allows you to view precisely what music is on your account. You can view it in an Excel file, for instance, and then modify, organize, delete, and update it as needed.\n\n\n\nSwitching between streaming services\n\n\n\nOne of the main reasons you might want to export or download your Deezer data is to switch to a different music streaming service. And you'd like to do it without having to rebuild your catalog from scratch. You could also use our Transfer function for this, and it would work perfectly if you want to test what Deezer has to offer. However, this Transfer function, as complete as it is, doesn't allow you to store your data in a secure location.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nBy exporting or downloading your data, you can easily locate it again and then import it onto the platform of your choice. This approach also gives you time to think: perhaps you'd like to take your time before making a final choice of hosting platform. Our transfer and download tool makes this effortless!\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can download all your Deezer data and seamlessly import it into various platforms, including Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz. Rest assured, all these platforms are fully compatible with our services, so that you won't encounter any roadblocks.\n\n\n\nNumerous download formats are available.\n\n\n\nTo ensure that no one is excluded from our services based on their habits, we've made our tool compatible with all major data export formats.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz lets you generate files in text format, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format).\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nAs you'll see below, you can choose one of these formats directly on our tool. All you have to do is click on the one of your choice. Easy, isn't it?\n\n\n\nHow do I export or download Deezer data and playlists?\n\n\n\nLike many competitors, Deezer's interface allows us to export and upload our streaming data using Soundiiz easily. The procedure is straightforward, and we'll guide you through it step by step, making it easy for you to follow. \n\n\n\nHow to export or download Deezer data: step-by-step\n\n\n\nFirst, create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't already have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\nYou'll then be directed to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms, each accompanied by its logo. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window that appears. Your streaming platform, Deezer, for example, is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. In the screenshot below, this is the last icon you see. Click on it.\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as file.\"\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is downloaded.\n\n\n\nNow, all you have to do is store it wherever you like! The generated file contains all the necessary information.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here! \n\n\n\nWhat else can I do with Soundiiz? \n\n\n\nExporting or downloading your Deezer data is essential, and now you know how to do it in just a few minutes. However, this feature is just one of many that Soundiiz has to offer, giving you the power to manage your music data as you see fit.\n\n\n\nIf you're a music professional, you'll want to try out our SmartLinks feature. It will enable you to track your data, gather it in one place, and communicate effectively with your audience. We continually improve it to keep pace with the evolving needs of artists. And many of them use Soundiiz!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother interesting feature is our Artificial Intelligence tool. By combining our AI with existing market offerings, we've created a highly effective playlist generator. After just a few months on the market, feedback and usage statistics have exceeded our expectations. Our AI will enable you to generate playlists based on multiple criteria, which you can enter as needed.\n\n\n\nAnd since we offer a \"text\" option where you can enter what you're looking for, there's no limit to what you can ask for! You'll be able to discover new songs and new artists as close as possible to your tastes. A bonus: you can synchronize the generation of these playlists with the streaming platform you're using. So, without lifting a finger, you can automate the generation of these playlists so that they end up directly on your Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, or Qobuz account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, it's also possible to transfer all your data from one platform to another in just a few minutes. If you've decided to switch platforms, such as from Spotify to Deezer or from Apple Music to Deezer, Soundiiz has developed a solution for you. This Transfer feature is what made us famous and the basis of Soundiiz's DNA. We're proud to say that not only are we continually improving it, but it's also proving popular with a growing number of users.\n\n\n\nTo explore everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here."}
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Without a doubt. We've been discussing Artificial Intelligence for several months now, exploring what it can bring, its potential dangers, and the changes it can bring about. A few days ago, Deezer reached a new milestone with the arrival of a tool to detect AI-generated songs. Deezer's new tool identifies AI songs: what is it?\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nAnswer right away!\n\n\n\nDeezer's new tool identifies AI songs: first analysis\n\n\n\nAI has changed everything. And in a very short time. It has turned creation upside down, thrown artists and labels into doubt, and been the subject of a thousand debates, analyses, and projections.While some streaming platforms, such as Spotify, have shown no willingness to combat this potential threat to artistic creation, others, like Deezer, have immediately announced their intention to mitigate its impact.\n\n\n\nToday, Deezer is going one step further. In a recent press release posted on their blog, they announced that 0.5% of streams generated on the platform are the result of AI-generated content. This may not seem like much, but when you consider that millions of songs are streamed every week, the figures are significant. What's even more worrying is that 70% of the streams generated from this 0.5% of total listens are fraudulent.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut how do they do it, and what are the consequences? These ill-intentioned individuals use bots to create fake streams of songs they've generated themselves, thereby reaping the royalties associated with these AI-generated songs. If you spread these royalties over the hundreds of thousands or even millions of streams represented by AI-generated songs, the recipe is a source of colossal revenue.\n\n\n\nAccording to Deezer's COE, Alexis Lanternier, the platform has observed a significant surge in the uploading of AI-generated songs. This trend is expected to persist. The time to act is now, and it's urgent.\n\n\n\nIt was, therefore, necessary to combat this massive fraud. With a well-oiled solution.\n\n\n\nDeezer's new tool identifies AI songs: what is it?\n\n\n\nWords are good, but actions are better. For the first time in the history of music streaming, a small icon is displayed on songs or albums generated 100% by Artificial Intelligence. You can see an example below.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nIn its press release, Deezer announced that more than 200,000 songs, or approximately 18% of daily uploads, would be generated 100% by AI. A tag will be present on each of these 200,000 songs, allowing each user to identify them. So that they can, if necessary, avoid listening to them—a good way to differentiate between a track created by a human being and one created by AI.\n\n\n\nThe penalty is simple: if a stream is detected as fraudulent, royalties will be excluded. Deezer goes even further: songs generated 100% by AI are now excluded from editorial and algorithmic recommendations. This is a way to limit their distribution and sharing while also generating fewer royalties.\n\n\n\nSuno and Udio are targeted. They are currently considered the two primary sources for creating songs made by Artificial Intelligence. Deezer claims that its tool can be generalized to other systems and platforms, provided it has sufficient data to train it.\n\n\n\nA global deployment of the tool? Time will tell, but the solution is interesting!\n\n\n\nDeezer's new tool to identify AI songs: can it be efficient? \n\n\n\nAbsolutely. The system is a fundamental first step and a world first. It relies on the goodwill of listeners, and it's up to them not to listen to the identified songs. But it also serves as a significant deterrent for those attempting to exploit AI in the music industry.\n\n\n\nIt's also worth remembering that while Deezer is an interesting tool in every way, it currently remains a minor player compared to Spotify, the world's leading music streaming service. With approximately 270 million users for Spotify compared to approximately 10 million for Deezer, the tool's impact is currently limited. It will need to be adopted by the major players in the market to prove effective on a large scale.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nBut there's no reason not to welcome the arrival of such a system. Especially since history has shown that in highly competitive environments, streaming platforms keep a close eye on their competitors and try to catch up when they can. With AI being a significant concern for both audiences and artists, it is likely that services competing with Deezer will also adopt an AI-generated song detection tool to avoid being left behind.\n\n\n\nThe signs are looking good!\n\n\n\nHow to transfer your data to Deezer?\n\n\n\nIf you're like us at Soundiiz, you care about artists' rights and believe they must be protected at all costs to live in a healthy cultural world free from all the artifices that limit artistic creation. So, you may be sensitive to Deezer's efforts to combat AI-related fraud. You may also want to consider the French platform's services.\n\n\n\nBut here's the problem. You're currently a user of Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or any other service you use to listen to music daily. And, of course, you don't want to lose the data you've spent years building, playlist by playlist, album by album. What should you do in that case? Will subscribing to Deezer require you to start over from the beginning? Is your data doomed to gather dust and remain on your previous platform? The answer is no. A resounding and authentic \"No\"!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor years, we've been developing and daily improving a tool on which we've built our reputation: data transfer. With Soundiiz, you can transfer everything from a source platform to Deezer in just a few minutes. Your playlists liked artists and albums... Everything! Without getting into too many technical details, we can retrieve your song IDs and match them to your destination streaming platform. We can achieve an extremely high match rate, ensuring that your data is not lost during the transfer process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll find it easy to seamlessly transition from Spotify to Deezer, from Apple Music to Deezer, from YouTube Music to Deezer, from TIDAL to Deezer, and from any other platform without any hassle.\n\n\n\nHowever, that's not all Soundiiz allows you to do. To test our services, click here and let us guide you!"}
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However, you may want to consider trying another platform, such as Deezer. The question then becomes obvious: how to transfer playlists and data from Apple Music to Deezer?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEverything is explained in this article, so follow the guide!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer playlists and data from Apple Music to Deezer?\n\n\n\nLet's say it right away: it's unlikely you won't find what you're looking for on Apple Music. With the launch of iTunes in 2001, Apple revolutionized the cultural world and, more specifically, the music world. By making hundreds of thousands, and now hundreds of millions, of songs available online, Apple initiated a revolution whose tremors are still being felt.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe American company has thus drawn on years of experience to offer, by 2025, a balanced platform that provides everything a user has the right to expect from its streaming service. In the eyes of its users, Apple still benefits from this pioneering aura, and even if its environment can sometimes seem opaque or intended only for users of other Apple-branded tools, it has successfully opened up to the general public. Today, it is the second-most-used platform in the world, behind Spotify. It has succeeded by focusing on balanced service across algorithms, usability, features, and innovations, and by positioning itself as a cultural hub.\n\n\n\nBy hiring specialized journalists and allowing them to host shows, launching multiple radio stations, and working in the event sector, such as the Super Bowl, Apple Music has managed to establish a presence everywhere to such an extent that it has invested in all cultural domains, successfully diversifying beyond its core business of streaming music.\n\n\n\nBut still...\n\n\n\nDespite all these qualities, you may still want to consider making a change. We're all the same: sometimes, it's tempting to try something else. To see if the grass is greener elsewhere! In recent years, Deezer, a French music streaming service, has gained increasing attention for its efforts to counter AI's influence and protect artists' rights. Music lovers are turning to Deezer, primarily for the quality of its features but also for its work philosophy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey find a platform that offers all the expected qualities, with particular attention to innovation, usability, and the overall app environment. Is there enough to compete with Apple Music? Currently, the two platforms are not in the same league in terms of user numbers. However, we're betting that in a few years, an increasing number of people like you will want to transfer playlists and data from Apple Music to Deezer.\n\n\n\nAnd here's how to do it, step by step!\n\n\n\nHow to transfer playlists and data from Apple Music to Deezer? It's a straightforward, step-by-step procedure that you can easily follow.\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but you must create a Deezer account before you do anything else. It will provide you with a solid foundation to work on.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account (Apple Music) and your destination account (Deezer). To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Apple Music icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the Deezer icon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything is working correctly. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Deezer account. If not, there will be no green button. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Select the items you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time. Click here to check our Premium plans! \n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes to complete. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find an email indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from Apple Music to Deezer free of charge?\n\n\n\nOne thing you should know: since our inception, one of our primary goals has been to ensure everyone benefits from our services. That's why Soundiiz is available in a free version. However, there is a limit. With our free option, you can transfer up to 200 references at a time. That's already quite a lot, but we realize it may not be enough.\n\n\n\nThat's why we've introduced two other paid options. You can discover them here. They will allow you to enjoy everything Soundiiz has to offer and make it a daily companion in your listening habits.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember, the choice is yours. If you want to subscribe to one of our Premium options and unsubscribe immediately after your transfer is complete, that's entirely possible.\n\n\n\nEven though, as you might expect, we'd like you to stay, we appreciate your trust in us and the value you see in our service!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nNow that you know how to transfer your playlists and data from Apple Music to Deezer, you won't lose any of the music you've accumulated over the years. But backing up, storing, and transferring your data isn't the only thing Soundiiz lets you do—far from it!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor example, we recently launched an AI tool that enables you to generate song and album lists tailored to your preferences. You can enter tags, such as the genre you want to listen to, moods, and specific decades, and let our AI suggest albums and songs that match your preferences. But you can also enter lines of text describing what you want to listen to and let Soundiiz do all the work for you. Many people want to discover new artists to add to their playlists. Our AI tool meets these needs. We designed it as a mix of existing AIs and our own so that it's as close as possible to what you want. And if the figures are anything to go by, we've made no mistake!\n\n\n\nSyncs!\n\n\n\nAs we explain in this tutorial, Soundiiz can also create playlist synchronizations. For example, you can listen to Apple Music playlists on your Spotify account and vice versa. You can choose to synchronize one playlist with another by selecting the daily, weekly, or monthly frequency. Soundiiz can replace songs in the destination playlist or add tracks to the end of the current tracklist. Every time you modify a playlist on one platform, if Sync is activated, this modification will be reflected on the other playlist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother interesting feature is the ability to create Smartlinks. For musicians and artists of all kinds, this is an opportunity to create beautiful landing pages to bring all your information together in one place. It's an indispensable tool for giving your content a premium look. Soundiiz also allows you to track these smart links, enabling you to understand what your listeners are looking for and their demographics. It's an excellent tool for maximizing the reach of your work!\n\n\n\nAnd to find out what our free and paid options let you use, click here."}
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This is one of the reasons Soundiiz exists: to make your life easier and improve your daily use of music streaming platforms. Today, we're unveiling an underrated feature: playlist import! How to import playlists from other streaming platforms to Spotify? Follow the guide and let Soundiiz take the hassle out of the process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to import playlists from other streaming platforms to Spotify?\n\n\n\nImagine you're a Spotify user, but you find the playlists available on Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, or Qobuz more interesting. Or at least, you're particularly interested in one of them, but you're frustrated that you can't enjoy it on your Spotify account.\n\n\n\nYou wouldn't want to leave Spotify just for a single playlist or even several. How to bring together the best of both worlds? By using Soundiiz. Our services let you import playlists from other platforms directly by pasting their URLs and transferring them to your Spotify account with Soundiiz. Importing playlists via Soundiiz lets you optimize your platform usage while leveraging others' content without needing an account on their platform.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIt seems almost magical, but it's straightforward to set up. Importing data is also helpful if you have a file (.txt, .csv, .xspf, and other formats) that you would like to transform into a listenable playlist. A friend may have sent you their playlists in this file format. Alternatively, you may have a data backup (created via Soundiiz) stored elsewhere that you now want to import. Our import tool allows you to respond to both scenarios. All your files are importable if the format is compatible.\n\n\n\nYou can even import your data from iTunes if you're one of the few people still using this service.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz covers all your needs!\n\n\n\nImport playlists from other streaming platforms to Spotify for free: is it possible?\n\n\n\nWe're all the same: we love it when the things we need are free. And that's why Soundiiz has introduced a free option to import your data. But be careful! With the free version, you can only import 200 tracks.\n\n\n\nIf you want to import more, no problem: choose one of our two Premium options, the features of which we detail right here. This will give you maximum flexibility in your choices and also allow you to do just about everything possible with a music streaming platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith our Premium options, there are no limits! Soundiiz opens its doors to you, and you'll see what's hidden inside is quite interesting. Please note that if you only want to import more than two hundred items once, our subscriptions are non-binding. You can sign up for a Premium subscription and cancel immediately after completing the process. We told you: flexibility, flexibility, and flexibility!\n\n\n\nHow to import playlists from other streaming platforms to Spotify, step-by-step\n\n\n\nThe first step, as you might expect, is to create a Soundiiz account and have a Spotify account.\n\n\n\nOnce you've created your Spotify account, the next step is to connect it to your Soundiiz account. This is a simple process that ensures seamless playlist importation.\n\n\n\nTo do this, click on the \"Connect Services\" button on the left side of your screen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, select the platform you want to connect to, click its icon, and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are now ready to begin the import process.\n\n\n\nOn the homepage, in the top-right corner, click the \"Import Playlists\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, choose the file you want to import from the available options.\n\n\n\nHere, we've chosen to show you how to import a playlist from a URL (\"From Web URL\"). Click on this section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor this example, we've decided to copy the link to Deezer's Poptop playlist, which can be accessed without an account on the platform.\n\n\n\nOnce the link is copied, paste it into the rectangular box provided and click \"Submit URL.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote that you will have the option to deselect certain songs if you don't like them. Then click \"Confirm\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the next window, you can adjust your preferences. You can create an entirely new playlist based on the URL you just copied, which will be added to your Spotify account. Or you can add the songs from the copied playlist to an existing playlist on your Spotify account. Or you can replace the songs in an existing playlist with the ones you just selected. Here, we choose \"Create a new playlist.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe window that appears allows you to enter the information you want to customize the playlist. Then click \"Save configuration.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, select where you want to import this playlist. If you've successfully connected your destination platform, it will appear in the list below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe import has begun! A window saying \"Conversion successful\" will appear after a few seconds. And, as if by magic, if you check your Spotify account, you'll see that the new playlist is on your account!\n\n\n\nIt will also appear, of course, on your Soundiiz account in the \"Playlists\" category of the \"Your Library\" section. You can manage it by deleting certain songs, and the changes you make will be reflected in your playlist.\n\n\n\nYou're all set!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nImporting is cool, but exporting is a blast, too! With Soundiiz, you'll never have to worry about losing your streaming data again: you can save and export everything! The goal? Store your playlists and all the data you've spent years or months building in a secure location where you can easily find them again. Soundiiz allows you to download your playlists in several different formats, including .txt or CSV. You're then free to store them on your Drive or share them with your friends and family.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey, in turn, can import this data using the procedure described above. This creates a virtuous circle. With Soundiiz, data can be easily manipulated, modified, shared, exported, and imported. It's also possible—and this is our flagship feature, the one that made our reputation—to transfer all your data from one platform to another. Imagine you're a Spotify user and want to try Apple Music. Soundiiz lets you connect these two platforms to ensure optimal data transfer.\n\n\n\nThis way, you can retrieve all your Spotify data on your Apple Music account. All without losing any of it!\n\n\n\nYou may also want to try our SmartLink creation tool, sync your playlists, or explore our Artificial Intelligence tool. By entering prompts, tags, or lines of text, you can generate playlists of songs or artists that match your preferences. And since we make sure all our features are compatible with each other, these playlists can then be directly imported into your Soundiiz account. Or onto the streaming platform you use!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy enabling synchronization at the rate of your choice, you can also enjoy new playlists directly on your streaming platform without lifting a finger.\n\n\n\nAnd to discover everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here!"}
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Tens of millions of playlists are created and updated every year. But what should we do if these playlists are deleted? How to recover deleted Spotify and Deezer playlists? And what should we do for other platforms?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe explain everything!\n\n\n\nRecovering deleted playlists: why is it so important?\n\n\n\nPlaylists have become an integral part of our daily lives, and streaming platforms have recognized this. They have invested heavily in their algorithms to ensure that the playlists they offer are tailored to each individual's taste. These algorithmic playlists have become so crucial that they are a key factor for many users when choosing a platform.\n\n\n\nMany people choose to subscribe to Spotify, for example, because the platform has a robust algorithm and allows them to discover numerous albums and artists. But that doesn't mean other services are lagging! Deezer, Apple Music, and Qobuz also offer relevant playlists tailored to their users' tastes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlaylists reflect our tastes, the things we like to share with our loved ones, and a way to stay in our comfort zone. Faced with the decline of the album format, the emergence of TikTok, and consumer habits that tend to favor immediacy and short content, playlists still have a bright future ahead of them. For artists, being featured in a popular and widely listened-to playlist can significantly boost their career. It can also increase their stream count, in addition to growing their audience. With playlists leading to playlists, this can create a positive snowball effect.\n\n\n\nPanic attack!\n\n\n\nIt's a scenario that can induce panic: you've come to rely on your playlists as a central part of your daily routine. But what if you accidentally deleted one? Or worse, what if you intentionally removed it, only to regret your decision later? The thought of potentially losing your data can be distressing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf your playlist was hosted on Spotify or Deezer, rest assured: you should be able to recover everything if you act quickly. If you use another streaming platform, it might be more complicated. But thanks to Soundiiz, you can avoid disaster.\n\n\n\nWe'll detail the procedures for you right away.\n\n\n\nHow to recover a deleted Spotify playlist?\n\n\n\nThe first thing to note is that you have 90 days to take action. After this deadline, you will no longer be able to recover your playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you act within the 90-day window, the process is straightforward and hassle-free.\n\n\n\n\nGo to your account page.\n\n\n\nIn the \"Account\" section, click the second one you see under \"Edit personal info\": \"Recover playlists.\"\n\n\n\nA page will then appear, displaying all the playlists you've deleted in the last 90 days. If you're already logged in to Spotify, this link should take you exactly where you want to go.\n\n\n\nTo restore it, simply click the \"Restore\" button on the right side of your screen!\n\n\n\n\nPretty simple, right? Once the process is complete, you'll see the playlist reappear on your Spotify account. As if nothing had happened!\n\n\n\nHow to recover a deleted Deezer playlist?\n\n\n\nUnlike Spotify, Deezer offers you 30 days to restore your playlists. It's shorter, of course, but it should be enough. And the procedure is even more straightforward than Spotify's. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere it is:\n\n\n\n\nGo to this page\n\n\n\nIf you deleted them within the last 30 days, their names will appear on this page as a hyperlink.\n\n\n\nSimply click on their name, and Deezer will immediately restore them for you.\n\n\n\nYou don't have to do anything else!\n\n\n\n\nYou now know how to recover deleted Spotify and Deezer playlists! \n\n\n\nHow to recover deleted Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music playlists?\n\n\n\nYou may be disappointed, but it's currently not possible to recover playlists from Apple Music, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music. Once your playlists are deleted, they're gone forever. At least for now! We are aware that these platforms continually update their features. Given the demand, they'll likely implement a recovery feature similar to those used by Spotify and Deezer.\n\n\n\nHow to save all playlists and data so they never disappear?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has implemented a variety of features to ensure you never lose playlists. Soundiiz will allow you to manage all the playlists you've created, transfer your data from one platform to another, generate playlists using artificial intelligence,… let's catch our breath here… create SmartLinks, and, for the topic at hand, download all your streaming data. Our export tool, accessible from your home page, enables you to download your playlist in the format of your choice. The process is simple. On your Soundiiz home page, simply select the playlist you want to download. A list of options will then appear. Click on \"Export as a file\" and follow the instructions. It will only take a few minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the export is complete, you will have a backup of your playlist. We recommend saving it in a safe location so you can retrieve it intact whenever needed. This way, if you delete one of your playlists, you will have this file to retrieve it. For services like Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, or others, where playlist recovery is currently not possible, this tool can be a lifesaver! We're exaggerating a bit, but you get the idea!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese downloaded files can, of course, be re-imported whenever you want to your Soundiiz account and any streaming platform.\n\n\n\nTo start backing up your playlists, click here!"}
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You, like us, want to avoid this at all costs. And if you're a YouTube Music user, you're probably wondering how to keep everything safe. How to export or download YouTube Music playlists?\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music\n\n\n\nWe tell you everything!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to export or download YouTube Music playlists?\n\n\n\nAlong with Amazon Music, YouTube Music is undoubtedly one of the rising streaming platforms of recent years. Relatively new, these two tech giants have managed to catch up with the global market by basing their expansion on cross-channel offerings and attractive pricing. But they've also managed to establish themselves by not skimping on quality and constantly improving their offerings. They're now considered entirely credible platforms capable of competing with the industry's giants.\n\n\n\nIn the case of YouTube Music Premium, leveraging Google's power and algorithm, the service stands out for its refined and precise search function, its massive catalog—one of the largest on the market—and its decent user experience.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music\n\n\n\nYouTube Music Premium users, especially those who have chosen a plan that includes a YouTube subscription and allows them to skip ads, have little to complain about with Google's platform. It's obvious: it covers most needs.\n\n\n\nEveryone? Not quite. Here's why you may want to export or download your YouTube Music playlists.\n\n\n\nAlgorithm, audio, and podcasts\n\n\n\nThis may seem surprising, given Google's power over YouTube Music, but its algorithm still needs refinement. The playlists offered are certainly mostly relevant, but compared to those of Apple Music or Spotify, its main competitors, they show their limitations. This is an area in which YouTube Music needs improvement. And it is one of the main criticisms voiced by its users. It's also one that's causing some people to consider switching to a new listening platform. However, we're confident that this gap can be bridged in the coming months and years, given Google's ambitious plans for YouTube Music and its growing market position.\n\n\n\nAnother point of contention: the podcast catalog. We know how much listeners are fond of audio content, such as podcasts or audiobooks, these days. In this category, YouTube Music would benefit from expanding its offerings to better compete with its competitors. Many are available, but some are missing. And the depth of the offering could be improved!\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music\n\n\n\nAlthough the algorithm and podcast catalog are essential, the service's biggest drawback is its poor audio quality. YouTube Music Premium does not offer to listen to sound in optimal audio quality. Its direct competitors, such as Apple Music or TIDAL, have made significant efforts in this area and, therefore, seem more suitable for audiophiles.\n\n\n\nWe're hopeful that YouTube Music can bridge this gap in the future!\n\n\n\nShare and store everything! \n\n\n\nWhat's the point of listening to music every day or spending hours and hours building playlists if you keep them to yourself? Music and culture are meant to be shared! After exporting or downloading your YouTube Music playlists, you can easily share your files with anyone you choose. Your listening habits and data instantly become universal. All it takes is a simple email or a link to your file in your Drive.\n\n\n\nThanks to our playlist import tool, available at the top right of the Soundiiz homepage, your friends can import this file to any platform. If you've exported or downloaded your YouTube Music data, your friend on Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music (and any other streaming platform) can also benefit from it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is, in essence, what Soundiiz is all about: making your music accessible and shareable and helping you get the most out of each music streaming platform.\n\n\n\nIf you want to stay on YouTube Music, backing up your playlists to store them somewhere safe is a great way to take stress off your shoulders. And if you want to leave YouTube Music, having those files ready to be re-uploaded once you've chosen your new streaming platform is also a good idea.\n\n\n\nWhether you stay with YouTube Music or move to another platform, Soundiiz offers the same seamless experience. Our tool empowers you to download and store your playlists in a way that suits you best, ensuring you can always access them intact and exactly where you left them. \n\n\n\nExport or download YouTube Music playlists – Step by step\n\n\n\nFirst, create a Soundiiz account and log in if you don't already have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then be directed to a page displaying a list of streaming platforms, each accompanied by its logo. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window that appears. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section of your interest: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: you can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as a file.\"\n\n\n\nThen, choose your export format, such as CSV File.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a window appears with a purple \"Download File\" rectangle. Click on it, and your CSV file is available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, you can store it wherever you like! The generated file contains all the necessary information.\n\n\n\nNote: exports are not free of charge on Soundiiz. To check our prices, click here!\n\n\n\nCan you export or download YouTube Music playlists in formats other than Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nYou know us: the answer is a resounding yes! It's unthinkable that we'd leave some of our users in the lurch. Text or CSV formats are by far the most popular, but some of you prefer other file extensions.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music playlists can also be exported or downloaded in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format).\n\n\n\nThe wide range of these formats means you won't be frustrated if you ever decide to download your data in a less standard format than .txt or .csv!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nNow you know how to export or download your YouTube Music playlists. However, if you wish to switch streaming platforms, you may want to try our Transfer feature. It's a tool we've built our reputation on since our launch. With the Transfer feature, you can switch from YouTube Music to Spotify, from YouTube Music to Deezer, from YouTube Music to Apple Music, or any other channel in seconds, all without losing any data in the process. Thanks to a matching system, Soundiiz will recreate your playlist on the platform you've chosen to subscribe to. We save you the hassle of worrying about losing all your data if you decide to switch platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond these tools, which allow you to export, download, and transfer your data, Soundiiz also enables you to sync playlists. Have you just left YouTube Music but would still like to enjoy its playlists on your new Spotify account? With Soundiiz Sync, it's possible. And it lets you enjoy the best of both worlds.\n\n\n\nTo discover the other features of Soundiiz, click here!"}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/which-song-launched-the-streaming-era/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/which-song-launched-the-streaming-era/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"Which song launched the streaming era?","datePublished":"2025-07-10T08:50:40+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/which-song-launched-the-streaming-era/"},"wordCount":1350,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/which-song-launched-the-streaming-era/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Design-sans-titre-56.png","keywords":["MP3","streaming"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"If you're like us at Soundiiz, you have many questions about the world of streaming and its history. Among the things we obsess over is understanding how it all began. Which piece of the puzzle fell into place and led to all the others? What was the first ever MP3 song? Which song launched the streaming era?\n\n\n\nSource: Dealabs\n\n\n\nLet's take a trip back in time and tell you all about it!\n\n\n\nWhich song launched the streaming era? A bit of context.\n\n\n\nIt's the early 1990s, and music is purchased exclusively in physical format. In record stores or any other outlet where records are purchased. The computer revolution is still in its infancy, and although it's close, it still seems distant. The recorded music industry has faced several crises but remains resilient. It's not uncommon for some artists to sell several million albums on CD or vinyl. With the emergence of the compact disc format, vinyl has lost its luster. For many, this was the most significant change they had ever experienced. And few doubt that another, even bigger, change could come.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut behind the scenes, everything is changing. Napster and iTunes are poised to disrupt the music industry forever and, with it, the world of culture. The advent of the MP3 format, a method of encoding music, symbolizes an almost limitless field of possibilities. By making music purchasable or illegally downloadable, they open up a new horizon of possibilities. To learn more about the history of music streaming, we recommend our article.\n\n\n\nControversies\n\n\n\nSome, in hindsight, will see it as Pandora's box: with the digitization of music, everything is shattered. Copyrights are being trampled, the position of artists is weakening, and platforms will eventually devour everything, leaving only crumbs for those responsible for creation. Others, however, view it as the beginning of an era of democratized creativity, where everything is accessible to everyone. Where borders are abolished, where artists can reach their audiences in a new way.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists and labels, for their part, are compelled to adjust their strategies. And quickly. CDs and vinyl records are no longer enough: they must establish an online presence or risk disappearing. Consumers are also becoming accustomed to new listening methods, and in the early 2000s, it seemed as if the Internet had always been a part of their lives. A parallel economy was established, with its own codes and obligations, media, and platforms. And its multi-million dollar business.\n\n\n\nWhether you view it as a force for good or a potential threat, the arrival of the Internet and the MP3 format was undoubtedly a game-changer. It was a mini-big bang that shook the music industry to its core, sparking a wave of change that had to be navigated and tested.\n\n\n\nWhich song launched the streaming era? Meet Suzanne Vega!\n\n\n\nWhen Suzanne Vega released her album Solitude Standing in 1987, she had no idea that her first song, \"Tom's Dinner,\" would usher in a new era. Suzanne had written the track in 1982, and it appeared on a folk compilation two years later, but its airplay was limited. Was the song doomed to relative oblivion? The release of Solitude Standing changed that.\n\n\n\nSource: The Telegraph\n\n\n\nThis second album by the singer was a critical and commercial success, cementing a career that, as of 2025, remains strong. Praised for her voice, capable of many nuances, but also for her songs where folk is sometimes jostled by rock, Suzanne Vega was showered with praise by critics, and it wasn't long before \"Tom's Dinner,\" in its acapella version, was receiving radio airplay.\n\n\n\nAnd what was originally just an introductory song on an album that marked the year 1987 would earn Suzanne Vega the nickname \"Mother of the MP3.\" No less!\n\n\n\nWhich song launched the streaming era? And now, meet Karlheinz Brandenburg!\n\n\n\nAt that time, German engineer Karlheinz Brandenburg had been working for several years on a codec to encode music in digital format. Since the 1960s, with the advent of the first computers, many scientists have pondered how to store music digitally, allowing it to be played and shared. However, the size of each file was far too large, and solutions had to be found. MP3, which allowed the encoding of relatively small files and their mass distribution between multiple devices via the Internet, was one such solution. The MP3 format, short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, was a revolutionary method of compressing audio data without significantly compromising its quality, making it ideal for digital distribution and storage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarlheinz Brandenburg was working on the future MP3 codec, and while walking down a corridor, he heard a song coming from a radio. It's \"Tom's Dinner,\" a song he'd never heard. Suzanne Vega's voice envelops him, inspiring him with new ideas. \n\n\n\nInspiration\n\n\n\nKarlheinz was then refining his compression algorithm, seeking to make it as precise and high-quality as possible for the songs. Listening to Suzanne's voice, he told himself that if he could compress it and make it as clear as its unaltered version, then he'd know his algorithm was perfect. This moment, hearing 'Tom's Dinner' for the first time, was a turning point in the development of the MP3 format, as it provided a real-world benchmark for the quality of the compression algorithm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother event came into play: while Karlheinz Brandenburg was finalizing his thesis, he read in a hi-fi magazine that Tom's Dinner was being used to test the audio quality of loudspeakers. Experts believed that if the speakers could reproduce the fullness and warmth of Suzanne's voice, they were of optimal quality. Reading this anecdote drives the point home: the engineer and his team are determined to use \"Tom's Dinner\" as a benchmark to repeatedly test their codec.\n\n\n\nJoining forces\n\n\n\nAfter several attempts, it became clear that Suzanne's voice, once compressed, bore no resemblance to anything in the original song. While the result was frustrating, it also showed the engineers that they still had a long way to go. \"Tom's Dinner\" became their benchmark. They replayed the song repeatedly until they achieved the desired result. The fact that they were using a song sung acapella allowed them to detect every tiny detail or flaw. It was almost the ultimate example or the perfect one.\n\n\n\nIt's important to note that the comparison with the original version can sometimes be stark, but it's this very contrast that helps us understand what an MP3 is supposed to sound like. Other companies, recognizing the potential of the MP3 format, came forward to assist Karlheinz and his teams. Soon, CNET, Bell Labs, FHG, and Thomson Brandt joined forces to refine the technology. Engineer James Johnston, at Karlheinz's suggestion, began using 'Tom's Dinner' as a reference, further solidifying the song's place in the history of the MP3 format.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nAfter months and months of work, the MP3 codec was ready. It was first named \"MPEG-1 Audio Layer III\" in 1991 before receiving international certification a year later, in November 1992. On July 14, 1995, it was named MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, and the first files using the MP3 codec were officially released.\n\n\n\nHistory was in the making.\n\n\n\nWhat happened next?\n\n\n\nWell, after... Engineers and scientists of all stripes hailed the innovation enabled by MP3. Some even called it a revolution. But others gritted their teeth. While compression made audio files smaller, they inevitably affected their quality. It wasn't long before audio experts began to protest the sound quality of compressed songs, deeming them unworthy and unlistenable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVery shortly after the official introduction of the MP3, another major problem arose in the music industry. One that would forever change the course of history: piracy. Because smaller files are more shareable, and shareable files can lead to piracy. Under the impetus of Napster, thousands of files were made available for free, without any compensation.\n\n\n\nAnd the world of music as we know it changed forever. All thanks to—or because of—a seemingly innocuous song released in 1987: \"Tom's Dinner.\""}
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The world of streaming is no exception. Many of the things that are now part of our daily lives have their roots in the origins of this industry. After detailing the story of Spotify's founder, we now examine the two individuals behind Napster. Who are Napster's founders, who changed music forever?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are Napster's founders? Sean Parker's early days\n\n\n\nIt's an understatement to say that Sean Parker knew very early on where he was headed. At just seven years old, at an age when most children have no other concerns than where they're going to play and which cartoon episode they're going to watch, Sean was already learning to program. It was his father, a Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who instilled in him a love of computers. Sean was fascinated by the world of programming and its myriad possibilities. He knew his future lay between those lines of code, and he immersed himself in it with a burning passion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen he reached high school, Sean was understandably drawn to everything related to computers and coding. To such an extent that he spent most of his free time learning and practicing, eventually getting himself into serious trouble. Because Sean wasn't just a young computer prodigy. He was also drawn to its darker side: hacking. And this would also guide his early career. He set himself a challenge: to hack at least one company for each domain name extension (.com, .gov, etc.) and keep track of his work. At 16, he decided to hack an international company. However, remember that Sean was still a teenager living with his parents.\n\n\n\nProblems\n\n\n\nWhen his father caught him in the middle of the night on the family computer, he ordered him to stop immediately. Sean didn't have time to log out of the site he was hacking and fell under the radar of the FBI, who tracked him down. Sean wasn't yet an adult, but he was already slipping through the cracks: he was sentenced to community service. But that wasn't going to stop him. Quite the opposite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore even finishing high school, Sean interned at several startups until the CIA began to eye him. Yes, the CIA. No less. Sean had won the Virginia State Computer Science Competition after creating a web-crawling robot. However, he refused to join the CIA, convinced that he could earn more money by starting his business. Sources say that before he even finished high school, Sean had already earned nearly $80,000 from internships and various gigs.\n\n\n\nHis mind was buzzing with ideas, and when he arrived at college, something told him he wouldn't be there for long.\n\n\n\nDropping out\n\n\n\nAt Northern University in Boston, Sean Parker is a quiet student who tries to avoid making waves. But he's bored and dreams of more. He feels his environment is confining him and that he's wasting time studying when he could be running a business. Without really telling his parents, he leaves college and prepares to face his future.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe year is 1999. Sean has a project in mind: to enable people passionate about music, like him, to share unlimited audio files. It becomes an obsession. And now that college is just a memory, he has all the time in the world. The future is on its way.\n\n\n\nWho are Napster's founders? Here comes Shawn Fanning! \n\n\n\nIt only took him three months to develop the first version of his program. He nicknamed it Napster, a reference to the nickname his friends gave him due to his distinctive haircut. One man was essential to its development: Shawn Fanning, a programmer and coder whom Sean had met on an online forum when they were teenagers. Shawn's expertise in coding and technology was crucial in bringing Napster to life.\n\n\n\nIn 1998, they both moved to California to devote themselves full-time to Napster, even though they had never traveled outside their respective states. They were naive but also full of ambition. And they had no idea what they were getting into.\n\n\n\nLike his sidekick, Shawn was a computer genius—and precocious. At Napster, Sean focused on the business side, and Shawn on the technology.\n\n\n\nShawn Fanning (Photo by Bryce Duffy/Corbis via Getty Images)\n\n\n\nTheir service was a gem of usability and technology, but it was based on a paradox. Sean and Shawn claim to be passionate about music and cite this aspect of their daily lives as one of the reasons they created Napster. But, despite themselves—or was it consciously?—they are preparing to undermine forever the position of the artists they claimed to celebrate.\n\n\n\nFor some, Napster's founders are genuine geniuses. For others, they are nobodies whose pseudo-technological advances, such as the development of peer-to-peer file-sharing systems, will negatively impact the music world.\n\n\n\nWho are Napster's founders? Napster's rise and fall\n\n\n\nEverything moves very quickly, and in the story of Napster, the rise will be as rapid as the fall. By creating something that didn't exist, Sean and Shawn filled a void that millions of users rushed to fill—$50 million, to be exact. In one year, the site experiences exponential growth, triggering widespread panic throughout the entire music industry.\n\n\n\nThe balance of power is disrupted, piracy sweeps everything and soon, other sites based on the same principle will flourish in Napster's wake. It's as if Sean and Shawn have paved the way, proven that illegal downloading is possible, and shown millions of people that they can consume all the music in the world without spending a cent. Everything is transparent, tradable, piracy-ready, and all in a matter of minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn just a few months, Napster changes everything. It's not just a business but also a cultural concept. Napster symbolically proclaims that it is priceless, and in 2025, this philosophy remains firmly rooted.\n\n\n\nFor labels and artists, they must react quickly. Armies of lawyers are being launched after Napster, a young company that is far from having the same financial and legal resources as the giants in the field. They are destroying any hope of defense and are eager to make an example of Napster. This is what will happen if you attack us, these major powers seem to be saying. After two years, Napster was forced to close its doors in 2002; it went bankrupt. The closure of Napster marked a pivotal moment in the music industry, sparking a heightened awareness of digital piracy and the need for innovative business models.\n\n\n\nSean and Shawn were disappointed, but in hindsight, they believed this adventure provided them with accelerated training that was more effective than any university course.\n\n\n\nWho are Napster's founders? Sean Parker trolls the industry (again)\n\n\n\nAfter the Napster debacle and the multiple lawsuits that followed, Shawn Fanning decided to make a U-turn and join the music industry in the fight against fraud. Ironic, isn't it?\n\n\n\nIn 2003, at the age of 23, Shawn founded Snocap. The promise? To identify people who download music without authorization. And to put a price on these pirated files while tracking down those responsible. Shawn and his teams based their approach on the exchange principle popularized by Napster, but this time from the other side. They were able to identify the \"audio fingerprint\" of a song and match it with a database. Once the song was identified, the user attempting to pirate it saw a window appear, asking them to purchase it or risk having their download canceled.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSnopcap struggled to convince industry executives, and by 2025, no trace of it remained. Four years after its creation, the company barely had time to launch before it was already shutting down and being sold for next to nothing. The reasons are Fanning's reputation and his history of illegality, among other things. Still, the song identification system Sean Fanning implemented is interesting, and some of its principles will be widely adopted by successful companies such as Shazam and others.\n\n\n\nWhat happened to Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning after Napster?\n\n\n\nSean Parker has done quite well since his fortune, according to Forbes, is now estimated at $3 billion. This substantial income stems partly from his status as a former CEO of Facebook and his position on the board of Spotify until 2017. Sean acted as a mentor to the young Mark Zuckerberg when he was just launching Facebook—his role is immortalized in the film The Social Network, even though the writers seem to have taken some liberties with the actual story—and he played a decisive role in Spotify's journey. The man has flair.\n\n\n\nHis fortune also stems from his work as a venture capital investor. Sean has remained in the business world, becoming the chairman of image-generation startup Stability AI in June 2024. In 2015, Sean Parker launched his foundation, endowed with hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to science, civic education, and health—enough to keep his days busy!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShawn, for his part, was less successful than his one-time partner, but he continued to invest in startups, albeit with varying degrees of success. Considered by MIT Technology Review in 2002 as one of the 100 greatest innovators under 35, he notably founded the service Rupture, which enables players to create profiles based on their video game scores. A sort of gaming social network. Electronic Arts acquired Rupture for $30 million.\n\n\n\nTwo very different career paths with distinct fortunes, but which ultimately reflect the heart of Napster: innovation, risk-taking, vision, and a desire to push the boundaries of technology—sometimes even to the point of creating controversy."}
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It's simple: it's rare for a person to have never used the app. Over the years, it has added new features and refined its formula, becoming a comprehensive solution that serves as a proper complement to music streaming platforms. Who invented Shazam and how does it work? What's Shazam's history?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome aboard!\n\n\n\nWho invented Shazam and how does it work? The early days.\n\n\n\nShazam originated with Dhiraj Mukherjee and Chris Barton, two friends who regularly exchanged ideas on possible business models. Chris enjoyed music and discovering new artists, but one thing bothered him. It even annoyed him. And frustrated him. When he heard a song on the radio, he struggled to recognize it or know who was singing it. Dhiraj and Chris believed that by partnering with radio stations, they could develop a tool to identify these songs and then sell them to listeners. \n\n\n\nPhilip Inghelbrecht and Avery Wanga, a Stanford PhD student in music-related digital signal processing, joined them. Avery still works at Shazam today. The service's world-renowned algorithm is one of his creations. He had to build everything from scratch, and while the challenge seemed monumental, Avery took it on with passion as his driving force. Convinced that the concept was sound and met a need, Dhiraj quit his job and embarked on the adventure with Chris that would become Shazam.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey attempted to develop an innovative business model, including charging for text messages, striking deals with companies selling ringtones, and collaborating with iTunes on affiliate matters. However, nothing worked, and the company's revenue primarily came from external investments. They raised $8.5 million in 2001, enough to keep them going. But Chris was worried: how long would this last? Especially since investment was scarce, no one believed in Shazam at a time when mobile technologies were still in their infancy.\n\n\n\nRoadblocks\n\n\n\nShazam's four founders faced numerous challenges and considered giving up many times, with some convinced that their startup idea wasn't viable. Dhiraj even made predictions using a spreadsheet, estimating that the probability of Shazam ever being adopted was only 4%. However, the founders' focus was not solely on the financial side of their work but rather on creating something valuable and popular with the general public.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the months go by, the technology developed by Avery Wang for Shazam is beginning to show its promise. The founders are not giving up, especially now that the internet is transforming the global landscape. Their optimism and belief in the potential of Shazam's technology is a testament to their vision and determination.\n\n\n\nWho invented Shazam and how does it work? Slowly but surely\n\n\n\nIn 2002, the service was ready and launched on the market. But adoption was slow, too slow. While many people applauded the technological feat, others felt it was ahead of its time. And while this was flattering, it could also be detrimental. The market wasn't yet mature enough for such technology, and for a long time, it was simply a fun gadget. Chris, Avery, Dhiraj, and Philipp settled in London rather than California, usually an El Dorado for fledgling startups. The reason? The mobile network was more developed in Europe than in the United States. They formed partnerships with the continent's major telephone networks, including Vodafone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShazam was still, at the time, far from being the tool it would become. In the early 2000s, smartphones were not yet widely adopted: it was even impossible to browse the internet with one's phone. And it would take seven years, in 2007, for the first iPhone to be launched. In reality, no one yet knew what an app was. Only 50% of the total population owned a smartphone, but Chris, a visionary capable of predicting market trends, knew that widespread adoption would follow in just a matter of years. The dot-com bubble, about to burst at the time of Shazam's development, failed to live up to its promises and plunged the world of new technologies into uncertainty. It was then necessary to hang on to avoid sinking and hope that the future would brighten up again.\n\n\n\nCreating a service like Shazam seemed almost madness. But that's often how legends are written, isn't it?\n\n\n\nText messages!\n\n\n\nSo, what does Shazam look like? Hold on tight: people wanting to know what song they're listening to must call a dedicated number, hold their phone to the radio speakers, and wait a few seconds for a text message with the song's name and artist. This process involves a complex algorithm that analyzes the audio signal and matches it with the unique acoustic fingerprint of the music in Shazam's database. They are charged 50 cents per call, an amount added to their phone bill. This business model is only possible in Europe: the premium SMS system had not yet arrived in the United States, which would have made any potential revenue generation on American soil impossible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2002, Shazam had a million songs in its database and could respond to users in about fifteen seconds. One of Shazam's main challenges was building its database. Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music didn't yet exist, so they had no structure to build on. The workload was colossal, but it laid the foundation for Shazam's quality standards. To succeed, they partnered with a CD distributor and hired young workers who worked all day, transforming the CDs at their disposal into digital data.\n\n\n\nMore than twenty years later, the waiting time has been reduced by a factor of seven, and the database boasts hundreds of millions of titles.\n\n\n\nWho invented Shazam and how does it work? Getting there! \n\n\n\nWhen the iPhone was officially released and widely adopted, everything changed for Chris Barton and his teams. In 2008, with the launch of the App Store, Shazam was no longer a simple tool with a complex user experience but rather a popular feature that gained increasing popularity over the months. It was also one of the first apps available in the App Store. This partnership with Apple would prove fruitful in the years to come. In hindsight, the day the App Store launched was the day that changed everything for Shazam. It was like a small revolution. Shazam evolved from a service that required users to call a dedicated number to a user-friendly app that could instantly identify songs, even after a massive invasion of other apps.\n\n\n\nSource: Shutterstock\n\n\n\nThanks to ads displayed within the app, Chris and his colleagues definitively escaped their initial partnerships with mobile companies and paved the way for their financial independence. In October 2008, Shazam was made available to Android users. An additional launching pad. From that moment on, Shazam never looked back. Three years later, a new milestone was reached: in addition to music, the service could identify advertisements and TV shows, further expanding its horizons.\n\n\n\nMilestones\n\n\n\nIn 2015, Shazam was valued at $1 billion. However, it wasn't until 2016 that the company experienced its first profitable period. Advertising revenue allowed them to keep afloat. Two years later, in 2018, the company's trajectory underwent a definitive change. Shazam was acquired by Apple and directly integrated into its tools for $400 million. Apple claims that a billion Shazams—yes, Shazam has become a verb—are recorded each month.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn May 2022, Shazam surpassed two billion installations and 70 billion Shazams.\n\n\n\nThe story is beautiful, inspiring, and full of courage, but you're probably wondering: how does Shazam work?\n\n\n\nHow does Shazam work?\n\n\n\nIt's a question everyone is asking: how does Shazam work? For those unfamiliar with AI and new technologies, Shazam is almost like magic. It is, of course, way more complex than that. Since its inception, Shazam has relied on audio fingerprinting technology. In short, this technology enables sound patterns to be linked to metadata stored in a massive database.\n\n\n\nThe algorithm developed by Avery Wang serves as a benchmark and is regularly cited in academic articles as a relevant example of identification. Shazam is based primarily on the principle of \"sound,\" a \"vibration that propagates as a mechanical wave of pressure and displacement, through a medium such as air or water.\" These analog elements must then be converted into digital elements to provide a working basis. Shazam first identifies the collected data via a spectrum, within which it identifies frequency peaks. This pair is then indexed in a database, which is also capable of finding correspondences between time frequencies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy identifying sound distortions, time markers, and the amplitude of a signal, Shazam creates a fingerprint of a song and thus recognizes it. It works as a spectrum, which increasingly narrows its scope as new elements are captured during the identification process: this is called combinatorial hashing, allowing for a closer approximation of the final result.\n\n\n\nThe tool only requires twenty seconds of audio to perform its job. Chris Barton summarizes his technology as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\"The technology used AI pattern recognition, three-dimensional graphs of energy, graphs against time and frequencies, and combinatorial hashing for fast search, and was considered the first mass-consumer AI,\" Barton said.\n\n\n\n\nFor those who would like to go into more technical details, including an analysis of the Shazam code, we recommend this article.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Shazam library to Spotify and Apple Music?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz works differently with Shazam than with other applications. We cannot directly retrieve data from your account and store it on Soundiiz, nor can we transfer Shazam to Spotify directly. However, when you link your Shazam account to Spotify, a \"Shazam\" playlist is created on Spotify. The same goes for Apple Music. It's these playlists that you can then transfer using our Transfer function.\n\n\n\nAs explained on our Support page, you can also extract your Shazam data using this page.\n\n\n\nOnce you have the archive, extract the \"SyncedShazams.csv\" file and upload it to Soundiiz using the \"Import playlist\" option located at the top right of the interface.\n\n\n\nYou can also access your Shazam Library interface directly and select \"Download CSV.\"\n\n\n\nIt's straightforward and only takes a few minutes to transfer Shazam to Spotify or Apple Music. For other streaming services, we've also thought of everything.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer your Shazam library to Deer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, etc?\n\n\n\nHere, too, the procedure differs slightly from what you're used to. You have to go directly through Shazam. \n\n\n\nAs explained here, taking the example of a transfer from Shazam to TIDAL, here's the procedure you'll need to follow:\n\n\n\n\nOpen the Shazam web interface and go to My Library\n\n\n\nSelect the Download CSV option at the top of the list\n\n\n\nOn Soundiiz, go to the Playlists tab and choose Import Playlist / From File\n\n\n\nUpload the .csv file and confirm to import your Shazam list to TIDAL\n\n\n\n\nYou can then easily switch between Shazam and YouTube Music, Shazam and Amazon Music, Shazam and Deezer, Shazam and Qobuz, and many more. \n\n\n\nGo ahead and subscribe to Soundiiz, then start using Shazam!"}
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For several months, we've been covering the evolution of the latest Artificial Intelligence technologies, both to highlight its contradictions and its positive advances. This week, a story has been generating a lot of buzz, involving Spotify and a long-deceased musician. Did Spotify publish AI-music on a deceased artist's page? We're lifting the lid on the whole story!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Blaze Foley?\n\n\n\nLet's put it simply: Blaze Foley is considered by fans of the genre to be a country music legend. The author of albums that have gone down in history, he has been marked by a life filled with hardships, giving him the status of an almost cursed artist. He was discovered late in life, and like many artists, he only achieved fame after his death. His music is thus tinged with a unique aura.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe began singing gospel in his native Arkansas. Music allowed him to forget the daily life where his father was drowning in the temptation of alcohol. Years of wandering on the road followed: Blaze crisscrossed the country starting in 1975, performing wherever his travels took him. He joined a hippie commune, met his muse, Sybil Rosen, lived in a cabin, and experienced some setbacks.\n\n\n\nTroubles\n\n\n\nHis life was a series of hardships, from his father's struggle with alcohol to his battles with addiction. Despite his talent, success eluded him, and he lived a nomadic life, performing wherever he could. His addictions made it increasingly difficult to hold his concerts, his only means of earning a living. Tired of his excesses, venue owners barred him from performing. Blaze was forced to perform where audiences were less discerning, hanging out with the marginalized and the disenfranchised.\n\n\n\nHowever, a little light emerged from the shadows. He recorded albums, including the self-titled Blaze Foley, released in 1983 to total indifference. His last album, Live At The Austin Outhouse, was recorded a month before he died in 1989. He died after being shot by a friend's son, in circumstances that remain unclear. The killer pleaded self-defense and escaped unharmed. Blaze's funeral brought together homeless people and friends also trapped in the hell of alcohol, and has since become the subject of many stories.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter his death, Blaze Foley's talent was finally recognized. The public celebrated his raw and sincere songs, and his life was even brought to the big screen in 2019. The singer is played by Ethan Hawke, who also directed the film and wrote the screenplay with Sybil Rosen. It was a chance to give Blaze Foley the recognition he deserved, finally.\n\n\n\nDid Spotify publish AI-generated music on a deceased artist's page?\n\n\n\nLast week, Spotify users who subscribe to Blaze Foley's artist page received some good news: a new Blaze song, 'Together', was made available. This isn't unusual, given that the singer's catalog has regularly been expanded with new songs and albums since his death. His estate, which manages his rights, finds, as it does for many other artists, forgotten tracks, picked up here and there, and decides to upload them. Except this time, nothing was approved in advance. And the song, titled 'Together,' doesn't exist. Or at least, it's not the work of Blaze Foley, but of Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n\nGenerated by SoundOn, a tool developed by TikTok for creating new songs based on existing tracks, it made its way to Spotify, where it likely evaded scrutiny, if any. Blaze Foley's estate quickly raised eyebrows: \"Together\" had never been approved by anyone and should have been removed from the platform immediately. They promptly won their case, but the damage had already been done.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe worst part? \"Together\" bore no resemblance to anything Blaze Foley had ever produced before, which was very little, and the cover art used to promote the song on Spotify wasn't true to the singer's image.\n\n\n\nDid Spotify publish AI-music on a deceased artist's page? Whose fault is it?\n\n\n\nSpotify was quick to respond: the song was removed from its services. It violated copyright rules and didn't comply with the restrictions imposed by the Swedish platform. But there was one problem: it still managed to pass the initial validation steps required for a song to be uploaded and was finally made available for listening.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaced with criticism, Spotify is accusing SoundOn, a distributor that has been repeatedly criticized for its fraudulent use of copyrighted songs to create artificial tracks. SoundOn benefits from still-vague legal regulations regarding AI and has, for the moment, managed to slip through the cracks. Blaze Foley is proof of this! But then, whose fault is it? Is it Spotify, which hasn't implemented adequate safeguards? Or is it SoundOn's, which trains its AI with copyrighted tracks?\n\n\n\nValidation?\n\n\n\n\nSpotify defends itself for 404 Media: \"The content in question violates Spotify's deceptive content policies, which prohibit impersonation intended to mislead, such as replicating another creator's name, image, or description, or posing as a person, brand, or organization in a deceptive manner.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlaze Foley's estate and his label have pointed the finger at Spotify and have since demanded that the publication of streaming songs, particularly those involving deceased artists, undergo enhanced validation levels. This incident has highlighted the urgent need for stricter validation processes in the music streaming industry.\n\n\n\n\nRecently, for 404 Media, Craig McDonald, who manages Blaze Foley's catalog, states: \"It's harmful to Blaze's standing that this happened. It's somewhat surprising that Spotify doesn't have a security fix for this type of action, and I believe the responsibility lies entirely with Spotify. They could fix this problem.\"\n\n\n\n\nOthers warn of the dangers of SoundOn and call for its complete disappearance. Whose fault is it? The creator or the one who allowed it to exist? The answer is, of course, nuanced, but it undoubtedly lifts the veil on one of the excesses of Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n\nDid Spotify publish AI-music on a deceased artist's page? What could be the consequences?\n\n\n\nBlaze Foley's case raises questions, especially since it's far from isolated. And you don't have to look far for proof: around the same time, an AI-generated song also appeared on the page of another deceased artist, Guy Clark, who died in 2016. Here, too, this new track hadn't been approved in advance by the people managing his career.\n\n\n\nThis case highlights several elements—first, copyright protection, a central theme in discussions around Artificial Intelligence. However, this is also something less tangible: it raises questions about respect for the artist's memory. Generating songs he didn't compose and that haven't been approved opens the door to the gradual erosion of his legacy and his unique approach to music. It's as if someone were stealing something he never created. It sounds cryptic written like that, but we hope you understand where we're going with this.\n\n\n\nEthan Hawke playing Blaze Foley in Blaze\n\n\n\nOne reason for hope, though: Spotify reacted very quickly and removed Blaze Foley's song from its platforms. And the numerous discussions the affair has generated are proof that the public is ready to defend artistic creation and doesn't hesitate to speak out against the excesses of AI.\n\n\n\nCan this unfortunate event strengthen AI regulations? Could something good emerge from the controversy? Let's hope so. This is all the more necessary since Spotify is arguably the platform most criticized for its use of AI. Numerous scandals are revealed regularly. Just this month, in July 2025, it was revealed that the band Velvet Sundown, which generates hundreds of thousands of streams, is entirely artificial.\n\n\n\nEnough to darken the picture. Before a breakthrough?\n\n\n\nUsing AI with Soundiiz's playlist generator!\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we are convinced that, when properly mastered and regulated, AI is an infinite source of wealth, particularly in discovering new artists and albums.\n\n\n\nBased on this observation, we created our own Artificial Intelligence tool last year. By entering tags and various criteria, or text elements, you can generate lists of artists and albums based on your preferences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can then easily upload these playlists to your favorite platform, whether it's Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, or Qobuz, thanks to Soundiiz. And, as a significant bonus, it will also be possible to generate new playlists based on the criteria you choose, as often as you like! This way, you'll benefit from discoveries regularly without having to do anything!\n\n\n\nThis is made possible thanks to existing AI and one we developed ourselves. Our goal is to cater to your tastes as closely as possible and provide you with new content as frequently as possible.\n\n\n\nTo discover our AI playlist generator, click here!"}
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This shift isn't just for artists and listeners; it's a seismic change that's reverberating through the very foundations of the music industry. Labels, recording companies, studios, executives, bosses, and certification bodies have all been forced to adapt, revising their rules to accommodate this new era. But how exactly do streaming numbers translate into album sales?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe answer lies in some surprisingly intricate calculations that we're about to unveil.\n\n\n\nHow do streaming numbers translate into album sales? A bit of history\n\n\n\nFor a long time, a very long time in fact, everything seemed quite simple. Listeners only consumed music in physical format, on CD or vinyl. They went to record stores or any store that sold albums, bought what they wanted, and their purchases were counted as a single sale. No other metrics, no calculations, one sale equals one sale. And that's it.\n\n\n\nBack in 1958, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a body formed six years earlier in the United States and composed of private companies controlling record labels, began to consider a classification system. This was a pivotal moment in the industry's history. For decades, Billboard has been the go-to source for charts of songs and albums, providing a window into the music that's capturing the hearts of the United States.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt must be said that the public loves charts. So do artists and their labels. Being number one is not only a sign of popularity but also fuels the marketing machine. It is also often a sign of quality and proof that their music has reached the widest audience. Listeners and artists are glued to the Billboard charts, which are released weekly. Everyone loves the numbers!\n\n\n\nOn all fronts!\n\n\n\nThe RIAA has a range of missions, but its primary one is to address copyright issues and protect the rights of recording artists. It's not just a regulatory body; it's a watchdog, ready to step in and take action when necessary. When Napster made millions of downloadable MP3s available for free and illegally in 1999, the RIAA didn't hesitate to sue, demonstrating its commitment to upholding the integrity of the industry.\n\n\n\nIt goes without saying that in recent years, with the development of Artificial Intelligence and all the problems it entails in terms of protecting musicians' works, the RIAA has its work cut out for it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond all this and many other missions, the RIAA is looking for a way to reward albums, songs, and artists who exceed a certain sales threshold. As we've said: numbers, numbers, and nothing but numbers. Giving them a trophy could be an interesting way to reward, at least symbolically, the headliners.\n\n\n\nThe solution was found: gold, platinum, or diamond records would be produced based on several levels. The idea gained support and was quickly implemented. But you still need to understand how the calculations work.\n\n\n\nHow do streaming numbers translate into album sales? The maths\n\n\n\nBetween roughly the 1960s and the early 2000s, the calculation couldn't be more straightforward. Physical sales were the only metric to consider. In 1958, the first gold records arrive. For singles, they represented a total of one million sales, and for albums, a total of one million dollars in value generated. In 1975, an additional parameter was added: for an album to be certified gold, it must also have sold 500,000 copies.\n\n\n\nIt wasn't until 1976 that platinum certification appeared. After one million sales, artists have a platinum disc. Then, eight years later, another milestone: multi-platinum, after two million sales, and so on. A new milestone was reached in 1999, with diamond certification, after two million physical sales.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut the advent of streaming changed everything. In a very short time, physical sales declined drastically. The internet took over, consumption patterns changed, and music became digital. While Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and all the other platforms gained momentum and attracted millions of users, artists saw their songs accumulate millions of streams.\n\n\n\nBut what is their value? From a financial perspective, we've already detailed what these streams represent in terms of pay-per-stream in this article. But for the RIAA, where does that leave us? At what point should an album be considered gold, platinum, or diamond? Is one stream of an album equal to one sale? After months and months of reflection, the following system was adopted:\n\n\n\nThe album-equivalent unit\n\n\n\nFrom 1,500 streams, the RIAA considers an album to be sold. It's as simple as that. An album that generates, for example, 412,500,000 streams is equivalent to 275,000 sales according to the old calculation system, based on physical copies sold.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe RIAA then distributes certifications. These haven't changed, and we'll remind you: for 500,000 albums sold, you get a gold-certified album. Twice as many sales, and you're a platinum-certified artist. For 10 million, you get a diamond certification. Another calculation exists, this time for songs, not albums. The RIAA has estimated that 150 streams of a song equals one sale of a song. All this streaming data is added to physical sales, primarily CDs and vinyl, to form a number that encompasses both physical and digital sales. Pretty complicated, isn't it?\n\n\n\nThis is called the album-equivalent unit. A calculation designed by the RIAA taking into account the old value of music, when the market was simply physical, and the new data of music streaming.\n\n\n\nHow do streaming numbers translate into album sales? Billboard sums everything up\n\n\n\nA form of officialization of these new calculations came on December 13, 2014, when Billboard introduced the album-equivalent unit methodology into its charts for the first time. You can imagine the headache this must have been to implement, given that streaming platforms are sometimes reluctant to disclose their statistics.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo create its charts, Billboard gathers data from all existing streaming platforms, combines them, and forms a ranking. This is what they call a multi-metric measurement. And this is the first time in twenty-three years that Billboard has changed its calculation method. Suffice it to say, this amounts to a small revolution! According to the organization, the goal is to give a \"better sense of an album's popularity by reflecting not just sales, but consumption activity.\"\n\n\n\nFor Billboard, Darren Stupak, executive vice president of U.S. Sales and Distribution at Sony Music Entertainment, sums up these new objectives:\n\n\n\n\n\"The new methodology for the Billboard 200 is a welcome and necessary evolution of Nielsen and Billboard's album chart data. How fans consume music, and how music is monetized, have grown beyond the traditional metrics of album sales. Music consumption in today's marketplace is a diverse mix of access and acquisition, including on-demand streaming, track and album downloading, and physical product purchasing. The introduction of this expanded scope chart brings the Billboard 200 more closely in line with the multi-platform, multi-format experience of music fans.\"\n\n\n\n\nYet another illustration of how music streaming has changed the rules of the game!\n\n\n\nHow can you transfer your data from one streaming platform to another?\n\n\n\nAs you can imagine, Soundiiz has no involvement and no impact on the calculation of album sales in the streaming era. And, spoiler alert, we don't issue gold or platinum records either. What we do, however, and what we've done well for years, is allow you to manage your streaming library as simply and quickly as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the emergence of streaming as the primary means of music consumption, we've implemented a Transfer feature, on which we've built our reputation.\n\n\n\nIt allows you to transfer all your data—playlists, liked songs, artists, and albums—from Spotify to Deezer, from Spotify to Apple Music, from Spotify to TIDAL, from Spotify to YouTube Music, or any other path involving any source or destination platform. Our services are compatible with Spotify, Apple Music, Qobuz, TIDAL, Deezer, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and others… You name it!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd, importantly, we also have a free version, which will allow you to transfer numerous references without spending a cent. At a time when many users want to try streaming platforms to change their habits, but are afraid of losing all their accumulated data, Soundiiz is an ideal all-in-one solution that will make your transfer as quick as it is painless.\n\n\n\nTo test our Transfer feature, click here!"}
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The temptation is natural, considering the multitude of options available to us. Some of you may be wondering how to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to TIDAL.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of transferring playlists and data between music streaming platforms. It's beneficial if you're considering switching from Spotify to TIDAL. Luckily, we've prepared a tutorial to explain everything!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to TIDAL?\n\n\n\nSpotify is the market leader, the most used streaming company in the world, arguably the one with the best algorithm, the largest selection of audiobooks, and so much more. These are undeniable facts, and they're the result of not only years of experience and improvements, but also constant multi-million dollar investments.\n\n\n\nSpotify understands this well: to stand out from the competition, it must constantly renew its offering, add new features, improve its user experience, expand its catalog, and refine its music recommendations. This is, in fact, one of the keys to Spotify's success: its algorithm.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThe Swedish giant understood the need to enter the recommendation tools market faster than its competitors. In a world where music is becoming homogenized and where a multitude of artists are emerging at the same time as the means of discovering them, outside of social media, are dwindling, streaming platforms must play the role, at least indirectly, of talent scouts.\n\n\n\nFor many listeners, the crux of the matter is the discovery playlists offered by streaming services, which are based on their listening habits. This allows them to quench their thirst for new songs and artists and to feel like a world of possibilities opens up as soon as they log onto their streaming platform. And if there's one service that has grasped this new dimension, it's Spotify. The quality of its music recommendations is one of the main factors that drives millions of listeners to continue using Spotify.\n\n\n\nAnd this, despite a few hiccups, which we detail below.\n\n\n\nBut still...\n\n\n\nIt's no secret that Spotify has been facing increasingly harsh criticism for several months now. Artist compensation is among the lowest on the market, even though Spotify is the world leader in music streaming. Artificial intelligence is less well-regulated than its competitors, and numerous scandals have made headlines. First, there were entire playlists generated with songs created with artificial intelligence, replacing \"real\" artists. Then, fake bands and artists create hundreds of thousands of streams. And, among other things, songs were uploaded to the pages of artists who died many years ago, without these songs being validated by the organizations managing the musicians' rights.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nNot to mention the successive increases in subscription prices, which continue to climb. These increases also affect Spotify's competitors. The result: users are leaving Spotify en masse. Firstly, to protest these practices, but also against the actions of its founder, Daniel Ek, a man who invests colossal sums in weapons, artificial intelligence, fast medicine, and other controversial fields.\n\n\n\nFor some artists, Spotify is seen as the big bad wolf, and for consumers, it's Daniel Ek who is also under fire. These are all reasons why Spotify, despite its many qualities, is an increasingly controversial platform.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to TIDAL?\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but you must create a TIDAL account before you do anything else. It will provide you with a solid foundation to work on.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account (Spotify) and your destination account (TIDAL). To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Spotify icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the TIDAL icon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything is working correctly. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a TIDAL account. If not, there will be no green button. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Select the items you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time. Click here to check our Premium plans! \n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes to complete. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find an email indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from Spotify to TIDAL free of charge?\n\n\n\nTwo answers: yes and no. Yes, because we offer a free option, allowing you to transfer up to 200 references at a time. That's a lot and will be enough for many listeners. It's important to us that our services are accessible to as many people as possible, without distinction.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut if you want to transfer more references, we also offer a paid option. For a few dollars, you'll have no limits! In the interest of transparency and ease of use, this subscription is commitment-free and can be canceled at any time.\n\n\n\nIt's therefore very easy to make just one or more transfers and cancel your subscription when you no longer need Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nYou can imagine that the ability to transfer your data from one platform to another isn't the only thing Soundiiz offers. Please note that while the procedure below concerns a transfer from Spotify to TIDAL, our services are compatible with all other services: Apple Music, Deezer, Qobuz, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music, in any direction.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can also sync data, such as playlists. If you've decided to leave Spotify but still want to take advantage of its excellent algorithm, you can do so. Our Sync option gives you access to Spotify playlists, which will be automatically uploaded to your new platform at the frequency you choose: daily, weekly, or monthly.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz offers you the best of both worlds: no more worrying about adding content to your daily routine!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to this synchronization and transfer tool, we've also developed a SmartLink creation system. If you're an artist, music influencer, or someone else involved in any activity that consists of bringing multiple links together in one place and tracking your statistics, Soundiiz has you covered! Our tool is as user-friendly as it is visually appealing and should make you look like a true industry professional, while also making it easier to manage and analyze your data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut that's not all: our Artificial Intelligence tool will allow you to generate selected songs based on criteria you enter on Soundiiz, opening you up to a world of possibilities.\n\n\n\nTo test everything we have to offer, click here!"}
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/why-are-people-leaving-spotify-and-how-to-transfer-playlists/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/why-are-people-leaving-spotify-and-how-to-transfer-playlists/"},"author":{"name":"Nicolas Rogès","@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#/schema/person/cbcbe38b26afedd4684fb12c05eb2fe5"},"headline":"Why are people leaving Spotify and how to transfer Spotify playlists?","datePublished":"2025-08-19T14:35:09+00:00","dateModified":"2025-08-19T15:05:03+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/why-are-people-leaving-spotify-and-how-to-transfer-playlists/"},"wordCount":1600,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/why-are-people-leaving-spotify-and-how-to-transfer-playlists/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unsubscribe_spotify.png","keywords":["spotify","transfer"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"We've seen it, and there's no doubt you've seen it too: more and more people are leaving Spotify in recent weeks for another streaming platform. But why? What's going on? Why are people leaving Spotify and how to transfer Spotify playlists?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's blog\n\n\n\nWhy are people leaving Spotify and how to transfer Spotify playlists? A few reasons.\n\n\n\nThe pressure has been intensifying in recent months, particularly from artists. This isn't the first time some of them have spoken out against Spotify, or the streaming system in general. Taylor Swift, Thom York, Neil Young, and James Blake, to name a few, have been warning for years about the weakening position of artists in an economy where they are the foundation of everything and yet receive only crumbs in terms of remuneration. In January, the artist Björk declared, \"Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.\" A bold statement. \n\n\n\nBut this time, a mass movement is taking place. Several bands and solo artists, some influential, are announcing their decision to leave Spotify. This collective action is a powerful demonstration of the potential for change. The blame lies with the actions of its founder, Daniel Ek, but also with the platform's compensation system, which is deemed unequal.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor some, the latest news surrounding Daniel Ek was the last straw. It was announced that he was financing a European company, Helsing, linked to the arms industry, including military drones piloted by Artificial Intelligence. But also, that Spotify, according to journalist Liz Pelly and her book \"Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist\", replaces certain artists featured in playlists with others licensed to Spotify at lower costs.\n\n\n\nAI: Out of Control?\n\n\n\nFor many, both artists and users of the platform, donating their subscription money to Spotify is now equivalent to financing drones that could potentially kill individuals or wage destructive wars. This ethical dilemma weighs heavily on their decisions.\n\n\n\nAdded to this, as we explained on our blog, Spotify has been at the center of controversies related to Artificial Intelligence since last year. Beyond the fact that its founder has never hidden his affection for these technologies, Spotify has allowed the inclusion of numerous AI-generated songs in popular playlists, thus replacing artists and depriving them of their remuneration. But the scandals have gone even further: fake bands generating hundreds of thousands of streams have appeared, without any indication that Artificial Intelligence generated them.\n\n\n\nThe pages of long-deceased artists have also been enhanced with new songs generated by AI and not validated by the people managing these musicians' catalogs. These scandals have caused a stir and have shed light not only on the uncontrollable nature of AI but also on the insufficient barriers Spotify has erected against services creating songs without respecting copyright rules.\n\n\n\nWhy are people leaving Spotify and how to transfer Spotify playlists? Artists are leaving the ship.\n\n\n\nOn June 30, 2025, the band Deerhoof decided to remove their music from Spotify. Firmly committed to opposing the proliferation of AI in the music industry and its dangers for artists, Deerhoof released a lengthy statement, in which they also discuss wars, weaponry, digital security, income inequality, artist compensation, and other topics they link to Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey also highlight a significant detail: if Deerhoof is leaving Spotify, it's because they can. And they earn much more from their concerts than from streaming revenues generated on the Swedish platform. Has leaving Spotify become a luxury? Or is it a commitment reserved for already well-established artists with multiple sources of income? What about less exposed artists, with similar commitments and beliefs, but whose careers would suffer a serious setback if they decided to leave Spotify?\n\n\n\nDomination, but for how long?\n\n\n\nAll this is symbolic of the Swedish giant's dominant position. The market leader, Spotify has built an empire over the years, to the point where some artists feel trapped within it. This is one of the failings of the music streaming system: by radically changing consumption and remuneration patterns, it has created a fertile but unequal economy. And one that operates in a closed circuit. Without streaming, no career? We're not far from thinking so.\n\n\n\nOn July 25, a prominent band, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, also took to Instagram to announce their decision to leave Spotify. They wrote:\n\n\n\n\n\"A PSA to those unaware: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests millions in AI military drone technology. We just removed our music from the platform. Can we put pressure on these Dr. Evil tech bros to do better? Join us on another platform.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabels are also sounding the revolt: The Kalahari Oyster Cult label announced it would remove its entire catalog, including that of its artists, on June 26. They justified their decision as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\"As a label, and in consultation with the artists we represent, we don't want our music contributing to or benefiting a platform led by someone backing tools of war, surveillance, and violence. Keeping our work on Spotify would mean going against everything we stand for.\"\n\n\n\n\nLeaving!\n\n\n\nArtists Xiu Xiu, Leh Senior, David Birdie, and Dr. Sure's Unusual Practice have all also left Spotify and made this known to their fans. All of this is interesting to analyze and symbolizes the beginnings of a shift in mentality. This shift carries the anticipation of change. Especially since, on the user side, many people are also deciding to switch streaming platforms, creating significant stream exchanges. At Soundiiz, we've noticed this in our usage statistics. But what could the consequences be? The irony is that when artists leave Spotify, it benefits those who stay, who thus share a bigger piece of the pie. For change to truly take place, a major collective shift would be required, from both the artists' and users' perspectives.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's blog\n\n\n\nSpotify is in such a dominant position today that it seems unlikely that a few thousand, or even tens of thousands, of subscribers would worry them. So, for the moment, all of this is, above all, a question of ethics and conscience, rather than a true revolution. But isn't that precisely how revolutions begin? Soundiiz will, of course, keep you informed of future developments.\n\n\n\nBut what should you do when the platform you've chosen, like Spotify, for example, no longer aligns with your values? Is it possible to switch services without losing all the data and playlists you've accumulated over the years?\n\n\n\nThis is where Soundiiz comes in, and we'll explain why.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer Spotify playlists and data to another streaming platform?\n\n\n\nWe know that leaving Spotify isn't a simple ethical or political decision. It's also potentially problematic if you lose all the data you've accumulated over the years on the Swedish service. That's why, back in 2013, Soundiiz created a tool to facilitate the transition between two streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, your data will be preserved during the transfer, and you won't have to rebuild your playlists from scratch. Using a data identification system, we'll create connections between Spotify and your chosen service, all in just a few minutes.\n\n\n\nWe'll explain the process, step by step, just below!\n\n\n\nWhy are people leaving Spotify and how to transfer Spotify playlists? Transfer everything! \n\n\n\nFirst, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account (Spotify) and your destination account (your chosen account). To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Spotify icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the streaming platform's icon you chose\n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything is working correctly. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have an account on the platform you chose to transfer your data to. If not, there will be no green button. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Select the items you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time. Click here to check our Premium plans! \n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes to complete. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find an email indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from Spotify free of charge?\n\n\n\nYes and no! In our free version, you can transfer up to 200 references at once. That's a lot, but for some people, it might not be enough. That's why we've created Premium options, allowing you to transfer as much as you want without limits, and take advantage of the many other services offered by Soundiiz. Playlist synchronization, SmartLink creation, and playlists generated by Artificial Intelligence: Soundiiz opens up a world of possibilities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo discover everything we have to offer, click here!"}
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Even Soundiiz has done many of them. But let's not kid ourselves: what matters most to many users these days is playlists. And that's what we're going to focus on today. Which streaming service has the best playlists and algorithm? We'll help you choose!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhich streaming service has the best playlists and algorithm? Why playlists matter?\n\n\n\nMusic streaming first radically changed our listening habits, then the arrival of algorithms swept everything away again. And in a profound way. With algorithms came playlists, and with playlists came recommendations. So much so that from a tool for listening to music online, streaming platforms have also become recommendation tools. They have replaced or acted alongside media and magazines in the role of talent scout, and it's not uncommon for music lovers to never leave their platform to discover new artists.\n\n\n\nIt's convenient: these recommendations are based on their tastes, thanks to the way algorithms work, and they are therefore, in theory, guaranteed to find something that suits them. In this context, playlists have become a preferred way to listen to music. The consequence? Albums have lost their importance in favor of song catalogs. Playlists are exchanged, shared, and constantly updated, and have become the holy grail of both listeners and artists. Being included in a widely listened-to playlist is almost a guarantee of success.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd streaming platforms have understood this well. Some have invested millions in their algorithms to ensure that the playlists they offer are as close as possible to their customers' tastes. They aim to be the most accurate, the most comprehensive, and the most forward-thinking. Having good playlists and being perceived as a service that encourages discovery is a significant competitive advantage and a key factor for listeners when they decide to subscribe to a music streaming service.\n\n\n\nThankfully, Soundiiz provides a comprehensive comparison of the 'Playlist' dimension of each central streaming platform, empowering you with the information you need to make an informed choice!\n\n\n\nWhich streaming service has the best playlists and algorithm? A toe-to-toe comparison! \n\n\n\nDoes Amazon Music have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmazon Music impresses with the diversity of its playlists and its AI-generated content. It's still an emerging streaming platform, but it's attracting more and more users. The diversity and number of its playlists could well appeal to a broad audience. They almost seem infinite, based on a robust algorithm that could use some further refinement. It doesn't have the best playlists, but let's see what the futur holds! No doubt Amazon Music Unlimited will be a major player in the coming years.\n\n\n\nDoes Spotify have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe competition lags behind Spotify. Both in their diversity and accuracy, the Swedish platform's playlists are popular with the majority. It's simple: users and media alike agree that Spotify is undoubtedly the most comprehensive and algorithmically efficient service. If playlists and recommendations are of paramount importance to you, the choice should be easy. Spotify doesn't really have an equivalent at the moment, with the possible exception of Apple Music!\n\n\n\nDoes YouTube Music have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike Amazon Music, YouTube Music hasn't based its appeal on its playlists and algorithm, but rather on its catalog and offerings alongside the brand's other services. The result is a balanced streaming platform that offers something others don't: playlists based on times of day and moods. It's as if your streaming platform were adapting to your location. It's a different approach, and one we find interesting, with the potential to create an experience tailored to your needs. But YouTube Music is not, yet, the best option if you're looking to tailored playlists.\n\n\n\nDoes Apple Music have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple Music operates slightly differently from its competitors. With its personalized radio stations and Discovery Radio, it's based on a streaming experience that's both personalized and genre- and artist-oriented. After several tests and extensive customer feedback, this approach is successful and gives a \"premium\" feel. These positive points make Apple Music a benchmark in music recommendations.\n\n\n\nDoes Deezer have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeezer is a little-known service internationally, but popular in France. Deezer has also understood how essential playlists are for any music lover. With their \"Flow,\" mixes based on specific songs, and playlists chosen by an editorial team of experts, they have invested heavily in their algorithm and their playlists. So much so that we don't think we're wrong in saying that Deezer is now one of the most relevant references on the market when it comes to algorithmic playlists.\n\n\n\nDoes TIDAL have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL certainly stands out, but playlists are clearly not its main attraction. It's been said here many times: the service's audio quality is optimal, as are its catalog and user-friendliness, and this is where TIDAL differentiates itself from its competitors. This doesn't mean its playlists aren't up to scratch: they are effective and numerous, but lack the depth of the market leaders.\n\n\n\nWhich streaming service has the best playlists and algorithm? Does Qobuz have the best playlists?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQobuz has interesting playlists, but they don't work in the same way as its competitors. By playing on the notion of proximity and asking experts to handpick songs, Qobuz has based its DNA on something other than its algorithm. Choosing Qobuz for playlists means agreeing to go with the flow and stepping away from the constant flow of new releases and artificial selections of its competitors. It's a radical choice, but one that can prove to be an enjoyable and enriching experience for those who want to give it a try!\n\n\n\nWhich streaming service has the best playlists?\n\n\n\nWe've chosen to focus solely on the technical aspects of streaming platforms, without delving into the controversies and disruptive factors surrounding some of them. And Spotify remains the benchmark. Why? Simply because they've gotten ahead of their competitors by investing heavily in their algorithm, but also because they've made it one of the cornerstones of their offering.\n\n\n\nApple Music isn't far behind, if not just as effective. With a robust catalog and a leading algorithm, they also manage to outperform their competitors and ensure their customers are inundated with discoveries every day. If you have other devices in the Apple ecosystem, Apple Music can be an excellent choice.\n\n\n\nMake your own playlists and synchronize them with Soundiiz's AI!\n\n\n\nIf streaming service playlists don't satisfy you, there's an easy solution: create your own, based on your own tastes! A few months ago, we launched our playlist generation tool based on Artificial Intelligence. This tool, a clever blend of existing AI and our own AI, allows you to create personalized playlists that adapt to your listening habits and preferences.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal is to offer a tool that's easy to use, user-friendly, efficient, and, above all, tailored to your needs. Many users regularly complain about the lack of precision of the algorithmic playlists of the streaming platforms they use. They sometimes differ from their listening habits, feature artists they'd never listen to, or go round in circles. Soundiiz wanted to remedy this.\n\n\n\nPrompt!\n\n\n\nTo enable us to generate tailor-made lists of songs or albums, we offer two modes: the \"Tags\" mode or the \"Query\" world.\n\n\n\nIn the tags section, you can enter one or more musical genres, moods, or decades. For each of these sections, Soundiiz offers you a list of choices that should, hopefully, cover all your needs. The possible decades cover the 1920s to the present, while the moods \"exciting,\" \"melancholic,\" peaceful, \"reflective,\" and dozens more should cover all your moods. So you don't leave anything to chance!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso, remember to choose, in the \"I Want To Generate\" section, what you want to generate: songs, albums, or artists. Once you've entered these parameters, click \"Generate the list.\" A playlist will be created based on all of this and can be added directly to your Soundiiz account and then deployed, if you wish, on your streaming platform!\n\n\n\nAnother option is available: entering your queries in text format. In the \"Query Mode\" section, there are no tags, moods, decades, or musical genres; just your pen. You can enter, in the form of a sentence, exactly what you want to listen to. Soundiiz will analyze your query and translate it into a playlist format. Here, too, you can choose to generate artists, albums, or songs.\n\n\n\nAfter a few months of launch, our AI tool is generating a certain amount of enthusiasm! We're making improvements and trying to make it as intuitive and accurate as possible. One feature our users particularly appreciate? The ability to request that the playlists you've generated be updated at the frequency you want, without you having to do anything. This way, you can receive new references based on your preferences directly on your streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnough to improve your music streaming experience, enrich it, and facilitate it! This is, ultimately, the mission Soundiiz has set for itself since its launch twelve years ago.\n\n\n\nTo discover everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here!"}
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We're pretty sure that's the cry of relief Spotify Premium users must have let out when they saw the news today. Why? Because, after years of waiting, they should be able to listen to music on Spotify in HD audio quality. Spotify's Lossless audio is available: how to get it? We'll explain everything.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nSpotify's Lossless audio: a bit of history\n\n\n\nFor a long time, it seemed like this feature would never arrive. Constantly announced, then delayed, and finally canceled without explanation, lossless audio seemed like a pipe dream on Spotify. To such an extent that, in recent years, Spotify has seen its main competitors, including Apple Music and TIDAL, slip right under its thumb.\n\n\n\nIt was strange, for many experts, and frustrating for its members, that Spotify didn't react. And suddenly, on September 10, 2025, the news broke: Spotify now offers a lossless option, which should allow music to be listened to with greater detail, a richer, more precise sound, and closer to the way it was recorded.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nFor Spotify subscribers, the wait has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Four years of frustration, doubt, and cryptic communication from the Swedish giant. With a press release, Spotify finally put an end to this long wait, acknowledging the patience and loyalty of its subscribers.\n\n\n\n\nGustav Gyllenhammar, from Spotify, said: \"We've taken the time to build this feature in a way that prioritizes quality, ease of use, and clarity at every step, so you always know what's happening under the hood. With Lossless, our premium users will now have an even better listening experience.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe excitement is high, and the tech world is going wild. But while the news is encouraging, it comes with a few details that could prove frustrating.\n\n\n\nSpotify's Lossless Audio: How Can You Get It?\n\n\n\nGood news for Spotify subscribers: lossless audio in 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality is offered at no additional cost. It won't cost you a dollar more than your initial subscription to enjoy it. The only requirement is that you're a Premium member. When people say the cost is invisible, that's both true and false: Spotify has been increasing the price of its monthly subscriptions in many markets for months. Was this a way to prepare for the arrival of this lossless option? It's impossible to say, but it was worth highlighting.\n\n\n\nTo enable lossless audio, simply enable it in your settings, under \"Settings & Privacy,\" then \"Media Quality.\" You'll receive a notification letting you know the option is available.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nNote that, like its competitors, Spotify allows you to adjust the audio quality based on the network you're using. Lossless audio on a mobile network actually uses more data than if you're on your home Wi-Fi network. This option may seem like a gimmick, but it's not!\n\n\n\nIs Spotify's Lossless available in your country? \n\n\n\nThroughout October, lossless audio will be rolled out in fifty markets. Premium users in Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the US, and the UK can already benefit from it. Other countries will follow, but Spotify hasn't yet announced a specific rollout date. In any case, don't panic: you shouldn't be left behind.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThis isn't the only new feature announced by Spotify. In addition to lossless audio, Spotify has updated some of its features. For instance, the enhanced DJ function powered by Artificial Intelligence now takes your requests into account for an even more personalized experience. This means you can have a more interactive and tailored music listening experience. Similarly, the AI-generated playlists along with mixes with personalized transitions offer a unique and dynamic way to discover new music and enjoy your favorite tracks.\n\n\n\nSpotify seems poised to take everything by storm in the second half of 2025!\n\n\n\nSpotify's Lossless Audio: What's Next?\n\n\n\nWith the release of its lossless audio, Spotify has made a big splash. Its detractors, if we focus solely on the platform's features, automatically point to this shortcoming when comparing Spotify to its competitors. With this new addition, there's no doubt that the arguments claiming Spotify isn't as good as Apple Music, Deezer, or TIDAL are starting to fade. Spotify now stands out as the most comprehensive and, perhaps, the most powerful streaming service. \n\n\n\nBut beware! It's worth noting that TIDAL, Apple Music, and Qobuz remain ahead of Spotify in terms of audio quality, offering up to 24-bit/192 kHz, whereas Spotify is currently limited to 24-bit/44.1 kHz. This means that while Spotify's lossless audio is a significant improvement, it still falls short of the highest quality available in the market. Audiophiles will therefore likely remain skeptical, despite the efforts made.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nHowever, this shouldn't overshadow the recent controversies surrounding the streaming platform, which we discussed in detail in this article, regarding its founder, Daniel EK, his investments, and his lack of regulation regarding Artificial Intelligence. What's next for Spotify? The company now appears more dominant than ever, both in terms of its user base and its status as market leader, as well as in the features of its app. Is Spotify now flawless? The question is worth asking, but let's still wait for the first user feedback, particularly from the audiophile segment, to get a better idea.\n\n\n\nStill, if you were previously a user of another Spotify platform, you might be tempted to make the switch. And that's good, because we have a ready-made solution for you.\n\n\n\nGetting the best out of Spotify with Soundiiz\n\n\n\nIf you were subscribed to a platform other than Spotify, you might have been waiting for the Swedish giant to launch HD audio before making the switch permanently. In fact, until now, this was one of Spotify's only major flaws. The question then arises: how can you test Spotify's lossless performance without losing all the data you've accumulated elsewhere? Switching from your platform to Spotify is one thing; losing all your streaming data is another. With this challenge in mind, in 2012, the founders of Soundiiz created a data transfer tool that they have continued to improve and update ever since.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognized worldwide for its reliability, accuracy, and speed, our Transfer feature enables you to migrate your data from one platform to another in seconds or minutes, depending on the size of the data being transferred. And when we say 'data,' we mean all the data. Liked and favorited tracks, downloaded albums, followed artists, and playlists: everything is transferable. This means you can seamlessly switch to Spotify without losing any of your favorite music or playlists.\n\n\n\nMetadata! \n\n\n\nTo make our transfers as efficient as possible, we base our system on metadata identification. The process is quite technical, but Soundiiz will search for songs or artists that match those you had on your original platform. We will thus create a mirror of your Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, or Qobuz account on your Spotify account. And data loss will be, we guarantee, minimal!\n\n\n\nOur free version will allow you to transfer up to 200 references to Spotify. If you need to transfer more, we offer two Premium options that you can subscribe to and then cancel if you only require a single transfer. Convenient, isn't it?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe good news is that Soundiiz works both ways. After testing Spotify's Lossless feature for a few months and being unsatisfied with it, do you want to transfer your data back to the platform you were using previously? No problem, you can do it by following the same procedure and get back to your old habits! We designed Soundiiz as a companion for your daily music listening, simplifying all your steps and saving you a lot of headaches.\n\n\n\nThe procedure is straightforward—for a detailed tutorial, click here—and all you need to do is follow the instructions."}
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The past few weeks have been marked by constant movement between streaming platforms. From Spotify to Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL, all have seen their user numbers fluctuate. One of them, a bit lesser-known, has also attracted its share of users: Qobuz. And we wanted to reveal a little more! What is Qobuz, and what are its specificities? \n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nWhat is Qobuz, and what are its specificities? A bit of history.\n\n\n\nA few months ago, we published a detailed article on the history of Qobuz. It provides more information about the origins of this French streaming platform. It was launched in 2007, in a version significantly different from the one we know today. Eight years later after its launch, it was acquired by Xandrie, focusing on audio quality to differentiate itself from its competitors. A strategy that remains firmly anchored in Qobuz's DNA.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nFundraising in 2019 and 2020 helped finance Qobuz's international expansion. Now well-established in the music streaming landscape, Qobuz continues to grow and add new features to an already solid offering, establishing itself as a widely credible choice for anyone looking to switch to a new music streaming service. With a more human approach than its competitors, and where algorithms do not dominate all features, Qobuz is attracting a growing number of users.\n\n\n\nWhat is Qobuz, and what are its specificities? Audio quality and artists' remuneration.\n\n\n\nOne of Qobuz's main attractions, and the reason why a growing number of users are choosing the platform, is the high quality of its audio offerings and the compensation it provides to artists.\n\n\n\nQobuz, along with TIDAL, is the streaming platform audiophiles turn to when they want to stream music. The most basic format offered by Qobuz is MP3 (320Kbps). HD options are divided into two formats: the \"CD Quality\" format (16-bit / 44.1kHz) and the \"Hi-Res Audio\" format (24-bit / up to 192kHz).\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nYou guessed it: CD quality is equivalent to what you'd find if you slipped a CD into a player. It's achieved using a high-end compression tool called FLAC, which ensures no loss of quality. The Hi-Res Audio format approaches that of a recording studio. Audio files are encoded in 24-bit rather than 16-bit to achieve optimum sound levels. It's hard to find better audio quality on the market today.\n\n\n\nPay per stream\n\n\n\nIn 2024, the media outlet Lalal.ai published a study stating that Qobuz is the platform that best remunerates artists. Ahead of Napster, TIDAL, Deezer, Apple Music, and then Spotify. This isn't entirely surprising. Qobuz has always emphasized its commitment to a more equitable distribution of the money generated by music streaming. This is a key component in a context where many voices have been raised in recent years to protest the erosion of artistic revenues due to the dominance of streaming.\n\n\n\nIn 2025, Qobuz took a further step. It became the first music streaming platform to publish, in black and white, the amounts it pays to rights holders per stream. In a blog post that caused a stir, they write:\n\n\n\n\n\"For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Qobuz will distribute US$0.01873 per stream in royalties to labels and publishers [...] In terms of average revenue per user (ARPU)—which measures how much a platform generates on average per user over a given period—Qobuz generated an average revenue of US$121.13 per year, where the market average is US$22.38 per year.\"\n\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nAn important fact: Qobuz is continuing its international expansion, with availability in Portugal and Latin America since last May. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia can now take advantage of Qobuz. In total, the platform now covers nearly thirty countries, more than enough to satisfy a large number of users.\n\n\n\nIn October 2024, Qobuz launched in Japan, the world's second-largest music market. This expansion is logical, following the success of its establishment in the United States and a shift in scope internationally, where Qobuz now generates the majority of its revenue.\n\n\n\nWhat is Qobuz, and what are its specificities? A unique perspective on music. \n\n\n\nQobuz stands out from its competitors by adopting an almost anachronistic, yet not meaningless, approach in an increasingly digitalized world. Through its magazine section and its numerous articles, panoramas, and interviews, the Qobuz editorial team gives music a written voice and extends the listening experience.\n\n\n\nIn a context where the music press is becoming increasingly fragile, Qobuz's approach is almost life-saving. It gives journalists, experts, and critics a platform at a time when they have less and less space to express themselves. For listeners, it's an opportunity to learn more about the artistic creation process. And understand the intricacies of a particular album, or compare their listening experience with the artist's reality.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nFor artists, in a context where the profusion of communication media and shrinking attention spans gives them less space to express themselves at length, Qobuz offers a platform where they have the freedom to develop their ideas. All of this creates a synergy between audio and words. It takes us back a few decades to a time when streaming did not yet exist, when vinyls were the primary means of purchasing music. And when music magazines still played a crucial role as critics and recommendation tools.\n\n\n\nBy following this approach and remembering that content is now predominantly consumed online, Qobuz creates a virtuous environment where artists and enthusiasts can come together and symbolically break down barriers.\n\n\n\nWhat is Qobuz, and what are its specificities? Recommendation system\n\n\n\nAs with its magazine section, Qobuz is going against the grain with its recommendation system. We've known for many years that algorithms now dictate everything. They determine the choice of a streaming platform for a lot of users, have enabled the emergence of playlists as the primary listening mode, and have the ability to make or break careers.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nBy investing millions in its artificial intelligence tools to ensure its recommendations are as precise as possible, Spotify has gained a solid competitive advantage, which its competitors are now trying to regain.\n\n\n\nHand-picked!\n\n\n\nNone of that at Qobuz. Or to be more precise: not \"only that\". Recommendations at Qobuz are based on musical recommendations hand-selected by a team of experts. It's as if you were strolling down the aisles of a record store and asking a salesperson for advice.\n\n\n\nThe playlists are handcrafted, almost artisanally, highlighting essential albums without any artificial intervention. While most platforms create playlists based on listening history, Qobuz favors a less personalized, but more human, approach.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nBut that doesn't mean Qobuz is forgetting new uses. The \"For You\" section offers personalized mixes, radio stations tailored to your preferences, and recommendations related to artists you've recently listened to. This section was unveiled in mid-September 2025 and is brand new.\n\n\n\nIt's part of a comprehensive overhaul of Qobuz's \"Discover\" tab, which is more modern and filled with mixes and discoveries, while remaining true to the platform's DNA and its desire to return to a less digitalized approach to music.\n\n\n\nHow can you transfer your playlists and data to Qobuz?\n\n\n\nYou've read our article and are now determined to test what Qobuz has to offer. But how do you transfer all your data to Qobuz without losing it?\n\n\n\nOne of the primary concerns that could prevent you from switching to a new music streaming platform is losing your entire music collection. It includes your playlists, favorite albums or tracks, and followed artists. Rebuilding this library with a new service could be time-consuming and even impossible, depending on the size of your collection.\n\n\n\nSource: Qobuz's website\n\n\n\nSoundiiz solves this by utilizing an advanced matching process, enabling you to transfer your music quickly and effortlessly from Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, or any other platform to Qobuz.\n\n\n\nSimply follow the transfer procedure, which we explain in detail right here. Don't panic: it's straightforward and will only take a few minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Transfer function, Soundiiz also allows you to save and download your playlists in the format you want. This is a way to find everything in one place and avoid the catastrophic situation of losing all the data you've spent so many years accumulating.\n\n\n\nTo test everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here and follow the instructions!"}
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DJs can now use their Spotify library for their DJ sets (again)! How to best use these compatibility features? Soundiiz explains everything!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDJs can now use their Spotify library for their DJ sets (again)! A bit of history.\n\n\n\nIn 2020, the DJ world took a hit. Spotify announced that its services are no longer compatible with the software used by DJs during their sets. Serato, Rekordbox, and Algoriddim's djay were no longer usable with Spotify. A bummer, to say the least. \n\n\n\nThe reason? Spotify has decided to focus solely on the general public, rather than a niche segment, such as DJs. They likely want to limit interactions with this target audience and no longer burden themselves with costly technical constraints generating less profit than those of the general population. Spotify claimed that this abrupt shutdown was a consequence of licensing issues, making it impossible to mix content from the streaming service. Whatever the reason, DJs had to find a new home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe reaction was immediate. DJs left Spotify to choose one of the platforms still compatible with their software. TIDAL, Deezer, Beatsource, Apple Music, and Beatport were preferred destinations.\n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz's Transfer tool, many DJs moved their libraries from Spotify to one of these platforms. With Spotify no longer an option, they had no other choice.\n\n\n\nThe Spotify DJ Alternative\n\n\n\nOne of the reasons Spotify discontinued compatibility between its services and DJ software was the development of an internal solution: Spotify DJ. Still active and regularly improved, it's a solution that allows you to play DJ... without needing to be one!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing the power of Spotify's algorithm, renowned for being one of the best among streaming platforms, Spotify offers a seamless mix, with smooth transitions and cuts, between new releases and songs already in your playlists. Spotify even goes so far as to use an AI-generated voice to give you the impression that a real DJ is with you. With, as a bonus, some background information and historical context. Is this a way to replace a DJ? Of course not, but Spotify DJ remains a fun feature, which should continue to grow!\n\n\n\nThe Beatport Solution\n\n\n\nLaunched in 2020, the Beatport platform acts as a valuable ally. It filled the void left by Spotify. Beatport promises to allow DJs to stream millions of songs and hundreds of playlists directly in the software they use during their sets. It also offers remixes, mashups, and edits of popular songs. An all-in-one solution, and the dream platform for DJs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeatport, which has been gaining popularity since its relatively recent launch, offered an alternative to Spotify's disappearance. Perhaps Spotify has noticed: in 2025, the Swedish service is making a comeback!\n\n\n\nHow to access Spotify Premium within rekordbox, Serato, and djay?\n\n\n\nThe news came as a relief to DJs. They can now tap into their Spotify playlists to retrieve songs and work on their sets without any availability barriers. There's plenty to do: with millions and millions of songs and an infinite number of playlists, Spotify is an ocean of possibilities.\n\n\n\nThere's no doubt that Spotify is afraid of the tide turning. The past few months have been trying for the streaming giant. In a context of increased competition, it would put themselves in a rather delicate position if they let competitors occupy a sector that Spotify had chosen to abandon a few years earlier.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo access Spotify Premium within rekordbox, Serato, and djay, it couldn't be simpler.\n\n\n\n\nOpen your DJ software on the desktop.\n\n\n\nUpdate your DJ software to ensure compatibility with Spotify.\n\n\n\nLog in to your Spotify Premium account within the DJ software.\n\n\n\n\nYou're now ready to browse your playlists to mix your songs and create the perfect set! But first, you might need to transfer your data to Spotify. And we have what you need to make the transition perfect.\n\n\n\nDJs can now use their Spotify library for their DJ sets. Why should you use Soundiiz to transfer your data to Spotify? \n\n\n\nIf you're a DJ, you likely left Spotify in 2020, perhaps reluctantly. You couldn't stay on a platform that wasn't usable for your DJ sets. So you turned to Apple Music, TIDAL, or Deezer, which allowed you to connect your streaming service. You may even have two accounts: a personal account on Spotify and a professional account for your DJ activities on one of the aforementioned streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nThe thing is that Spotify is once again compatible with your streaming software. Now, you want to bring everything together in one place, so you can enjoy your playlists in one convenient location and use those same playlists for your DJ sets.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou thus need a tool to transfer all your data to Spotify, all without losing any data along the way. As we know, DJs are particularly attached to their song catalogs.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz's Transfer tool, developed since 2012, is continually improved to ensure accuracy and efficiency. By creating a mirror of your songs on Spotify, we provide a precise and fast transfer, relieving you of any worries about losing your song catalogs.\n\n\n\nThe Transfer procedure is straightforward and user-friendly, giving you control over your data transfer.\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but before you do anything else, we recommend creating an account on the streaming service to which you'd like to transfer your Spotify data. Then, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account and your destination account – Spotify. \n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections, as shown in the screenshot below.\n\n\n\nChoose what you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer\". Rest assured, your data is safe and secure during the transfer process. Depending on the amount of data transferred, this may take a few minutes. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is complete, you don't need to take any further action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuick note: We recommend our Premium or Creator options for DJs. It allows you to transfer as much data as you want, without worrying about any limits. Our free version is excellent, but it only lets you transfer up to 200 songs. The premium options also come with additional features and benefits, such as priority support, making it the ideal choice for DJs who want a seamless and hassle-free transfer experience.\n\n\n\nTo start DJing with Soundiiz and Spotify, click here! "}
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Over of a few years, the app has altered our consumption habits, enabled the emergence of an infinite number of influencers, and sparked as much controversy as fascination. In the world of music, although TikTok is not a traditional streaming platform, it has established itself as a key opportunity. More than the numbers, what interests us here is the creation itself. What's TikTok's impact on music streaming? We try to answer all of this in this new article!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat's TikTok's impact on music streaming? A bit of history.\n\n\n\nOn TikTok, videos are king. That's a fact. So are choreographies and dances. However, another dimension is at least as necessary: the songs a user chooses to create their content with. Music dictates everything.\n\n\n\nCountless songs have achieved dazzling success on streaming platforms after a breakthrough on TikTok. Whether it's Fleetwood Mac's \"Dreams,\" a song from the seventies, or other hits from decades past, many songs have enjoyed a new lease of life thanks to a trend created on TikTok. On the other end of the spectrum, recent songs have also achieved dazzling success on streaming platforms after being widely distributed on social networks. The result? Millions of streams, skyrocketing notoriety, and soaring revenue.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumbers!\n\n\n\nTikTok and Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL are communicating. And the numbers show it: success on TikTok has a considerable influence on streams garnered on the main music streaming platforms. Numerous studies have been conducted in recent years, including a very recent one unveiled by TikTok—not sure it's the most representative —highlight the fact that the vast majority of tracks, more than 80%, that made it into the rankings of the two hundred most-streamed songs in the United States, had achieved viral success on TikTok.\n\n\n\nOther figures suggest that TikTok creates a virtuous circle: its users are more likely to subscribe to a paid music streaming service and purchase artist merchandise than someone who hasn't installed TikTok. Could the social network be a creator of engagement, the lifeblood of recent years? Probably! Another interesting statistic: TikTok users are more likely than others to share their musical discoveries with their peers. In a context of increased competition between artists and labels, this cannot be ignored.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmed with this data, TikTok even attempted a foray into the world of music streaming, trying to compete with traditional platforms on their own turf. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well!\n\n\n\nWhat's TikTok's impact on music streaming? The short-lived TikTok Music.\n\n\n\nIn 2024, TikTok shut down its music streaming app, TikTok Music. The service was supposed to compete with Spotify and disrupt the streaming world. If TikTok, such a widely used platform with such a large user base, managed to keep its users within its environment when they wanted to listen to music online, what impact could this move have had? Within the music industry, in a saturated market, people were trembling. But not for a long time. A few months after its launch, TikTok Music shut down at the end of November 2024. And TikTok refocused on its strengths. The reason? Officially, TikTok wanted to focus on one of its flagship features: the ability to add music from a TikTok video to the streaming platform of your choice, whether Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Deezer, or Amazon Music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis option bridges the gap between TikTok and streaming platforms. A way to create a virtuous circle and, likely, generate financial benefits for TikTok. This is the real reason for TikTok Music's shutdown. The app understood that fighting the streaming giants was pointless. It was better to join forces with them and preserve its DNA.\n\n\n\nIndustry professionals then continued to wonder: how to tame TikTok's algorithm?\n\n\n\nWhat's TikTok's impact on music streaming? Can its algorithm be controlled?\n\n\n\nThis is THE big question for industry professionals and a source of headaches for labels and their artists. How can you predict which songs will be successful? How can you successfully insert yourself into a famous Trend, a goldmine for labels and their artists? The answer is simple. It's almost impossible to predict—the 'beauty' and appeal of the app lie in its unpredictability. Any song can go viral if a subscriber grabs it and decides to feature it in a video or choreography.\n\n\n\nMany labels then try to invest in influencer campaigns. And millions of dollars are paid to them each year in the hopes that one of their videos will go viral. However, with TokTok, it's not just the influencers who decide, but the average user as well. And they are impossible to target precisely. The mystery and unpredictability of TikTok's algorithm keep the industry on its toes, constantly prompting the need for new strategies and solutions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile it's complicated to develop a strategy that guarantees success, it is, however, possible to foster success. This is the power of TikTok: a reflection of the significant changes it has brought about in the music world.\n\n\n\nWhat's TikTok's impact on music streaming? Changing the way music is made.\n\n\n\nIn recent years, many labels have been encouraging artists to shorten the length of their songs. While they were often around four minutes long in the 1990s and 2000s, they are now commonly around two minutes long. These shorter formats mean shorter attention spans and a race for immediacy. In rap, the most popular musical genre in the world, according to statistics, we even talk about the \"death of the third verse\", meaning songs now only have two verses instead of four, to reflect this shift in dynamics.\n\n\n\nThis headlong rush involves something else: the search for \"moments.\" Whether they're choruses or catchy vocals designed to stay in your head, multiplying these moments within a song gives you hope that they'll be picked up and go viral. TikTok has had a significant influence on the music created in recent years. With TikTok, you only have about ten seconds to get noticed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo every one of them has to count. And you better not miss. In this context, we're witnessing a standardization of musical creation, with formulas that are now identifiable to any listener as if certain hits fit a mold, to the point of creating a feeling of overdose.\n\n\n\nThis is another of TikTok's excesses: making certain music interchangeable, transforming artists into hit machines and albums into successions of potentially viral songs without a clearly defined artistic identity. At the same time, labels are more inclined to sign artists who have achieved success on TikTok, as virality is now the only metric.\n\n\n\nAll of this creates a vicious circle that alters artistic creation and weakens the position of artists.\n\n\n\nWhat's TikTok's impact on music streaming? Weakening the artists' position.\n\n\n\nThe topic is on everyone's lips: in a context where artist compensation on music streaming platforms continues to be a hot topic of debate, TikTok is playing the role of the worst student. While Spotify and its competitors are under fire for the low compensation they offer for each stream garnered, studies show that TikTok does even worse. A listen on TikTok earns almost nothing, and even if it allows for transfers to streaming platforms, it's still not enough.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy making artists dependent on algorithms, offering them ever-lower compensation, and transforming them into hit machines forced to fit into a mold, hasn't TikTok done more harm than good? While it's still too early to empirically analyze TikTok's profound impact over the past few years, there's no doubt that the social network has helped launch careers, solidified others, allowed old hits to resurface, but also changed the rules of a game increasingly dependent on data and virality, to the point of creating an uncontrollable monster.\n\n\n\nDoes Soundiiz work with TikTok?\n\n\n\nTikTok is not a music streaming platform. It is not compatible with our services. However, if you've added some of your favorite music discovered on TikTok to your streaming platform, Soundiiz becomes the ideal companion.\n\n\n\nOur services allow you to manage your libraries and playlists directly from your homepage. Tired of Spotify? You can transfer everything to Apple Music or any other streaming platform. And by \"everything,\" we mean your playlists, tracks, likes, and artists. We create a mirror of your account on the service you've chosen, so you don't lose anything you've spent a lot of time building.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can also synchronize playlists available on Spotify, for example, to your Deezer account at any frequency you choose without lifting a finger. Or download all your data in CSV format to store it somewhere and import it again. Among other things!\n\n\n\nTo test what Soundiiz has to offer, click here!"}
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Its instantly recognizable orange logo symbolizes its unique status in the digital music landscape. Today, Soundcloud is poised for a significant leap forward, armed with new features and ambitious goals. Soundcloud: new functionalities, big ambitions. Is this the year of a decisive transformation for Soundcloud?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundcloud: new functionalities, big ambitions - a bit of history\n\n\n\nSoundcloud quickly established itself as a platform unlike any other, used as much by artists as by their listeners. The connection between these two categories of users was strengthened, and meaningful exchanges were created. And artists tested their new songs with their fans, directly on Soundcloud. And it didn't matter if these tracks sounded like rough drafts or sketches. Soundcloud offered a horizon of freedom that allowed independent artists seeking an audience to build a community. And consolidate their base!\n\n\n\nFor a long time, until 2013, Soundcloud was perceived as a service for musicians, and little else. Six years after its launch, the platform began to think bigger, adding features and adopting a more mainstream approach. Some artists were annoyed, but Soundcloud continued to expand. Millions of users use the platform - around 80 millions as of 2025 -, massive investments are being made, and fruitful partnerships are being formed, particularly with radio stations. For a few months, there were even rumors that Spotify was considering acquiring the platform. It didn't happen, and by 2025, Soundcloud established itself as a serious alternative to the industry leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists are even becoming labeled \"Soundcloud artists,\" as their success were so closely tied to the platform. Some generate millions of streams on Soundcloud, uploading mixtapes and albums directly after completing them. Everything is instinctive and sometimes radically original. So much so that genres affiliated with Soundcloud are being created. This is particularly the case in the worlds of rap and R&B, where artists have become mainstream stars after making a sensation on Soundcloud.\n\n\n\nImage deficit?\n\n\n\nBut Soundcloud also suffers from its reputation as a 'less than' platform. As if it weren't a serious alternative to the industry's big - big - players. This perception, often referred to as an 'image deficit', stems from the fact that Soundcloud doesn't have the same goals of exhaustivity or growth as other platforms. Soundcloud remains true to its DNA: an Eldorada for independent artists, a haven for obscure, sometimes poorly mixed music, where discoveries follow one after another. It thrives among a niche audience, and among music enthusiasts with eclectic tastes.\n\n\n\nSoundcloud's longevity is a testament to its ability to reinvent itself and adapt to new consumption patterns. Despite the controversies, Soundcloud has never deviated from its core values. Its continued existence since 2007, now in 2025, is a strong indicator of its resilience and potential for the future.\n\n\n\nThis is why, in 2025, when a media outlet suspected Soundcloud of having acted behind the backs of the artists it is supposed to protect, the internet went wild.\n\n\n\nSoundcloud: new functionalities, big ambitions - the AI trouble\n\n\n\nWe told you about it a few months ago in this article: Soundcloud recently came under fire after the revelation of questionable practices regarding Artificial Intelligence. Soundcloud reportedly added lines of text to its terms of use without clearly stating it. These lines were believed to state that any artist uploading their music to Soundcloud agrees to have it used to train software to improve the company's Artificial Intelligence models. This revelation sparked an outcry among artists, who were quick to make it known that they opposed these practices. The controversy centered around the lack of transparency and consent in Soundcloud's use of artists' music for AI training.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundcloud responded quickly to die down the controversy. A spokesperson stated that these few lines of text didn't mean they intended to use the music of artists on Soundcloud to train models. But rather explain the connections between the tools Soundcloud has been developing for years and Artificial Intelligence tools. They defended themselves by reiterating that Soundcloud is a platform designed solely for artists, and that only tools, whether they include AI or not, which support artistic creation and encourage discovery, are welcome on Soundcloud.\n\n\n\nSince then, no further controversy has tarnished Soundcloud's reputation. In fact, quite the opposite: last week, the platform announced new features, which quickly sparked a reaction from the music streaming world.\n\n\n\nSoundcloud: new functionalities, big ambitions - What's new? \n\n\n\nSoundcloud knows it, especially since it's so deeply rooted in their identity: musical discovery is a core concern for listeners. But it's also a priority for artists in a cultural environment where new artistic offerings emerge every half-second. How can you stand out and bring your music to a new audience? For listeners, how can you break away from the constant stream of new releases and focus on what you really enjoy?\n\n\n\nSource: Soundcloud\n\n\n\nBy adding social features to its services, SoundCloud puts recommendations from your friends and family at the heart of everything. Soundcloud not only encourages exchanges between users, as Spotify recently did by adding private messaging. But it also highlights, directly on the Home Page, what your friends who use Soundcloud are listening to. \n\n\n\nA land of infinite discoveries\n\n\n\nOther features, such as the \"Trending TrackWall\" or the \"Hot For You\" feature, feed Soundcloud with new releases and identify trending tracks on the platform, allowing everyone to listen to what others have discovered and are playing on repeat.\n\n\n\nThe goal is to make Soundcloud a discovery hub. The 'Like by your crew' feature is the perfect example. It's a playlist updated daily with songs that your friends on Soundcloud have identified as ones they have listened to and enjoyed. This feature promotes user interaction. It allows users to see what their friends are listening to and discover new music based on their friends' preferences. It's a different approach than the algorithmic playlists offered by Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and others. \n\n\n\nAt Soundcloud, it's not the platforms that push artists and songs, but the users themselves. Playlists based on your friends' favorites are highlighted, making each user an influencer for others. To ensure your recommendations align as closely as possible with your tastes, Soundcloud, always with a community approach, suggests profiles to follow.\n\n\n\nSource: Soundcloud\n\n\n\nA revolutionary approach? It's too early to say, but there's no doubt that this community aspect is unprecedented for a streaming platform of this size. By giving users back their power and making them active participants in what others listen to, Soundcloud is putting people back at the center of its concerns.\n\n\n\nAn approach that could prove visionary. And a lifesaver for artistic creation?\n\n\n\nSoundcloud: new functionalities, big ambitions - Can Soundcloud be used with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nIf you've been reading us for a while — and we hope you have — you already know the answer: Soundiiz is compatible with all streaming platforms, and Soundcloud is no exception. It's impossible for our services not to support such a popular platform with nearly 80 million users worldwide!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can connect your Soundiiz account to your Soundiiz account in just a few seconds. You'll then be able to manage all of your Soundcloud data. Delete tracks, save them to a safe place, reorganize them, and share them with all your friends and family. Soundcloud is all about discovery, and even more so since the addition of the features we're talking about in this article.\n\n\n\nTransfer! \n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz, your Soundcloud data can now be shared with your friends and family. Please note, however, that if you wish to transfer from Soundcloud to any other platform using Soundiiz and our Transfer feature, this is possible, but the results may vary.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy transferring your playlists, followed artists, albums, and liked tracks to Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Qobuz, Soundiiz will perform a search using identification codes on the platform of your choice. This will allow us to create a mirror of your data. However, you may be aware that some songs are only available on Soundcloud and not on other streaming platforms. This is sometimes due to copyright reasons. But also due to the choice of the artists who uploaded their music to Soundcloud. Since Soundiiz is a 100% legal service that respects copyright and its constraints. It will be impossible for us to display data that does not exist on a streaming service other than Soundcloud!\n\n\n\nFor all the rest of your data, you can use Soundiiz right here!"}
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Dozens of reasons could push you to switch streaming platforms. Among the existing services, Amazon Music is attracting an increasing number of curious people. The question is legitimate: how do you transfer playlists and data from YouTube Music to Amazon Music? We explain everything in detail in this new article to ensure the transfer is as efficient and straightforward as possible with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer playlists and data from YouTube Music to Amazon Music?\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is a streaming platform, whose history we told you about right here, that has a few flaws. Leveraging Google's superpower, it can offer a catalog of songs superior to all its competitors. It's not uncommon for the most picky among you to find that some songs are available on YouTube Music and not on any other platform. Choosing YouTube Music, therefore, means choosing completeness.\n\n\n\nBy subscribing to YouTube Music Premium, you buy the right to remove ads from most of the videos you watch on YouTube. A nightmare for some YouTube users! By offering a bundled offer, YouTube Music is banking on customer loyalty and trying to keep them in a single environment. They also integrated podcasts into their app, so you won't have to download another one to listen to your favorite content.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd to that personalized playlists based on the time of day and a solid algorithm, and you have a platform that does exactly what's expected. In terms of subscription cost, it's even more attractive for regular YouTube users. YouTube Music Premium is primarily aimed at them, and it's clear that from a business perspective, Google has nailed it.\n\n\n\nStill, many of its users point out a few flaws, especially compared to Amazon Music, a service that aims to enter a similar niche.\n\n\n\nBut still...\n\n\n\nMany YouTube Music users point out that the user interface isn't as fluid as hoped. It's a bit confusing and not very user-friendly, falling short of its competitors. YouTube Music has some drawbacks, such as algorithmic playlists that are sometimes imprecise and not well-suited to listening habits, and audio quality that falls far short of the standards required by audiophiles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmazon Music emerges as a compelling alternative for those dissatisfied with YouTube Music's limitations. With a robust algorithm, an enticing subscription offer when combined with a Prime membership, and most importantly, HD audio options, Amazon Music is increasingly establishing itself as a comprehensive streaming service. These advantages make transferring playlists and data from YouTube Music to Amazon Music a logical choice.\n\n\n\nAnd here's how to do it, step by step! Rest assured, the process is straightforward, and we're here to guide you through it.\n\n\n\nHow to transfer playlists and data from YouTube Music to Amazon Music?\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but you must create an Amazon Music account before you do anything else. Without it, you won't be able to transfer anything!\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already done so, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account (YouTube Music) and your destination account (Amazon Music). To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the YouTube Music icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the Amazon Music icon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything is working correctly. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search for which items are transferable to your destination platform. Select the items you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can only transfer up to 200 songs per playlist and one playlist at a time. Click here to check our Premium plans! \n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes to complete. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find an email indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from YouTube Music to Amazon Music free of charge?\n\n\n\nWhile Soundiiz is free to use, it does come with certain limitations. The free version allows you to transfer up to 200 tracks, which is sufficient for most users but may not be enough for those with extensive playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor these enthusiasts, we offer two paid versions that allow you to transfer everything you want without any limits. It also allows you to efficiently manage your music library, perform synchronizations, and offer a host of other options. And since we know that some people only need to make a single transfer, our subscriptions are commitment-free. They can therefore be canceled after your transfer.\n\n\n\nSo you can carry out your transfer operations with maximum flexibility!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nThe Transfer feature is at the heart of our services. We've been developing it since our inception and continue to improve it. It's clear that with the recent controversies surrounding Spotify and the mass departures that followed, our services have been operating at full capacity! Soundiiz's primary mission lies here: to facilitate the transfer process and help you find a welcoming environment better suited to your needs and beliefs. But we're not limited to that, far from it!\n\n\n\nWith the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and algorithmic playlists, the notion of discovery has returned to the center of debate. And we couldn't stand by and do nothing. That's why we launched our own Artificial Intelligence tool in 2024, allowing us to generate playlists based on the criteria you enter. Favorite decade, preferred genre, mood, or even text queries: you have a multitude of criteria at your disposal so that Soundiiz can find the albums and songs that best match your tastes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy combining our own AI with existing AI, we promise to generate playlists that will allow you to discover new hits. As a bonus, you can manage these playlists however you like. Add them to your streaming platform, automatically generate new ones based on your criteria, save them, import them, etc. Ideal, isn't it?\n\n\n\nFor artists\n\n\n\nBut that's not all! If you're an artist or want to gather all your data in one place, Soundiiz allows you to create aesthetically pleasing, practical, and easily analyzed SmartLinks. Suppose you subscribe to one of our Premium options. In that case, you can take advantage of advanced statistics to monitor how your audience interacts with your content—an essential component for giving your content the reach it deserves. In addition to these Smartlinks, Soundiiz lets you do many other things, such as saving and sharing your playlists. This tool, like our Transfer feature, is also widely used by our users.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd to discover the entire world of Soundiiz, click here!"}
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And many questions are on everyone's lips. Some call it a small revolution, while others believe it's just a small, inconsequential hype. Netflix teams up with Spotify: why and what could it change? We explain everything.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nNetflix teams up with Spotify: why and what could it change? The deal.\n\n\n\nA week ago, on October 14, 2025, Netflix and Spotify announced a partnership: the distribution of more than fifteen podcasts, sixteen to be exact, produced by Spotify, on the Netflix platform, in video. Some well-known names are circulating: The Killers, The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Zach Lowe Show, Conspiracy Theories, etc. These are major Spotify productions, listened to massively, and are among the most listened to and followed podcasts on the planet. Enough to arrive with heavy artillery on Netflix. This video content will be viewable on Netflix, like watching series or films. The goal is to put audio and video on the same level and meet the constant demand for exclusive content.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThe offer's launch is strategically scheduled for early 2026 in the United States. There's no date yet for a worldwide rollout, but if the content works, there's no reason it shouldn't be available worldwide. This timing aligns with the increasing demand for diverse content, positioning Netflix to meet the evolving needs of its subscribers.\n\n\n\nAs with audio streaming, video streaming constantly reinvents itself, and subscribers jump from one platform to another in seconds. The key to Netflix lies in retaining its subscribers. As video podcasts gain ground over audio podcasts, this is a perfect opportunity to enter a lucrative niche. By offering new content and potentially generating advertising revenue, Netflix intends to increase its capital. The chosen podcasts already have a massive following and should provide optimal commercial exposure!\n\n\n\nNetflix teams up with Spotify: why and what could it change?\n\n\n\nDemand for video content has exploded recently, particularly on YouTube, where millions of people watch videos that straddle the line between reporting, entertainment, and podcasting. Spotify has understood this well, offering numerous podcasts in video format. Some appreciate the approach, but Spotify isn't fooled: it remains primarily associated with audio and music in the minds of its users. Shifting their customers from passive to active listening and viewing is no easy task. They might as well do it on another video platform, the most well-known of all: Netflix.\n\n\n\nWith this deal, Spotify makes no secret of its ambitions. It hopes to begin a new chapter in the podcasting world and take advantage of Netflix's hundreds of millions of subscribers to increase the reach of its in-house-produced content.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nFurthermore, Spotify is making an interesting concession in business terms: it will no longer offer its podcasts in full video format on YouTube, as it has been the case until now. This option will be reserved for Netflix to strengthen the connection between the two services, especially since Netflix subscribers will see these programs directly integrated into their subscription at no additional cost.\n\n\n\nSpotify's diversification comes at a fertile time for the company: it has just announced the launch of its first television channel, The Ringer TV, available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. The channel broadcasts video podcasts initiated by the media outlet The Ringer. \n\n\n\nNetflix teams up with Spotify: why and what could it change? The consequences.\n\n\n\nThe goal is clear: to compete with YouTube. In a context where YouTube is gradually replacing television and more long-form, even very long, formats are being broadcast on the platform, the video streaming service is competing with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and others in their own sectors. How can Netflix and Spotify maintain their advantage? How can they recapture YouTube's audience and provide them with tailored content?\n\n\n\nWith this deal with Spotify, Netflix hopes to expand its empire and change the game's rules again. The consequence? A potential redistribution of roles among video streaming services, but also a way for Spotify to go beyond music streaming. The boundaries between streaming services are blurring more than ever. Platforms known for video are simultaneously becoming home to audio. Audio-only services can now be used with eyes glued to a screen. Are we witnessing the beginnings of a consolidation of platforms? The industry is on the brink of a significant shift.\n\n\n\nSource: Netflix's website\n\n\n\nWhile it's now sometimes necessary to subscribe to several relatively expensive subscriptions to enjoy exclusive content available exclusively on a single platform, the coming years may seestrategic mergers and bridges between competing platforms. Is this enough to harmonize the global streaming offering? This deal between Spotify and Netflix lays a foundation stone. \n\n\n\nNew rules!\n\n\n\nWe know that Spotify faces increased competition and has sought ways to diversify for years. While the Swedish streaming giant launched itself in the music sector, it branched out into podcasts, audiobooks, and Live streams, partnering with BandsInTown to showcase artist concerts. The goal is to add features to continually differentiate itself from its competitors. And if there's one area in which Spotify has lagged behind Apple Music, TIDAL, or YouTube Music, it's video. With Netflix at its side, Spotify is trying more than ever to position itself as a cross-channel service with ambitions beyond music. They are almost forced to react: studies show that 31% of weekly podcast consumers turn to YouTube, compared to 27% to Spotify.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAnother strategic key is activated for Spotify: becoming the preferred destination for content creators. By partnering with Netflix's powerhouse, Spotify offers a platform with unparalleled visibility. This could lead to a shift in the preferences of project and podcast owners, who may find Spotify to be their ideal partner. This could lead to exclusivity contracts, further strengthening Spotify's position in the market.\n\n\n\nTowards a centralization of power? It's still too early to tell, but Spotify has undoubtedly further established its presence in a constantly evolving market."}
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Some are just a flash in the pan, others generate significant interest for a few months, but few last. The streaming world is ruthless, and its leaders are so well established that they seem unbeatable. A few initiatives, however, deserve our attention. At Soundiiz, we are committed to observing the evolution of a market we have long supported. In the interest of our customers and our features, we take the time to analyze each new service before making Soundiiz compatible with it. And today, Coda Music is entering our radar. What is Coda Music, how to access it, and can it change the music landscape? We tell you everything!\n\n\n\nSource: Coda music's website\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 8 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Coda Music is an artist-centric streaming platform designed as an ethical alternative to services such as Spotify and Apple Music, with a focus on fairer artist compensation.\n    Coda Music promises higher artist payouts and lets subscribers donate $1 from their monthly subscription directly to an artist of their choice.\n    Coda Music puts human music discovery at the center through community interaction, organic artist posts, fan recommendations, and AI-free personalized recommendations.\n    Coda Music could challenge the streaming landscape, but its long-term impact remains uncertain because the platform is still new and must build a large enough user base to sustain its model.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\n*Article updated in August 2026 \n\n\n\nWhat is Coda Music? A bit of history\n\n\n\nThe past few months have been eventful in the world of streaming. Significant issues have emerged, shaking up the music industry and its artists. The promise of Artificial Intelligence is as much a cause for hope as it is for concern. Artists continue to fight for their rights, battling the emergence of tools that dehumanize them and replace their work. The streaming giant Spotify has been the subject of both criticism and boycotts. In the wake of these scandals, more ethical, artist-oriented platforms have gained momentum, such as Qobuz. Music fans are switching from one streaming service to another—using Soundiiz, we hope!—transferring all their data to find a new home that aligns with their values.\n\n\n\nAmidst the chaos of the streaming world, Coda Music stands out with its unique features. Since September 2025, it has been making waves consistently. But what's the reality behind its distinctiveness?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading the press releases and the company's presentation, it's clear that Coda Music is not just another streaming platform. Its grand ambitions are rooted in ethics and a focus on artists, aiming to create a platform where the human dimension is omnipresent.\n\n\n\nClear goals\n\n\n\nCoda Music's objective is crystal clear: to provide an alternative to established platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. These platforms often offer low compensation to artists and heavily rely on artificial intelligence. Coda Music, on the other hand, aims to be an ethical alternative while still offering all the features expected from a streaming platform.\n\n\n\nArtists like Eric Clapton and Evanescence have adopted the service, helping promote it and drive word of mouth. Not insignificant: the platform benefits from major licenses and thus offers a massive catalog of songs. While the launch is now official in the United States and Canada, the platform is preparing for an arrival in Europe and Asia in 2026.\n\n\n\n\nRandy Fusee, CEO of Coda Music, sums up the service in these terms: \"Coda was born from a belief that music deserves better than the copy-paste streaming models we've all come to expect. Every major platform runs on the same algorithmic logic—prioritizing profit over artistry, and passive consumption over real connection. We're rebuilding the middle class of artists and giving fans the power to shape what gets heard. It's a return to authenticity, driven by community.\"\n\n\n\n\nSource: Coda music's website\n\n\n\nIn another statement, Coda Music even speaks of a \"revolution.\" The word is strong, but it demonstrates the company's desire to build a world where artists, at the root of creation, are also at the root of an economic system that would benefit them. To understand the full implications of the service's launch and its objectives, we invite you to read this interview with Randy Fusee, its CEO, published by Music Business Worldwide.\n\n\n\nHow can you access it? An artist-centric platform!\n\n\n\nCoda Music's promise is simple, but challenging to implement: putting artists back at the center of the equation. This requires two significant measures. The first is the promise to offer higher compensation than all other streaming platforms. The second is the ability for Coda Music subscribers to donate one dollar from their subscription each month to an artist of their choice. The pricing for these subscriptions is in line with competitors: an Individual plan is $10.99 per month, and a Family Plan is $16.99 per month.\n\n\n\nSource: Coda music's website\n\n\n\nIn practice, Coda Music promises that artist compensation can be between 10 and 100 times higher than the market rate. These are fine words, but they don't translate, for the moment, into verifiable figures. But they at least have the merit of existing! In addition to these remuneration methods, Coda Music offers managers, rights holders, and other music professionals tools to manage their catalogs in real time, as well as reports on the impact of their music on fan communities.\n\n\n\nSocials!\n\n\n\nCoda Music also works with social media features directly integrated into artist pages. This is a way for artists to create live interaction and exchange, and to promote their music, beyond the usual social media platforms. They will also be able to sell merchandise and derivative products.\n\n\n\nAt Coda, posts are meant to be organic, never paid, and stand in contrast to traditional marketing strategies. In return, fans can share what they're listening to in real time and interact with like-minded listeners. Human discovery? While this made sense twenty years ago, it's clear that streaming platforms have long since abandoned this in favor of algorithms.\n\n\n\nSource: Coda music's website\n\n\n\nAnd Coda Music has made this return to human interaction one of its founding principles. All of this aims to create a virtuous circle between artists and listeners, breaking down barriers and putting music back at the center of attention.\n\n\n\nAt Coda, this also involves tailor-made music recommendations, free from artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\nWhat is Coda Music, how can you access it, and can it change the music landscape?\n\n\n\nTheir motto? \"From the crowd, not the cloud.\" A beautiful phrase that ultimately sums up Coda Music's promise: in an increasingly digitalized world, where humanity is being lost, returning to the basics is not only necessary but could prove beneficial for artistic creation. This is achieved by believing that music lovers are the best ambassadors. Coda Music, therefore, strives to be a community where fans and listeners exchange ideas and recommend music to one another. They are the ones who create playlists, surprise their peers with songs they've never heard, and allow artists to find their audience.\n\n\n\nThis logic is reminiscent of the forums and blogs that, in the early 2000s, acted as the main vectors of musical discovery. Before algorithms and streaming platforms took over.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoda Music is thus a throwback, an ode to a past where machines dictated nothing, or almost nothing. In a societal context where the new generation tends to turn to the tools of the past or outdated trends to combat a world that sanctifies digital technology, Coda Music could be an interesting way out. Enough to shake up the streaming world? It will take months, if not years, to assess whether Coda Music succeeds in establishing itself over the long term and amassing a sufficient user base to sustain its ideological and economic models.\n\n\n\nStill, the proposition is interesting. It shows that, in the shadow of the industry giants, other, smaller players are trying to shake things up and reject the status quo.\n\n\n\nIs Coda Music compatible with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nSince August 2026, Soundiiz is now compatible with Coda Music! We took some time to see if the platform met our quality standards, and it is now undeniable that it does.\n\n\n\nUsing Soundiiz, you can transfer everything from your streaming platform to Coda Music: your liked artists, playlists, albums, etc. Everything!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo do this? Nothing simpler: use our world-famous Transfer feature, and you'll be good to go. It will only take a minute if you like what you've read in this article and if Coda Music fits your needs to transfer your whole catalog from Spotify to Coda Music, or from Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, etc.\n\n\n\nWe're proud that our services are now compatible with Coda Music: not only do we pride ourselves on covering every streaming platform, but we also appreciate how Coda Music thinks about the music industry and tries to protect artists' creations. It is something we really care about, and it was only logical that we associate ourselves with such great values.\n\n\n\nTo test everything we have to offer, click here!"}
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Before iTunes\n\n\n\nWe're talking about a time that those under twenty-five can't possibly know. Before 2001, listening to music online was impossible. Or almost impossible. Record stores, supermarkets, physical points of sale… Music was consumed exclusively by buying vinyl records, CDs, or cassettes. Artists were featured in newspapers and magazines, and communication and marketing weren't based on social networks, since they didn't exist. Concerts were the only way to feel like you had a special relationship with your favorite artists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlso, piracy didn't exist —or at least not on the same scale as in the years that followed. Some people managed to copy records to give to their friends and family, but the phenomenon was far from widespread. And the record industry wasn't about to collapse. The relationship between artists and their fans was far less direct, more distant. Before iTunes and everything else, musicians seemed distant, impossible to approach. Artists we listened to every day, but whose only proximity was that of an audio track. There was no such thing as proximity marketing, frequent exchanges, direct messages, or potential interactions.\n\n\n\nThe internet arrives! \n\n\n\nArtists and their audiences existed almost in two different worlds. To bridge the gap? Music journalists interviewed musicians to understand their artistic approach and stories. They provided insight into the creative process and reduced the distance between the audience and the creative team. These journalists also acted as talent scouts and opinion leaders. A journalist or a media outlet could make or break an album's reputation, boost record and concert ticket sales. They held considerable sway, sometimes listened to, sometimes reviled. And everyone had to play along.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut then the internet arrived. And it changed everything. Relationships, the media, and the relationship between the artist and their audience. And above all, the way music is consumed and marketed. It's simple: after the internet and iTunes, nothing will ever be the same again. And there will be no going back. For better or for worse? Steve Jobs, never one to miss an opportunity to predict market trends, was a visionary. In the late 1990s, he predicted that the online music market would reach enormous proportions. And he also noticed that sales of blank CDs, onto which music could be burned, far exceeded the population of the United States. Something was brewing…\n\n\n\nHow did iTunes change music forever? Here it is!\n\n\n\nAs we mentioned, before iTunes, many people were copying CDs to their computers. They kept them for themselves and listened to them on their laptops, or shared them with friends and family. But what to do with these MP3 files? Where to store them?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs we explained in this article, engineers created Soundjam, an MP3 player, in the late 1990s. After hiring Bill Kincaid and Jeff Robbin, the two men behind Soundjam, Apple had them work on what would become iTunes. The goal? To make iTunes a digital jukebox and a way to play and store music. It wasn't the first of its kind: between 1998 and 1999, other initiatives emerged, including the Personal Jukebox, developed by Compaq Research.\n\n\n\nThe best on the market?\n\n\n\nAt the time of iTunes' launch, Steve Jobs proudly proclaimed that it was the perfect, simplest tool on the market. His words were not just strong; they were prophetic. iTunes indeed initiated a digital revolution, but in a way that was accessible and user-friendly for everyone.\n\n\n\nWith iTunes, music shifted from a physical to a digital dimension. iTunes is an application that can be downloaded to any computer. It allows users to manage a music library and export it, for example, to an iPod, released by Apple on October 23, 2001, which made listening to music more portable than ever. A small revolution. It was possible to store up to 1,000 songs on this small device. While industry executives initially viewed the arrival of iTunes with suspicion, they began to understand just how valuable the iPod could be. Over the years, iTunes continued to evolve, introducing new features and services that further revolutionized the digital music landscape.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy allowing users to organize their music library—just like Soundiiz does!—listen to it without limits, and create compilations that can be burned to CDs, iTunes opened up a new world of possibilities. Millions of songs were now potentially storable and shareable online.\n\n\n\nNever going back\n\n\n\nAnd that's where everything changed. Shareable meant pirateable. And iTunes, initially seen by many as a necessary and positive innovation, ultimately opened the floodgates. All the music in the world was now free. The internet facilitated exchange and sharing, and above all, downloads. The record industry was deeply affected and slow to react. Apple counterattacked by making iTunes a platform for purchasing songs online at 99 cents each.\n\n\n\nThis was a way to put a price on copyrighted songs. But it was also a way to curb piracy, which had become uncontrollable—a band-aid on a gaping wound, in short. On April 28, 2003, the iTunes Music Store once again revolutionized the industry. By signing a deal with the five largest record labels in the world, Apple ensured that iTunes would become a central hub, the only place where most of the music released was available and purchasable. This move not only changed how music was distributed and consumed but also shifted power dynamics within the industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe label executives were initially skeptical. They likely feared losing control over their music and opening a breach that would never close. But Apple's strategy paid off, and given the store's success in the United States, it was made available in France, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom between June and December 2004. iTunes also helped legitimize online music purchases, thereby providing a legal framework for them. It also allowed artists and their labels to recoup, however small, a portion of the music that was otherwise being shared freely on piracy networks.\n\n\n\nHow did iTunes change music forever?\n\n\n\nPutting a price on music available online? It doesn't take much analysis to see that, as early as 2003, iTunes laid the foundations for what would become the world of music streaming—a revolution that also changed the rules of the game. Moreover, iTunes didn't just enter the music market: it quickly embraced television series, foreshadowing the development of video streaming. iTunes established a revenue model that would be debated for a long time and remains at the heart of the discussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy bringing music into the borderless world of the internet and digital media, Apple paved the way for radically different communication and revenue models. Apple takes 30% of the sale price of each unit: enormous for some, scandalous or fair for others! In a few years, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, and all the other streaming platforms will be asked the same questions. Especially since, under pressure from record labels, iTunes is implementing tiered pricing. Keen to maintain a minimum price of 99 cents, they also offer promotional deals at 69 cents, but more importantly, Premium prices at $1.29 for highly anticipated and recently released songs. As a result, albums cost only $10, sometimes half the price of a record sold in a store—a real bargain for many listeners.\n\n\n\nChanging for good?\n\n\n\nAt the time, record label executives were reluctant to embrace change. Traumatized by widespread piracy and everything the internet entailed, many feared a snowball effect that would give them even less control over music. But they had no choice. They had to adapt to the times or risk disappearing forever, swallowed up by a technology they struggled to master. Apple was so powerful that they risked never reaching new markets if it didn't partner with iTunes. We wouldn't say they were forced, but almost especially since experts predicted that iTunes was necessary to save the record industry, which was in critical condition.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen iTunes launched, it offered more than 200,000 songs available for immediate purchase. And naturally, consumers worldwide saw it as an opportunity to access most of what the labels had to offer. Many people gradually turned away from CDs and vinyl records. iTunes became a preferred destination. So much so that in December 2003, iTunes celebrated its 25 millionth download. A colossal success. In 2008, iTunes became the second-largest music retailer in the United States. iTunes, like other music streaming platforms that would soon follow, implemented the idea of ​​differentiated pricing based on demand, needs, and time. This was a way to question and define how much online music should cost.\n\n\n\nHere too, the debates raged. Wasn't the price too low compared to the cost of CDs and vinyl records? Why buy individual songs rather than entire albums? Would listeners turn away from albums in favor of individual tracks?\n\n\n\nHow did iTunes change music forever? Shifting\n\n\n\nBetween the lines, another change is taking shape: the gradual disappearance of the album format and the rise of playlists. By breaking music into smaller segments and allowing users to buy a single song without purchasing a complete album, iTunes is paving the way for the weakening of the album format, which had previously been considered sacred. This already existed, in a way: labels and artists used to sell singles before an album's release. But iTunes goes further: in the store, any song is available for purchase, regardless of whether it's a single. And by offering everyone the chance to listen to a sample of 30 songs, iTunes puts itself at the consumer's service: if they don't like it, they don't buy it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic lovers are beginning to take control. The consumer chooses the hits and what they want to buy. What they value. And it also sends a signal to record labels, telling them, with supporting data, that this song —and no other —deserves promotion. Sales strategies then begin to evolve, labels rely on new data to build careers, and while algorithms and playlists don't yet have the power to make or break careers, the seeds of this new dimension have just been sown.\n\n\n\nIn reality, it's possible to analyze most of the changes brought about by music streaming in light of iTunes' history. Everything wasn't there yet, but everything was simmering. Waiting to explode.\n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nIt wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that without iTunes, Soundiiz might not exist. Or it would be different. In essence, Soundiiz has adopted some of iTunes' features. The ability to organize your music. The ability to gather everything in one place: all your playlists, liked tracks, and followed artists. Easy access to your data. The ability to customize it to your liking, transfer it anywhere, download it, and store it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike iTunes before it, Soundiiz has established itself over the years as the ideal companion for your music consumption. And it has adapted to your needs, keeping pace with the evolving world of music streaming and its new rules.\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, thanks to our Transfer feature, you can switch between platforms without losing your data or having to start from scratch. You can also generate playlists using our AI tool, monitor your data via our SmartLinks, and much more.\n\n\n\nTo try everything we have to offer, click here!"}
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But above all, we love— sorry: we ADORE—music. And when you have an unreasonable love for albums and artists, you naturally want to enjoy listening to them with optimal sound. Perfect timing: today, we're talking about a software program called Audirvāna that lets you listen to all your audio files in the best possible quality. How can I transform my music library into high-quality audio tracks?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have all the answers!\n\n\n\nHow to transform a music library into high-quality audio tracks? Audirvāna's history. \n\n\n\n2011, in the heart of Paris.\n\n\n\nA developer and engineer, Damien Plisson, a graduate of the École Normale Supérieure and UCLA, embarked on a software project. His passion for music and his technical expertise drove him to work tirelessly, experimenting and refining his creation in his spare time. His dedication and love for music would soon lead to the birth of Audirvāna.\n\n\n\nA music enthusiast, Damien Plisson is also a tech prodigy. He owns a massive CD collection, which he has transferred to his Mac. But something bothers him. It even disturbs him. When he listens to these audio files, their quality is poor. Or at least, inferior to what he hears when he plays them on his CD player. The turning point comes when he decides to listen to CDs by one of his favorite pianists, Aldo Ciccolini. He rips them to his computer and starts listening, pleased to be able to store them on his device. But he is quickly disillusioned. Damien barely recognizes the musician's music. Or at least, it really doesn't sound like it's supposed to.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDamien knows how to recognize mediocre audio quality. Since childhood, his parents have instilled in him a love of music and a respect for artists' work. Something has to change.\n\n\n\nThe process\n\n\n\nHow can we recreate how music is supposed to sound? How can we ensure that in our digital age, with digital technology profoundly transforming the music industry, audio isn't relegated to a secondary role? The task is colossal. Challenging. But far from impossible with passion and solid development skills. Especially since nothing like it existed back then.\n\n\n\n\nDamien Plisson: \"When I was growing up, I was fortunate enough to have music-loving parents who took me to concerts and introduced me to quality music with a high-quality HiFi system. All these emotions have forged indelible memories, idealized over time. It has become a real quest to relive those feelings and emotions; it fuels my obsession.\"\n\n\n\n\nFor Damien, it's unthinkable to settle for an unoptimized audio signal. The software he's working on in his spare time will have to correct this deficiency and transform the listening experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we value stories rooted in passion, with a love of music as our guide and catalyst. It was with similar aspirations that our service was created, and we find ourselves aligned with Damien Plisson's desire to give back to music and its artists what they have given him.\n\n\n\nIn 2011, the first version of Audirvāna was finalized and quickly adopted. While he initially expected to reach only a small circle of audiophiles, Damien realized that many Mac users were experiencing the same frustrations. Soon, Damien Plisson expanded his service to Windows and Linux users, covering the entire market.\n\n\n\nAudirvāna was born, and its adoption would soon become widespread.\n\n\n\nHow to transform a music library into high-quality audio tracks? Audirvāna's technology.\n\n\n\nAudirvāna uses complex technology, but it can be summarized simply: it transforms your computer into a high-end hi-fi player.\n\n\n\nWhether it's files stored on your computer, songs available on streaming services like Qobuz or TIDAL, internet radio, or podcasts, Audirvāna lets you play them all. And transform them. All within a single interface, allowing you to manage everything in one place, without having to jump from folder to folder or constantly switch between streaming services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike Soundiiz, which lets you manage your entire music library, Audirvāna is an all-in-one solution that brings everything together.\n\n\n\nBehind the tech\n\n\n\nBut how is this possible? By bypassing the limitations of your computer. Audirvāna reduces interference between your computer and your audio device, processing the sound signal in the purest way possible. This is made possible by signal processing algorithms that have built Audirvāna's reputation and made it a benchmark for audiophiles.\n\n\n\nIf we had to summarize the technology? We would simply say that Audirvāna takes the shortest path from your computer to your listening device, minimizing the impact of your computer's processes and any interference that might come between you and the music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudirvāna speaks directly to your ears. It takes imperfect material and shapes it to become purer, more detailed, and more faithful to the way the artists intended it in the studio. Our computers, in fact, tend to dilute it in a mountain of technological artifice. The software silences them.\n\n\n\nBy supporting all file extensions, from FLAC to AAC, including DSD and WAV, and many more, Audirvāna should meet all your needs.\n\n\n\nA significant bonus: Audirvāna is also available on iOS and Android. So that you can enjoy HD music wherever you are!\n\n\n\nHow to transform a music library into high-quality audio tracks using Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs you've probably gathered from reading these few lines, Soundiiz shares many similarities with Audirvāna. That's why we're thrilled to announce that Soundiiz is now compatible with Audirvana!\n\n\n\nThis collaboration is a natural fit, as it allows you to seamlessly manage and transfer your high-quality audio tracks across platforms, enhancing your music-listening experience.\n\n\n\nBesides being French, both Soundiiz and Audirvāna aim not only to enhance your music listening experience but also to improve it in every way possible. Audirvāna, with its intuitive and comprehensive interface, allows you to manage and organize your music library, search for tracks, create playlists, and offers a range of other features. For instance, Audio Scan, a unique feature, analyzes the sound quality of an audio track and verifies its resolution. With Audirvāna, you're in control of your music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Audirvāna lets you get the most out of your audio files, Soundiiz enables you to optimize, sort, and transfer them across platforms. We adapt to your needs, and our flexibility makes Soundiiz your ideal companion for navigating the vast and sometimes complex world of music streaming.\n\n\n\nLike Soundiiz, Audirvāna offers several subscription plans, including a no-commitment option, so everyone can find the one that best suits their needs. You can see the subscription options and the option to purchase a license right here.\n\n\n\nThe easiest way! \n\n\n\nLet's say you want to combine the best of both worlds: the audio quality of TIDAL or Qobuz with Audirvāna software, to be sure you won't find a better audio option on the market. But let's also say that, despite your desires, you use Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music.\n\n\n\nThese streaming services are far from bad. But their audio quality, even if some offer an HD option, can leave something to be desired for audiophiles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll need a tool to transfer your data from one of these services to TIDAL or Qobuz. And that's where Soundiiz comes in. Thanks to our Transfer tool, which we've been refining for many years, we're able to transfer all your data, your playlists, and liked and followed artists. The result? Your library is transferred in minutes, and it will be as if you never switched streaming platforms. Or rather, as if you haven't lost any of the data accumulated over the years!\n\n\n\nSoundiiz makes the transition painless and easy. No more headaches or fear of losing everything: you'll be able to mirror your library without losing any data. Magic, isn't it?\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is complete, you can use Audirvāna, which supports Qobuz and TIDAL accounts, to listen to your music in optimal conditions.\n\n\n\nAnd since Soundiiz is now compatible with Audirvāna, there are no limits to what you can do with our two tools!"}
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And not always for the right reasons. Have we ever seen a technological advancement spark so much controversy, interest, and rejection? Artificial Intelligence is the defining theme of our time. It divides, creates countless debates, and fundamentally changes our relationship with the world and art. Music streaming is no exception. And in recent days, a historic agreement has once again shaken the streaming world. The big AI-music deal everyone is talking about: a revolution in the works? Let's analyze it all!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe big AI-music deal everyone talks about: what is Klay Vision?\n\n\n\nKlay Vision is the brainchild of three men for whom music and technology are not foreign fields: music producer Ary Attie, former Sony Music executive Thomas Hesse, Brian Whitman from Spotify, and former Google DeepMind employee Björn Winkler.\n\n\n\nFaced with the evolution of artificial intelligence and its legal challenges, the four men are taking a different approach from tools like Suno or Udio, creating ethical software that can only operate on copyrighted songs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheir brainchild, Klay Vision, aims to \"uplift great artists and celebrate their craft\" by allowing everyone to interpret, remix, and shape songs as they see fit. Ultimately, Klay Vision hopes to create new value and revenue streams for creatives by enabling them to generate royalties and recognition based on these remixes.\n\n\n\nInstead of developing AI tools independently, Klay Vision partnered directly with record labels from the start, aiming to create a platform that benefits all stakeholders. This strategic move could set a new standard and potentially reshape industry dynamics.\n\n\n\nAbout to change the world?\n\n\n\nStill relatively unknown to the general public, Klay Vision has nonetheless achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first AI-powered music service to sign a licensing agreement with the three largest record labels in the world. The timing is perfect: a recent study conducted by Deezer has determined that 97% of people are unable to distinguish real music from AI-generated music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKlay Vision thus represents a new, respectful voice capable of creating a virtuous cycle. These are ambitious goals, but necessary, in an economic environment where AI weakens artists' position, leaving their work to disappear without being able to hold onto it. Klay Vision, whose services are not yet available to users, has reportedly been working on this major contract for over a year.\n\n\n\nSo, what exactly is this big AI-music deal everyone's talking about?\n\n\n\nThe big AI-music deal everyone talks about: what is it about?\n\n\n\nIt's been in the works for months, but it's now official: Klay Vision has struck a deal that will allow the startup to use music from artists signed to three of the world's biggest labels. Universal, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group—in other words, the vast majority of the world's music industry—have made songs available for Klay Vision to train its artificial intelligence models. Simply put, they've granted Klay Vision licenses to their catalogs. It's as if they're saying to the startup: \"Here's what we're giving you, use these songs however you want, but in return, pay the required royalties to the rights holders.\"\n\n\n\nThe goal? \"To further evolve music experiences for fans, leveraging the potential of AI, while fully respecting the rights of artists, songwriters, and rights holders.\"\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nStated simply, this raises questions about whether AI-generated music based on existing works can genuinely be ethical, particularly when it operates within a legal framework and with rights holders' approval. This ongoing debate is crucial for understanding the future of AI in music.\n\n\n\nThis deal is surprising, but it could be a step in the right direction. AI has invaded everything. It's now useless to try to eliminate it or slow its spread. It has become too powerful, too quickly, and the legal barriers to the creation and protection of artists' rights have been slow to materialize. But is it possible to control it? To modulate its use? That's the gamble the three major labels are taking by signing a contract with Klay Vision.\n\n\n\nClear path\n\n\n\nThe goal is to maintain control over AI and use it to one's advantage. To make it a tool for creation rather than destruction. And to allow rights holders to generate revenue, rather than suffering the consequences without reaping any financial benefit.\n\n\n\n\nCarletta Higginson, Warner's EVP and CDO, explains: \"Our goal is always to support and elevate the creativity of our artists and songwriters, while fiercely protecting their rights and works [...] From day one, Klay has taken the right approach to the rapidly evolving AI universe by creating a holistic platform that both expands artistic possibilities and preserves the value of music. We appreciate the Klay team's work in advancing this technology and guiding these important agreements.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe next step? Including songs hosted on labels worldwide within Klay Vision, to leverage an infinite catalog. This new deal could therefore be just the first step in an expansion strategy.\n\n\n\nThe big AI-music deal everyone talks about: the consequences! \n\n\n\nBy allowing music lovers to take control of existing songs with the artists' and labels' agreement, it's as if we're telling them that music is a fluid entity. Something that can be transformed, explored, and reinterpreted. As if, also, the original artists are no longer in control of their work, but rather submit it to interpretation. Is this so different from remixes, which DJs have been doing since the dawn of time? Not really. And is it problematic for music to be remixed and modified, as long as it's done within a legal framework? Can we consider that the original work loses its value, its power?\n\n\n\n\nUniversal Music believes that all of this can only be beneficial: \"Building generative AI music models ethically and fully respectful of copyright, as well as name and likeness rights, will dramatically lessen the threat to human creators and stand as the greatest opportunity to be transformational, creating significant new avenues for creativity and future monetization of copyrights.\"\n\n\n\n\nPhilosophical matters\n\n\n\nMore than just a new technological tool that currently serves as a fun gadget, Klay Vision actually raises questions about artistic creation and the blurring of the lines between creators and their audience. The startup states: you, the listeners, can take control of your favorite music. No musical training, no prior experience required. The tool allows you to become a musician and unleash your creativity. But by changing a song again and again, what will remain of its original intentions? And can we really, as Klay Vision suggests, alter everything while arguing that providing creative tools to everyone stimulates the creativity of the global population? Finally, is art meant to end up in the hands of people who had no involvement in its creation?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKlay Vision and its agreement with the three major record labels raise as many legal as philosophical debates. A dual dimension which is, ultimately, a metaphor for those who have been stirring up the whole world since the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence!"}
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Exploring geographic expansion could be key, as streaming platforms rethink their strategies to stay on top. Are emerging markets the future of music streaming? Let's find out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre emerging markets the future of music streaming? A bit of context.\n\n\n\nThe information has been known for a long time: streaming services are struggling to attract new customers. It's as if they've hit a glass ceiling. Listeners cross paths, many switching from one platform to another, using services like Soundiiz to transfer their data, but few are new customers. Are Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz doomed to see their subscriber numbers stagnate? Statistics show an increase in customer numbers for some of the platforms above, but this growth is tending to plateau.\n\n\n\nIt's less pronounced than in previous years, particularly at the beginning of music streaming, a period of explosive growth. A plateau could therefore be reached soon. And what will happen when it does?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis situation is also reflected from a musical perspective. Many analysts agree that the market is going in circles, with the same formulas applied to dozens of artists. The homogenization created by TikTok and other formats, the reduction in song length, and the need to produce numerous hits to gain traction in the highest media circles are leading to a slow erosion of creativity. In this context, music from Africa and Latin America is gaining momentum and establishing itself as particularly fertile ground, after decades of struggling to achieve more than local success.\n\n\n\nLooking somewhere else!\n\n\n\nWhile they wait to get back on their feet, many services regularly raise subscription prices. This is a way to finance new features and support expansion strategies. But it's also, and perhaps more importantly, an investment aimed at stealing customers from competitors to boost profits.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn North America, music alone is no longer the sole driver of growth. Audiobooks and podcasts continue to generate significant interest, and services are trying to differentiate themselves through exclusivity and partnerships. The same is true in Europe, particularly in Sweden, where the podcasting sector is especially thriving. But here too, the numbers will eventually stabilize. It's a fact: Counting on substantial increases in subscriber numbers would be a mistake. So, they need to look for money elsewhere. And \"elsewhere\" means in rapidly expanding regions of the world. And how might the future of music streaming look?\n\n\n\nAre emerging markets the future of music streaming? Expansion!\n\n\n\nIn 2022, a study by Mark Mulligan of Midia Research, a market research firm, drew clear conclusions: by 2026, the majority of music streaming platform users would come from emerging markets. But what exactly do we mean by \"emerging markets\"? According to Mark, they consist of countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Russia, and Asia, except Japan and South Korea. In short, almost everything that isn't in North America and Europe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree years after his study, it's clear that Mark was right. Beyond the steady increase in subscribers in these regions, musical genres themselves, as mentioned earlier, have been impacted by these profound changes. Mark went further, explaining that the music industry initially developed in countries with high purchasing power. It was therefore logical that music labels, infrastructures, and platforms would focus on these markets, where capital seemed infinite. Still, now these regions are shaping new musical trends and diversifying the industry.\n\n\n\nLocal music is booming\n\n\n\nBut the world has changed. Resources have been invested in areas previously overlooked. With the development of the internet and the abolition of borders, local scenes flourished and then exploded, eventually spreading across the globe. Consequently, as more and more artists performed at home in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and elsewhere, their listeners needed ways to access their music. And while streaming platforms were generating revenue elsewhere, they saw worldwide customer growth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut they were late to the party and hadn't always prepared for this new influx. Local artists are now competing, trying to carve out a niche in markets that are sometimes still relatively unknown.\n\n\n\nBut driven by leading artists, particularly in Nigeria, the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico, where superstars have conquered the world, these emerging markets are revolutionizing the streaming economy. These artists don't all sing in English. And while that might have been seen as a deal-breaker a decade ago, it's no longer the case. Music is changing, and so is its economy. This reflects a shift in scale: music is now more about feeling than ever, rather than lyrics and stories. It's not uncommon to see artists racking up millions of streams without actually telling a story, but with an undeniable sense of rhythm. And it doesn't matter if their lyrics are in Spanish: what counts are the rhythms, the groove, and the feeling.\n\n\n\nAre emerging markets the future of music streaming? The consequences\n\n\n\nBeyond the need to reach customers in markets they hadn't previously explored, streaming services face new competition from Twitch and TikTok. A growing number of listeners are accessing music on platforms other than Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and others. India and China are two particularly dynamic growth markets: in India, smartphone penetration and an expanding internet user base are driving the country's growth, as is the increasing popularity of audiobooks among millennials.\n\n\n\nIn the Middle East and Africa, a growing number of people are becoming digitally savvy and are now ready to embrace streaming platforms, as audiobooks and podcasts steadily gain popularity.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCustomers in emerging markets, previously overlooked because their potential monthly subscription prices were expected to be lower than those of listeners in Europe and North America, now number in the hundreds of millions. Attention is shifting towards them, while the music industry is turning elsewhere.\n\n\n\nThe change is still slow, but it's definitely underway. And it's not just about business, but also about musical diversity. A Canadian artist now readily collaborates with artists from Laos. And the music world resembles a more homogenized territory than ever before, where exchanges are encouraged. Platforms must also bear in mind that it would be unwise to offer these territories only music, as in the rest of the world, audiobooks and podcasts are more crucial than ever.\n\n\n\nA study conducted by Universal Music Group estimates that nearly 220 million consumers could be recruited. This represents enormous potential and a significant financial windfall, which could give streaming platforms a serious advantage over competitors if they target them effectively. \n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nSince consumption breeds consumption, in territories that are more or less targeted, or at least poorly served by music streaming compared to other countries, establishing a long-term local presence allows companies to benefit from a pioneering position and long-term strength. It also allows them to establish themselves in a territory and never relinquish ground firmly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne challenge remains, however: internet access and connection stability remain a problem in many areas. In this context, recruiting customers is difficult. Similarly, numerous local streaming services have emerged, allowing local populations to listen to artists from their regions. Music wasn't fully globalized, and habits sometimes evolve slowly. The example of Jakarta, Indonesia, is interesting: its inhabitants were slow to embrace music from other parts of the world due to limited access to resources. Amid years of economic transformation, the capital is nonetheless evolving into an economic hub, and access to music is mirroring these changes.\n\n\n\nThe major global streaming services must find the perfect balance: between local traditions and the desire for openness; between competitive subscription prices that reflect disparities in purchasing power and optimal service quality that would put them ahead of the competition; and between respecting local music and cultural globalization.\n\n\n\nWith projections of 1.2 billion music streaming platform users by 2029, there is no doubt the market still has room to grow. But how far? And with what resources and what local specificities?"}
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They have, over the years, become an eagerly anticipated and closely watched event. But behind these \"Wrapped\" compilations, behind this technology and these marketing tools, there's something else. Something that reveals a lot about our relationship with music and how we consume it. A psychological dimension. An intimate one. What do the music Recaps and Wrapped say about us?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nWhat do the music Recaps and Wrapped say about us? A psychological analysis?\n\n\n\nWe've already dedicated two articles to the year-end Recaps, examining their marketing strategies and revealing the story of the forgotten founder of Spotify Wrapped. But something else interests us this year: beyond the music and statistics, the hundreds of thousands of stories that Wrapped generates, and the waves of subscriptions and unsubscriptions they record, don't the Recaps symbolize something deeper? Something more visceral?\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nIt's a proven fact: to make its Wrapped ever more effective and relevant, Spotify draws on behavioral science and psychology. The goal is to give their marketing campaign a tone that is both modern and nostalgic, evoking feelings of warmth and longing. Modern, because Wrapped offers increasingly innovative designs and advanced features, but also nostalgic, because they allow us to reflect on our past. To realize with tenderness and surprise which songs, albums, and artists have accompanied us, fostering a sense of personal history.\n\n\n\nRead me a story! \n\n\n\nTo remind us of memories we'd like to share with loved ones. To bring back happy moments, to make us want to relive them. Because that's what music is, ultimately. A window into who we are and who we have been. Songs accompany our moments of joy as well as our darkest times. Recaps, in this respect, are a musical snapshot of the past year. And that's why Wrapped and other recaps are so popular.\n\n\n\nNot for their colors or sharing features. Not for their user-friendliness or gimmicky aspects. They're so appreciated because they reveal, in a way, who we have been. And Spotify and others have understood this perfectly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy injecting a touch of emotion and sentiment, marketing and business operations become all the more effective. Even if it means overplaying the nostalgia card. We invite you to analyze the recaps from previous years—archives are available online—and immerse yourself in this year's recap, set in 2025. Notice how everything has a flavor of the past, how everything is designed to make you feel like you're traveling through time. How Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and YouTube Music seem to speak to you, and only you. How they try to bridge the distance, to tell you a story. \n\n\n\nThat's what Recaps and Wrapped are all about: storytelling, emotion. And what better way to build customer loyalty?\n\n\n\nWhat do the music Recaps and Wrapped say about us? Data and more data\n\n\n\nIt's a well-known technique: personalized marketing. Numerous studies show that marketing techniques are more effective when customers feel they are tailored to their individual needs. Even if the customer isn't fooled, they almost feel like Deezer, Spotify, or other streaming services are speaking directly to them. This is what's known as the \"Cocktail Party effect.\" Developed in 1960 by psychologist Colin Cherry, it shows that we are more inclined to listen to information if it is directly addressed to us. And, as a result, we are more likely to share it and take an interest in it.\n\n\n\nTo achieve this, streaming platforms rely on quantitative data. By using precise information such as listening time, most explored musical genres, and the number of artists listened to, they draw personalized conclusions. All of this is done using your data, collected over a year of listening, or nearly so, given that the Recaps are released before the end of the calendar year. It's simply data analysis, but it creates an impression that our platforms understand us deeply. Here too, psychology intertwines with numbers and marketing. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer website\n\n\n\nBy skillfully blending these two dimensions, end-of-year campaigns amplify their impact tenfold. And this is one of the main criticisms leveled at recaps: as this article in The Guardian points out, some find that they highlight just how closely we are tracked and how much of our personal data is gathered without us even realizing it. \n\n\n\nSignaling\n\n\n\nBeyond all that, Wrapped gives us an indication of what makes us who we are. What shapes us. What constitutes us and sets us apart. Learning that we're in the top 0.1% of listeners for a particular artist makes us feel special. Of belonging to an exclusive group, of being different. And it makes us want to talk about it. Show it: share it all on our social media to prove that our Wrapped stands out from the crowd. By doing this, some, unintentionally, we try to position ourselves above the fray. To show that our tastes are unique, or that we are \"truly\" fans of a particular artist, not just stowaways.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll of this creates a feeling of belonging. Psychological studies show that as human beings, we need to be part of a whole: a collective, a shared history. Recaps play on this sensitive chord. This is what's called \"signaling,\" another psychological component. We are more inclined to \"signal\" something if it presents us in a positive light and highlights flattering attributes. This is the basis of the sharing prompts all over the year-end Recaps. They invite us to \"signal\" our tastes and, symbolically, our personality.\n\n\n\nComparing\n\n\n\nThis leads us to another theory, formalized in 1954 by social psychologist Leon Festinger. He published a study showing that humans are naturally inclined to compare themselves to others. By sharing our recaps, we inevitably compare ourselves, submit ourselves to others' analyses, and await validation, hoping that a dialogue will develop. Are Wrapped also a social tool? Without a doubt! And its source lies in the theories we just mentioned.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify website\n\n\n\nIn conclusion, Recpas can have a perverse effect on our perception and that of others. They become a tool for competition as much as an object of discovery. And the platforms, by fueling this sometimes-unhealthy competition, position themselves as the ones who provide the arguments, then leave us to debate them. In a context where our sense of self flourishes so much in the digital realm, a world where we have constructed an identity, not always close to reality, recaps act as a new marker of identity. And many people, as we know, define themselves in part by the music they listen to.\n\n\n\nBut they also carry a richness that stimulates areas of our brain linked to pleasure and nostalgia. They are therefore a tool with multiple dimensions, simultaneously psychological and social, digital and performative, negative and positive!\n\n\n\nWrapped and music recaps: how can you make the most of them with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nSoundiiz doesn't currently offer an annual summary of your listening activity on your streaming platforms. Our services are helpful if you want to manage your entire library, import or export playlists, synchronize data, back up your catalog, and more. They also allow you to transfer your data from one platform to another.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd that brings us to Wrapped content. Over the years, many platforms have followed Spotify's lead and launched their own recaps. This is a way to catch up, but also to take advantage of the marketing opportunity and free publicity generated by the release of Wrapped content. But you, as a user of a music streaming service, might feel left out. Scrolling through Instagram and seeing your friends' Recap stories, you might wish you could also enjoy the features of a particular platform. Suddenly, your streaming service seems outdated, or at least lagging behind the others. You may have even been thinking about switching for several weeks. To see if the grass is greener on the other side. But you're hesitant to take the plunge. And that's where Recaps come in, the final argument that convinces you to switch streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nTry Soundiiz! \n\n\n\nThere's only one destination for you: Soundiiz. Thanks to our Transfer feature, you can switch between platforms in minutes and enjoy the coveted Wrapped playlists all without losing any data. You'll find all your playlists, liked tracks, and followed artists on your new service.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA French company, renowned for our Transfer feature and our pioneering status, Soundiiz has built its reputation on features that closely match your listening habits, making everything easy for you. With Wrapped playlists generating a lot of attention and excitement every year, our Transfer tool becomes even more relevant, ensuring that next year, your Wrapped playlist is finally exactly what you want!\n\n\n\nTo try what we have to offer, click here!"}
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Our Versus page, quite simply. But rarely have we focused in this series of articles on two such different streaming platforms. Pitting Qobuz against Spotify means examining two visions of music and music streaming. And that's why it's all the more important to shed light on the differences between Qobuz and Spotify. Spotify vs. Qobuz: which is the best?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's get ready to rumble!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference? Hmmm. Do you have four hours to spare? More seriously, there's a world of difference between Spotify and Qobuz. Such a gap that it's almost impossible to compare them. Or perhaps such a gap that it's precisely because comparing them is so relevant. Spotify and Qobuz have vastly different approaches to music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify is a giant in the music streaming industry. Its resources are enormous, its user base the largest in the world. It capitalizes on investments totaling millions of dollars in its algorithms across the audiobook, podcast, and Artificial Intelligence sectors. Ultra-modern, the Swedish platform stays at the forefront of technological advancements. It redefines the present and invents the future, all while trying to keep its finger on the pulse of the times. It's simple: Spotify sets the trends.\n\n\n\nLooking back\n\n\n\nAt a time when AI is on everyone's lips, Spotify is seizing the opportunity, for better or for worse. In the age of playlists and algorithms, Spotify possesses the most advanced and efficient technology in the industry. So much so that its competitors have to adapt.\n\n\n\nSpotify is now a behemoth of the music industry, impossible to avoid, and one with which everyone must contend. It's as if this streaming service dictates the rules of the game, and everyone, artists and labels alike, must adapt, at the risk of being left behind.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this context, Qobuz acts as a counterweight. Smaller, created in France, with fewer users, Qobuz has neither the financial resources nor the outsized ambitions of the market leader. But that doesn't mean they should be underestimated. On the contrary.\n\n\n\nWhile Spotify relies on algorithms and AI, Qobuz favors a human and personalized approach to music recommendations. And it fights at all costs against the proliferation of AI. While Spotify focuses on podcasts, Qobuz focuses on music and nothing else. It's as if, with Qobuz, we're going back in time, into the past, but while maintaining a modern approach that respects artists and their music—two worlds, two universes, two platforms that differ in many ways. Let's analyze their offerings right now!\n\n\n\nAudio Quality – Spotify VS Qobuz: Which is the best?\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to audio, it's hard not to see Qobuz win hands down. HD audio quality has been in their DNA since the beginning. Along with TIDAL, Qobuz is a platform acclaimed by audiophiles and has no equal on the market. Provided you can listen to your music on high-quality speakers or headphones, you'll hear a clear difference in audio quality compared to Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Swedish service, however, has made efforts in recent months. After years of repeatedly delaying an HD option, it has finally arrived. But it's not entirely convincing. Or at least, it doesn't rival Qobuz's.\n\n\n\nSpotify's highest-quality format isn't mediocre, far from it; it's simply not on the same level as Qobuz's. Suppose you're an audiophile, passionate about sound, and want to listen to your favorite artists and albums in the way their music was initially intended. In that case, it's unlikely you'd choose to subscribe to Spotify. Qobuz remains, for the moment, far ahead in this area and wants to stay that way!\n\n\n\nWinner: Qobuz\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms – Spotify VS Qobuz: Which is the best?\n\n\n\nIn this category, the differences in positioning between Spotify and Qobuz are most evident. On the one hand, Spotify offers an ultra-modern experience, at the forefront of the latest technologies, where algorithms and Artificial Intelligence structure everything. Spotify's discovery playlists are renowned for being the most precise and best suited to your tastes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConcert suggestions, genre spotlights, notification management: everything is automated, designed to let you relax and enjoy the experience. The \"human\" aspect of Spotify isn't absent, but it is largely superseded by cutting-edge algorithms that are constantly updated and fueled by your data. Qobuz takes the opposite approach.\n\n\n\nTheir playlists are created mainly by specialists who hand-select the songs. They are, therefore, by definition, less personalized, since they are not all based on your data. But they have the flavor of the past: like walking into a record store and letting yourself be guided by its recommendations. Qobuz offers a different world, as detached as possible from the dictatorship of algorithms and artificial technologies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal? To focus on music and nothing else. This is also why they offer a magazine, where journalists and experts write in-depth articles and interview artists. The platform's interface is more understated than Spotify's, reduced to its essentials. Nothing is cluttered; everything seems discreet.\n\n\n\nChoosing one or the other would be pointless. The two platforms are too different to choose between: it's up to you to decide whether discovering artists and playlists are the main draw of your listening platform. In which case, Spotify has no equal. On the other hand, if you want to try a different, more human, almost anachronistic but modern and precise experience, Qobuz is the one for you.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie!\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription\n\n\n\n– (as of December 2025) –\n\n\n\nHere too, consumption habits differ. While Qobuz prioritizes simplicity with just two plans, Spotify emphasizes versatility to cater to all budgets and usage patterns. A significant advantage of Spotify is the option to use the service for free, provided you're willing to endure numerous advertisements. Qobuz doesn't offer this. While the platform provides a free trial for its \"Studio\" subscription at $10.83 per month, it's not unlimited. Its second plan, Sublime, priced at $14.99 per month, doesn't offer a trial.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify, unlike Qobuz, offers a student subscription. However, its most popular basic plan, at $11.99 per month, is more expensive than Qobuz's entry-level subscription. It's also worth noting that Qobuz's Duo plan, at $14.99, is $2 cheaper than Spotify's Duo plan.\n\n\n\nIs Spotify more expensive than Qobuz? Not really. In detail, since Spotify offers a 2-month free trial, the annual subscription will cost $119.90. With Qobuz, this figure climbs to $129.99 per year. The reason? While the starting price is lower than Spotify's, Qobuz will bill you after your free trial month, so you'll pay 12 times $10.83 ($12.99 if you choose to pay monthly instead of annually).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll the details of the respective offers can be found here for Qobuz and here for Spotify. With greater flexibility in subscription choices and a less expensive basic plan, Spotify emerges victorious in this battle of the numbers! But be warned: Spotify keeps increasing its monthly prices so that these figures may climb even higher in the coming months.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nCatalogs – Spotify VS Qobuz: Which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of December 2025) –\n\n\n\nSpotify boasts a much larger catalog, including podcasts and audiobooks. All the statistics show that consumption of this content is exploding worldwide, particularly in Latin America and African countries, regions where streaming continues to grow exponentially. Spotify has clearly understood this, investing millions in this sector and positioning itself ahead of the competition. Qobuz, on the other hand, has chosen to focus solely on music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs mentioned, it's a platform for audiophiles, for enthusiasts. If you listen to a lot of podcasts, this service might not be for you. You can, however, listen to them on a third-party app. On the other hand, in terms of music, with millions of titles, Qobuz should offer everything you're looking for. But it must be said that its offering is less diverse than Spotify's. For users looking for a platform to listen to music alongside other content, Spotify is the way to go. If only music matters to you, then it's a tie!\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify\n\n\n\nSpotify VS Qobuz: Which is the best?\n\n\n\nIt's difficult to give a definitive answer to this question. If you've read our entire article, you'll have noticed that the two services differ in many ways. It's therefore essential to consider your usage and habits before making a decision. For other streaming platforms, whether it's Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or Deezer, the differences with Spotify are numerous but not fundamental.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut with Qobuz, they can be a real issue! Another essential point we haven't mentioned: Qobuz is among the platforms that pay artists the most and recently launched a transparency initiative, a first in the music industry. Spotify, on the other hand, is regularly criticized for its per-stream payment policy. Here too, two opposing approaches clash: on the one hand, Qobuz emphasizes transparency and a human connection with its users; on the other, Spotify is a massive machine, generating billions of streams and millions of dollars paid to rights holders thanks to its unparalleled streaming volume.\n\n\n\nIt's also worth noting that these two platforms have been at the center of numerous discussions over the past few months about the future of music streaming and the ethics of the digital age, raising questions about Artificial Intelligence and the protection of artists' rights, among other things. Choosing one platform over the other is therefore as much a practical choice as an ideological one!\n\n\n\nAnd that's why it was essential to delve into this topic at length. We hope our insights will help you make an informed decision.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nComparing, evaluating, and designating winners is all well and good, but how do you actually switch between platforms? How do you transfer all your data from Spotify to Qobuz, or from Qobuz to Spotify? It's straightforward. No, really, it's incredibly simple!\n\n\n\nFor years, Soundiiz, a service developed in France, has been building a tool to transfer all your data. Whether it's playlists, followed artists, or liked songs, you can transfer everything from Spotify to Qobuz or from Qobuz to Spotify. And the process won't take long! It'll only take a few minutes, or a little longer depending on the size of your library.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy working with metadata, which allows for the precise identification of a track, Soundiiz will, simply put, search for this metadata on the platform you've chosen. We can then create a mirror of your data. A mirror that will ensure you don't lose any data in the process. Because we know: transferring your data from Spotify or Qobuz, or from Qobuz to Spotify, can be stressful. Even anxiety-inducing. The fear of starting from scratch. Of having to rebuild everything. As if your streaming service were brand new.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the massive growth of music streaming as the primary listening method, Soundiiz was determined to address this need. And faced with the abundance of streaming platforms, each with its own features, we knew users needed a tool that would let them try everything without having to rebuild their streaming catalog song by song.\n\n\n\nWith continuous improvements and regular updates to our Transfer tool, we ensure that we cover all needs with maximum efficiency.\n\n\n\nSo, to start transferring your data, click here!"}
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After Artificial Intelligence, emerging markets, and other topics we discussed on our blog, attention is now turning to what are known as \"Superfans.\" Who are they, and why are we interested in them? Are Superfans the next big revolution in music streaming? Let's take a closer look!\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAre Superfans the next big revolution in music streaming? A bit of context.\n\n\n\nThe streaming industry is stagnating. It's growing more slowly than it did a few years ago, when platforms seemed to think the sky was the limit. Revenue streams remain enormous, but with increased competition, they are more evenly distributed. And it's the artists who suffer, having to share a monstrous slice of the pie with an ever-growing number of people. Crumbs sometimes seem delicious, but more often than not, they're just that: crumbs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEspecially since many labels, artists, and listeners are advocating for a return to an economy that is more respectful of artists' rights. Without streaming. Or at least not as dominant as it is today. Coupled with the numerous controversies that have plagued the music streaming industry, it's clear that new models are needed. Podcasts? Audiobooks? They were essential, but the market is reaching saturation.\n\n\n\nConcerts? Spotify tried it out, partnering with BandsInTown, with success. Emerging markets? They represent an undeniable financial and audience boon, but who knows when coverage in these countries will be optimal? The shift towards the audiophile segment? Already underway, in a context where most streaming platforms offer HD music. And the segment remains a niche; not enough to radically revolutionize the game. The change in the revenue model, moving towards an artist-centric system? Already implemented by Deezer, but the results will take some time to materialize.\n\n\n\nExperiences \n\n\n\nIt's a fact: the industry demands change to continue thriving. Artists themselves see their position increasingly precarious. With low pay-per-stream revenue, incomes are meager. And paradoxically, in this digital age, they find their salvation in physical experiences. The solution lies there: with the fans, with the audience. \n\n\n\nBecause the public also wants new things. To feel close to their favorite artists. And they're ready to consume. They're tired of listening to music only on streaming platforms. They want to attend concerts, wear t-shirts featuring their favorite artist's image, and buy their CDs and vinyl records. Doing so gives them the feeling of belonging to a group. Of being part of something bigger. And of financially supporting those they want to win.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese listeners are \"Superfans.\" And they could be the next big thing.\n\n\n\nAre Superfans the next big revolution in music streaming? Why do they matter?\n\n\n\nFirst and foremost, let's define what a Superfan is. According to several studies, it's someone who, in addition to their music streaming subscription, is willing to spend around $100 on merchandise and concert tickets. In short, someone is willing to pay for a music experience beyond the typical individual listening experience.\n\n\n\nOther studies, such as Luminate's, define Superfans as fans who engage with their favorite artists in at least five ways. The same study estimates that 19% of listeners in North America are Superfans. And where people are willing to pay, there's money coming in. Superfans are ready to spend a considerable amount on exclusive concerts, somewhat expensive merchandise, and exclusive events before or after the shows: all opportunities reserved for a niche audience, but which, in the long term, represent a significant financial windfall. So much so that in 2024, when presenting its projections for the coming years, Universal Music Group, one of the world's leading record labels, included Superfans in its development strategy.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nUMG believes that this Superfan market, which has been steadily growing for years, can be a source of complementary revenue to the streaming business. In 2023, Goldman Sachs confirmed this trend, estimating the superfan monetization market could reach $4.2 billion, then increasing that figure to $4.5 billion in 2024. They also predict that 60% of this market will be reached by 2030, representing $3.3 billion in untapped revenue. These are staggering figures.\n\n\n\nPaying and paying again?\n\n\n\nThe research institute MIDiA concurs: in 2023, sales of physical music products increased by 4.6%, indicating that fans were willing to pay. This proves that the sector is thriving.\n\n\n\nAnother study by Vevo Media Tracker shows that being an artist's fan can have significant economic consequences. In the words of Natasha Potashnik, Head of Data, Research & Measurement at Vevo: \n\n\n\n\n\"Fandom today is more than a personal interest, but a cultural signal. It's how people express who they are, what they stand for, and where they belong. Music videos are at the center of this expression, offering fans a canvas for identity, representation, and connection.\" \n\n\n\n\nThe major record labels are organizing and equipping themselves to meet this demand. They must follow the trend to avoid being left behind.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAt Warner Music Group, for example, everybody is ready to face the challenge, according to their CEO, Robert Kyncl:\n\n\n\n\n\"Both artists and superfans want deeper relationships, and it's an area that's relatively untapped and under-monetized. The good news is that we already have initiatives in flight against most of these areas, and specific projects with momentum behind them.\" \n\n\n\n\nIn Asia, within the K-pop genre, these experiences with superfans have become the norm. Whether it's photo exhibitions, collaborations with local businesses, exclusive meet-and-greets, or limited-edition merchandise, K-pop artists forge strong bonds with their most loyal fans and sell their products, generating word-of-mouth, all while stepping outside the digital realm that streaming music has confined them to.\n\n\n\nAround the world, these experiences are multiplying: intimate concerts are being organized outside of major venues, and platforms themselves, as Spotify did with Taylor Swift, are offering immersive listening experiences and exhibitions.\n\n\n\nAre Superfans the next big revolution in music streaming? Consequences.\n\n\n\nThe calculation is simple: for an artist, it's better to have a small number of Superfans than a large number of fans who pay only for a streaming platform subscription to listen to their music.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThis is the logic of the niche market. In an overproduction, abundance context, focusing on only a small number of listeners is a risky strategy, but one that can pay off in the long run—engagement rather than exposure.\n\n\n\nStreaming platforms, like record labels, were quick to react and announce the development of \"Superfan\" versions of their apps. Spotify's announcement in early 2025 caused significant interest, but it has yet to materialize. Apple Music and Amazon Music are also expected to offer \"Super\" versions of their services, but it's unclear what these will look like. Spotify's Music Pro version has been under discussion since 2023. This year, Spotify revealed it might arrive by the end of 2025. But nothing has materialized. Instead, Spotify offered a long-awaited option to listen to its songs in HD. This was implemented at no extra cost. Does this mean Spotify's Superfan version has been postponed or canceled?\n\n\n\nSwitching gears\n\n\n\nEven if everything looks promising, isn't it counterproductive to position yourself in this market that depends on Superfans' purchasing power? Goldman Sachs has estimated the value of this segment, but isn't that a bit illusory? Concert ticket prices continue to rise, and many countries worldwide are seeing their populations' purchasing power decline amid soaring energy and food prices. In a complex economic climate, where geopolitical instability weighs heavily on purchasing decisions, it's difficult to rely on Superfans who are already affected by price hikes across the board.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSegmenting users by engagement level seems even more challenging. What features can be offered to those willing to pay more than others? What would justify this price increase? And how can they be managed? The staffing, technical, and infrastructure requirements appear enormous. Is it worth it?\n\n\n\nDespite these questions, the music industry seems ready to test this segment and is increasingly interested in it. Will this change the music streaming landscape? Time will tell, but one thing is clear: after years of digital boom, it's time to prioritize in-person experiences and purchases.\n\n\n\nSuperfans have arrived, and they're here to stay!"}
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And in the music streaming industry, you know, there are A LOT of worlds. By world, we mean streaming services. Each has its own features, advantages, and, above all, playlists. Playlists you might want to listen to even if you're not subscribed. How do you do that? Can you listen to Deezer playlists if you're on Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, or Qobuz? How to import playlists from other streaming platforms to Deezer?\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nDon't worry: we've got you covered!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to import playlists from other streaming platforms to Deezer?\n\n\n\nIn recent years, Deezer's rise to prominence has been undeniable. Originally based in France, the company has grown continuously and established itself internationally. By investing in its algorithm and the user-friendliness of its services, Deezer is often described as a platform that offers everything a music lover could want. With virtually no flaws, a robust algorithm, HD audio quality, fun features, and an efficient user interface, Deezer doesn't disappoint.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nCould it become a serious competitor to Apple Music, Spotify, and others? It's still too early to say, but after France, Europe, and the United States are eagerly awaiting the service with the purple logo.\n\n\n\nEspecially since, for the past two years, Deezer has distinguished itself through its initiatives to protect artists' rights. First, by forming partnerships with the world's leading record labels to shift towards an artist-centric approach, where the money generated by your streams goes directly to the artists you listen to. Rather than into a large pie whose slices are distributed proportionally to the total number of streams.\n\n\n\nBut also by implementing pioneering AI-powered song-detection tools. Is Deezer an ethical platform? It's hard to say, but the fact remains that the last few months have been positive for Deezer in terms of both usage and reputation.\n\n\n\nCuration\n\n\n\nAnd if there's one thing the Deezer teams are focusing on, it's playlists. With a mix of algorithmic playlists based on your tastes and mixes chosen by genre specialists, they represent the perfect balance between digital and human connection. These playlists, whose songs are hand-picked based on the latest releases and trends, are renowned for their relevance and quality. And above all, they provide an excellent summary of current events.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nBut for some of you, all that isn't enough. And we understand: when it comes to playlists, it's hard to get enough! That's why, while using Deezer, you might also want to enjoy playlists available on Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, YouTube Music, or elsewhere. See where we're going with this? We'll explain how to do it right below!\n\n\n\nImport playlists from other streaming platforms to Deezer for free: is it possible?\n\n\n\nThe price argument. Important and unavoidable. For us, as for you. From the very beginning, our ambition has been to help you make the most of your streaming platforms. Whether it's managing your library, transferring your data, or taking advantage of the many other options Soundiiz offers, it's essential that everything is accessible to as many people as possible.\n\n\n\nWith this in mind, we've implemented several subscription options, including a free version. With this free version, you can manage up to 200 titles per playlist at no cost. Not bad, right? 200 is enough for most people. Especially since you can do a 200-song transfer as many times as you want. Some of our competitors allow you to transfer 500 songs in total, then charge for any additional transfers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut for those who want more, two subscriptions, Premium and Creator, both without a subscription fee, will allow you to manage an unlimited amount of data and enjoy the full range of Soundiiz features.\n\n\n\nRemember that, since our services are commitment-free, you can subscribe to an offer, use Soundiiz once, and unsubscribe immediately.\n\n\n\nHow to import playlists from other streaming platforms to Deezer, step-by-step\n\n\n\nThe first step, as you might expect, is to create a Soundiiz account and have a Deezer account.\n\n\n\nOnce you've created your Deezer account, the next step is to connect it to your Soundiiz account. This simple process ensures seamless playlist importation.\n\n\n\nTo do this, click on the \"Connect Services\" button on the left side of your screen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, select the platform you want to connect to, click its icon, and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are now ready to begin the import process.\n\n\n\nOn the homepage, in the top-right corner, click the \"Import Playlists\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, choose the file you want to import from the available options.\n\n\n\nHere, we've chosen to show you how to import a playlist from a URL (\"From Web URL\"). Click on this section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the link is copied, paste it into the rectangular box provided and click \"Submit URL.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote that you can deselect any songs you don't like. Then click \"Confirm\".\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the next window, you can adjust your preferences. You can create a new playlist from the URL you just copied, which will be added to your Deezer account. Or you can add the songs from the copied playlist to an existing playlist on your Deezer account.\n\n\n\nOr you can replace the songs in an existing playlist with the ones you just selected. Here, we choose \"Create a new playlist.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe window that appears lets you enter the information you need to customize the playlist. Then click \"Save configuration.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen, select where you want to import this playlist. If you've successfully connected your destination platform, it will appear in the list below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe import has begun! A window saying \"Conversion successful\" will appear after a few seconds. And, as if by magic, if you check your Deezer account, you'll see that the new playlist is on your account!\n\n\n\nIt will also appear, of course, in your Soundiiz account, under the \"Playlists\" category in the \"Your Library\" section. You can manage it by deleting certain songs, and the changes you make will be reflected in your playlist.\n\n\n\nYou're all set!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nWhat can you do with Soundiiz? The answer is simple: almost anything! Want to switch platforms without losing your data? No problem. Our Transfer tool will identify your source library and migrate it to your chosen service. By creating a mirror of your playlists, liked songs, followed artists, and more, Soundiiz saves you a lot of hassle. Our Transfer feature is renowned for its efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd if transferring your data isn't what you need, we have plenty more to satisfy you. With our Artificial Intelligence tool, you can generate playlists based on criteria you enter directly through our tool. Whether you choose to enter a prompt as text or select predefined categories (musical genres, decade, genre, etc.), we'll generate songs tailored to your tastes. This service is independent of streaming platforms and complements their algorithms.\n\n\n\nIt covers all your music discovery needs! The bonus? You can manually import these playlists to your music streaming platform via Soundiiz, as often as you like. New, constantly updated playlists will then be added to your library. Without you having to lift a finger! We told you: we've thought of everything!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd if AI or Transfer aren't your thing, Soundiiz also lets you download your data, manage it easily, share it, and back it up securely. Not to mention our playlist synchronization tool! Soundiiz is the perfect companion to get the most out of your streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nAnd to try it all out, click here!"}
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One that has persisted for years. And one that's difficult to combat. Buying streams has been a well-known tactic since the explosion of music streaming. And with the arrival of Artificial Intelligence, the issue has resurfaced more than ever. Fake streams: why, how, and what are the consequences? Let's take a closer look!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFake streams: why, how, and for what consequences \n\n\n\nThe music industry is a world where you have to exist at all costs. Be visible and stay visible, or risk being swallowed up by your competitors. Where numbers reign supreme and where success breeds success. Despite all the talk about artistic quality, it's often the number of streams and followers that count. Why? Because algorithms love success and statistics. And in 2025, as they have for many years, algorithms dominate everything. Amassing streams leads to even more. The machine is constantly hungry and needs to be fed. In this context, manipulating these figures by buying fake streams is tempting. Especially since the more streams there are, the higher the royalties.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe method is relatively new but aligns with the upheaval brought about by the advent of the internet. With piracy and online music streaming, albums and songs have been caught in a cycle that is as infernal as it is ultimately liberating. Everything has changed: the relationship with art, consumption patterns, and the race for numbers has intensified.\n\n\n\nWith the rise of streaming platforms and the need to play by their rules to remain relevant in the media landscape, questionable practices have emerged. As we've said, the music world has also become a numbers game. Those displayed on an artist's Spotify profile page have, in this context, become markers of quality in many people's minds. If an artist is listened to by hundreds of thousands or millions of people, then they must be making quality music, some of us think. We're - sometimes - wrong. \n\n\n\nAnd it doesn't matter if these \"monthly listeners\" don't accurately represent an artist's audience, or if these figures fluctuate from month to month and are misleading. What matters now is that they exist. And that they are as impressive as possible.\n\n\n\nFake streams: why, how, and for what consequences. What are those?\n\n\n\nHow do you stand out among the hundreds of thousands of artists out there? How do you build an audience and attract attention? Get into playlists and create the illusion of success? For established artists: how do you maintain that success and mask potential drops in streaming numbers?\n\n\n\nFor some, the answer lies in two words: fake streams. But what exactly are fake streams, and how do they work?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany companies promise the moon and the stars: a set number of streams for a ridiculously low price. A price almost anyone can afford. It's tempting. Especially when, as an independent artist, you're struggling to see your numbers grow. If you sign up with them, these companies all operate in the same way: they use bots that mimic human actions. In short, robots will listen to your songs and artificially generate streams. Computer programs are designed to repeat a task over and over again, without stopping, and faster than a human can.\n\n\n\nOr perhaps they are real humans, gathered in what are called \"click farms,\" ​​who are paid a few cents to do the same thing as the bots. These are in no way fans or listeners, but people paid to create very real, but fraudulent, statistics. By the millions.\n\n\n\nFakes and battles\n\n\n\nAnd if you think that fake streams are only the domain of up-and-coming artists, think again. Major labels have been guilty of such practices. Some have even included them in their marketing and development strategies over the years. Buying streams at the time of an album release is a smart way to generate attention and give the illusion of massive popularity. And for years, starting in 2021, according to experts, it worked.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo much so that the secret was no longer kept, but firmly entrenched in people's minds. Very few concrete cases have emerged: labels and artists all deny using such tactics. Admitting it would be close to admitting they are cheating and would damage their credibility. But no one is fooled. The battle sometimes rages even at the highest levels of the music industry. Drake, a rapper engaged in an open conflict with Kendrick Lamar, fueled by clashes, videos, and attempts at intimidation, accused UMG of artificially inflating the streams of Kendrick Lamar's song \"Not Like Us.\"\n\n\n\nThis song, aimed at Drake, was released in 2024 and quickly became one of the year's biggest hits. UMG vehemently denied the accusations, and a trial was held, ultimately ruling in UMG's favor. The case ended there, but it demonstrates the extent to which fake-stream strategies have been internalized by the world's most prominent artists, to the point of brandishing them as justification for losing a dispute.\n\n\n\nStats!\n\n\n\nIn 2021, the CNM, a French organization, revealed that between 1 and 3% of streams generated in France by Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, and other labels and distributors were fake. That's between 1 and 3 billion streams. And all of this is just within France. Spotify confirmed these figures, estimating that 1.14% of the streams in its catalog were fraudulent. And this only represents the streams that could be detected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe CNM specifies in its study that the rap genre is by far the most affected by these problems. Given that it's the most-streamed genre in the world, the figures are staggering. Bloomberg goes even further: in 2023, they estimated that globally, 10% of streams would be fraudulent, representing $2 billion in misdirected revenue.\n\n\n\nServices like Beatdapp have even emerged, offering their detection services to any platform that wants them. But even they sometimes struggle to detect all fake streams. Over time, these companies' tactics have become so sophisticated that they are increasingly difficult to detect.\n\n\n\nFake streams are a reality. Well-established and widely acknowledged. Except that after the initial excitement, the consequences are real.\n\n\n\nFake streams: why, how, and for what consequences? The impact.\n\n\n\nFor those who buy fake streams, the consequences can be disastrous. Unequal distribution of streams, lost revenue for legitimate artists, blurred lines, and negative public perception are just some of the many impacts.\n\n\n\nThe phenomenon has become so widespread that Spotify has dedicated a page in its \"Spotify for Artists\" section to artificial streaming.\n\n\n\nThey explain, like all other music streaming platforms, that they have invested in tools to detect fake streams. The aim is to remove them and to penalize, both financially and in terms of visibility, the labels and artists found guilty of such practices. Algorithms would no longer detect them, or detect them less effectively; royalties would not be calculated on these fake streams; songs would be removed from playlists; and accounts could be suspended and banned.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a global issue that affects the entire industry. Because fake streams disrupt a redistribution system that's already skewed towards artists. The system primarily operates on a royalty pool. Revenue from all streams is deposited into this pool and then redistributed according to each artist's share. If they go undetected, fake streams artificially inflate this pool and divert a significant portion of revenue from legitimate artists.\n\n\n\nAcross all platforms\n\n\n\nAnd let's not even mention buying fake followers on social media or fake YouTube views. The consequences are similar. Instagram, for example, has implemented tools to detect accounts that have purchased fake followers. These accounts' pages are de-indexed, and the social network's algorithm penalizes them. The result? Near-total invisibility. And engagement rates, the key to any strategy, plummet.\n\n\n\nRegaining favor with the algorithm then becomes extremely difficult, if not impossible. The same phenomenon applies to fake YouTube views; they, too, are a marker of popularity. Unlike fake music streams, these are easy to spot. Just look at the number of likes and comments. It's not uncommon, given the widespread practice, to see hundreds of thousands of views under a video title, with only a few comments. Everything is detectable, and ultimately, everything has a price.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProof: In 2024, a man in Denmark became the first person officially convicted for buying fake streams. He was sentenced to prison after earning the equivalent of £229,676 from fake streams. A historic conviction that also proves the judicial system is on its way and trying to enforce the law.\n\n\n\nFake streams: why, how, and for what consequences? The actions\n\n\n\nWhile fraudsters' tactics are becoming more sophisticated and seem poised for further development, a revolt is brewing. In addition to barriers imposed by streaming services and third-party apps, the streaming services themselves are taking action.\n\n\n\nThis is the case with Deezer, which has partnered with UMG and other organizations to combat music fraud, particularly the proliferation of AI. This is the other major issue of our time: while fraud previously took the form of fake streams generated by real artists, fake artists, entirely created by AI, are also emerging. And the examples are numerous.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond all the ethical and copyright issues this raises, these AIs also disrupt revenue distribution, further weakening the compensation system by adding to the problem of fake streams. Is the music industry a victim of its own success? Has it created a monster it can no longer control? Not quite. At the height of piracy, the industry was slow to react and failed to put in place the safeguards needed to combat its proliferation. Today, platforms seem better prepared.\n\n\n\nThe defenses are fragile, but numerous initiatives, such as those by Deezer, Apple Music, and Spotify, help limit the impact of fake streams on the music industry.\n\n\n\nNevertheless, some artists and labels still manage to slip through the net. But for how much longer?"}
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Some artists think so. And they're acting accordingly. Since the advent of music streaming, many artists have openly opposed the digitalization of music, even becoming symbols of rebellion. The long fight of Neil Young and Björk against music streaming: we'll tell you the whole story!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe long fight of Neil Young and Björk against music streaming: the audio quality matters\n\n\n\nOn July 15, 2015, Neil Young made a significant announcement: he was removing all his albums and songs from streaming platforms. Given the explosion in the use of these listening methods, the decision may have seemed surprising and raised questions. Apple Music and TIDAL had just launched, and there was no doubt that the world of music streaming would continue to grow. For Neil, it was simply a matter of logic and respect for art. In a statement, he offered these arguments:\n\n\n\n\n\"It's about sound quality. I don't need my music to be devalued by the worst quality in the history of broadcasting or any other form of distribution. I don't feel right allowing this to be sold to my fans. It's bad for my music.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn one of his books, he explains that he's on a mission to save an art form he's practiced for 50 years. Quite a feat! He adds that he's committed to ensuring his music is experienced as intended. But he also says that if audio quality were to improve one day, he might reconsider his decision. In the music industry, where debates over artist compensation are raging, this announcement is sparking widespread discussion.\n\n\n\nA voice that matters\n\n\n\nNeil Young is a legend of folk music. Author of albums that have become classics, a member of the iconic group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, gifted with a unique guitar style and capable of intensely moving lyrics, Neil Young has been an essential figure in American culture since the 1960s. So naturally, when he takes a stand, many listen.\n\n\n\nIt's hard, however, not to see it as a marketing ploy. After leaving Spotify over poor audio quality, Neil Young founded Pono, a portable digital music player that lets users download music. Its main selling point? Pono supposedly offers unparalleled audio quality thanks to the FLAC format. A way to put audio back at the heart of the debate and to counter Spotify's perceived mediocrity. Neil Young even goes so far as to compare 21st-century music to background noise, lamenting the implications of new consumption patterns. But the Pono adventure came to an abrupt end.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunched in 2015 following a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, Pono closed its doors in April 2017. Sold at a high price, around $400, and with limited storage capacity, the Pono Player failed to find its audience and couldn't establish itself as a credible alternative to streaming platforms. What customers wanted was immediacy: the ability to see everything in one place. Audio quality was important, but less so than having access to the entire world's recorded music.\n\n\n\nFailing\n\n\n\nEspecially since user feedback was mixed, particularly regarding audio quality compared to iTunes. Industry professionals, while appreciating the emphasis on audio quality, also felt the final product didn't fully meet expectations. This failure also illustrated the overwhelming power of music streaming, which was then booming, and its ability to gain widespread acceptance.\n\n\n\nWhile in its infancy, with platforms just starting to launch, there was little room for differentiated initiatives. And for years, music streaming swept everything before it. By 2026, the trend is gradually shifting towards the acceptance of alternative consumption methods. But at the time of Pono's launch, everything was still too new, too revolutionary, for a market eager for discovery.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt was a cold shower for Neil Young, who nevertheless didn't give up his war against music streaming. In October 2025, as all his albums gradually returned to streaming platforms, he encouraged his fans to stop using Amazon Music and threatened to remove his catalog from the service.\n\n\n\nHe wrote:\n\n\n\n\n\"Forget Amazon and Whole Foods. Buy local. Buy direct. Bezos supports this government. It does not support you or me […]The time is here. Forget Amazon. Soon my music will not be there. It is easy to buy local. Support your community. Go to the local store. Don't go back to big corporations who have sold out America.\"\n\n\n\n\nA decision that was as much political as artistic. Three years earlier, it was a societal issue that had prompted Neil Young to remove his catalogue from Spotify once again.\n\n\n\nThe long fight of Neil Young and Björk against music streaming: the podcast controversy\n\n\n\nThe highly controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, to the point of making a business out of it, is in Neil Young's crosshairs. In 2022, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe Rogan, in a podcast followed by millions of people, relentlessly spread conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine information.\n\n\n\nAs in 2015, Neil Young left Spotify, believing that his music shouldn't be associated with such repugnant information. He also felt that Spotify wasn't doing enough to restrict the distribution of this type of podcast. According to him, Spotify was \"the home of life-threatening Covid misinformation.\" He even promoted Amazon Music, encouraging his listeners to subscribe there to make up for his absence on Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA statement he would surely regret shortly afterward, as we explained above. Joni Mitchell, another American music icon and collaborator with Neil Young, decided to follow suit and remove her music from Spotify, and other artists did the same.\n\n\n\nBackpedaling\n\n\n\nBut Neil Young was forced to move backwards. In 2024, after realizing that Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music, where Young's catalog was still available, were also streaming the same type of content, he concluded that fighting back was futile. It was as if he were surrendering to the overwhelming power of these industry giants. This is undoubtedly what makes the cases surrounding Neil Young so interesting. Even he, even with his legend, his fame, and his influence, even after repeatedly trying to leave the music streaming industry, was forced, if he wanted his fans to continue enjoying his music, to play into the devil's hands. A form of powerlessness and fatalism. \n\n\n\n\nHe explains: \"My decision comes as music services Apple and Amazon have started serving the same disinformation podcast features I had opposed at Spotify. […] I cannot just leave Apple and Amazon, like I did Spotify, because my music would have minimal streaming outlet to music lovers at all, so I have returned to Spotify, in sincere hopes that Spotify's sound quality will improve and people will be able to hear and feel all the music as we made it.\"\n\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nA deliberate decision, and an undisguised criticism. During his fight against certain music streaming platforms, Neil Young could count on the support of another figure in the music industry: Björk.\n\n\n\nThe long fight of Neil Young and Björk against music streaming: political views\n\n\n\nBjörk, the Icelandic music star, has relentlessly criticized the streaming system for years. Her primary targets: the exploitation of artists and the low royalties they receive. Like Neil Young, her voice carries weight. Björk is an international star, an influential figure, and an outspoken artist. In January 2025, her target was Spotify. And she didn't hold back.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile promoting a concert streamed live on Apple TV, she declared:\n\n\n\n\n\"The live part is, and always will be, a big part of what I do. But I'm lucky because I no longer have to raise money on touring, which younger musicians are often forced to do. In that respect, Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians. The streaming culture has changed an entire society and an entire generation of artists.\"\n\n\n\n\nTen years earlier, she had refused to release her album Vulnicura on Spotify. At the time, she stated:\n\n\n\n\n\"It just seems insane. To work on something for two or three years and then just, 'Oh, here it is for free.' It's not about the money; it's about respect. Respect for the craft and the amount of work you put into it.\"\n\n\n\n\nAgainst war\n\n\n\nIn September 2025, she once again spoke out against Spotify. This time, the reason was a political action. She joined, along with four hundred other artists, the No Music for Genocide movement, which called on artists to block their catalogs from being available for streaming in Israel. Amid the ongoing conflict with Palestine, Björk's activism also drew attention and raised questions about the role of artists in turbulent times.\n\n\n\nDo they have the power to change things? Is removing their music from certain streaming platforms or from specific regions an effective way to fight politically and socially? Committed to issues of ecology, equality, and peace, Björk continues to make her voice heard.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd if many other artists follow the examples of Neil Young and Björk, how far can their actions go? \n\n\n\nWill they lead to more transparent and \"ethical\" platforms? It's hard to say, but it now seems that the world of music streaming is too big to be effectively and sustainably challenged.\n\n\n\nCan I transfer my data to another streaming platform without losing it?\n\n\n\nOf course you can! With the Transfer tool developed by Soundiiz, you can switch from one platform to another in just a few minutes, without losing any of your data. Not your playlists, not your favorites, not your liked artists… Nothing!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe create a mirror of your original platform on your destination platform using the songs' associated metadata. This way, we can efficiently identify them and minimize data loss during the transfer. Our services have been around for many years, and we continually improve our tools to make them as efficient as possible. And embrace the transformations of the music streaming world, which fascinates us!\n\n\n\nTo test Soundiiz and start transferring your data, click right here!"}
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Soundiiz’s Gazette #1","datePublished":"2026-01-22T12:27:15+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-22T12:27:16+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/whats-new-in-the-music-streaming-world-soundiizs-gazette-1/"},"wordCount":1321,"publisher":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/whats-new-in-the-music-streaming-world-soundiizs-gazette-1/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://soundiiz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Design-sans-titre-81.png","keywords":["news","streaming news"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-US","description":"The beginning of 2026 was particularly eventful in the world of music streaming. Price increases, huge deals, the intensification of the music streaming market in China, the escalating fight against AI… The music industry experienced significant upheaval. And to keep you in the loop, Soundiiz is launching its first music streaming gazette! What's new in the music streaming world? Let's dig in!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat's new in the music streaming world? China's market keeps on growing. \n\n\n\nWe begin in China, a country whose practices and habits in the world of music streaming are almost unknown to us. But as elsewhere in the world, platforms dominate the music market. Among them are Tencent Music Entertainment and NetEase Cloud Music.\n\n\n\nBoth companies are trying to establish themselves in a saturated market where, according to Music Business Worldwide, more than 170 million users pay for subscriptions.\n\n\n\nSpotify, TIDAL or Amazon Music have no presence in China, and China's economic realities and barriers to entry for companies not based there make this country difficult to understand for those unfamiliar with it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut for artists worldwide, China is a crucial market. Statistics show that, unlike many other regions, such as Europe or North America, streaming revenues in China continue to grow year after year. With this in mind, the UMG label aims to strengthen its presence in China and enable its artists – including Taylor Swift – to amass millions of streams.\n\n\n\nFollowing an agreement reached in 2020 that allowed NetEase to operate UMG licenses, the deal has been renewed, with the amount and duration currently kept secret.\n\n\n\nThe AI-concern\n\n\n\nThe contract is interesting, as it also includes clauses on the promotion and marketing of UMG artists and local artists. This is a way to both strengthen UMG's presence in the Chinese market and boost the careers of local artists. This is a significant step for the world of music streaming. And especially for the artists whose music is distributed via UMG.\n\n\n\nFurthermore, although the details of these contract terms remain unclear, UMG and NetEase have committed to \"responsible AI practices.\" A quick note: NetEase Music is known for its \"social\" dimension, which operates almost like a social network alongside its music streaming platform.\n\n\n\nIn an era where engagement is a key factor in career development, this partnership between UMG and NetEase Music reflects a trend where fans and superfans are increasingly gaining power.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis comes shortly after NetEase Cloud Music signed another agreement with the Korean producer Most Contents. The contract authorizes NetEase to stream nearly one hundred Korean works, including soundtracks from K-dramas (a genre of Korean cinema), on its platform for its Chinese customers. Given the worldwide popularity of Korean culture, this deal has had a bombshell effect in China, strengthening NetEase Music's position.\n\n\n\nWhat's new in the music streaming world? Spotify's latest price hike and its consequences\n\n\n\nOn the other side of the globe, in the United States, Spotify has once again been making headlines. The reason: another price hike for Premium subscriptions. As we've already mentioned, for several years now, the major streaming platforms have been implementing regular price increases. They offer different justifications each time, to the point that users are struggling to find clear answers.\n\n\n\nThe implementation date for this increase is early February 2026, with a planned $1 increase to monthly subscriptions. Spotify Premium will now cost $12.99 instead of $11.99, affecting user costs and market competitiveness.\n\n\n\nThis time, Spotify justifies itself by claiming that it is necessary to continue offering an optimal user experience. And also that this increase will have a direct impact on how Spotify supports artists. These rather vague explanations have angered its users. And the United States isn't the only country affected. Estonia and Latvia are also the subject of price increases.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe consequence? Stock market woes. Spotify is now two dollars more expensive than its main competitors. And while its stock had been fluctuating for several months, it experienced a significant drop on January 18th, Digital Music News reported\n\n\n\nAccording to the publication, this decline is directly linked to the announcement of the price increase for monthly subscriptions. These practices have consequences for music consumers and for the companies themselves!\n\n\n\nAnd there's no indication that Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, or others won't also implement price increases in the coming weeks or months.\n\n\n\nWhat's new in the music streaming world? Bandcamp's fight against AI-music\n\n\n\nFor years, Bandcamp has positioned itself as a streaming platform whose strategy prioritizes defending artists' rights. In our article on Bandcamp's history, we highlighted the service's business model and its various initiatives implemented within a framework of fairer compensation.\n\n\n\nA few months ago, Bandcamp launched a Premium subscription offering access to monthly selections, exclusives, and events specially curated and presented by humans—without any algorithmic intervention. This approach, while somewhat anachronistic, has attracted many curious users. It was therefore inevitable that Bandcamp would not remain idle in the face of the ongoing debate over Artificial Intelligence—quite the opposite.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn a widely circulated press release, Bandcamp announced its commitment to fighting any song generated by AI or using Artificial Intelligence tools. Their objective? To ban them, pure and simple. The goal is, among other things, to limit songs that imitate artists or styles, most of which are composed with Artificial Intelligence tools.\n\n\n\nThey write:\n\n\n\n\n\"We want musicians to keep making music, and for fans to have confidence that the music they find on Bandcamp was created by humans […] If you encounter music or audio that appears to be made entirely or with heavy reliance on generative AI, please use our reporting tools to flag the content for review by our team. We reserve the right to remove any music on suspicion of being AI-generated.\"\n\n\n\n\nBanning!\n\n\n\nWhile many other platforms have also taken a stand against AI, Bandcamp goes further, and this is where their statement becomes interesting. They are not simply banning music entirely generated by artificial intelligence. They are also banning music produced by \"real musicians\" using prompts or AI tools.\n\n\n\nThe distinction is essential. Any song containing even the smallest AI-generated element should therefore be removed from Bandcamp.\n\n\n\nDetection?\n\n\n\nHowever, Bandcamp does not specify how it intends to identify these songs. They do not appear to have developed a detection tool, and even companies with greater financial resources seem powerless to detect AI-powered songs with absolute certainty. This is especially true given that such detection becomes increasingly complex as AI technologies evolve.\n\n\n\nAnother aggravating factor: the democratization of tools like Suno enables musicians to use AI in their own compositions, saving time and money, reducing intermediaries, and producing more efficiently.\n\n\n\nHow to detect it? How can we know if a producer or singer has used technology not created by a human? Bandcamp currently offers no answers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever, in its press release, it encourages users who suspect they have detected a hint of AI to use the flagging tool available on its services to create a request. This request is then sent to the Bandcamp team. It analyzes the song and decides whether to ban the song and the artist in question.\n\n\n\nThis technique currently appears both rudimentary and complex to replicate at scale across all streaming services. Still, it at least has the merit of positioning Bandcamp in the \"war\" against Artificial Intelligence.\n\n\n\nWe hope you enjoyed this first edition of the Soundiiz Gazette! And that you now have a better understanding of the latest news in the world of music streaming! As the situation is constantly evolving, we will undoubtedly repeat the experience in the (very) near future!\n\n\n\nIn the meantime, don't hesitate to use Soundiiz to transfer all your streaming data from one platform to another, create beautiful smartlinks, and download and store your playlists! You can discover all our features right here."}
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It's revolutionizing our lifestyles, how we get information, our interactions, and changing our relationship with the world and with each other. In the music industry, it has raised as many challenges as positive ones, as many concerns as advancements. And everyone is affected. Whether it's Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, or Amazon Music, platforms are facing seemingly endless challenges. And we at Soundiiz also have to deal with AI-generated third parties that try to replicate our services but never succeed. Here's what Soundiiz can do that AI can't and won't.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA necessary clarification.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz's history, vision, and ethics\n\n\n\nWhen Soundiiz launched in France in 2013, after months of work by two French engineers, the ambition was the same as it is today: to be a platform that simplifies the daily lives of millions of music lovers. By providing them with previously unavailable tools, the two founders addressed a need: to organize, manipulate, and customize their music to their liking, at a time when music streaming had just revolutionized the industry.\n\n\n\nAs streaming services proliferated and amassed millions of streams, users were forced to choose between several platforms. And at that time, choosing meant giving up and/or renouncing. And above all, staying put, for fear of losing all the accumulated data. By allowing everyone to transfer their data between platforms, Soundiiz puts its users first and lets them move their data however they want.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt that time, illegal downloading was rampant, depriving artists and their labels of a colossal source of revenue. Files were freely exchanged, piracy was widespread, and streaming services enabled the legal distribution of music. In this context, Soundiiz made a point of working closely with these services, adapting its offerings to the realities of the platforms and their audiences. And it worked.\n\n\n\nA matter of trust\n\n\n\nThe major streaming platforms quickly placed their trust in us and saw us as a potential ally. By allowing all users to transfer their playlists from one platform to another, we facilitate decision-making and can tip the scales in favor of one service over another. In 2015, when TIDAL launched, the American company placed its trust in Soundiiz and featured us as a partner on its website. This attracted the attention of Forbes, strengthening our credibility and professionalism and increasing our visibility among streaming industry players and the general public. \n\n\n\nBy 2026, it's clear that this work has paid off. With over 12 million registered users and more than 350 million playlists transferred to date, Soundiiz has established itself as an essential player in the music industry. We also recently partnered with Qobuz, a music streaming platform that offers the highest sound quality and among the highest artist remuneration. With Qobuz, Soundiiz continues to work hand in hand with artists and music platforms to ensure a music streaming environment with the highest ethical standards. And remember: as a French-made platform, we rely on the European General Data Protection Regulation, the most robust in the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoon, competitors to Soundiiz emerged. They also capitalized on the ability to transfer data between platforms. And recently, other players have shaken up the market: AI-powered services that promise to transfer all possible data from one platform to another.\n\n\n\nBut without ever fully succeeding.\n\n\n\nWhat Soundiiz can do that AI can't and won't - The vibe coding issue\n\n\n\nBut there's a catch with these AI tools: none of them are reliable or robust enough to handle complex, voluminous data. None of them has Soundiiz's track record, experience, adaptability, and precision. You can't replace 13 years of experience and partnerships with a few lines of code. Nothing can.\n\n\n\nOur services for transferring, downloading playlists, generating SmartLinks, and managing music databases are the result of daily work and constant improvements. They are also the consequence of partnerships with streaming platforms and legal access to their APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), which allow us to connect to Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and others. These granted access are the only way to manage the amount of data needed to ensure seamless transitions between streaming platforms. Soundiiz therefore operates within a legal framework, controlled and validated by the platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe AI tools are not. They are generated using what's called vibe coding. By employing Generative Artificial Intelligence, vibe coding enables users, via a chatbot, to write code to build software. From scratch, with nothing but a desire. No legal framework, no specific skills required, and no attention to the specificities of each market. Some users don't even know how to read the generated code and therefore can't detect its flaws. \n\n\n\nIf misused, vibe coding makes complex and potentially dangerous tools available to anyone. Because that's the problem: some softwares developed using Vibe coding do indeed reach the market. And they are being used. Sometimes by thousands of people.\n\n\n\nNo legal frame\n\n\n\nAI-generated services often lack Terms of Service, don't legally use streaming platform APIs, and haven't been approved by the platforms. Therefore, they are, by definition, illegal. And consequently, unstable. They are also subject to a limited lifespan. Furthermore, they are inefficient.\n\n\n\nWe tested them: data transfers between platforms are wildly inaccurate, resulting in the loss of numerous songs or playlists. This is not surprising: the transfer technique is complex and requires years of experience to execute effectively. And we don't know how these services manage to access the streaming platform's API Keys. They were not obtained legally. Some keys are available illegally on Reddit and other websites, creating a black market that is getting out of control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimiting data loss between services is the very essence of Soundiiz and one of its reasons for existing. While no system is perfect, Soundiiz continuously updates and refines its mapping codes to minimize errors, ensuring the highest possible accuracy even in challenging cases.\n\n\n\nBy using mapping codes between a source and a destination, we create a mirror of a user's data on their chosen platform. And we update this tool daily to ensure it is as efficient as possible. It's this attention to detail and this constant effort that AI can't replicate. Vibe coding is about speed, not meticulousness.\n\n\n\nAnd it's precisely meticulousness that our users need. Because it's their data we are talking about. Along with copyrighted songs, as well as companies whose legal structures can't be undermined by flimsy, ephemeral tools.\n\n\n\nWhat are the consequences? \n\n\n\nThe consequences can be alarming: users entrust their data to these programs and lose control over its use. Handling personal data cannot be done without authorization, oversight, and within a regulatory framework. Soundiiz prioritizes data security by adhering to strict privacy standards and using encrypted connections, giving users peace of mind about their data's safety.\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, the impact of this new AI-powered software was quickly noticeable. Many people wrote to us expressing their surprise and disappointment after using an AI-generated service that claimed to do the same thing as Soundiiz. Several problems are obvious. A lack of trust in new tools with no track record. Instability and unreliability in these services. Recurring errors during data transfers, making their use chaotic. And a complete absence of support to address these issues.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe users are not at fault: we are all the same and tend to trust tools that, on the surface, seem reliable and offer what we expect. But connecting your accounts to a platform is not something to be taken lightly, just like entrusting your data to a company that hasn't proven its reliability.\n\n\n\nA lack of trust\n\n\n\nThe long-term consequence? A potential loss of trust in legitimate services. And users who turn away from them without giving companies that have been around for years a chance, and therefore suffer from the bad image left by AI-generated structures with no real added value.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz, a long-established platform renowned for its reliability, made transparency and ethics a priority from the very beginning. Without ever sacrificing its features or the practicality of its tools. We handle complex data every day and know how valuable it is. More than ten years of experience have taught us that music enthusiasts don't take their music collections lightly. And the numerous positive comments on our Trustpilot page are proof that we have met our users' needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt a time when AI is proliferating and creating the illusion of efficient services, it's essential to return to tried-and-tested, reliable, stable, legal, and established options whose support services have a proven track record.\n\n\n\nNow that you know everything Soundiiz can do that AI can't and won't, to test everything a company founded by two French music enthusiasts has to offer, click here!"}
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A platform called Anna's Service claimed it had stolen Spotify's catalog and put it online. Everything, you might say? Everything, indeed. What happened, and how did Spotify react? And what were the consequences? This is the story of Spotify and the 13 trillion dollar lawsuit!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's read all about it!\n\n\n\nSpotify and the 13 trillion-dollar lawsuit: How did it start?\n\n\n\nIt all started last December. In the labyrinth of the internet, where, as you know, just about everything humanity has to offer can be found. Sometimes for the worse. In this universe so vast that it's impossible to measure and, above all, control, a search engine called Anna's Archive published a blog post that turned the streaming world upside down. It announced that it had created the largest music database in human history. All of it is accessible for free, via peer-to-peer software. Illegal downloading, in short. And therefore available to the entire world, without subscribing to a music streaming service.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAnna's Archive announced that 86 million songs and 256 million metadata records had been retrieved. According to Anna's Archive, this accounts for 99.6% of Spotify streams. It's also worth noting that these 86 million tracks don't represent Spotify's entire catalog; they make up less than 40%. The figures are still substantial, however, representing 300 terabytes of data. You read that right, 300 terabytes. Monumental. This initiative, dubbed the \"first preservation archive for music,\" is considered by the search engine to be a form of activism.\n\n\n\nOn a mission?\n\n\n\nWhile Anna's Archive previously focused on pirating books and magazines, they've changed course. Or rather, broadened their horizons. Their mission? Get this: nothing less than the preservation of humanity's culture and knowledge. They add, \"With your help, humanity's musical heritage will be forever protected from destruction by natural disasters, wars, budget cuts, and other catastrophes.\" Quite ambitious, to say the least.\n\n\n\nTo achieve their goal, these pirates tried every possible means to retrieve Spotify's content. And they found a way to do it. According to Anna's Archive, this is 100% justified. They elaborate on their argument, supported by graphs and calculations, explaining why they act this way.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThey believe the music industry unduly favors the most popular artists, thus rendering others invisible. And they attempt to prove it by presenting numerous statistics and analyses. Their reasoning is structured and compelling, and the data appear reliable. And it's also possible that we, as music experts and consumers, agree with some of the data presented by Anna's Archive. \n\n\n\nThere's something almost fascinating about their way of justifying illegal action with concrete data, as if Anna's Archive, by rallying music lovers to their cause, were absolving itself of the responsibility of simply stealing the art produced by artists. Or as if their actions became necessary because they were somehow justified.\n\n\n\nWhile the goal of preserving human culture is laudable, the methods are questionable and must be challenged. And Spotify has been able to count on major supporters to amplify its voice.\n\n\n\nSpotify and the 13 trillion dollar lawsuit - How did Spotify retaliate?\n\n\n\nIt was only a matter of days before Spotify retaliated. The Swedish giant couldn't possibly let an opportunity to defend itself and position itself as the savior of the music industry slip by. Nor could copyrighted files be made freely and without restrictions.\n\n\n\nThis has already happened, before streaming services even emerged. And it cost both labels and artists colossal sums, while also redefining the rules of the music industry. Because Spotify isn't the only one affected by the Anna's Archive case. Labels are potentially directly impacted. Among them are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumbers!\n\n\n\nTo make a big splash, what better way than to file a lawsuit for an amount equivalent to several GDPs? 13 trillion. We, too, struggle to grasp what that figure represents. In total, that's approximately $150,000 for each downloaded file.\n\n\n\nIn a statement to Billboard, Spotify asserts:\n\n\n\n\n\"Spotify has identified and disabled the nefarious user accounts that engaged in unlawful scraping. We've implemented new safeguards for these types of anti-copyright attacks and are actively monitoring for suspicious behavior. Since day one, we have stood with the artist community against piracy, and we are actively working with our industry partners to protect creators and defend their rights.\"\n\n\n\n\nAnna's Archive's line of defense? Exoneration. They claim they aren't pirates because the songs don't belong to them and can be accessed via peer-to-peer software. A rather flimsy argument, considering that in their blog post, they explicitly stated they had found a way to scrape Spotify's entire catalog.\n\n\n\nSpotify and the 13 trillion dollar lawsuit - What are the consequences? \n\n\n\nIt's almost sure that Anna's Archive won't pay the $13 trillion, or that Spotify and the three major global record labels hope this money will end up in their pockets. This lawsuit serves primarily as a warning: if you mess with us, we have the strength and firepower to bring you down. We are too powerful for you, they seem to be saying. And above all, we will not back down. And we will not let anything slide.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom a legal standpoint, things are progressing. A US federal judge has ordered infrastructure providers to block access to parts of the Anna's Archive website. A way to limit their impact, without, however, completely restricting access for the time being. This action follows the suspension of Anna's Archive's domain name a few weeks earlier. But in some countries and with various URLs, Anna's Archive remains accessible. It's quite worrying, especially since the metadata for the stolen files has reportedly begun to be distributed, even though the songs themselves don't seem to be available for download yet.\n\n\n\nWhere are we heading?\n\n\n\nThis case is interesting because it reveals, or rather reminds us, how much the music industry is subject to regular acts of piracy. It's the first time an action of this magnitude has occurred, but it's not the first time copyrighted music has become available online without users having to pay a cent to listen. A few months ago, we told you the story of Musi, a streaming platform that fell victim to Spotify and others. And Musi wasn't an isolated incident.\n\n\n\nWith the development of AI and the daily exchange of virtually unlimited files, a growing number of initiatives and services are attempting to make recorded music available for free. Until now, these initiatives have been subject to controls, sometimes only after a few months, giving them time to grow and cause harm. But given their proliferation, and with streaming platforms constantly raising subscription prices, what might the future hold? Will we have to contend with a resurgence of services like Napster, smaller and less well-known but numerous nonetheless? Will we soon witness a reshuffling of the deck in a context where digital technology has revolutionized everything?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat limits exist to the proliferation of these tools, and how reliable are they if users decide to use illegal platforms? It is still too early to grasp the consequences of the lawsuit filed against Anna's Archive. Especially since, although access to the site appears limited, the files remain available somewhere. What would happen if they were to be released? Are we witnessing one of the biggest piracy operations in history?\n\n\n\nBehind the scenes, judges are working hard, but the procedures are slow. Could the world of music streaming be about to experience a major upheaval?"}
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In our personal lives, our activities, what we consume, and what we listen to. Music streaming platforms are no exception, and with an ever-growing selection, it can be difficult to navigate and make a choice. Which service would best suit my needs? How can I know if my chosen platform is the right long-term solution? And above all, if I'm not satisfied with my choice, how can I keep all the accumulated data while moving to another location? Behind these questions, two names often come up: Spotify and Deezer. Reputable, comprehensive, and balanced, they provide everything a music lover could hope for. But depending on their actual needs, some might not be entirely at peace with their decision. That's why we'll explain how to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Deezer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo that nothing stands in your way!\n\n\n\nWhy would you want to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Deezer?\n\n\n\nSpotify has set the bar incredibly high for years, forcing its competitors to play catch-up. They've tried to differentiate themselves at times, adopting different approaches, but have never reached the level of popularity of the Swedish brand. It can sound surprising, considering Spotify isn't a pioneer in music streaming. But they established their model quickly and made shrewd strategic investments to gain a competitive advantage that is now difficult to overcome.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nBecause Spotify understood one thing: for widespread adoption, its tool must be comprehensive and accessible to the greatest number of people. And by comprehensive, we mean, of course, the breadth of its music catalog. It's virtually impossible not to find what you're looking for on Spotify. But the company goes further. They understood very early on that music alone wasn't enough. And they anticipated the rise in popularity of podcasts and audiobooks before their competitors. By integrating these into their catalog rather than through third-party apps like some of their rivals, Spotify ensures its customers remain in their familiar environment. And that they never move. Or rarely.\n\n\n\nIt's a fact: Spotify is still the most comprehensive streaming platform in the world. Or at least, the one that brings together the largest audience. The numbers prove it: in recent days, media outlets have shown that Spotify's price increases and the numerous controversies that have tarnished its reputation have had a limited impact on its subscriber numbers. Quite the opposite, in fact.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWhile it's undeniable that many people have left the service, even more have signed up for Spotify. The result? A consolidated leadership position and an ever-growing user base.\n\n\n\nBut still…\n\n\n\nBut that doesn't mean many people aren't leaving Spotify daily. We won't revisit the numerous political and AI-related controversies that have dominated the news and which we've discussed in our blog posts.\n\n\n\nSimply put, many influencers and former Spotify users have spoken out about why Spotify was no longer an option and have transferred their data and playlists to another platform. One of the preferred destinations is Deezer, a platform well-known in France and constantly growing internationally. The reason? Well-designed user interface, algorithmic playlists that cater to discovery needs, a massive catalog, and efforts undertaken to combat the proliferation of AI. And the protection of artists' rights, as well as the promise of better royalties.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIt's difficult to claim that Deezer is a 100% better platform than Spotify: the Swedish service still has considerable advantages over its competitors, particularly in playlists and its algorithm.\n\n\n\nBut there's no doubt that platforms like Deezer have plenty to be proud of in many respects. So it's understandable that some people wonder how to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Deezer.\n\n\n\nAnd here's how to do it, step by step!\n\n\n\nHow to transfer playlists and data from Spotify to Deezer? It's a straightforward, step-by-step procedure that you can easily follow.\n\n\n\nThis may seem obvious, but you must create a Deezer account before you do anything else. It will provide you with a solid foundation to work on.\n\n\n\nThen, if you haven't already, create an account on Soundiiz or log in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce this has been done, you can access your Soundiiz Home Page. On the left-hand side of your screen, in the \"Tools\" section, you'll see the \"Transfer\" section. Click on it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis page will appear as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is where you'll need to link your source account (Spotify) and your destination account (Deezer). To do this, click \"Select Source\" and look for the Spotify icon. Then click \"Select Destination\" and look for the Deezer icon. \n\n\n\nYou'll see a green \"Connected\" button in both sections if everything is working correctly. Click on the \"Start\" button.\n\n\n\nPlease note: this will only work if you already have a Deezer account. If not, there will be no green button. \n\n\n\nSoundiiz will search to see which items are transferable to your destination platform. Select the items you want to transfer, then click \"Confirm My Selection\" and \"Begin the transfer.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: if you use Soundiiz's free version, you can transfer up to 200 songs per playlist, one playlist at a time. Click here to check our Premium plans! \n\n\n\nThe transfer has just started! Depending on the amount of data transferred, it may take a few minutes to complete. You can check the transfer progress in the \"Automation\" – \"My Batches\" section.\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is finished, you can rest assured that everything has been successfully moved. If you check your mailbox, you should find an email indicating that your transfer is complete, giving you peace of mind!\n\n\n\nIs transferring playlists and data from Spotify to Deezer free of charge?\n\n\n\nShort answer: yes! Absolutely. With our free version, you can transfer up to two hundred songs from one platform to another, without spending a penny. And you can do this as many times as you want. 200 is a significant number, and many people don't have that many tracks in their playlists. It was important to us, in a world where we're always spending money on everything, that you could use Soundiiz for free.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nNot-so-short answer: not 100%...if you have more songs to transfer! Starting at less than $4, we remove these limitations and allow you to transfer an unlimited number of songs from Spotify to Deezer. No cap, nothing. Just data flowing from one account to the other! This plan, with its details available here, is a godsend for those with massive playlists who want a tool that meets these requirements.\n\n\n\nAlso, note that our subscriptions are commitment-free. So, if you wish, you can make a one-time transfer and then choose to unsubscribe if you no longer need Soundiiz's services.\n\n\n\nBut something tells us you might regret your choice. And here's why!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nThe Transfer function we just described is what built our reputation. It quickly established itself as a benchmark for quality, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. It's also what allowed Soundiiz to become a leader in the streaming world, and a tool that simplifies the daily use of streaming platforms. And it's precisely by recognizing this that Soundiiz decided to go even further.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nHow can we ensure we meet most of the needs of music streaming users? What features should we develop to help them truly benefit from this music streaming revolution? And, above all, how can we respond to constantly evolving needs?\n\n\n\nMusic lovers like having choices, but not too many. And when we say \"not too many,\" we mean playlists. Every streaming platform now has its own playlists, generated by algorithms developed and maintained internally, and/or by people associated with the platform who curate them manually. But how can you enjoy these playlists if you're not subscribed to the platform? How can you overcome this frustration?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's why we created our Sync feature, which you'll find all the details of right here. It will allow you to never miss an update and enjoy the best of each platform, all without leaving your own!\n\n\n\nOur own AI!\n\n\n\nRecently, faced with the challenges of Artificial Intelligence, we realized that more and more users wanted access to precise, targeted content tailored to their tastes, to discover new artists. So we decided to develop our own tool for generating songs and playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOurs stands out from those you might use on your usual platforms. Why? Because it works with criteria you enter yourself (a decade, a specific genre, a mood, etc.), and is not based on your listening history and musical habits. Soundiiz doesn't have access to this information. Still, we can use even more precise criteria to give you unlimited data access, which can then be added to your listening catalogs!\n\n\n\nAnd it's not just about synchronization and Artificial Intelligence, far from it!\n\n\n\nWe invite you to visit our website, browse our Instagram account, X, or our blog to discover all the ways Soundiiz has implemented to meet your needs!"}
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In our hands, between our ears, in our eardrums, on our televisions—everywhere. In the world of music streaming, with the proliferation of streaming platforms, data has become the key to everything. It symbolises significant security and storage challenges. At Soundiiz, data handling and storage have been our core focus for 13 years. On World Backup Day, March 31st, we explain how Soundiiz manages your data and why it is the most secure way to back up your music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 11 minutes\n\n\n\nSoundiiz's purpose: backing up data\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is thirteen years old. Already! This means our services launched when the music streaming world was already well established, having been around for several years. But it also meant that the \"problems\" were starting to emerge: storage, security, and data-handling problems.\n\n\n\nFor a long time, streaming seemed static. If you were subscribed to a platform, it was difficult, if not impossible, to switch to another without risking losing all the data you had accumulated. The problem was simple: there was no way to recover your playlists, saved artists and albums, and all the other elements you had accumulated over your months/years of use. Once you were gone, they were gone with you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a long time, users put up with it. They weren't satisfied, of course, but what other solution existed? Unlike albums or vinyl records, which you can take from place to place, music streaming data remained locked away in a mysterious location, inaccessible to everyone. Until Soundiiz came along.\n\n\n\nWe looked ahead. With the advent of streaming, whether for music or video, data dematerialization has become the norm. But that doesn't mean that all the world's music suddenly vanished. On the contrary.\n\n\n\nIt multiplied and migrated to the cloud, where it joined countless other datasets.\n\n\n\nHandling data\n\n\n\nFor us music lovers, understanding where our data is stored can be complicated. And sometimes it seems like we have no control over anything. We know that each of our actions contributes to a data stream stored somewhere, but how can we maintain any control over this data? And above all, how can we ensure it's stored in a safe, secure, and trustworthy place?\n\n\n\nWith these challenges in mind, Soundiiz has worked on two things. First, a dashboard, a platform where users can manage all their streaming data: playlists, liked tracks, downloaded data… Everything.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA way to see all your data and act on it, more so than in any music streaming platform interface. Soundiiz lets you connect your streaming accounts to create an automated mirror of your account. Everything is visible: your playlists, artists, albums, etc.\n\n\n\nAnd everything is editable. You can edit the title and the image of your playlists, mix two playlists into one, sync them, clone them, share them, empty them, delete them, and a host of other options.\n\n\n\nYour data is no longer inaccessible; it's right there, in front of you, and thanks to Soundiiz, it becomes a dynamic entity. It's not just backed up, but actively manipulated. And that's a small revolution in the world of music streaming data.\n\n\n\nStoring!\n\n\n\nThe second thing Soundiiz stands out for is the ability, in addition to the options mentioned above, to download and save this data. Not just back it up, but actually store it somewhere safe.\n\n\n\nIt does not mean that Soundiiz downloads entire songs or albums: we do not have the rights to copyrighted content. Our services are 100% legal and, of course, comply with all legal requirements associated with artists and their labels. Being completely independent of all streaming platforms, we can offer transparent, balanced services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur \"Export\" function, accessible from your dashboard, lets you download all your data in seconds in the format of your choice. We've detailed the procedure below to ensure you understand all the nuances.\n\n\n\nDownloading is great, but storing your data in a secure location of your choosing is even better! Being able to export your data allows you to move it to the location of your choice and ensures you never lose it due to accidental deletion or switching streaming platforms. Everything can then be imported to your chosen destination via Soundiiz.\n\n\n\nThis concept of data backup, portability, and storage is one of the core reasons Soundiiz exists. We work on these features daily, investing time and money in them: they are essential for us… and for you!\n\n\n\nWhy Soundiiz is the most secure way to back up your music data\n\n\n\nOur tools are the result of partnerships forged over the past 13 years with streaming platforms. With legal access to their APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), we can securely manage complex data in compliance with the platforms' legal requirements.\n\n\n\nBacking up your data on Soundiiz is safe and trustworthy. When you view your data on your dashboard, you can be sure it is backed up in a location where you can retrieve it intact.\n\n\n\nIn addition to our daily work on the security of our tools, we are subject to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It is renowned for being one of the strictest and most demanding in the world.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are, in fact, a French platform, and therefore bound by European regulations, which gives us a significant advantage - and expertise - in terms of data security.\n\n\n\nHow to store and back up music streaming data?\n\n\n\nFirst,  create a Soundiiz account or log in if you don't have one.\n\n\n\nOn your home page, scroll to the bottom and click the \"Connect Services\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll then see a page listing streaming platforms and their logos. Now you need to \"Connect\" your platform(s).\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button and enter your login details in the pop-up window. Your streaming platform is now connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to your Soundiiz home page. Magic: In the \"Your Library\" section, you'll see all the playlists, albums, artists, and songs registered on the account you just connected.\n\n\n\nFrom here, the procedure is straightforward. First, click on the section you want to act on: \"Playlists,\" for example.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect the playlist whose data you wish to download. Then, in the small list of icons above your playlist, look for the icon corresponding to the \"export as a file\" function. Click on it.\n\n\n\nNote: You can also \"click right\" on your playlist and select \"Export as a file.\"\n\n\n\nThen choose your export format, such as CSV.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirm that the selection corresponds to what you want, then click \"Confirm.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe export begins, and a purple \"Download File\" rectangle appears in a window. Click it, and your CSV file will be downloaded.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, you can store it wherever you like! The generated file contains all the information you need.\n\n\n\nNote: exports on Soundiiz are not free. To check our prices, click here!\n\n\n\nCan you export/download your Deezer playlists in formats other than Text or CSV?\n\n\n\nThe text and CSV formats are the most widely used, so we've chosen to focus on them in this article. However, we know from experience that many people use other save formats. Deezer playlists can also be exported/downloaded in JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), XML (Extensible Markup Language), and XSPF (XML Shareable Playlist Format). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWithout getting too far ahead of ourselves, this should cover most needs and give you optimum flexibility in what you want to download or export! \n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with this backed-up data?\n\n\n\nThis is where another Soundiiz feature comes into play: synchronization. At Soundiiz, we call it the icing on the cake. There are several types of synchronization: first, synchronization of playlists from a platform other than your own, which you can choose to retrieve and update as often as you like, all through Soundiiz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's a way to enjoy the best that music streaming platforms have to offer without ever leaving your home.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz is the most secure way to back up your music data - Flawless and automatic\n\n\n\nBut the other synchronization concerns your own playlists. As you've guessed, Soundiiz is the ideal place to manage your music catalogs and streaming data. But it's also a way to back up your data without lifting a finger.\n\n\n\nLet us explain: you have one or more favorite playlists. And you don't want to lose them. And you also don't want to download them regularly to back them up. It would take too much time, especially since you're constantly updating them. It's impossible to back them up in CSV or other formats every time you add a song to one of your playlists.\n\n\n\nBut the fact remains that these playlists need to be backed up somewhere. By using Soundiiz's Synchronization feature and selecting your desired frequency—daily, weekly, or monthly—you can have Soundiiz back up your playlist to your dashboard. Select your playlist, then in the toolbar at the top of your screen, click the second icon, \"Synchronize.\" Then select the \"Soundiiz\" icon, create a new playlist, for example, \"Sports Playlist - Back Up,\" and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've started the process and entered your criteria, Soundiiz will handle the rest. You can be certain that your data is backed up in a safe and secure location!\n\n\n\nWe advise you to transfer from your streaming platform to Soundiiz once a week to ensure everything is saved safely. Once it is saved on Soundiiz, you can transfer your data to another destination or just download it as a file. Again, the metadata we use is 100% legal. \n\n\n\nWe designed our tools to cover the widest possible range of needs. Here, synchronization is combined with playlist management, all automated, so it's virtually invisible to you.\n\n\n\nTo realize why Soundiiz is the most secure way to back up your music data, click here!"}
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Six letters and one concept—minimalist, simple, and effective. Instantly recognizable and copied countless times. In just a few years, COLORS established a new model and showed that music discovery and curation still had plenty of life left in them. It became an essential platform with a colossal impact on music streaming. Here's the story of COLORS, the music media that changed everything.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 11 minutes\n\n\n\nThe story of COLORS, the music media that changed everything – Humble beginnings\n\n\n\nIn a saturated media landscape, launching new initiatives is increasingly difficult. This is especially true without a network, a solid business model, and with passion as the sole driving force.\n\n\n\nWhen Philipp Starcke and Felix Glasmeyer founded their media outlet, they faced this harsh reality head-on. They had plenty of ideas—dozens, in fact. They had passion to spare, perhaps even too much. But would that be enough? It was far from certain.\n\n\n\nIn 2016, Philipp Starcke was in a difficult situation. A dead end. He had just lost his job in advertising and couldn't find any promising prospects. In Hamburg, Germany, where the COLORS story began, Philipp was going in circles. And after asking himself countless questions, he became certain of one thing: he wanted to reconnect with what moved him, what motivated him, and what truly captivated him—music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhilipp isn't your average music lover or casual listener. What drives him is discovery: albums, artists. He can spend countless hours in front of his computer, on YouTube or elsewhere, searching for new gems, the ones that will sweep him off his feet. But he has to admit: there are few ways to discover new artists. Music media and newspapers have lost their luster; some publications have been forced to cease publication. Blogs, popular in the early 2010s, have lost their appeal and influence.\n\n\n\nWhat works in 2016, as music streaming continues to revolutionize the industry, is playlists. Generated by algorithms and based on individual tastes. There's no human touch behind these playlists. And above all, there's little new material, not many artists with just a few dozen streams, but mainly names that are already more or less established. Philipp isn't satisfied.\n\n\n\nBuilding\n\n\n\nHe tells himself there aren't enough media outlets. Almost no one is acting as a bridge anymore. And that has to change. So Philipp decides to set up his own organization, focused on discovering new talent. But he has to face the facts: he needs support to do this. First and foremost, he needs someone skilled in design and graphic arts. We live in the age of the internet and images: it's unthinkable to launch anything without a solid artistic foundation and distinctive perspectives.\n\n\n\nThat's where Felix Glasmeyer comes in. Felix is a fashion photographer, and he brings to Philipp the visual passion he lacked. But the two colleagues still need one more skill.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey need someone who can navigate the inner workings of the music industry and whom they can rely on. The music world is competitive and ruthless. You have to understand their rules, know how to break free from them, and cultivate relationships with record labels. In 2018, two years after the launch of COLORS, Philipp Jonas Weber, who had worked at Universal for 7 years, joined the venture.\n\n\n\nPhilipp is ambitious: he knows that YouTube is now an essential platform for discovering emerging artists, which is his primary focus. But he is also aware that internet users are overwhelmed by hours and hours of content, making it difficult to stand out.\n\n\n\nBut with an aesthetics expert by his side and a core belief in his mission (connecting people, countries, and cultures on a creative and emotional level), he feels confident in his abilities.\n\n\n\nAll that remains is to officially launch the media outlet. But as with many entrepreneurial ventures, things won't go exactly as planned.\n\n\n\nThe story of COLORS, the music media that changed everything – First struggles\n\n\n\nPhilipp takes stock of his savings and… they're meager. But he has enough to rent a small studio in Berlin, a more dynamic city than Hamburg. The apartment isn't exactly luxurious. The walls are in bad shape; according to a Time Magazine article, insects have taken up residence, and the whole place doesn't look like it's been refreshed in years. No matter: Philipp and Felix have enough space to realize their vision.\n\n\n\nThey want to showcase unknown artists in a simple and minimalist setting. In the background: a unified color. And in front of their faces, a microphone that seems to hang from the ceiling. No visual gimmicks, no ambitious editing: the music, the artist, their voice, an instrumental track, and nothing else. They want their viewers to focus on the music, even when the image sometimes seems to matter more than the sounds themselves.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo create the colored backgrounds they wanted to change for each video, there was no way to do it digitally; they painted their sets by hand. And on February 19, 2016, COLORS officially launched. But it's worth noting that Felix Glasmeyer hadn't yet joined Philipp and Felix. This made it difficult for them to contact and attract artists.\n\n\n\nFurthermore, the sound quality was quite poor on their initial content, and the studio didn't give the impression of a media outlet making money.\n\n\n\nBuilding!\n\n\n\nCOLORS' first guests were, therefore, acquaintances and friends. The whole thing had an amateurish feel, and few artists were willing to dedicate time to such an innovative, almost strange concept, one that exuded a sense of craftsmanship. The views didn't rise; everything seemed to stay the same for a few months. But Philipp and Felix weren't discouraged.\n\n\n\nThey firmly believed in their concept and knew it could stand the test of time. Ideas that break with the status quo take time to develop, and you have to keep pushing until the path forward becomes clear. Their efforts paid off, as views increased with each video and the sound quality and mix improved.\n\n\n\nIn industry circles, whispers spread that COLORS was making waves, and labels and artists were taking a closer look. For Philipp and Felix, however, sacrificing their concept was out of the question: they were betting everything on aesthetics and imagery, which they wanted to be distinctive.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe background colors are chosen to reflect the song and the artist. Nothing is left to chance. And that's what captivates the audience. Watching an episode of COLORS is like immersing yourself in an experience. Something mesmerizing and profoundly different.\n\n\n\nThis is no coincidence: the style of COLORS videos encourages sharing, creating beautiful thumbnails and visuals that artists and the COLORS community easily highlight. Some of the artists' clothing or styles even contribute to the content's success: Rema, a Nigerian artist, went viral performing with a teddy bear in his arms, and Ballaké Sissoko, a kora player from Mali, was dressed by a Malian stylist.\n\n\n\nIt's no longer just about the music; it's also about visuals and aesthetics, without sacrificing the sounds or the artists' messages. COLORS remains true to its guiding principle: discovering artists without compromising their identity.\n\n\n\nThe story of COLORS, the music media that changed everything – Discovering more and more\n\n\n\nOver the years, and as successes piled up, COLORS became a launching pad for up-and-coming artists. Appearing in a COLORS issue can literally change a career trajectory and provide massive exposure.\n\n\n\nTo identify future talent, COLORS relies on the expertise of several artist scouts who scour the web for videos, articles, and interviews. Located around the world, they are guided by COLORS' standards and operate completely independently of record labels. They don't hesitate—and this is one of COLORS' greatest strengths—to invest in artists who don't sing or rap in English. For example, activist artists from Sudan, to whom COLORS gives a platform to express themselves.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt has often been said that COLORS operates on record-label money. That's false: to be considered by the media outlet's team, all you need to do is fill out a questionnaire, available on the COLORS website, which the team will then review. If they deem the artistic proposal meets the media outlet's requirements, a connection may be made.\n\n\n\nOtherwise, all that remains is to hope to be contacted by COLORS' talent scouts who, whenever they believe a profile could fit the organization's DNA, submit their choice to a committee responsible for validating the selection.\n\n\n\nThe Rise of Billie Eilish\n\n\n\nSince 2016, many artists have experienced a surge in popularity after a performance on COLORS. So much so that the media outlet has become an essential step in album promotion.\n\n\n\nThe most striking example is undoubtedly that of Billie Eilish. When she showed up at the studio, the future pop superstar was only 15 years old. Accompanied by her parents during her first recording session, she was surprised to see how small the studio was. Initially intimidated, she eventually felt at ease. And her video ended up accumulating millions of views, giving her career a considerable boost.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is also one of COLORS' strengths: the performances captured by their camera are sometimes different from the studio versions. They are often more acoustic, more minimalist, with different vocal nuances. COLORS videos are rarely copies of album formats. If COLORS works so well, it's because the format is unique and intimate.\n\n\n\nThe story of COLORS, the music media that changed everything - COLORS' Business Model\n\n\n\nFinding information about COLORS' business model is difficult, if not impossible. In recent years, they have significantly increased their social commitments through performances, articles, workshops, merchandise, and concerts.\n\n\n\nTo support the LGBTQIA+ community, foster emerging talent from the African continent—whose artists are often under-exposed and lack resources compared to their European or American counterparts—and encourage independent artistic creation, COLORS spares no expense. They have thus succeeded in extending their reach beyond YouTube by taking action on the ground.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey earn money through advertising on their YouTube videos and through partnerships with brands like Adidas. Some artists have even performed on COLORS wearing the latest Adidas football jersey designs. This is a rather discreet way to advertise and boost the media outlet's revenue.\n\n\n\nThey are also investing in the fashion industry, releasing a sneaker on the New Balance website in 2021 and launching their own clothing and accessories brand. The designs are simple and clean, in keeping with the chain's visual identity. They are also releasing a photo book, featuring exclusive photos, to celebrate the media's fifth anniversary.\n\n\n\nJonas to the rescue!\n\n\n\nThe shift from a relatively low-profit model to something more business-oriented occurred with the arrival of Jonas Weber, mentioned below, a former Universal Music executive who also worked at ThirdCulture, a German-American investment fund.\n\n\n\nHe joined as creative director and took COLORS to another level, while Philipp Starcke and Felix Glasmeyer, the two founders, remain in charge of the creative and aesthetic aspects. Since its inception, COLORS, the music media that changed everything, has seen many formats try to replicate some of its ideas. But none have yet managed to reproduce its aura and impact.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile the concept may seem slightly less impactful than in its heyday, each COLORS episode is still scrutinized and analyzed. It often reveals trends that will soon take off, and the COLORS team continues to demonstrate an undeniable talent for discovering artists poised to reach the top.\n\n\n\nIn its 10 years of existence, COLORS has changed how artists are discovered. The platform has evolved considerably and now boasts nearly twenty employees and a rather luxurious studio in the heart of Berlin. Being featured in a COLORS episode is now a mark of quality and elegance.\n\n\n\nAnd we at Soundiiz are big fans of the format! Aren't you?"}
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For two years, the word \"Suno\" has generated as much outrage as interest and tension. Two years of controversy, lawsuits, promises, and debates. And two years of success. Colossal. The huge success of Suno in numbers: we tell you everything you need to know.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\nThe huge success of Suno in numbers – A bit of background\n\n\n\nTwo years ago, we dedicated an article to Suno, detailing the controversies that have marked the service's recent history. Two years later, our opinion hasn't changed: we're far from being the biggest fans of the model Suno offers. Quite the opposite, to be honest. As music enthusiasts, attentive to the protection of artists' rights, it's difficult for us to rejoice in Suno's enormous success since its launch.\n\n\n\nBecause that's precisely what it is: a resounding success, beyond dispute. This article, therefore, aims to take stock of Suno's recent developments, not to celebrate these milestones, but rather to analyze what they reveal about our modern societies and the music industry. About our consumption habits, how we treat artists, and the future that all of this might create.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is also important, from our perspective, to stay informed about the advancements of Artificial Intelligence in the music industry. Not to criticize it systematically: it can also, when used properly, be a source of great things. But to try to keep up with its evolution and understand how it is revolutionizing everything, forcing us to adapt our habits and, at Soundiiz, our services.\n\n\n\nSuno's purpose\n\n\n\nIn short, Suno is an AI-powered music generator. It allows users to create ready-to-listen and share songs from pre-existing musical and vocal elements, which they can manipulate as they wish by entering lines of text that correspond to what they want to produce. Basic, straightforward, ergonomic, and easy to use: Suno's formula is unbeatable. Like many artificial intelligence models, Suno trains and refines itself using copyrighted songs, so it shouldn't have the right to use them without the consent of the legal representatives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe situation is completely opaque: Suno refuses to disclose the data on which it bases its model, creating numerous controversies and even a high-profile lawsuit from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Since then, Suno has reached a settlement and signed licensing agreements with Universal Music Group and Warner. Unfortunately, the exact details of these deals remain unclear.\n\n\n\nOpen letter\n\n\n\nArtists and musicians regularly speak out against Suno and the outright theft of their data: statements in the media and on social networks, open letters signed en masse—actions are multiplying. The name of the campaign? \"Say No to Suno.\" Quite clear. Released on February 23rd, the open letter, signed by artists, producers, label executives, and others, aptly summarizes the frustrations surrounding the development of Suno. It serves as a mirror of the perceived dangers of AI in artistic creation.\n\n\n\nThe context is indeed alarming: a recent report from Deezer states that approximately 60,000 songs are uploaded to the platform every day. And that's just on Deezer. Even though the French service is used worldwide, it is far from being the most used platform in terms of user numbers. AI is gaining ground, and increasingly so.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt wouldn't be surprising if, in the coming months or years, more than half of the songs uploaded to streaming services were AI-generated. While the numbers are staggering, some things are moving in the right direction for artists, but others are heading in the opposite direction. And they're moving fast, very fast.\n\n\n\nThe huge success of Suno in numbers – A growing success\n\n\n\nOn February 25th, Suno CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman shared some pretty wild news on his Reddit account. He claimed that Suno had just surpassed 2 million paying users. He added that just two years after its launch, the platform had attracted over 100 million people. The result? $300 million in revenue. That's $100 million more than the Wall Street Journal's projections published in late November 2025.\n\n\n\nIs Suno growing faster than even the wildest predictions? It certainly seems so. These figures are a sign of the service's robust health, but also proof that the accusations leveled against it aren't slowing its growth. On the contrary.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou've all surely seen it recently: Suno is flooding social media with ads, touting its services. They've also partnered with legendary producer Timbaland, who has been consistently praising Suno, saying it saves him considerable time on his productions. Timbaland's stance has been widely debated and has generated thousands of hateful messages, but no matter: Suno's strategy is working. And it's working on a massive scale.\n\n\n\nEspecially since it's unlikely Suno will stop now. Money is flowing freely, and after a $250 million funding round at the end of 2025, bringing its market capitalization to $2.45 billion, the teams have the means to look to the future with confidence. And the means to finance their ambitions.\n\n\n\nEspecially since the company continues to recruit executives from the music industry, including a former Spotify executive.\n\n\n\nAn all-out war!\n\n\n\nAccording to its CEO, Suno is on a mission to save culture. He describes it as boring, homogenized, and predictable. Public tastes are supposedly predictable and, ultimately, stagnant. So, we should offer them something else. More creative music that would shake up the prevailing monotony. And there would be no reason why this same audience couldn't contribute to the creative process with their own ideas.\n\n\n\nFrom reading and listening to him, Suno would seem to have an almost social dimension. Democratic. By putting everyone on the same level, artists and ordinary listeners alike. Music would be meant to be in the hands of the greatest number. While his reasoning isn't compelling, and while we agree that the act of creating is beneficial and should benefit everyone, regardless of means or skills, SUNO overlooks one thing: AI can be beneficial if it's used within a legal framework. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat is to say, one that respects the rights of the artists who created the music used to power Suno and to allow everyone to become a musician. The very foundations of the model are shaky, illegal, and run counter to this desire, whose authenticity is not in doubt, to make music a social act and a means of sharing.\n\n\n\nThe huge success of Suno in numbers – What’s next?\n\n\n\nIn September 2025, SUNO reached a new milestone: the launch of Suno Studio, presented as \"the first-ever generative audio workstation.\" It takes song editing to the next level, leveraging professional tools and Suno's AI. All of this is made possible by a new music-creation model that underpins the company's ecosystem. These significant technological advancements demonstrate SUNO's commitment to perfecting its offerings and its willingness to invest substantial sums. Further, more precise, more ambitious.\n\n\n\nRecent fundraising rounds are financing these ambitions on a large scale. Suno doesn't intend to stop there. And they seem to be literally at war with streaming platforms. They don't hesitate to name names: to justify the usefulness of their services, they claim that Spotify only offers the same songs, on repeat. Trapping listeners in an endless loop of algorithmic recommendations, preventing them from discovering other artists and genres.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuno essentially argues that streaming platforms are already relics of the past and that we must move beyond them and embrace other things. In other words, stop listening to songs created by real artists and producers and turn to an endless pool of AI-generated tracks, possibly made by anyone. Bad Bunny? Not for SUNO; they prefer to listen to what their retired neighbor, a former management controller and Suno user for the past two months, has created. We are, of course, simplifying and deliberately exaggerating, but the underlying message isn't far from the truth.\n\n\n\nA new revolution?\n\n\n\nBut what's behind these statements? The launch of a streaming platform, nothing less. Rumors have been circulating for months, but the release seems imminent. It would be a genuine game-changer. A launch that could potentially revolutionize the world of music and streaming, given Suno's recent figures. Enough to establish a new model?\n\n\n\nIt's still too early to say: the details of this new platform are still unclear, and no launch date has been announced. We could therefore be faced with a philosophical choice: as music lovers, what matters most? Supporting human creativity or being entertained? If songs generated via Suno are of equal quality to copyrighted tracks available on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, and elsewhere, what will we choose?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we know where we stand, but many others wouldn't mind listening to most of their music on Suno. These decisions must be respected: this is the heart of the debate surrounding AI. Now too powerful to be stopped, it forces us to confront our opinions and choices. And Suno is a perfect example of this."}
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Countless ways to showcase your playlists and promotional information to your listeners, friends, and family. A thousand ways to optimize your communications. Among these, one stands out in particular, in the music world and beyond: Smartlinks. They have quickly become an essential component of any creative campaign, and it's only natural that Soundiiz has made a customizable Smartlink tool available to creatives. What's a Smartlink, why does it matter, and how do you create one?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe'll explain everything!\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    A Smartlink is a single URL that groups multiple music streaming links, allowing users to access a playlist, album, or track on their preferred platform from one page.\n    Creating a Smartlink with Soundiiz involves selecting a content type (playlist, album, artist), pasting a source URL, and generating a shareable link that centralizes all platforms.\n    Smartlinks improve music promotion by increasing reach across 40+ streaming services, ensuring every listener can access content regardless of their app.\n    Customization options like title, image, description, and multiple platform links make each Smartlink a flexible marketing tool for artists, curators, and bloggers.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 10 minutes\n\n\n\nWhat's a SmartLink and how to create one? - What is a SmartLink?\n\n\n\nYou might think we're making fun of you, but there's no better answer to the question \"What is a SmartLink?\" than simply saying it's a smart...link. What does that mean? Well, a SmartLink is a link that contains multiple other links. It's an intermediary step between your listener and their favorite streaming platform. Or between you and anyone who wants to have a range of choices all in one place.\n\n\n\nYou know those \"Link in bio\" mentions on Instagram, for example? These bio links often point to websites that host multiple links. That's what a SmartLink is: a way to make multiple pieces of information easily accessible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's a simple, effective, and user-friendly content aggregator. An opportunity to gather calls to action, promotional materials, and any other information you deem useful for your career, your interests, your followers, or your listeners, all in one place.\n\n\n\nUltimately, it's a kind of business card. One you'd give to anyone so they can get to know you and have quick and efficient access to your content.\n\n\n\nNot wasting anyone's time.\n\n\n\nBut what interests us is the music. You're starting to know us: at Soundiiz, we leave nothing to chance. Nothing at all. And thanks to our 13 years of experience, we know that SmartLinks have become an essential component of any communication and distribution strategy.\n\n\n\nThey allow artists to avoid the hassle of sending multiple links for each available streaming platform. Instead, they simply send a single link that lets listeners choose their preferred destination.\n\n\n\nIt might almost seem counterproductive: SmartLinks are an additional intermediary between a listener and their music streaming platform. But it's actually the opposite: they let you manage traffic effectively, target your audience, and ultimately save time. A lot of time, for everyone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEspecially since these SmartLinks are customizable and can therefore visually reflect the messages you want to convey. An all-in-one, optimized landing page that looks not only professional but also personal.\n\n\n\nIf you're a playlist curator, SmartLinks are essential. Not having them would, in our opinion, be a disadvantage. It would put you in a position where you'd be unable to connect with all the people who follow you for your musical tastes. With all these factors in mind, we at Soundiiz created our own SmartLink generation tool. And to make it as complete as possible, we've added a few extra options that are proving indispensable to music professionals.\n\n\n\nWhat's a SmartLink and how to create one? - A way to track your audience\n\n\n\nSmartLinks are also crucial for understanding who your listeners are. Since we know many artists use Soundiiz to create SmartLinks, we've worked hard to provide them with tracking statistics, enabling them to measure campaign success and potentially adapt their campaigns. SmartLinks fall under the umbrella of marketing techniques known as Landing Page Optimization (LPO).\n\n\n\nNothing should be left to chance, and having a landing page that is as effective, readable, and uncluttered as possible can make all the difference. The bonus? This landing page is measurable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you're a creative, knowing, thanks to Soundiiz, who clicks your SmartLinks, calculate your view count, and track other metrics can be essential. In a digital world, where artists are in direct competition and trying to stand out, numbers are—unfortunately, some might say—one of the keys to success. Therefore, you need to analyze them to adapt your decisions.\n\n\n\nWhile anyone can create Smartlinks for free with Soundiiz, you'll need to subscribe to one of our two Premium plans to get accurate statistics on your Smartlinks. We offer two different levels.\n\n\n\nTwo plans\n\n\n\nWith the first plan, Premium, you'll have access to the following options:\n\n\n\n\nUnlimited logged visits\n\n\n\nInsights calculated over the last 30 days\n\n\n\nTotal number of Views for a Smartlink\n\n\n\nTotal number of Clicks for a Smartlink\n\n\n\nCTR (click-through rates) for a Smartlink\n\n\n\nSort your Smartlinks by Views/Clicks/CTR\n\n\n\n\nThe second plan, Creator, is even more comprehensive. In addition to all the options mentioned below, you can analyze your data for up to a year. You'll also have detailed visitor statistics by country and detailed click statistics by streaming platform.\n\n\n\nThese last two data points are particularly valuable. They will help you understand where your listeners come from and where you are most listened to. They will also show you which streaming service they prefer. If they are mostly Spotify users, then you should probably engage more closely with Spotify or their influencers to increase your chances of getting your music on their playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf they are mainly from the UK, for example, you might want to expand further into that market through concerts, etc. These are just a few examples among dozens of others, provided by your Smartlinks.\n\n\n\nAlso, remember that Soundiiz subscriptions are commitment-free. It is therefore perfectly possible to view your statistics and then unsubscribe. We don't necessarily recommend this, as analytical data needs to be observed over long periods to reveal its full potential, but it is an option!\n\n\n\nHow to create a SmartLink with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nFor this procedure, we'll put you in the shoes of an artist who wants to direct listeners to a landing page where they can access all the streaming platforms where they've uploaded their album with a single click.\n\n\n\nFirst, you'll need to create an account on Soundiiz. Once that's done, you'll have access to a dashboard to manage a wide range of tasks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, you'll need to connect all the streaming platforms where your album has been uploaded by clicking the \"Connect Services\" button on the left side of your screen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor legal reasons, you must have your own account on these platforms (however, you don't need a Premium subscription; a basic subscription will be enough).\n\n\n\nIn the \"Automation\" section on the left side of your screen, click on \"My Smartlinks.\" \n\n\n\nSo far, so good. Don't worry, the rest will be just as simple. Once you're in the \"My Smartlinks\" section, click the large rectangular button in the top-right corner labeled \"Create a Smartlink.\"\n\n\n\nA new screen will open. Remember: you're an artist. So you want to create a Smartlink for your album. Click on \"Albums.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll also see that you can create a Smartlink for a playlist, an artist profile, or even a song. Anything is possible.\n\n\n\nSeveral options are then available. You can either select your album from the list of options that appears (a filter by streaming platform allows you to search more precisely), or enter the URL of the album uploaded to one of the platforms of your choice, and do this for each platform.\n\n\n\nSharing albums\n\n\n\nFor this example, we'll use URLs. The URLs for each album are available on each album's page on the platforms. Here, we'll copy the Spotify link for Bad Bunny's latest album.\n\n\n\nThen we'll click on \"Album URL,\" the first entry on Soundiiz. Finally, click on \"Confirm.\" Repeat this process as many times as necessary. Copy, for example, the Deezer link, paste it into Soundiiz, copy the album link from Amazon Music, and so on.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've finished, click \"Confirm\". Soundiiz will then allow you to customize your landing page by adding an image, a title, and other parameters.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've entered everything, click \"Save configuration.\" Your Smartlink is now officially created!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt appears on your Soundiiz dashboard in the \"My Smartlinks\" section. Here, you can edit it as you wish, delete it to create a new one, and, if you've chosen one of our two Premium plans, track its statistics in the \"Analytics\" tab.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut even more importantly, you can share it. Click the \"Share\" button in the upper right corner and copy the link that appears.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to check what your Smartlink looks like before copying it anywhere, copy the address generated by Soundiiz into your browser, and you'll have everything right there!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPretty simple, isn't it?\n\n\n\nBonus: You can also use our Synchronization tool so that any changes to your album or playlists are reflected across all the other platforms included in your Smartlink. Everything will be automatic. Your Smartlink will remain \"alive\" and up to date without you having to make any manual changes. \n\n\n\nDon't wait anymore and start using Soundiiz to create beautiful and trackable Smartlinks!"}
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And it continues to expand, facing new challenges and evolving landscapes. Within this ecosystem, users can feel lost, unsure of which direction to take. And above all, which streaming platform to choose—the one best suited to their needs. That's why, several years ago, we began a series of articles designed to help you make your choice with confidence. We've tested what we write, and therefore strive to provide you with an informed and objective opinion. YouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe explain everything in detail!\n\n\n\nWhat's the difference?\n\n\n\nTrying to detail the differences between TIDAL and YouTube Music Premium means examining two distinct approaches to music streaming. TIDAL launched in 2014, when music streaming had already been around for a few years, before truly exploding in 2015, just over ten years ago—a period that is both long and relatively short in tech history—when shareholders with superstar profiles became involved in the project.\n\n\n\nTIDAL's promise stands out from the existing landscape: it will be an audiophile platform, designed by and for artists.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL's website\n\n\n\nWith optimal audio quality, increased artist compensation, and a focus on user-friendliness and new audio technologies, TIDAL is unlike anything else available: it has a premium feel, and the support of well-known names has allowed it to take off quickly and establish itself in a highly competitive sector. Partnerships with artists and labels allow it to unveil exclusives and boost its reputation, as well as its status as a streaming platform reinventing the rules to benefit artists.\n\n\n\nSince then, TIDAL has continued to forge this path, consistently ranking among the top platforms for artist compensation and remaining true to its promises.\n\n\n\nThe power of Google\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, YouTube, like Amazon Music Unlimited, is one of those tech giants that entered the music streaming market relatively late. Before becoming YouTube Music Premium, the platform with the red logo underwent several evolutions, including YouTube MP3, which we told the story of here.\n\n\n\nAfter years of trial and error, aided by Google's power, YouTube Music finally established itself in the market. Thanks to an impressive catalog, effective algorithmic recommendations, and a pricing structure that, like Amazon Music, can be bundled with YouTube Premium, making it more than competitive.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music Premium's website\n\n\n\nYouTube Music and TIDAL offer everything a music lover could hope for. But in a context where music streaming platforms tend to become uniform and rely on technological details to differentiate themselves, it's hard not to feel that TIDAL stands apart.\n\n\n\nUnlike YouTube Music, TIDAL doesn't bundle with any other service and focuses solely on its core mission: making music accessible to the widest possible audience. While YouTube and Amazon continue to gain market share, TIDAL almost harks back to an old-fashioned approach to music streaming.\n\n\n\nIt's up to you to decide if it's appealing! And to help you make your choice, we've detailed everything below!\n\n\n\nAudio Quality – YouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best?\n\n\n\nWorld champion (almost, let's not forget Qobuz), pioneer in the field, leader for years: TIDAL is unparalleled when it comes to audio quality. It's even on this very point that the platform has based part of its expansion. At a time when audiophile options were scarce, TIDAL quickly made the listening experience the heart of its strategy. And it has never looked back.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL's website\n\n\n\nAlong with QOBUZ, TIDAL dominates this segment, even though other platforms have been making efforts over the past few years. For its part, YouTube Music has clearly not made HD audio a priority. Not at all, in fact.\n\n\n\nIs TIDAL on top?\n\n\n\nThis doesn't mean that if you choose YouTube Music Premium, your songs will be streamed in mediocre audio quality, far from it. In reality, the highest audio quality offered by YouTube Music Premium (256 kbps) may be sufficient for most users. But it's far from optimal. And it won't satisfy those of you who want to enjoy the purest possible sound, especially if you own high-quality speakers or headphones.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL's website\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, TIDAL, with its HiRes FLAC format and Dolby Atmos options, clearly plays in a different league. It's about spatial audio, immersion, and the desire to be as close as possible to how the artists conceived their music in the studio.\n\n\n\nSo there's really no contest here. TIDAL is the clear winner, and it makes sense: audio is in its DNA, and its competitors are simply trying to catch up!\n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL\n\n\n\nUser Experience & Algorithms – YouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best?\n\n\n\nIt's obvious: there's a world of difference between YouTube Music Premium and TIDAL in terms of user experience. TIDAL has an elegant, understated look, a distinctly premium feel, and navigation that aims to be as efficient and guided as possible. Nothing is out of place; everything seems to be exactly where it's supposed to be.\n\n\n\nOn the other end of the spectrum, YouTube Music seems to have focused on abundance and the simplified presentation of a multitude of information. While its usability isn't disastrous, our impressions, along with those of hundreds of users, point to a lack of clarity and simplicity. Nothing dramatic, but it's worth noting. When it comes to searching for songs on the platform, YouTube Music Premium is unrivaled: leveraging Google's power, it delivers the most accurate results possible.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music Premium's website\n\n\n\nTIDAL is also effective, but it seems less detailed. When it comes to algorithms, the crux of the matter and one of the reasons why many people choose to leave their streaming platforms to try what's available elsewhere, the competition is fierce. YouTube's recommendation playlists lack diversity and discovery capabilities. They often lean toward sure things, leaving you feeling like you're going in circles.\n\n\n\nTIDAL seems more effective and less rigid, more capable of surprising you with its recommendations. Moreover, and this is something we at Soundiiz greatly appreciate, specialists in their respective fields curate some of the playlists. This adds a human touch to the recommendations, often lacking on streaming platforms, in a context where algorithms dominate and dictate decisions. For its user-friendliness and playlist quality, TIDAL is the winner.\n\n\n\nWinner: TIDAL\n\n\n\nPrice & Subscription - YouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of March 2026) –\n\n\n\nWe know that price is a major factor, and some of you probably went straight to that section. Sorry to disappoint you, but… this isn't where TIDAL and YouTube Music Premium differ. Simply put, their subscription prices are identical.\n\n\n\n$10.99 per month for an individual plan, $16.99 for a family plan, and $5.49 per month for a student plan. The only difference is that YouTube Music Premium also offers a Duo subscription at $14.99 per month, which TIDAL doesn't.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL's website\n\n\n\nThis could be a deciding factor if you plan to share your account. Another option, available only on TIDAL, is an extension specifically designed for DJs, priced at an additional $9 per month on individual and student plans. This allows them to cater to a broad audience and, once again, position themselves as a platform designed for audio professionals. However, be aware that YouTube Music Premium stands out from competitors in its trial period.\n\n\n\nYou can enjoy two free months of YouTube Music, compared to one month for TIDAL. Two months is more than enough time to assess whether YouTube meets your needs and encourages you to transfer all your music streaming data to YouTube.\n\n\n\nSource: YouTube Music Premium's website\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, one month might seem short. For those of you who are still undecided, YouTube is the better choice. Especially since a YouTube Premium subscription makes Google's streaming service unbeatable on price.\n\n\n\nFor two dollars more, you can enjoy YouTube Premium, in addition to YouTube Music Premium, combining unlimited music streaming with the removal of those sometimes annoying ads from your YouTube videos. This package puts YouTube Music Premium ahead of TIDAL, depending on your listening preferences!\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music Premium\n\n\n\nCatalogs – YouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best?\n\n\n\n– (as of March 2026) –\n\n\n\nJust as with the audio side, it's difficult to compare TIDAL and YouTube Music catalogs, as they are so different. In terms of music catalogs, both platforms should offer everything you could want. This is now the case for most streaming platforms: their number of available songs is in the tens of millions, and even exceeds 100 million for some. It's difficult to stand out from the crowd in this area, and almost impossible for users not to find what they're looking for.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut if there's one thing streaming platforms have understood well in recent years, it's that music alone is no longer enough. YouTube Music Premium leverages the power and depth of the Google catalog to offer concerts, videos, live performances, and more, in addition to songs. YouTube Premium has everything you could want to find on YouTube. The possibilities are therefore endless, without limits, and this is something TIDAL can't compete with.\n\n\n\nBeware! TIDAL also offers a catalog of video content and remains one of the most comprehensive platforms in this area. However, it's simply not as extensive as YouTube, the undisputed leader.\n\n\n\nExclusivity?\n\n\n\nA few years ago, TIDAL distinguished itself from its competitors by attracting exclusive content. Being on TIDAL meant having access to songs or albums before anyone else. But this is less and less the case, and, especially since TIDAL doesn't offer podcasts, its music catalog remains fairly standard.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you're only interested in music, YouTube Music Premium and TIDAL differ in a few ways. But objectively speaking, we have to declare YouTube the winner because it offers a wider selection and goes beyond just music.\n\n\n\nSource: TIDAL's website\n\n\n\nIf videos, live streams, and other performances are important to you, then YouTube Music is the way to go!\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube\n\n\n\nYouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best?\n\n\n\nTwo different ways of looking at music, two options with very different approaches, which should make your decision easy.\n\n\n\nAs you'll have gathered from our comparison, TIDAL offers a truly comprehensive experience. Without podcasts, but with optimal audio quality, a subscription price in line with the market average, solid usability, and carefully curated playlists, TIDAL has few drawbacks. Choosing TIDAL is also a way to support artistic creation, even if we admit that there's still room for improvement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you want to enjoy an ad-free experience on YouTube, opt for YouTube Music Premium. The pricing will be competitive, and the platform will offer everything you're used to. YouTube Premium is geared more toward the general public, while TIDAL appears to be a platform for specialists, particularly thanks to its HD audio options. But without being completely opaque and inaccessible!\n\n\n\nYouTube VS TIDAL: Which is the best? Our choice would be TIDAL.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz: Transfer your playlists from one music service to another\n\n\n\nKnowing which platform to choose between TIDAL and YouTube is certainly useful, but how do you access all the data you accumulated on your previous platform? It's a question many people ask, and as you're starting to know us, we have the answer.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has been around for 13 years. For 13 years, we've solidified our reputation among music enthusiasts, year after year, feature after feature. Among our best-known features, and the one that built our reputation, is the Transfer function.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter months of development, two engineer friends found a solution that lets every music lover transfer all their data and playlists from one platform to another (liked songs, playlists, artists, albums, etc.) without losing anything. At the time, it was a revolutionary move that allowed everyone to get the most out of their streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nWith our feature function, you can say goodbye to the headache of thinking it will take months to rebuild your playlists and music catalog. Thanks to Soundiiz, everything is transferable, and it takes just a few minutes.\n\n\n\nAll this is done 100% legally and transparently: Soundiiz doesn't download any songs or handle copyrighted data. We have access to the platforms' APIs, which, thanks to our partnerships, allow us to make the transfer process as seamless as possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe can therefore mirror your data across YouTube Music, TIDAL, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and any other platform. By retrieving metadata, we minimize transfer errors and guarantee that you'll find your library on your destination service. It's a fast, efficient, and secure way to transfer your data, especially since the Soundiiz dashboard lets you view, edit, download, save, and access your data in many other ways.\n\n\n\nTo test them, click here, and to start transferring your data, click there!"}
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They shake up the streaming world, redefine its power dynamics, and force industry players to adapt. But in 2024, one of them made more noise than the others. It was of such a staggering scale and revealed numerous flaws in the platforms' systems. The man who made millions with AI-songs…and got caught.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA truly incredible story: hold on tight.\n\n\n\nThe man who made millions with AI-songs…and got caught – Meet Mike Smith!\n\n\n\nMichael Smith doesn't seem like a con man. Not at all. More like a hyperactive businessman, with his eyes on every opportunity to make money. Already the owner of several medical clinics, he's also passionate about music. And he dreams of achieving success as an artist. It's what he's wanted to do since he was a child.\n\n\n\nSource: Getty\n\n\n\nHe's skilled at playing guitar, bass, keyboards, and other instruments. But he struggles to launch his career until he has enough money to pursue his ambitions. With the money from his various businesses, he approaches bands and produces songs for them.\n\n\n\nRap music's newcomer\n\n\n\nHe also makes sure to create business opportunities for them, and soon, the name Mike Smith begins to make rounds in the music industry. In the rap scene, he's crossed paths with the well-known collective Nappy Roots, rapper Crooked I, Juicy J, DJ Whoo Kid, Royce Da 5'9\", and many others. These are credible artists, and have been for a long time. The songs he writes, sings, or composes are used by numerous producers and fuel his reputation. Michael Smith is sure of his talents; his confidence is at its peak, and he doesn't hesitate to proclaim himself one of the most valuable musicians in the industry. While this arrogance amuses some, others are irritated.\n\n\n\nSource: Prime Video\n\n\n\nBut no matter, Mike Smith is on the verge of achieving his dream: he's made it in music, that much is certain. In 2016, his face became nationally recognized: he created a rap-focused reality TV show, One Shot, which was broadcast on BET, where he served as a judge. There will be only one season; the winner won't have a career, and suspicions of fraud surround the financial rewards promised to the winner, but Michael Smith emerges more famous and even more self-assured.\n\n\n\nBreaking Through\n\n\n\nIn 2017, he achieved success with his song \"You're My Kind of Beautiful,\" which reached number 35 on the US Billboard charts. While some of his collaborators find certain of Mike Smith's business dealings questionable, the forty-something isn't worried.\n\n\n\nIn 2018, a man named Hay, also a musician, with whom Mike had recorded an album called Jazz, confronted his partner after noticing that their joint album had suddenly climbed to the top of the US sales charts, but without any media coverage or particular public attention.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer\n\n\n\nMike replied that he had asked all the employees at his clinics to stream the album. But he was lying, of course, and had already started setting up his scams. Mike even boasted about his monthly Spotify listener count in June 2018, sharing a screenshot on Instagram. Hay had tried to alert the media and journalists about Mike's potential fraudulent activities and had even written to Spotify, but his emails and letters went unanswered.\n\n\n\nNothing but fake?\n\n\n\nAt the same time, Mike Smith's solo music was also experiencing unexpected success. Both on YouTube and in streaming statistics, the songs he was credited on were racking up millions or hundreds of thousands of views and streams. It almost seemed as if, in just a few weeks, Mike Smith had become one of the most famous musicians on the planet. Under the YouTube videos of his band's songs, there were only a few comments, some of which seemed fake, while the videos themselves were accumulating millions of views.\n\n\n\nMike Smith often uses the comments section and the positive feedback it generates to boast and demonstrate how engaged his fans are. Several collaborators describe him as vain and obsessed with his fame. Suspicious, but for the moment, nothing concrete from a legal standpoint. Especially since his clinics are facing fraud charges and a lawsuit estimated at several hundred thousand dollars. The net is closing in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the meantime, Mike Smith continues to make music and enjoy his newfound fame. Except that the dream only lasts so long. And one day, in September 2024, the FBI comes knocking on Michael Smith's door. To handcuff him and indict him.\n\n\n\nThe beginning of the end.\n\n\n\nThe man who made millions with AI-songs…and got caught – The AI temptation\n\n\n\nAs we've said, Mike Smith is a businessman. He loves money and predicting trends, and he doesn't hesitate to jump on lucrative business opportunities when they present themselves. Deeply involved in the music industry, Mike Smith saw the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the late 2010s.\n\n\n\nAI was already a topic of discussion in the corridors of record labels and streaming platforms, but in 2017, the barriers to its widespread adoption were still low. And that was a golden opportunity for someone like Mike Smith.\n\n\n\nHe got to work and started thinking about new ways to rake in the cash. His process was relatively simple. Mike Smith used an AI-powered song generation service to create hundreds of thousands of songs. You read that right: hundreds of thousands.\n\n\n\nSource: Soundiiz\n\n\n\nHe then uploaded these tracks across all the music streaming platforms. Once the songs are online, he uses automated bots—robots—to stream them billions of times. In total, nearly 10,000 bots are used. Here too, the operation is repeated on all streaming platforms. The numbers swell rapidly, and the royalties, amounting to millions of dollars, pour into his bank account.\n\n\n\nTen million, to be exact, accumulated over several years, from 2017 to 2024. At the height of his operations, Mike Smith generated 660,000 fake streams per day.\n\n\n\nPiracy at its finest\n\n\n\nBut be warned: Mike Smith isn't naive. He knows that automatically and repeatedly streaming a song can raise suspicion. To minimize the risk of detection, he configures his bots to stream the same song only a few times. The streams are spread across thousands of songs and are therefore diluted within the sheer volume of content. He takes it a step further: to complete the illusion, he generates fake song and artist names in alphabetical order.\n\n\n\nThis produces dubious results, such as \"Zygopteraceae\" or \"Calvinistic Dust.\" If this weren't real, one could easily mistake it for a parody, so exaggerated does it all seem to be.\n\n\n\nThe emails recovered by the FBI are revealing: they show the extent to which Mike Smith and his collaborators sought to circumvent the anti-fraud rules that platforms were increasingly implementing. They simply needed to find even more cunning techniques to outsmart them.\n\n\n\nTeamwork\n\n\n\nWhile the names of those involved are currently confidential, individuals who work with an AI generation tool are also implicated. It's therefore not just Mike Smith, but a meticulously organized scheme. Especially since, over the months, the scammers have refined their technology, making it increasingly undetectable by streaming platforms. They also offer these deals to lesser-known musicians, promising them thousands of dollars in monthly revenue.\n\n\n\nIt's difficult to know how much Spotify, TIDAL, SoundCloud, Apple Music, and others actually paid Mike Smith. Spotify has released figures, but they remain unverifiable. And the other platforms have refused to comment on the matter. They are likely hesitant to admit that their fraud detection systems were less effective than expected.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nIt's worth remembering how the music streaming revenue model still works today. The royalties artists receive don't correspond to the actual number of streams each song generates. But rather, it's a payment based on a percentage calculated from all the streams generated on the platform.\n\n\n\nPlatforms like Deezer are implementing individualized payments, but progress is slow globally, and lesser-known artists struggle to find a reliable source of income. In this context, the billions of streams amassed through Mike Smith's schemes are further eroding the pie that smaller, lesser-known artists have to share.\n\n\n\nBy setting up this scheme, Mike Smith has not only stolen the work of the artists who generated his AI-generated songs but also that of other artists, from whom he has indirectly defrauded.\n\n\n\nThe man who made millions with AI-songs…and got caught - The consequences\n\n\n\nThis is the first time in the United States that a man has been convicted for this type of AI-related practice. It is therefore a pivotal step in protecting artists' rights, but also a wake-up call. The Mike Smith case has highlighted the shortcomings of streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nThey were unable to regulate the flow of these AI-generated songs promptly and, even more worryingly, were slow to realize that the streams of these songs were primarily due to entirely artificial bots.\n\n\n\nSource: Joshua Black Wilkins\n\n\n\nSome, after the case, say that what Mike Smith did was actually a good thing. It demonstrated how much the streaming system needed to be overhauled. And it forced streaming services to put up stronger barriers to the proliferation of AI. Given the latest news, and in particular this report from Deezer, concerning the development of these technologies, it's not certain that this has had the desired effect, but that's another matter.\n\n\n\nOthers believe that even if the conviction is normal and justified, it's ironic that streaming platforms doing essentially the same thing aren't being held accountable. We remember the controversy surrounding Spotify when a journalist revealed that the Swedish service had replaced some songs in highly listened-to playlists with AI-generated versions, without disclosing it, thereby depriving real musicians of potentially substantial earnings.\n\n\n\nIs Mike Smith some Robin Hood of music streaming? Far from it. But this case has had the merit of reigniting the debate around Artificial Intelligence and, above all, of revealing the flaws in a system increasingly criticized.\n\n\n\nThe man who made millions with AI-songs…and got caught - Guilty! \n\n\n\nSince his arrest in 2024, Mike Smith has been released on bail. He has been accused of three counts of wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy. In total, he faced up to sixty years in prison. Now in his fifties, Mike Smith thought he could therefore spend the rest of his life behind bars. To justify the severity of the potential sentence, American lawyer Damian Williams states:\n\n\n\n\n\"Through his brazen fraud scheme, Smith stole millions in royalties that should have been paid to musicians, songwriters, and other rights holders whose songs were legitimately streamed.\"\n\n\n\n\nAt first, the defendant categorically denied the accusations, and his lawyer said he was confident his client could prove his innocence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut last Thursday, during his trial, Mike Smith pleaded guilty. Yes, guilty. He changed his line of defense and admitted he did, indeed, conspired to commit wire fraud.\n\n\n\nU.S. Attorney Jay Clayton stated:\n\n\n\n\n\"Michael Smith generated thousands of fake songs using artificial intelligence and then streamed those fake songs billions of times […] Although the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole was real. Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders. Smith's brazen scheme is over, as he stands convicted of a federal crime for his AI-assisted fraud.\"\n\n\n\n\nHe is now scheduled for full sentencing in July and faces up to five years of imprisonment. He also agreed to pay $8,091,843.64 under his plea agreement. That's way less than the 60 years of prison initially requested by the U.S. court.\n\n\n\nBut Mike Smith will likely be heading to jail in the coming months, bringing an end to a two-year investigation. A major turn for the fight against AI-related fraud in the music industry!"}
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As soon as we like a song or Shazam something, we wonder whether we want to add it to our playlists on our streaming platforms. Over the years, they have become massive, almost too big to navigate. We can't help it! But what if we told you that one tool - just one -lets you manage everything, all in one place? Without having to tinker with your platform? How can I update, manage, sort, share, export, and download my playlists in 2026?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz explains it all!\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Managing playlists in 2026 goes far beyond simple transfers, with tools like Soundiiz letting users update, merge, split, clone, reorder, and synchronize playlists across multiple music streaming services.\n    Playlist sharing now relies heavily on SmartLinks, public URLs, and cross-platform compatibility, making it easier to share Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, and TIDAL playlists from a single location.\n    Downloading playlists and exporting music libraries as CSV, JSON, XML, XSPF, or text files has become essential for music backup strategies, especially as streaming platforms continue changing API access and playlist policies.\n    Automatic playlist synchronization allows users to keep playlists updated daily, weekly, or monthly between streaming services, reducing manual playlist management and simplifying migrations between platforms.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\nHow can I update, manage, share, and download playlists? Soundiiz's purpose\n\n\n\nFor 13 years, Soundiiz's objective has remained the same: to be an all-in-one tool to simplify the use of streaming platforms for millions of people. By \"simplify,\" we mean \"management.\" Management of data streams with our world-renowned Transfer function, as well as your playlists. We know it, and you know it too: playlists are everywhere these days.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst and foremost, on streaming platforms, where increasingly powerful algorithms strive to create song lists that closely match your tastes. Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, and Qobuz have, in some cases, invested substantial sums to improve their recommendation tools. Others adopt a hybrid approach, with journalists and curators manually selecting songs for regularly updated playlists.\n\n\n\nPlaylists are everywhere!\n\n\n\nFor streaming services, playlists and algorithms have become key battlegrounds for differentiation. The result? They're proliferating. Some even boost careers, highlight artists, and thus represent considerable promotional opportunities for labels and singers.\n\n\n\nAnd little by little, these playlists have also flourished within the personal accounts of millions of music lovers. Album formats have gradually lost their impact, and it's not uncommon for listeners to consume only playlists, rather than entire albums. The result? Everyone creates their own playlists, based on their mood and tastes, and sometimes updates them daily.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd so, it's not unusual for these playlists—both those we follow, those generated by platforms, and our own—to occupy a significant amount of space on our profiles. They can contain dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of songs, making them difficult to manage.\n\n\n\nThat's where Soundiiz comes in.\n\n\n\n How can I update, manage, share, and download playlists? What's the point?\n\n\n\nUpdating your playlists has become impossible, or rather, extremely complicated. Streaming platforms aren't optimized for managing playlist data. They prioritize adding tracks and constantly feeding these playlists. But what happens when you want to delete one or more songs? The process is often complicated and not very user-friendly.\n\n\n\nEspecially since no streaming platform allows you to download your playlists for storage or transfer them to another platform.\n\n\n\nStreaming service interfaces are still rigid, and Soundiiz understands this perfectly. Accumulating data shouldn't mean being unable to optimize it. Our tool lets you view and interact with all your data in one place.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe've enhanced our options over the years, and we can now confidently say that Soundiiz lets you do just about anything you want with your playlists—even things you wouldn't have thought of! And note that this works with all streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nYou can connect them all to your Soundiiz profile to access your data directly on your dashboard. Once that's done, what's next? What are your options?\n\n\n\nStay tuned, we'll explain everything in detail below.\n\n\n\nHow can I update, manage, share, and download playlists? Step-by-Step\n\n\n\nThe first thing you need to do, as you might expect, is to create a Soundiiz account. Simple as that.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Soundiiz account is now created. You will then have access to your homepage, or your dashboard, if you prefer.\n\n\n\nIf you've never used Soundiiz before, this dashboard will be empty. You therefore need to connect the streaming platform(s) you use daily and where your streaming data is stored.\n\n\n\nTo do this, click on the \"Connect Services\" button on the left side of your screen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe following window will appear:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the platform you want to connect to. A window will then appear, asking you to authorize Soundiiz to connect to the music streaming platform you selected. Follow the procedure to connect the two services.\n\n\n\nNote that we have forged strong partnerships with streaming platforms over our 13 years of existence, enabling us to build bridges between our tools and theirs. This guarantees optimal performance.\n\n\n\nOnce the connection is established, you will magically find all your playlists in the \"Your Library\" category, under the \"Playlists\" section.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou then have two options.\n\n\n\nYou can perform global actions on your playlist: transfer it, synchronize it, share it, clone it, merge it with another playlist, export it, split it, sort it according to various criteria, empty it, delete songs added twice by mistake, or delete it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat's quite a lot, isn't it? We warned you: Soundiiz aims to be as comprehensive as possible!\n\n\n\nThe other option is to work more specifically with the songs contained in your playlists. To do this, click on the name of your playlist. The list of its songs will then appear. By checking the box to the left of the song name, you can transfer that track to another playlist, download it in the format you want, add it to another playlist, share it, or delete it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe bonus? All the changes you make to your playlists will be reflected on your streaming platform. Soundiiz updates your data for you in seconds.\n\n\n\nAnd all of this works perfectly without you having to subscribe or pay anything.\n\n\n\nThe free version of Soundiiz lets you manage all your data directly on your dashboard and transfer up to 200 tracks per playlist. However, if you want to do more than just edit or back up your playlists, we offer two paid options, with no commitment. You can find details of these subscriptions here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs we mentioned, Soundiiz is an all-in-one tool. This means that we not only allow you to manage your data, but also to do a whole host of other things. We talked a lot about playlists in this article, didn't we? Well, Soundiiz has developed its own AI-based playlist-generation tool. We want you, our users, to benefit from playlists that closely match your tastes, but above all, we want you to be in control of what you listen to.\n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz's playlist generation tool, you move from a passive approach—the one you naturally adopt when using streaming services, where they use your data to suggest things to you—to an active one. You can enter text prompts describing what you want to listen to, or enter criteria and ask Soundiiz to generate playlists for you.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the best part? You can then export these playlists to your streaming platforms and, if you choose, they will be updated at a defined frequency without you having to lift a finger! Convenient, right?\n\n\n\nIn addition to AI-powered playlist generation, Soundiiz lets you create SmartLinks to promote your playlists or music (if you're an artist). Or you can sync playlists from a streaming platform other than your own to the one you use.\n\n\n\nTo try out all our services, click here!"}
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With a proliferation of offers, homogenized features, heightened competition, and a fragmented audience, how can you find your way? And how do you choose a streaming platform that suits your needs? To stand out, some have no choice but to focus on the finer details. Understanding these details is therefore crucial. Luckily, Soundiiz is here to guide you through your decision-making process! Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which is the best streaming service in 2026?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe'll explain everything! And we divided our analysis, point by point:\n\n\n\n\nPlaylists and algorithms\n\n\n\nCatalogs\n\n\n\nPrice & subscription\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nPay-Per-Stream\n\n\n\nOur choice!\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 17 minutes\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nBy 2026, it almost seems like there are an infinite number of music streaming services. But it wasn't always this way. For a long time, it was quite the opposite: in the early 2000s, piracy was rampant, plunging labels and artists into a seemingly endless crisis, and then iTunes entered the scene.\n\n\n\nIn 2003, Apple's service, which allowed users to buy digital music, was a small revolution. And while the courts managed to shut down most piracy sites, iTunes became a way to combat the massive and free distribution of entire music catalogs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApple took its first steps into what would become the world of streaming, but it would be years before Apple Music was born. In the meantime, Pandora, Last.fm, Deezer, and Spotify, in 2008, entered the market. The music industry was undergoing a profound transformation and constantly reinventing itself. From physical logic to digital logic, the internet revolutionizes everything.\n\n\n\nIn this thriving ecosystem, Spotify quickly stands out. And while it wasn't the first platform to launch, it rapidly became the most used. It continues to grow, maintaining its undisputed leadership position in terms of numbers to this day.\n\n\n\nThe arrival of Apple Music\n\n\n\nSeven years after Spotify, Apple Music, having acquired Beats Music, officially launched in June 2015. This is the result of years of experience in technology and digital media. And the public responded enthusiastically, making Apple Music one of the major players in the global streaming market.\n\n\n\nIt seems almost astonishing that, in 2026, Apple Music will be barely over ten years old, given its leading position and established status as a platform of choice for those seeking a balanced, comprehensive, and highly efficient tool.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy offering more than just music streaming, Apple Music is positioning itself as a cultural hub and a 360-degree platform. Will it catch up with Spotify as the most used platform by 2026? Not quite yet, but Apple Music continues to grow and gain ground.\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best streaming service in 2026?\n\n\n\nWe give you our perspective below!\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best in 2026? Playlists and algorithms\n\n\n\nSince the arrival of playlists, algorithms have become the key to success for streaming platforms. And if there's one thing Spotify has understood, it's this.\n\n\n\nThe Swedish platform has invested millions and millions of dollars in its algorithm to ensure it closely matches its users' tastes. Playlists focused on discovering new talent are indeed the most popular on Spotify. And for good reason: most users agree that the algorithm is the best on the market. The one that does the best job of aggregating data and selecting new releases that suit individual tastes.\n\n\n\nTheir Discover Weekly playlist, for example, is their most popular and is updated at the beginning of each week. Their Release Radar, also streamed millions of times, highlights new releases from artists the user is subscribed to.  \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nBut Apple Music is far from lagging. In fact, its algorithm is one of the most powerful on the market. Their Top Pick For You playlists and Discovery Station are effective, and the ability to hit the like or dislike button on a song is a real step forward, allowing the algorithm to update itself based on your tastes.\n\n\n\nBut all of this still seems inferior to what Spotify offers, with less targeted, less precise, and more generic suggestions that can give the impression of going in circles. The difference, of course, is subjective, but Spotify's power sweeps everything else aside.\n\n\n\nHumans & algorithms\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Apple Music offers playlists generated by \"human beings\": their editorial playlists are a good way to escape the constant stream of artificially generated data and be guided by the tastes of a journalist, an influencer, or an Apple Music employee.\n\n\n\nSpotify bet everything on their algorithm, and this is something they're regularly criticized for: a dehumanized approach to music, where everything is automated, and nothing feels \"real.\" For example, Apple Music's DNA is primarily album-oriented, with prominently displayed album recommendations. Spotify, on the other hand, is playlist-oriented, with playlists as the most visible elements in its ecosystem.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nIf you're a big fan of playlists, don't hesitate and head to Spotify. In 2026, the platform remains the absolute benchmark thanks to its constantly refined algorithm. If, however, playlists aren't very important to you and you prefer an album-based approach rather than a playlist-based one, then Apple Music remains a balanced solution.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best in 2026? Catalogs\n\n\n\nWhile the depth of a music catalog might have been a differentiating factor at the beginning of the streaming era, that's definitely no longer the case. The reason? Almost all platforms now have libraries of over 100 million tracks. So much so that they don't even advertise it anymore; it's become so commonplace.\n\n\n\nOf course, exceptions exist. A few songs may not be available on one platform or another, but it's a marginal phenomenon. And it shouldn't influence your decision.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, faced with this homogenization of the number of available songs, streaming platforms have wondered how to differentiate themselves. And Spotify found the answer quickly: podcasts and audiobooks. And it has invested millions to acquire them, more than its competitors.\n\n\n\nThe result? Spotify is a preferred destination for users who don't just want to listen to music but also enjoy related content, whose listening statistics continue to climb. Each year brings its new certainty: global podcast consumption is exploding. And Spotify is reaping the benefits. Because they quickly understood that the future of digital audio lies in this new pool of content.\n\n\n\nSeparate apps\n\n\n\nOn the other end of the spectrum, Apple Music has also spared no expense. But Apple's service has made a differentiating choice that could, undoubtedly, deter some. Instead of integrating its podcast catalog directly into Apple Music, they have stored it on a separate application, Apple Podcasts.\n\n\n\nAnd the same goes for audiobooks: if you want to enjoy them, you'll need to install the Apple Books app. It's a double-edged sword: on the one hand, it helps declutter and streamline the Apple Music app, allowing it to focus solely on music.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, many people have absolutely no desire to switch between platforms, especially if they're used to the all-in-one experience of Spotify or Deezer. So, it's not about the catalog size, but rather ease of use. And on this specific point, the ability to listen to everything in a single app gives Spotify the edge.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best in 2026? Price & subscription\n\n\n\nStreaming services have all increased their monthly subscription prices in recent years. The reasons and justifications are varied: rising infrastructure costs, necessary improvements to their tools, new features, and so on.\n\n\n\nIn this context, some platforms that were previously priced similarly have distinguished themselves from competitors. This is the case with Spotify, which now offers one of the most expensive subscriptions on the market.\n\n\n\nIt will cost you:\n\n\n\n\n$12.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n$18.99 per month for a Duo subscription\n\n\n\n$21.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n$6.99 per month for a student subscription.\n\n\n\n\nA flexible offer with a wide range of options, but still at the higher end of the price range compared to the competition. Note that you can benefit from two months of free subscription with any new sign-up.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nApple Music offers the following plans:\n\n\n\n\n$10.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n$16.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n$5.99 per month for a student subscription.\n\n\n\n\nThe Duo option is not available from Apple Music, and you can only get one free month. However, with a two-dollar difference in the individual monthly subscription price, your Apple Music subscription will cost you less over a year than a Spotify subscription.\n\n\n\nIn an economic climate where purchasing power is declining, Apple Music is an attractive option.\n\n\n\nHowever, these comparisons only concern the Premium versions of both applications. Spotify offers a free version, but it includes ads and other features that can detract from the listening experience. If you're on a budget, don't hesitate: Spotify is the best option. But if you're willing to spend a few dollars a month on your streaming platform, then Apple Music should be a better deal.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie! ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best in 2026? User experience\n\n\n\nTwo different approaches, here too. On the one hand, Spotify has made the controversial choice to model its navigation after TikTok. Instead of an infinite vertical scroll, like on TikTok, it displays a multitude of information as you scroll. This can disrupt navigation between the different categories of your account and between your interests.\n\n\n\nBy opting for an abundance of information and options, Spotify risks losing its users. Similarly, in its \"New Releases\" category, information is sometimes duplicated or presented in a difficult-to-read format, making navigation and selecting songs or albums more complicated.\n\n\n\nErgonomics and user experience are undoubtedly the most subjective aspects of this comparison. But at Soundiiz, we are convinced that \"Less is more.\" And that Spotify has not chosen \"Less\", quite the opposite. \n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nApple has chosen a different approach. The app is sleek, elegant, and stripped down to the bare essentials, perfectly in line with Apple's positioning and product design. The decision to focus solely on music allows the app to breathe more than Spotify's. Navigating between categories, which are more visible than on its competitor's platform, is therefore easier.\n\n\n\nWhile Spotify has recently emphasized the \"social\" features of its app, focusing on community, Apple Music has opted for a more streamlined approach to organizing music libraries.\n\n\n\nFurthermore, Apple Music offers \"Radios,\" hosted by influential figures in the music industry. These provide a different way to listen to audio content, almost anachronistic in the age of playlists. And it's a feature that users will appreciate, enhancing the overall user experience.\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best in 2026? Audio quality\n\n\n\nIf you had asked yourself in early 2025 which offered better audio quality, Apple Music or Spotify, we would have answered Apple Music without hesitation. And if you were to ask the same question in 2026… we would have given you the same answer!\n\n\n\nYet, at the end of 2025, Spotify included an option its users had been requesting for years: the ability to listen to music in high resolution. And yet, it wasn't enough. Apple Music has been committed to HD audio for years, and its HD option remains superior to Spotify's. In terms of specifications, this translates to 24-bit Lossless (24-bit/48kHz) and Hi-Res Lossless (up to 24-bit/192kHz) for Apple Music. Spotify's Lossless option, on the other hand, only goes up to 24-bit/44.1kHz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's difficult to grasp, concretely, what this means. Let's just say that Spotify's highest audio quality surpasses that of a CD. It's common knowledge that the arrival of music streaming significantly degraded listening quality, making the CD the highest quality option for a long time. Spotify has recently surpassed this. But Apple Music goes even further, and for music enthusiasts and audiophiles, the difference between the two services is remarkable.\n\n\n\nNot to mention that Apple Music offers Spatial Audio, an immersive listening option for its songs. It's as if the sounds surround you, coming from all directions. Quite surprising, but incredibly effective! Spotify hasn't adopted this feature, so it's logically at a disadvantage.\n\n\n\nWhile it's possible to debate most of the other sections of this comparison, Apple Music wins hands down here. However, if you don't have high-quality headphones or speakers, you might not notice much difference between the two platforms. The purity of Apple Music's sound is even more appreciated with high-tech equipment.\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: which one is the best in 2026? Pay-per-stream\n\n\n\nArtist compensation on streaming platforms is an increasingly important issue for music lovers. Many of you, quite rightly, want to know exactly how much artists can expect to earn when you stream their songs. These debates have become even more prevalent following numerous public statements from artists in recent years denouncing the streaming system. Some point to its unfairness towards artists, while others believe that compensation is far too low and that platforms have trapped them in a cycle from which it is difficult to escape.\n\n\n\nAs listeners, you have a small power: the power to choose to subscribe to a platform that seems as ethical as possible, and that shows maximum respect for artists by paying them fair sums – if that even means anything. On this specific point, Apple Music is significantly ahead of Spotify.\n\n\n\nSource: Apple Music's website\n\n\n\nFinding reliable and sourced statistics on this data is difficult: streaming platforms are reluctant to share it. This is precisely what made a recent Qobuz press release one of last year's major talking points, after the platform decided to reveal the inner workings of its payment policy.\n\n\n\nFigures\n\n\n\nWe based our analysis on figures provided by RouteNote, a credible and well-known media outlet in the tech world. These figures were cross-checked with other sources to verify their reliability.\n\n\n\nAccording to RouteNote, Spotify pays between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream. Apple Music, on the other hand, is much more advantageous, with a pay-per-stream rate of $0.01.\n\n\n\nWhile the difference appears significant when presented like this, the figures remain low and difficult to grasp. But imagine we were to calculate one million streams. In this scenario, Spotify would pay an artist $4,000 (assuming an average of $0.004 per stream). While Apple Music would pay $10,000 for the same million streams, more than twice as much. There's no doubt that if artist compensation matters to you, Apple Music is the ideal solution!\n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nApple Music VS Spotify: let's sum it up!\n\n\n\nLet's do the math: out of six of our categories, Apple Music wins three. Spotify wins two. The last one, concerning price, is a tie. Based on these statistics, Apple Music is the winner of this duel.\n\n\n\nAnd it must be said that Apple's service seems to us a well-balanced solution, offering everything a music lover could hope for from its platform, at a price consistent with the market, with audio quality among the best, and a solid algorithm, although inferior to Spotify's. Choosing Apple Music means choosing efficiency, quality (audio), and simplicity.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nDeciding to subscribe to Spotify means choosing a platform with no real flaws, but with subpar audio and artist compensation among the worst in the industry. An all-in-one solution, brimming with options, recently made the wise choice to act as a bridge to live concerts, bringing everything together in one place.\n\n\n\nWhile Apple Music focuses solely on music, offering content not only dictated by algorithms, and allows podcast and audiobook listeners to use another Apple app to enjoy this content, Spotify wants to keep its customers captive, all in one place.\n\n\n\nA different approach, but one that's equally valid! And the good news? Thanks to the trial periods offered by both platforms, you can test one and then the other before making your final decision! \n\n\n\nWinner: Apple Music ✅\n\n\n\nOne question will inevitably arise: what to do with the streaming data you've accumulated so far? Stay tuned, we're putting on our superhero capes, and we'll tell you how Soundiiz is coming to your rescue.\n\n\n\nTransfer your data from Spotify to Apple Music, and from Apple Music to Spotify\n\n\n\nIf you've read this far in this Versus article, first of all: thank you! Next, you're probably wondering: what to do with all the data you've accumulated over months or years on your current streaming service? Is there a way to transfer it all to Spotify or Apple Music, depending on your preference, or are you doomed to lose it forever? And have to start all over again on one of those two platforms?\n\n\n\nWell, about fifteen years ago, the two founders of Soundiiz asked themselves the same question. And they worked for months and months to find an answer. A precise, effective, 100% legal, and transparent answer. That answer is Soundiiz's Transfer tool.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe process couldn't be simpler: log in to your Soundiiz account, go to your dashboard, and connect your Apple Music and Spotify accounts to Soundiiz. Then follow the instructions. It's that easy.\n\n\n\nEspecially since our services are commitment-free and available in a free version, up to a certain limit. If you exceed this limit, you'll only have to pay a few dollars to transfer all your data. And you can then unsubscribe, although that's certainly not what we want.\n\n\n\nTransfer everything!\n\n\n\nBy mirroring your data on your destination platform, we can transfer your playlists, songs, and liked artists in just a few minutes. This is the result of mutual trust between streaming platforms and Soundiiz, making our services legal and transparent. And thanks to the constant improvements we make to our tools, which we work on daily, we can perform transfers with minimal data loss.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd that's not all Soundiiz lets you do! The Transfer tool is just the tip of the iceberg, a feature that has built our reputation and renown. Since our beginnings in 2013, we've enhanced our services with a multitude of tools to make Soundiiz an all-in-one solution for managing all your data and letting you manipulate it as you wish.\n\n\n\nFrom downloading and syncing playlists to creating Smart Links and generating playlists with our Artificial Intelligence tool, Soundiiz leverages its passion for music and technological expertise to help you easily navigate the vast world of music streaming.\n\n\n\nAnd to start your journey, it's right here!"}
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Or when choosing one for the first time. Which service best suits your needs? Which one should you choose based on your needs? What's the best music streaming service in 2026?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA not-so-simple question, but one that Soundiiz has the answer to!\n\n\n\nLet's go!\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Choosing the best music streaming service in 2026 depends on key criteria like playlists & algorithms, catalog size, pricing, user experience, and artist compensation.\n    Spotify remains the benchmark for playlists and music discovery thanks to its highly advanced algorithm and personalized recommendations.\n    Apple Music stands out in 2026 for better audio quality and higher pay-per-stream rates, making it a stronger choice for users who value sound quality and artist support.\n    With over 100 million tracks across platforms, catalog size is no longer a differentiator—ecosystem features like podcasts, UX, and content strategy now drive the choice of streaming service.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 15 minutes\n\n\n\nWhat's the best music streaming service in 2026? Methodology\n\n\n\nThis comparative article is based on Soundiiz's extensive experience – nearly 15 years! – in the music streaming field. It also draws on in-depth, daily monitoring of the evolution of streaming platforms, with which Soundiiz has worked for many years. Our observations are based on our own user experiences, as well as the wealth of user feedback and the overall context of the music industry.\n\n\n\nOver the years, subscription pricing has become less of a deciding factor as we move towards standardization of offerings, coupled with subscriptions bundled with other services, as is the case with Amazon Music and YouTube Music. The argument of a large music catalog has also become less relevant, since all platforms now boast millions and millions of titles: enough to satisfy everyone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is therefore logical that these aspects play a less significant role in our decision-making. \n\n\n\nHowever, factors such as the algorithm, the availability of non-music content, audio quality, and artist compensation are increasingly shaping the industry and informing decision-making for most music enthusiasts. Our analyses, therefore, take these factors into account. Some of them are linked to current events and concerns.\n\n\n\nAlso, keep in mind that nothing beats a period of actual use of each of these platforms to form your own opinion: most of them offer a free, no-commitment trial period. It allows you to test them and feel more confident in your choices, knowing you can easily transfer your music data with Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nNow that the basics are covered, let's dive into our comprehensive comparison!\n\n\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\nIt's difficult to find clear flaws in Spotify. Its algorithm is the best on the market. Millions of dollars have been invested in refining its recommendation system and playlists. And with great success! In a context where playlists have become the preferred listening method, there's no doubt that this gives Spotify a significant competitive advantage. The Swedish platform is also celebrated for introducing new artists through its discovery playlists and constantly seeking new ways to extend the listening experience.\n\n\n\nA pioneer in the massive promotion of podcasts and audiobooks, Spotify has ensured it maintains its lead over its competitors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd now everyone is trying to catch up. But in recent years, the streaming giant's reputation has been tarnished. Between scandals surrounding its founder, issues related to Artificial Intelligence, and artist compensation policies that have sparked widespread outrage, Spotify is facing a backlash. Yet, statistics show that it remains the number one platform, and by a considerable margin in terms of user numbers.\n\n\n\nAnd this doesn't seem likely to change anytime soon. With a balanced offering, regular updates, integration with non-music content, and ongoing algorithmic and user-friendliness improvements that consistently keep Spotify at the forefront of trends, Spotify appears poised to hold onto its leading position for several more years.\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nBest algorithm and recommendation system on the market\n\n\n\nHuge library of podcasts and audiobooks\n\n\n\nNew features regularly\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist compensation\n\n\n\nProliferation of AI\n\n\n\nAudio quality not up to the level of market leaders\n\n\n\nPrice hikes\n\n\n\n\nWhat's the best music streaming service in 2026? YouTube Music Premium\n\n\n\nThe position of YouTube Music Premium is interesting. Before reaching its final form, the streaming platform powered by YouTube and Google underwent several iterations. But none of them truly gained traction.\n\n\n\nThat is, until YouTube Music Premium introduced a bundled offer with a YouTube subscription, allowing users to remove ads from YouTube videos. From a price perspective, the music streaming service has become more than competitive. It has established itself as a serious alternative, steadily gaining market share. But what about the platform itself?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's well-balanced and solid in many aspects, but not yet up to par. Its catalog, powered by Google's reach, is enormous. So is its song search system, which allows users to search by lyrics, for example. Its algorithm and recommendation system are effective, though not groundbreaking.\n\n\n\nIts compensation policy and efforts to combat the proliferation of artificial intelligence could be significantly improved, as could its audio quality, which falls far short of the highest standards set by some competitors. In short, YouTube Music does what you'd expect from a music streaming platform in 2026. And it offers a large catalog of music to choose from.\n\n\n\nBut while services are trying to differentiate themselves from the competition by offering alternative options or making bold choices, YouTube Music Premium tries to do everything, and does everything well. But without much fanfare!\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nThe price, combined with a YouTube Premium subscription\n\n\n\nCatalog and search system\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nAlgorithm, rather average\n\n\n\nArtists' compensation\n\n\n\n\nTIDAL\n\n\n\nTIDAL took a few years to establish itself in the music streaming market. But when it did, it did so with a bang. Backed by internationally renowned artists, the service is designed as an alternative to Spotify and Apple Music, where artists, those who create the music, are valued and placed at the heart of everything.\n\n\n\nThis is one of TIDAL's strengths: its royalty policy, among the best on the market, and its audio quality. Choosing TIDAL means not only supporting creative work but also listening to albums in a context that lets them showcase their best qualities. But that's not all the platform offers, far from it! With a constantly improving algorithm and features designed to discover new artists, TIDAL is now well-established in the sector and a serious competitor to industry leaders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing TIDAL gives the impression of being on a premium service: elegant, sleek, and modern. Everything is user-friendly and is in the right place to facilitate your navigation. But there's a catch: TIDAL doesn't offer podcasts.\n\n\n\nIn a global context where demand for this type of content is exploding, some users might be put off by this omission and turn to another platform, even though TIDAL appears capable of offering everything they want. It's simple: if you're convinced TIDAL is the platform for you and you're also a fan of podcasts and audiobooks, you'll need to use two apps.\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nUser-friendly and uncluttered\n\n\n\nOptimal audio capacity\n\n\n\nCreator compensation\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nNo podcasts or audiobooks\n\n\n\n\nWhat's the best music streaming service in 2026? Qobuz\n\n\n\nQobuz: the least used music streaming platform in this selection, statistically speaking… but one of the most impressive! From its inception, Qobuz chose to position itself in a niche market: audiophiles. You know, those who swear by audio quality as close as possible to that of studio recordings. Those who are willing to spend hundreds of dollars on a sound system, speakers, or headphones that allow them to listen to music in optimal definition.\n\n\n\nAnd it worked! Choosing Qobuz today means choosing a platform whose philosophy stands in stark contrast to that of the market leaders. By focusing on a tool where algorithms and Artificial Intelligence play a minimal role, basing its recommendations on human selections rather than machines, and favoring a simple, efficient tool where music is at the heart of everything, it's as if Qobuz is taking a step back in time. To a time when music streaming didn't exist. Where music lovers used to go to record stores to buy their vinyl records. Where they would let themselves be guided by the salespeople's advice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQobuz infuses its platform with a bit of that feeling, notably through its \"Magazine\" section, which features in-depth articles, interviews, and album analyses. Qobuz is \"old school\" in its approach, yet offers everything a music lover could hope for from a music streaming platform in 2026. Furthermore, according to several studies and its own figures, Qobuz is the platform that pays artists the most per stream.\n\n\n\nThis strategic direction aligns with Qobuz's DNA: to be a platform for enthusiasts, passionate about sound, certainly, but also about creation. And therefore, to establish itself as an ethical service, as close as possible to listeners as well as artists.\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nOptimal audio quality\n\n\n\n\"Human\" recommendation system\n\n\n\nArtist compensation policy\n\n\n\nEase of use and user-friendliness\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nNo podcasts or audiobooks\n\n\n\nIn the age of playlists and artificially generated recommendations, a \"human\" approach may be off-putting\n\n\n\n\nWhat's the best music streaming service in 2026? Deezer\n\n\n\nDeezer was initially perceived as a platform primarily for its home country, France. But it must be acknowledged that this is no longer the case. And that Deezer has prepared its assault on the world stage, with considerable success.\n\n\n\nMajor upheavals have marked recent years. Deezer has positioned itself on important and topical issues. First and foremost, a better distribution of the money generated by music streaming. When forging partnerships with the world's leading labels, Deezer is establishing a new way to compensate rights holders, called the artist-centric model. By advocating for streams generated by individuals to go directly to the artists they actually stream, rather than into a large pie shared by all artists worldwide, Deezer intends to change forever the rules of an industry deemed unfair to those at the heart of creation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy fighting the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence and machine-generated songs, imposing barriers to entry, and tightening controls, Deezer is establishing itself with the general public as a service that addresses current issues.\n\n\n\nAdd to that an effective algorithm and recommendation system, a pretty OK artist compensation model, and the ability to listen to podcasts, and you have a platform with virtually no flaws compared to its competitors. The only drawback: users with large music libraries or thousands of tracks in their playlists complain about the app's slowness and lack of responsiveness. But nothing that should remain static!\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nBarriers to AI\n\n\n\nActions in favor of a fairer compensation system\n\n\n\nUsability and recommendations\n\n\n\nCatalog and podcasts\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nLoading speed issues\n\n\n\n\nApple Music\n\n\n\nApple pioneered music streaming with the launch of iTunes at a time when piracy was devastating the music industry, its labels, and its artists. iTunes set a price for streaming music and made it legally available digitally. However, it took many years for Apple Music to establish itself as a leading music streaming platform definitively.\n\n\n\nBut when it did, the industry was shaken up, with a serious new player that could no longer be ignored.\n\n\n\nApple Music does everything well, without exception, and it has now established itself as the most well-rounded music streaming service on the market. The only drawback? The absence of podcasts and audiobooks: Apple forces you to download a separate app from Apple Music to access them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is both a strength and a weakness. Focusing solely on music on Apple Music helps limit the proliferation of categories and elements on the screen. Navigation is now smoother, more logical, and less cluttered with features that are indirectly related to the listening experience for songs, albums, or playlists. However, this might be a drawback for those accustomed to having everything in one place, as with Spotify.\n\n\n\nIn terms of audio quality, significant efforts have been made, particularly with the Spatial Audio option and the recommendation algorithm, which is renowned as one of the most refined in the industry. The presence of radio stations, shows hosted by DJs or journalists, and a host of other options make Apple Music a platform at the crossroads of many music-related elements.\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nSimplicity\n\n\n\nBalanced offering\n\n\n\nRadio stations and related content\n\n\n\nConnectivity\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nSeparate app for podcasts (could also be a positive aspect!)\n\n\n\nThe algorithm could be improved\n\n\n\n\nWhat's the best music streaming service in 2026? Amazon Music Unlimited\n\n\n\nLike YouTube Music Premium, Amazon Music Unlimited has experienced a recent and meteoric rise. This is due to a subscription offer bundled with Amazon Prime, which, for a few extra dollars, makes it a formidable platform if price is a major concern. In reality, Amazon Music Unlimited is a well-balanced and efficient platform. But it doesn't try too hard either. Its algorithm is currently less robust than Spotify's, its main competitor in the segment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever, unlike YouTube Music Premium, Amazon Music understood that the audiophile segment needed to be targeted and represented a growing pool of users. The result? Amazon Music is among the best-equipped platforms. If you add this to a relevant recommendation system that, according to numerous testimonials, continues to improve and demonstrate its effectiveness, you get a well-balanced platform that should satisfy the majority of music lovers.\n\n\n\nWith a well-stocked music and podcast catalog and a subscription policy that should satisfy many users (especially considering that millions of people have an Amazon Prime subscription), Amazon Music Unlimited is gradually establishing itself as a solid choice with few drawbacks. However, if supporting artistic creation is essential to you, be aware that Amazon Music is among the worst performers in this area. And there's no indication, at the moment, that things will change.\n\n\n\n\nPros\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic and podcast catalog\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nPrice, combined with an Amazon Prime subscription\n\n\n\n\n\nCons\n\n\n\n\n\nUser interface still needs improvement\n\n\n\nArtist compensation\n\n\n\nProximity to Amazon, and all the controversies that entail\n\n\n\n\nWhat's the best music streaming service in 2026?\n\n\n\nIt's difficult to make a definitive choice, given the multitude of factors involved. Our choice, therefore, is to focus on the most balanced platform possible, without any deal-breakers or overly restrictive choices, and one that can appeal to the widest possible audience. A modern tool, firmly rooted in its time, with a reasonable subscription price, user-friendly, and popular enough to stand the test of time.\n\n\n\nAnd one that is mindful of creators' livelihoods, limits AI's risks, and makes way for the human element in content curation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaking these parameters into account, and after studying feedback from numerous users, we believe that Apple Music is the most coherent streaming platform for the majority of users in 2026.\n\n\n\nBut be warned! The other platforms mentioned in this comparison, notably Qobuz, TIDAL and Deezer, also have many advantages. Ultimately, it's up to each individual to choose the tool that best suits their usage habits!\n\n\n\nBest Music Streaming Services in 2026: A Side-by-Side Comparison\n\n\n\nBest for...Audio qualityTIDAL & QobuzEthicsQobuzCatalogYouTube MusicPriceAmazon Music & YouTube MusicFunctionalitiesSpotifyPodcasts & AudiobooksSpotifyAlgorithmSpotify\n\n\n\nHow to transfer music data from one streaming platform to another?\n\n\n\nYou've read our detailed comparison, and we thank you for it! One of the platforms mentioned caught your eye, and you're now considering leaving your current platform to see what it has to offer. But you don't know how to transfer all the data accumulated over the years?\n\n\n\nFor years, Soundiiz has been developing a simple and effective Transfer tool that lets you mirror your songs, liked artists, albums, and playlists to the platform of your choice. By forging partnerships with streaming platforms and continually improving our tools, we have established ourselves as the most relevant solution to your migration needs. Used millions of times, our Transfer tool is available in a free version that allows you to transfer up to 200 items.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Premium subscriptions remove this limit and let you use Soundiiz for a host of other things: creating SmartLinks to promote your music, syncing and downloading playlists, and storing and sharing them… There's almost no limit to what Soundiiz can do.\n\n\n\nWe designed our services to be reliable, robust, and secure partners for your daily use of music streaming services. And to make them easy to use and manage your data!\n\n\n\nTo try our Transfer tool and start transferring your data, click here."}
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Two tech giants, Spotify and Claude, an Artificial Intelligence, can now work hand in hand. And the possibilities seem endless. Spotify, Claude & AI: are next-generation playlists here?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nWe'll try to explain the ins and outs of this major shift!\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    AI-generated playlists are becoming central in music streaming, helping users discover songs faster by leveraging algorithms and personalized recommendations instead of manual browsing.\n    Spotify’s AI playlist feature and its integration with Claude enable users to generate playlists or music recommendations directly from natural language prompts, based on mood, context, or listening history.\n    The Spotify x Claude integration marks a shift toward conversational music discovery, where AI assistants act as a control layer to search, play, and manage playlists without leaving the chat interface.\n    AI playlist generators like Soundiiz offer an alternative approach by remaining platform-independent, allowing users to generate and export playlists across multiple streaming services.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\nWhat's Claude?\n\n\n\nIn 2021, employees of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, left to found Claude. Two years later, their brainchild hit the market and disrupted an already booming industry.\n\n\n\nBehind Claude? Anthropic, a company in which Amazon and Google have invested billions of dollars. It has quickly established itself as one of the most reputable and effective AI models on the market. But it also attracts its share of controversy, particularly at the military and federal levels. By introducing a model designed to be ethical and transparent, notably through what Anthropic calls \"Constitutional AI\"—a list of principles that the AI ​​must apply—Anthropic is attempting to establish new rules.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese principles, regularly refined, try, for example, to prevent Claude's responses from hindering democracy. This almost philosophical, societal guide, which, of course, still has its flaws, differentiates Claude from other AI systems dominating the market.\n\n\n\nThe aim of this article is certainly not to engage in philosophical debates on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence. Still, it is important to highlight, to understand how Claude integrates with Spotify, the specific features of the tool developed by Anthropic.\n\n\n\nIn 2026, Claude and its numerous evolutions continue to influence the tech world and refine its technologies. A few days ago, Claude reached a new milestone: the ability to integrate its services into numerous globally recognized applications, such as Audible, TripAdvisor, Uber, Uber Eats, StubHub, and… Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd that's where things start to get interesting!\n\n\n\nIt's worth noting that Anthropic specifies that data from the connected applications will not be used to train Claude's models, and also that these applications do not have access to other queries made by a user to Claude: a way for Anthropic to further position itself in the niche of \"ethical\" AI.\n\n\n\nSpotify, Claude & AI: Are next-generation playlists here? Spotify and AI\n\n\n\nAs you know, and as we've discussed at length in our blog posts, Spotify has invested heavily in AI over the past few years. Probably even more than Apple Music, TIDAL, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or Deezer. Spotify has always strived to be at the forefront of trends, aiming for a significant competitive advantage. And AI is no exception.\n\n\n\nIt all started with its algorithm and automated recommendation system. By investing millions of dollars in research and technological development, Spotify gained a considerable lead in its discovery playlists and user-based recommendations. Simply put, today it would be difficult to argue that Spotify doesn't offer the best algorithm on the market. But you know the Swedish company: it didn't stop there.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAnd AI has infiltrated Spotify, creating numerous controversies, proliferating, and tarnishing the streaming platform's reputation. Once celebrated for the quality of its discovery playlists, the platform has now become the big bad wolf, the embodiment of AI's excesses and its dangers to artistic creation.\n\n\n\nSo, how can this be countered? How can we regain control over AI and ensure it can once again be an asset rather than a factor that does more harm than good in terms of image?\n\n\n\nBy refocusing it where it creates the most value: playlists. And by investing in Claude.\n\n\n\nSpotify, Claude & AI: Are next-generation playlists here? \n\n\n\nAt the end of April 2026, Spotify celebrated its 20th anniversary and made headlines in many ways. One of these was the announcement that its services now integrate Claude, one of the world's most widely used conversational AI tools. This applies not only to Spotify Premium subscribers but also to those using the free version of the platform—something for everyone.\n\n\n\nSo, how does it work? It's quite simple.\n\n\n\nClaude users can now directly ask the AI a question, request music or podcast recommendations, or playlists. Using Spotify's technology, Claude then suggests tracks that match the request.\n\n\n\nUsers can then either play them directly in Claude, via a preview window, or listen to them in their Spotify app. For example, you can ask Claude to generate a playlist that matches your mood or a specific moment in your day—whether it's an evening with friends, a sunny drive in your car, or just before you start a workout. Note that this playlist generation feature is only available with a Spotify Premium subscription.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nYou can also ask Claude for podcast recommendations or generate playlists based on a particular genre, artist, or influencer. The possibilities are endless.\n\n\n\nClaude uses your listening data and preferences to tailor responses to your tastes. This is essentially what Spotify already did, to some extent. However, integrating the two services allows them to go further, and the requests are formulated differently: they come from you.\n\n\n\nFor Anthropic and its AI, Claude, integrating third-party apps is not only a way to stand out from the competition but also to create synergies between services. While allowing users to access a multitude of services with just a few clicks, they can now use only one. Booking a hotel via Booking or ordering food via Uber Eats can now be done directly from Claude.\n\n\n\nWhile ChatGPT offers similar features, are AIs definitely becoming centralized tools? And will streaming platforms follow the same path?\n\n\n\nSpotify, Claude & AI: Are next-generation playlists here? The impact\n\n\n\nWith Claude, Spotify aims to shift its users from a passive to an active role. Whereas previously they consumed what Spotify suggested based on their listening habits, they can now influence these recommendations by shaping the platform's choices through prompts and text elements.\n\n\n\nThis also illustrates how two Artificial Intelligences can coexist: both Spotify's algorithm and Claude's conversational intelligence. All of this is geared towards music recommendations that enhance the reach of playlists, those lists of songs that are increasingly popular among music lovers.\n\n\n\nIn terms of competition, Spotify is taking another step forward: for now, aside from Melon, a South Korean music streaming service, it is the only streaming platform to have forged such a strong partnership with an external AI.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThis is a way to fully leverage these tools and enhance the user experience of its services. And to create a new entry point to Spotify via Claude for users who may not yet be subscribers. The Swedish platform is thus symbolically positioning itself as the ideal destination for anyone wanting to listen to music.\n\n\n\nEspecially since, in October 2025, Spotify had already made headlines by announcing an integration with ChatGPT. By now partnering with Claude, Spotify seems ready to cover all needs.\n\n\n\nIn a global context where Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and others are increasingly gaining ground at the expense of Google and other search engines, and even becoming the primary destination for many internet users when browsing or asking questions, Spotify's dominance offers interesting growth opportunities. Could this lead to a point where playlist generation is done exclusively by AI? The process seems to be underway, and we could very well be witnessing another revolution in listening habits!\n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz's AI-playlists generator?\n\n\n\nLet's put it simply: Soundiiz didn't wait for Spotify and Claude to allow users to generate playlists by entering prompts. Or tags.\n\n\n\nFaced with the exponential rise of Artificial Intelligence, we couldn't ignore the tool: at Soundiiz, we're as passionate about technology as we are about music. And that's why we launched our own AI tool, accessible directly here.\n\n\n\nIt's a mix of existing AI and our own tools, designed as a serious alternative to other recommendation services on music streaming platforms. You can describe what you want to listen to and enter tags for moods, decades, musical genres, and more.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd that's not all: once Soundiiz has generated the playlist, you can export it to the streaming platform of your choice, whether it's Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, Qobuz, TIDAL, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music. You can also ask Soundiiz to generate a new playlist as often as you like, based on criteria you've previously entered!\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz's AI playlist generator, it might seem like you don't need Claude and Spotify, but... almost!"}
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Or perhaps you're not using it to its full potential. Launched 25 years ago, MusicBrainz and its extension ListenBrainz revolutionized both music information sources and listening recommendations. The good news? Everything is now compatible with Soundiiz. Are MusicBrainz and ListenBrainz the biggest music databases and the finest recommendation systems?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's see!\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    MusicBrainz is one of the biggest open-source music databases, centralizing reliable metadata about artists, albums, labels, credits, concerts, and releases collected over 25 years.\n    ListenBrainz works as an independent music recommendation system and “scrobbler,” tracking listening history privately to generate personalized recommendations outside streaming platform algorithms.\n    Because MetaBrainz operates as a non-profit organization, MusicBrainz and ListenBrainz remain independent from labels and streaming services, ensuring transparent and unbiased music data.\n    Soundiiz now connects with MusicBrainz and ListenBrainz, allowing users to export catalogs, playlists, listening statistics, and recommendations to platforms like Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and TIDAL.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 8 minutes\n\n\n\nMusicBrainz - The biggest music databases and the finest recommendation systems\n\n\n\nMusic is everywhere, all the time. And streaming has amplified its presence. Since the 2000s, millions of songs have appeared online, becoming listenable and shareable. And millions of data have been made available. Information on albums, tracklists, discographies, concerts, videos—so much so that it's dizzying. But where to store this data? Where to find this information?\n\n\n\nIn a world where everything moves very fast and information is scattered, it's essential to have a platform that centralizes everything. And that is constantly updated, collecting everything that can be collected. Then, to make it available to everyone as an open source platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet's just say the name, MusicBrainz, is quite fitting. It is literally a gigantic brain that summarizes everything you want to know about your favorite albums, songwriters, and so on. Where you can access everything related to music, including artists, labels, etc.\n\n\n\nAnd it's been around for 25 years! In 25 years, you can imagine that MusicBrainz has had time to amass an incredible amount of data, which is now accessible in just a few clicks. For example, you simply enter an artist's name in the MusicBrainz website's search bar to access all the existing information about them.\n\n\n\nThis provides access to sourced, reliable, and accurate information. In an increasingly digital world, data must be archived and shared. It is especially true in the music industry, where the physical market has declined significantly in favor of digital.\n\n\n\nFrom physical to digital\n\n\n\nIn this context, it's difficult to read credits, liner notes, and other information that were previously available on CDs or vinyl records. MusicBrainz aims to fill these gaps. Thanks to carefully selected contributors tasked with verifying information and rights, MusicBrainz functions much like Wikipedia, putting up barriers to protect the sources and information made available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany users utilize MusicBrainz to catalog the music they own at home, for example, on physical formats. This gives them access, in black and white, to their music catalog, which they can browse at their leisure. Because it operates independently of a streaming platform, where info is hard to find, especially when it comes to producer credits, mixing engineers, etc, the data in MusicBrainz is generally less extensive and easier to read.\n\n\n\nIt's also a way to blend digital and physical media while retaining the numerous advantages of online storage. In 2012, MusicBrainz forged a partnership with the Internet Archive for image uploading and storage. And two years ago, another initiative in collaboration with the Internet Archive launched: Event Art Archive. This project is dedicated to archiving artwork related to events, such as festivals or concerts.\n\n\n\nNon-profit\n\n\n\nNote that MetaBrainz, a non-profit organization, owns MusicBrainz. It means that MusicBrainz has no commercial objectives and is not affiliated with any structure (e.g., a label, streaming platform, or other). This 100% independent operation allows for transparency and freedom in the information collected, ensuring it is not biased toward any artist or label.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we are also committed to making music accessible to as many people as possible, and above all, to ensuring it is accessible under the right conditions. We share with MusicBrainz a passion for music and a commitment to protecting artists and their associated data. It was therefore perfectly logical for us to make our tools compatible and connectable!\n\n\n\nThe biggest music databases and the finest recommendation systems - ListenBrainz\n\n\n\nAre you familiar with Last.fm? This tool, used worldwide, lets you view the history of the songs you listen to throughout the day.\n\n\n\nListenBrainz works similarly. It's called a \"scrobbler\": an application that runs in the background on your computer and collects data about what you listen to, whether it's a media player or a streaming platform. It stores this data in a database, without sharing it with anyone but you. 100% private, unless you decide otherwise.\n\n\n\nListenBrainz can then show you, in black and white, what you listened to most over a week, a month, or a year. It's a bit like the recaps different streaming platforms publish at various times of the year, but more comprehensive and easier to access.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrecise and independent\n\n\n\nListenBrainz doesn't just work with streaming services; it works with everything you use to listen to music online. The usefulness of ListenBrainz became even more apparent when Last.fm was sold to CBS Corporation in 2007 for several hundred million dollars. Rumors surfaced that CBS intended to discontinue Last.fm's \"scrobbler\" feature, leaving the community worried about future developments.\n\n\n\nListenBrainz is a listening aggregator and a platform that generates recommendations based on your listening history. Many music enthusiasts use ListenBrainz to discover new artists and albums rather than the streaming platform's algorithms. Backed by the MusicBrainz database, ListenBrainz can benefit from an unlimited source of songs to tailor their recommandations. And like MusicBrainz, it operates independently of record labels and streaming services.\n\n\n\nIt will take a few days of using ListenBrainz for the recommendations to become as accurate as possible. Still, once that's done, and once your listening history is substantial enough, you'll find the tool remarkably effective.\n\n\n\nIt acts as a perfect complement to streaming platforms. The recommendations are different and can then be manipulated via Soundiiz, exported, and shared in minutes.\n\n\n\nWe'll explain how below!\n\n\n\nThe biggest music databases and the finest recommendation systems: How to connect them?\n\n\n\nYou're starting to get to know us: Soundiiz is committed to making its services compatible with all available tools. And for several months, we've been working on compatibility between Soundiiz, MusicBrainz, and ListenBrainz. It's now a reality!\n\n\n\nMany people use MusicBrainz to re-encode their music catalog, which they often own on CD, cassette, or vinyl. The problem: this data is stored only in their MusicBrainz account and cannot be exported. Many music lovers would like to be able to listen to the tracks they also listen to at home on their turntable or CD player digitally on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, or other platforms. By connecting MusicBrainz to your Soundiiz account, this is now possible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are now able to retrieve all the data stored on MusicBrainz and then host it on Soundiiz. Once this data is in your account, you can do whatever you want with it using the range of options available on Soundiiz. For example, you can transfer this data to your Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, or any other streaming platform you use.\n\n\n\nOr you can download this data in .CSV format to store it somewhere, such as your Google Drive, so it never disappears and can be shared.\n\n\n\nLinking everything!\n\n\n\nThink of Soundiiz as a way to access and manipulate data as you see fit. Soundiiz is a bridge between services like MusicBrainz and Spotify! A bridge that didn't exist before, since most tools don't allow you to export the data stored within them. Soundiiz removes these barriers!\n\n\n\nIt's the same principle with ListenBrainz: Soundiiz can now connect to this tool and retrieve the stored data. ListenBrainz is a powerful platform for music recommendations: their weekly, monthly, and yearly top lists are exportable via Soundiiz, as are the recommendations generated from their listening history. With Soundiiz, you can export these song and album lists to your Soundiiz account to manage them as you wish, and also transfer them to your preferred streaming platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs you can see, data is becoming increasingly fluid, can be stored in multiple locations, and connections are being created between platforms that were previously complementary but lacked a way to link them.\n\n\n\nOur tools are designed to give you as much freedom and independence as possible, while still connecting you with existing services. It's a way to connect music lovers and cover all usage needs.\n\n\n\nTo try Soundiiz services, click here!"}
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You read that right, but we'll rewrite it to make sure you understand: the iPod is back. This device, which seemed to belong to the past, is once again attracting a young audience eager to break away from the all-digital world. Behind this lies a lot to analyze. And you know us: we're not shy about deciphering the latest market developments. The iPod is back, and what does it mean?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    The iPod is making a surprising comeback among Gen Z, fueled by nostalgia, digital detox culture, and a growing rejection of algorithm-driven music streaming platforms.\n    Searches for “iPod Classic” and “iPod Nano” surged in 2025 and 2026, driving secondhand prices as high as $600 and reviving interest in offline music listening.\n    This return of the iPod reflects a broader movement toward intentional music consumption, physical media ownership, and reduced screen time in response to the dominance of streaming services.\n    While Apple is unlikely to relaunch the iPod soon, the trend highlights growing dissatisfaction with digital ecosystems and renewed interest in controlling personal music libraries and listening habits.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nThe iPod is back: the context\n\n\n\nIt's been four years since iPods were discontinued. In 2001, when Apple launched its iPod, a revolution was underway. Small, portable, and allowing for on-the-go music listening, it quickly became a global phenomenon, selling millions of units—450 million, according to Apple's figures.\n\n\n\nA success, you say? Not just that: an object that changed the way we listen to and consume music. Combined with the power of iTunes, the iPod was a game-changer, reshuffling everything and profoundly altering the entire music industry. Gone were the bulky, circular CD players that were difficult to fit in a pocket.\n\n\n\nWith the iPod, everything was compact, and it could hold hundreds or thousands of songs, all in a device as small as possible. iTunes had shifted everything to digital; the iPod transformed that digital experience into a portable physical object. The two worlds collided, artists and audiences adapted quickly, and years later, this ecosystem gave rise to streaming platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut history, with a capital \"H,\" often repeats itself. And what once disappeared returns to the forefront.\n\n\n\nTrending!\n\n\n\nAccording to Google Trends, searches for \"iPod Classic\" and \"iPod Nano\" increased significantly in August 2025 and April 2026, and remained at high levels thereafter.\n\n\n\nThe result? A resurgence in purchases on resale platforms, where the selling prices of models unavailable for four years have skyrocketed. Up to $600 is now being asked for one of the iPod models. That's more than many smartphones, which allow you to do dozens more things than an iPod can.\n\n\n\nBut no matter: the trend is very real and remains a hot topic among tech experts. Will it create a tipping point? Not certain, but it's undeniable that everything is heating up.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFour years is a short time. But in the tech world, it feels like an eternity. In four years, a lot has changed. Music streaming platforms have tightened their grip on the industry, becoming indispensable. They've taken over everything: listening habits, ways of discovering music, audio content—everything.\n\n\n\nHaving become essential, sometimes at the expense of artists and their earnings, they've made the old world obsolete. Well… not entirely, to be honest.\n\n\n\nThe iPod is back: why?\n\n\n\nIn recent years, physical media—vinyl records, CDs, and even cassettes—have made a comeback, and sales have skyrocketed. Most artists now distribute their music in physical format, sometimes through special editions. They know their audience, often young, craves things they can touch, display on a wall, or add to their collection. Some don't even listen to the vinyl records they buy. What matters is owning something, not just enjoying cultural products digitally. Some artists even use wired headphones and vintage imagery, like iPods, in their promotional strategies.\n\n\n\nAn old-school feel has slowly re-emerged, particularly driven by Gen Z, a generation born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. They maybe want to recapture that characteristic click of the navigation button, that way of browsing for minutes between lists of artists and albums, without being able to type the desired track on a digital keyboard.\n\n\n\nSource: Getty Images\n\n\n\nThey want their listening experience to be free from notifications, to regain intentionality and choice, to use a product for only one purpose, even though devices are now capable of doing everything. Taking back control: that's what Gen Z desires. To become attentive again, to embark on a digital detox, to curb the omnipotence of scrolling. Nostalgia has become cool, even a marketing tool.\n\n\n\nCan Apple bring the iPod back?\n\n\n\nEven Tony Fadell, considered \"the father of the iPod,\" has called for the iPod's return, as he told Business Insider: \n\n\n\n\n\"I think there are smarter ways of making an AirPod that has an iPod in it. So, I think they need to bring back the iPod.\"\n\n\n\n\nUsing an iPod today is like stepping back in time, immersing yourself in an anachronistic way of consuming music, yet one with an incomparable feel.It's also about choosing to reduce screen time and becoming aware of how much we're bombarded by noise we're no longer even conscious of. Is it a pose? Perhaps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecent years have seen the emergence of photos of celebrities with wired headphones and an iPod in hand, as if they were trying to project an image of being disconnected from the reality of rampant digitalization. This is sometimes sincere and authentic, but there's also, perhaps, a degree of superficiality in this emphasis on things that no longer exist.\n\n\n\nAs if some people want to show at all costs that they are the antithesis of current trends. Or, as is digital models are running out of steam, not having a smartphone to listen to music is now trendy. A way to differentiate yourself from the mass. The iPod is back, and does it mean a small revolution is coming?\n\n\n\nThe iPod is back, but what could it change?\n\n\n\nFor now, let's be honest: the iPod's resurgence remains a relatively isolated phenomenon. It's an amusing detail, but one that can't be generalized since Apple doesn't seem ready to release new models. The secondhand market is thriving, but without new products, it could quickly stagnate, or even dry up.\n\n\n\nWhat's interesting is what this says about the digital world. A young generation seems to have had enough of the omnipotence of streaming platforms, of the reign of algorithms. And they want to break free from it.\n\n\n\nThey want to enjoy music without distractions, for their choices to be dictated only by what they truly want to listen to, and not by what they're given. The younger generation wants to be active, not passive, prisoners of choices that aren't entirely their own. They want to transfer digital files to their computers—files they've acquired by buying physical music—and then upload them to their iPods, being mindful of the remaining storage space on their devices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe notion of effort is regaining ground, along with a sense of control. These are things we lost as music streaming services took over. No more data overload, no more thousands of tracks they don't remember liking; the iPod lets them stay in constant contact with their tastes. It's a handcrafted feeling, rooted in a world that no longer exists, or at least one that has been gradually devoured.\n\n\n\nDownloading again?\n\n\n\nPeople might choose to buy an album on Bandcamp, where artists are fairly compensated. And then listen to that album on their iPod. Without ever again using streaming platforms. This resurgence of the iPod is therefore also a kind of revolt against a system deemed unfair. But things are slowly falling into place: legal album downloads aren't increasing. They may even be declining, which complicates a return to an economy disconnected from the world of music streaming, at least for the time being.\n\n\n\nAs we've said, the phenomenon is still too isolated to have a real impact on the world of music streaming. But more than the phenomenon itself, it's the ideas it symbolizes that could well have a long-term impact. A digital discontent that has been simmering for several years now. With all that this implies in terms of artificial intelligence, copyright infringement, and the loss of control artists have over their art and earnings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany people have taken up these issues. They had an impact when tens of thousands of users left Spotify to migrate to more ethical platforms, like Qobuz. The return of the iPod fits into this logic: that of a growing disengagement from digital technology.\n\n\n\niPods are back, certainly, but it's really Gen Z that's starting to take control.\n\n\n\nAnd this takeover could well, in a few years, have led to profound changes in our digital societies.\n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nLet's say it right off the bat: Soundiiz has little to do with the return of the iPod, and won't be able to help you organize your music library if you only use audio files. We indeed don't have the right to manipulate MP3 and other audio files, as we only have access to the streaming platforms' APIs.\n\n\n\nIf you wish to transfer files you downloaded from your computer to Soundiiz, you can't do so.\n\n\n\nBut there are many other things we can do!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you, like a growing number of people, lean towards iPods and are tired of having thousands of songs on your playlists that you don't listen to, Soundiiz can help. By connecting your streaming platform - and we mean any platform, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Qobuz,… - to our services, you'll be able to manipulate your music data in seconds. You can delete songs, organize your playlists, download them, change their names, and lots of other things that can be pretty hard to do when using your streaming service.\n\n\n\nJust like new iPod users want, Soundiiz puts music and you at the center and makes your daily use of streaming platforms easier."}
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In the long list of AI-related announcements, Spotify has made a solid statement. A few days ago, the Swedish streaming giant announced the arrival of an option that has generated as much buzz as it has sparked controversy. As is often the case with Spotify. And as always, Soundiiz is here to explain everything. Spotify's AI-remixes and Live National deal: what's going on?\n\n\n\nLet's go!\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 10 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Spotify is preparing AI-generated remixes through a partnership with Universal Music Group, allowing Premium users to legally remix eligible songs with artists’ consent and additional compensation models.\n    The new “Reserved” program created with Live Nation will give selected Spotify Superfans early access to concert tickets, using streaming activity and fan engagement data to identify eligible Premium subscribers.\n    Spotify’s AI remix feature is already generating controversy around copyright, artistic control, DJ revenue loss, and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence in music creation and streaming ecosystems.\n    If Spotify’s AI remixes become legally transferable tracks, Soundiiz could allow users to move these AI-generated songs from Spotify to platforms like Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nSpotify's AI-remixes and Live National deal: the context\n\n\n\nIf, like us, you closely follow streaming news, you might remember that in June of last year, rumors began circulating. While generative AI was already beginning to revolutionize everything almost a year ago, and copyright issues were on everyone's lips, numerous tech sites reported that Spotify was working on an option to AI-remix existing songs.\n\n\n\nThe information remained just a rumor. But as you know, rumors often have a grain of truth. At the time, the legal status of AI was still unclear. How could a feature be made available that used songs protected by licenses for which the rights holders and labels hadn't given their permission? The approach seemed risky, even illegal.\n\n\n\nAnd for a few months, this news, which resurfaced from time to time, remained a baseless topic of debate. But behind the scenes, Spotify was busy forging partnerships.\n\n\n\nThe main obstacle: the difficulty of accessing an unlimited catalog of songs. Spotify has hundreds of millions of tracks on its streaming platform, but none of them are royalty-free.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThey can certainly be streamed, but not manipulated. It's the same for Soundiiz: we work with metadata that lets us identify songs, but we can't modify the songs themselves; licenses and various legal matters govern everything.\n\n\n\nFaced with this obstacle, Spotify grabbed its climbing shoes and harness and began to attack the mountain. Little by little. Until it knocked on the door of Universal Music Group, one of the world's largest record labels, and the owner of millions of songs.\n\n\n\nAnd convinced them, promising not only enormous sums of money, but also endless possibilities for expansion. Clearly, the arguments resonated: legally regulated AI-generated remixes are about to launch officially.\n\n\n\nLive shows\n\n\n\nIn the concert market, controversies are often as significant as those surrounding AI. For several years now, Live Nation, which largely dominates the global concert industry, has been accused of driving up prices. The result: increasingly expensive tickets and a booking system that creates tension, especially for shows by world-renowned artists.\n\n\n\nAnother culprit: Ticketmaster and online ticket resale sites. The increasingly complex and competitive concert industry is in crisis, and its concertgoers are paying the price. Faced with rising costs and the impossibility of buying tickets without being placed on a waiting list of approximately 15,789,646 people, what's the solution? Spotify seems to have found one.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nThe idea is to identify \"Superfans\" of a given artist and automatically reserve 2 tickets for concerts near their homes. This allows the most dedicated fans to avoid the frustration of missing out on concerts, while also appealing to Spotify subscribers and creating synergies between live events and streaming.\n\n\n\nThe program, called \"Reserved,\" reflects Spotify's growing ambition to establish a strong foothold in the concert market and make its platform an essential link between two previously disconnected sectors. Will \"Reserved\" be a sufficient solution? That remains to be seen.\n\n\n\nSpotify's AI remixes and Live National deal: the deals and when they will be available?\n\n\n\nThe financial details of the deal between Universal Music Group and Spotify haven't been revealed. And it's unlikely they ever will be, given how opaque these transactions generally are. What we do know, however, is that this AI-powered remix generation tool will be available as an option for Premium users—in addition to their subscription.\n\n\n\nWe don't yet know how much this option will cost or exactly when it will be available, but let's just say that you'll have to pay a little more than a monthly subscription to remix the eligible songs you want! This feature should arrive very soon, and even before it's available, it's already making headlines worldwide.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nAI has officially arrived, legally, at the world's largest streaming service. And it now seems there's no going back. \n\n\n\nAs for the deal with Live Nation, it will initially only be available in the United States starting this summer, at no extra cost to Premium subscribers. There's no doubt this feature will soon be available elsewhere in the world.\n\n\n\nTickets reserved through the Reserved program will be available one day before the general public opening. So, be on your toes and don't miss your chance, or you'll face the nightmare of endless queues! Selected individuals will receive an email and an in-app notification.\n\n\n\nSpotify's AI-remixes and Live National deal: consequences\n\n\n\nYou know the drill: every time a new development related to Artificial Intelligence emerges, two camps clash—those who oppose the proliferation of AI and fight against anything connected to it at all costs.\n\n\n\nIn the case of AI-generated remixes, the arguments are simple: DJs and other music professionals who earned money by remixing songs will lose part of their livelihood.\n\n\n\nAnd in a context where concert venues sometimes struggle to attract audiences, and where society tends to withdraw into itself, DJs will lose their importance to individual parties, where songs will be remixed and played via AI. The other, more widespread argument concerns artistic creation: songs will be altered, without the artists who created them being able to do anything about it.\n\n\n\nAnd dozens, hundreds, thousands of versions of the same song could exist, in addition to the original track. Where do we draw the line? What control will artists have over their creations? If these songs are legally generated, will they be playable on the radio or elsewhere? And if so, isn't there a risk they'll end up replacing the original song? The possibilities are staggering, and the loss of control could be total.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nLoss of control?\n\n\n\nSpotify and Universal have announced that only artists who have given their consent will be affected by this feature. But will it really work out that way? And if the feature is a huge success, won't the temptation to extend it to all Universal artists be too great? More broadly, beyond the issue of remixes, many people are concerned about the constant pressure AI exerts in the creative field and its increasingly prominent role. Universal and Spotify, of course, see things differently.\n\n\n\nIn a statement published on Spotify's blog, Alex Norström, co-CEO of Spotify, said:\n\n\n\n\n\"Solving hard problems for music is what Spotify does, and fan-made covers and remixes are next. What we're building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters who take part. Through each technological transformation, we have worked together with Sir Lucian and his team to evolve the music ecosystem into a richer, more beneficial experience for fans and a more rewarding outcome for artists and songwriters.\"\n\n\n\n\nAll of this would therefore help make streaming a fairer ecosystem and create a virtuous circle. Spotify knows they've been under fire for the past few months, particularly regarding Artificial Intelligence and artist compensation. This new feature would therefore be a step in the right direction.\n\n\n\nSir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group, agrees:\n\n\n\n\n\"The most valuable innovations in the music business always bring artists and fans closer together. That principle is at the heart of this pioneering AI-enabled superfan initiative, which is designed to support human artistry, deepen fan relationships, and create additional revenue opportunities for artists and songwriters. Building on our long track record of leading the industry through technology changes, and collaborating with Alex, Gustav, Daniel, and the team at Spotify, this initiative is firmly artist-centric, rooted in responsible AI, and will drive growth for the entire ecosystem.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify's positioning in the remix segment is also a direct response to the big bad wolf of the record industry and to tools that rely heavily on AI: Suno and Udio. It's as if Spotify is telling them they're about to literally wipe them off the face of the earth, based on legal partnerships and by asking artists for permission to use their songs, in a move that's the opposite of what Suno, Udio, and other similar services do.\n\n\n\nA major change on the horizon and a reshuffling of the deck?\n\n\n\nSpotify's Reserved: an unfair system?\n\n\n\nCriticism quickly poured in regarding Spotify's Reserved. Some find the approach interesting, but others point out that the data on which Spotify bases its decisions is arbitrary. At what point can someone be considered a Superfan? And therefore gain access to the program? And above all, we know that streaming data is manipulable and hackable. Spotify is well aware of this, as evidenced by their statement:\n\n\n\n\n\"We'll identify real fans based on factors like streams, shares, and other Spotify activity, and will also monitor the activity of Premium users to ensure these are real human fans and not bots. If you're one of an artist's most dedicated fans, you'll have the opportunity to purchase two tickets during a dedicated window, typically around a day.\"\n\n\n\n\nThis option is also perceived as unfair by many. There are countless potential Superfans, far more than the number of tickets available for a tour. Why choose some and not others?\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify's website\n\n\n\nEven before its launch, Spotify's Reserved is generating controversy. From a broader perspective, this feature fits within a context in which streaming platforms are investing heavily in the concept of Superfans, as we explained in this blog post.\n\n\n\nSubscription numbers on these platforms tend to stagnate, niche markets are developing, and Superfans are willing to buy merchandise, attend concerts, and spend significant sums on their favorite artists. Spotify's Reserved is therefore a smart and strategically interesting feature to fuel this lucrative segment, and it could very well represent the future of the music streaming world.\n\n\n\nAs is often the case, Spotify anticipates trends before its competitors and acts accordingly!\n\n\n\nHow to transfer your AI-remixes from Spotify to another streaming platform?\n\n\n\nPlease note that AI-generated remixes are not yet available on the market. We do not yet know this feature's technical limitations. However, let's assume that everything is perfectly legal and that each AI-generated song under the agreement between Spotify and Universal Music will be available to Spotify Premium accounts.\n\n\n\nThese tracks will therefore be considered \"regular\" songs and will exist within a legal framework that allows them to be listened to everywhere. If this is the case, using Soundiiz will make them manipulable and... transferable. Everywhere.\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has been known for its Transfer feature for years. It allows anyone to transfer all their data from one platform to another in seconds.\n\n\n\nNote: Be aware that this is subject to legal constraints that need to be verified and a legal framework that remains to be defined, but it is also possible that these songs will only be playable on Spotify, and not on any other platform. In which case, Soundiiz's Transfer services will not be available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImagine you generate dozens of AI-generated remixes on Spotify. But then you want to switch streaming services for some reason. Are these remixes destined to stay on Spotify? The answer is no! Thanks to Soundiiz and our Transfer feature, your remixes can move seamlessly from Spotify to Apple Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music. Soundiiz lets you manage your streaming data in minutes.\n\n\n\nThe best part? We offer a free option! This makes it easy for everyone to benefit from services that simplify switching between streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nAnd AI-generated remixes made on Spotify are no exception! To test our services, click here!"}
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With subscription prices practically identical and comparable technological advancements across all platforms, how can you stand out? It's all in the details. User experience, algorithms, playlists, and other elements can make all the difference. Spotify and YouTube Music are among the most used platforms in the world by 2026. The question inevitably arises: YouTube Music vs. Spotify: which one is the best in 2026?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz has spent countless hours scrutinizing every detail of these two streaming platforms to give you a precise, objective opinion! And to help you make an informed choice.\n\n\n\nAnd we divided our analysis, point by point:\n\n\n\n\nPlaylists and algorithms\n\n\n\nCatalogs\n\n\n\nPodcasts\n\n\n\nPrice & subscription\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nPay-Per-Stream\n\n\n\nOur choice!\n\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Spotify remains the benchmark for music discovery in 2026 thanks to its powerful recommendation algorithm, personalized playlists, podcasts, and strong social features.\n    YouTube Music stands out with its deep catalog that combines official releases, live recordings, remixes, covers, and music videos unavailable on many competing streaming platforms.\n    For users already subscribed to YouTube Premium, YouTube Music offers excellent value by bundling ad-free YouTube access and music streaming within a single subscription.\n    The best choice depends on listening habits: Spotify is ideal for playlist-driven music discovery, while YouTube Music is better suited to listeners who prioritize catalog depth, videos, and exclusive content.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 15 minutes\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nLooking back at the history of Spotify and YouTube Music is almost like retracing the history of music streaming itself. Spotify wasn't the pioneer; Apple was. But the Swedish giant quickly positioned itself in the fertile niche of digital music. And when it did, it didn't hold back.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2008, after forging partnerships with some of the world's biggest labels, Spotify officially launched. A new world opened up, even though Deezer, Bandcamp, Last.fm, Pandora, and SoundCloud already existed. But the company co-founded by Daniel Ek had bigger ambitions and colossal financial resources. Spotify quickly established itself as one of the major streaming platforms and, above all, as a technological powerhouse and a service capable of setting the standard for functional advancements.\n\n\n\nToday, it is the undisputed leader in global streaming, not only in terms of numbers but also in brand image. \n\n\n\nSlower start\n\n\n\nYouTube Music, on the other hand, had a later start than Spotify and has undergone numerous changes. It wasn't until 2015 that the app first appeared. But let's be clear: it wasn't a great success. It would be another five years, until 2020, before YouTube Music, in a version similar to the one we know today, was launched. When YouTube Music became an independent entity from YouTube Premium, the video service, things began to change.\n\n\n\nWith a revamped app, an efficient interface, and, in 2023, the addition of podcasts, YouTube Music definitively completed its transformation. Things moved quickly: shortly after, subscription statistics skyrocketed, making YouTube Music one of the most used streaming platforms in the world.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe reason? First, the connection to Google's technological empire, but also a bundled offer with a YouTube Premium subscription. The two services are complementary and, with a combined subscription to YouTube Music and YouTube Video, offer a compelling advantage over the competition.\n\n\n\nWith a well-thought-out business strategy and constantly improving services, YouTube Music is now a serious competitor to Spotify, which still dominates the market. But what about the details? YouTube Music vs. Spotify: which one is the best in 2026?\n\n\n\nWe'll give you our opinion below!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Playlists and algorithms\n\n\n\nIf you've been reading our Versus articles for a while, you're probably already aware of this. Whenever Spotify is compared to other platforms in terms of algorithm, the result is always the same: Spotify wins.\n\n\n\nIt makes sense: the algorithm is one of Spotify's top areas of investment, and has been for years. Before its competitorsdid, and on a much larger scale, Spotify invested heavily in improving its algorithms, particularly its recommendation algorithms. And therefore, for playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a result, when playlists gradually replaced the album format, Spotify was ahead of its time. And when music media outlets, journalists, and cultural publications gradually lost their influence and their ability to introduce new artists, Spotify was there to quench its customers' thirst for discovery. That's what Spotify has focused on: discovering new talent. Music lovers are always on the lookout for something new, and Spotify's algorithms were designed to satisfy that thirst. From then on, it became difficult for its competitors to catch up.\n\n\n\nThe power of Google\n\n\n\nYouTube Music, for example, has never been known for its algorithm or the accuracy of its recommendations. They are effective; the playlists they offer are often consistent with their users' tastes, but they still fall short compared to the market leader.\n\n\n\nYet, YouTube has some serious advantages. While Spotify tailors its recommendations based on your listening habits and history, YouTube can also aggregate your YouTube searches, video views, and all the content you've consumed. This substantial range of parameters allows it to match your tastes closely. Furthermore, its integration with Google allows YouTube to understand your location and the time of day. The suggested playlists reflect these parameters and are unique in the world of music streaming. But even with its many benefits, isn't it a bit of a gimmick that few people actually use?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDespite these interesting arguments, Spotify still seems to maintain a significant lead. While there are areas for improvement, such as the tendency for our playlists in shuffle mode to play the same songs repeatedly, or genres that don't match our tastes, their Discover Weekly remains a flagship playlist in the world of music streaming, and it's safe to say that it looks set to stay that way.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Catalogs\n\n\n\nThis is one of the main points of differentiation. The YouTube Music catalog is simply unbeatable and will undoubtedly remain the most extensive on any streaming platform for years to come. Leveraging the combined power of Google and YouTube, YouTube Music offers virtually every song, live performance, and remix imaginable. Anything uploaded to YouTube is accessible, even material that hasn't yet entered the public domain.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's as if you could listen to and watch everything published online via YouTube Music. However, what can be an advantage can also prove to be a disadvantage. This abundance is almost overwhelming, too vast, and some will want to focus solely on the audio content.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, Spotify offers \"only\" officially released material uploaded by artists and their labels. Remixes, covers, and other supplementary content to official songs and albums will not be available. But that doesn't mean you won't find what you're looking for on Spotify. With millions of titles, it's hard not to find something you like.\n\n\n\nBut statistically, there's no doubt that YouTube Music is ahead.\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music ✅\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Podcasts\n\n\n\nIn addition to algorithms, podcasting is another major area of investment for Spotify. They understood very early on that music content alone, in an ever-fiercer streaming competition, would soon be insufficient to differentiate themselves. Catalogs have become more homogenized, offerings have become more standardized, and the differentiating factors between services have diminished over the years. \n\n\n\nBut what about non-music content? Podcast consumption has exploded in recent years. It almost seems like new ones are being created every second, and that's a good thing! Spotify understood this before anyone else and integrated almost all podcasts directly into its app. Choosing Spotify now means choosing a platform that offers some of the best non-music audio content.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music only recently integrated podcasts into its app in 2023. And while the selection is decent, it remains limited, especially compared to Spotify's. It will therefore take a few more years for YouTube Music to catch up with its competitor. When it comes to podcasts, there's no comparison: Spotify wins hands down.\n\n\n\nWinner:  Spotify✅\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Price & subscription\n\n\n\nThe price argument is crucial for many. Especially in a context where streaming services, and others besides them, are constantly increasing their monthly fees to cover, according to them, rising technology and infrastructure costs and to finance the arrival of new features. Spotify is among those that haven't hesitated to raise their prices in recent years, and as of June 2026, here's the situation:\n\n\n\nIt will cost you:\n\n\n\n\n$12.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n$18.99 per month for a Duo subscription\n\n\n\n$21.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n$6.99 per month for a student subscription\n\n\n\n\nYouTube Music is more complicated to understand. There are actually two options, in June 2026. You can choose to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium only, with the following costs:\n\n\n\n\n$10.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n$14.99 per month for a Duo subscription\n\n\n\n$16.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n$5.49 per month for a student subscription\n\n\n\n\nYou'll notice that these plans are cheaper than Spotify's!\n\n\n\nThe second option is to combine your YouTube Music subscription with a YouTube Premium subscription to watch YouTube without ads. The combined prices for both services are:\n\n\n\n\n$12.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n$19.99 per month for a Duo subscription\n\n\n\n$29.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n$7.99 per month for a student subscription\n\n\n\n\nThe price increases slightly, but it becomes very attractive because it allows you to combine two connected experiences and different consumption patterns. With increased flexibility, the ability to integrate YouTube's video offerings into the music experience, and a lower basic offering on YouTube Music than on Spotify, it seems obvious to us that YouTube Music is unbeatable on price!\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music ✅\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nAs has been said, YouTube Music is overflowing with content: live performances, songs, remixes, podcasts, and much more. Spotify is similar: its homepage is packed with elements that pop and stand out in layout and color. It can sometimes be difficult to find your way around, navigate your music library, or find what you're looking for.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's search tool, on the other hand, is excellent. Leveraging the power of Google allows you to find absolutely anything and everything, even when entering somewhat unusual keywords.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur verdict is therefore rather mixed. On the one hand, YouTube Music can seem austere and unintuitive; on the other, Spotify would also benefit from streamlining its approach and making its homepage less cluttered. Services like TIDAL, Qobuz, and Apple Music have opted for a more minimalist approach, resulting in a more efficient user experience, in our opinion.\n\n\n\nConnecting\n\n\n\nSpotify stands out for its Connect feature, which enables cross-device connections and ensures optimal Spotify performance, regardless of the device you're using to listen to your music. Sharing and social media features also seem more advanced on Spotify, making YouTube Music feel more static and less dynamic. Furthermore, in May 2026, Spotify announced new features for the Live experience, allowing certain \"Superfans\" to get early access to concert tickets for their favorite artists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese regularly updated options contribute to Spotify's reputation for the breadth of its non-music offerings. While the integration of YouTube Music with YouTube is effective, allowing you to listen to a song and then instantly watch its music video without switching platforms, Spotify is the clear winner here. In the age of social networks and hyperconnectivity, the Swedish platform's efforts have convinced us.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Audio quality\n\n\n\nA few months ago, the answer to the question of audio quality would have been different. Why? Because after months, even years, of putting it off, Spotify finally decided to improve the audio quality of its content.\n\n\n\nAs a result, its users can now listen to tracks at 320 kbps, up from 256 kbps. Lossless audio has also appeared on Spotify, allowing streaming without any loss of quality, up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz. These are technical terms, certainly, but remember that this audio quality will be more than sufficient for almost all listeners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn practice, the difference between the two platforms is barely perceptible, and you might not even notice it if you don't own high-quality speakers or headphones. Nevertheless, Spotify is doing better than its competitor… while still having areas for improvement! We're still far from the standards of audiophile services like TIDAL or Qobuz, or more direct competitors like Apple Music.\n\n\n\nSpotify and YouTube aren't the preferred destinations for the most discerning listeners, but Spotify has a significant lead over YouTube!\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify✅\n\n\n\nYouTube Music VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Pay-per-stream\n\n\n\nLet's be clear from the start: both platforms can and should do better. But if we rely on the numbers, and only those numbers, focusing on the data provided by RouteNote, a credible blog, YouTube is undeniably ahead of Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe data can vary slightly from one site to another, but let's remember that Spotify pays artists between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream. YouTube Music, on the other hand, doubles that, with an estimated payment of $0.008. This is still far too little, and the debate about artist compensation on streaming platforms continues, and will continue to be a major topic of discussion, but remember that if you have to choose between these two platforms regarding pay-per-stream, your preference should be YouTube Music!\n\n\n\nWinner: YouTube Music✅\n\n\n\nLet's sum it up!\n\n\n\nSpotify has almost everything you could want from a streaming platform in 2026. A vast library of podcasts, an endless catalog, efficient connectivity, social features that bridge the gap between various apps, and audio quality that, while not perfect, should satisfy the vast majority of users… It's the most comprehensive streaming service on the market, without any major flaws. So yes, there are issues related to the proliferation of artificial intelligence, significant improvements needed regarding royalties and copyright protection, and the scandals surrounding the activities of its founder, Daniel Ek.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf these are of paramount importance to you, then think twice before subscribing to Spotify. We've even dedicated several blog posts to these various matters, for example, here or here.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, YouTube Music is an effective service without flaws, but it could be improved in a few key areas, such as podcasts and algorithmic recommendations. However, its pricing and subscription policy become particularly attractive when combined with a YouTube subscription.\n\n\n\nIf price is your primary concern, choose YouTube Music. If you want a comprehensive, technologically advanced, and connected platform that allows you to discover new artists regularly, choose Spotify!\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nTransfer your data from Spotify to YouTube Music, and from YouTube Music to Spotify\n\n\n\nYou've made your choice. You've finally decided between YouTube Music and Spotify. And we hope this article has been helpful! If not, no worries—though, we admit, we're a little disappointed—because there are plenty of other things Soundiiz can help you with. Essential matters, designed to make your life easier. Our Transfer feature, for example.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you're a user of a platform other than Spotify or YouTube Music, you'll need to transfer your data to the service you just chose. Rest assured, if you're already subscribed to YouTube Music or Spotify, it works too: Soundiiz tools are compatible with all streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nBack to our Transfer feature: what to do with all the data you've accumulated over weeks, months, years, decades, perhaps? Like most music lovers, you have no desire to lose those thousands of liked tracks, those carefully curated playlists, those subscriptions to artist profiles whose new songs you're excited to discover. Soundiiz lets you avoid that, avoid losing everything. How? By creating a mirror of your current library to your chosen platform using our Transfer feature.\n\n\n\nSimply create an account on this service, connect your preferred streaming service, and start the transfer. It's easy, fast, and takes only a few minutes. As a bonus, it's also available in a free version with some limitations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe result? You'll arrive on your chosen platform with all your data, without having to rebuild everything from scratch. This saves you considerable time and prevents you from feeling discouraged about ​​switching between platforms. Above all, it's a way to keep your entire catalog intact elsewhere. Too good to be true?\n\n\n\nAbsolutely not. And to test this Transfer function right now, it's right here!"}
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Tech jargon, strangely named options that mean nothing to us. In 2002, a new word appeared: \"scrobbling.\" What is scrobbling, and how to best use it?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 11 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Scrobbling is the process of tracking the songs, albums, artists, and podcasts you listen to across streaming services and media players, then storing that listening data on Last.fm to build a detailed music profile.\n    Created through the merger of Last.fm and Audioscrobbler, scrobbling powers one of the most respected music recommendation systems by analyzing completed listens and long-term listening habits.\n    Last.fm uses scrobble data to generate listening statistics, favorite artists and albums, music trends, concert suggestions, and highly personalized recommendations based on your actual music consumption.\n    Soundiiz extends scrobbling beyond native integrations by allowing users to submit listening history from services such as Discogs, Plex, Setlist.fm, and Navidrome to Last.fm or ListenBrainz.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nWhat is scrobbling and how can you use it? A bit of history\n\n\n\nWhen Last.fm arrived in 2002, the world of music streaming as we know it didn't yet exist. Everything was still being built, but some were already having their minds buzzing with ideas.\n\n\n\nThe Last.fm team, originally a radio station and community platform where music enthusiasts gathered, aimed to generate playlists based on users' profiles. They therefore needed to rely on large amounts of data to ensure their playlists were as accurate as possible.\n\n\n\nAt the same time, a company called Audioscrobbler created a tool to index in a database what people listened to via internet-connected audio players or other devices. The two services were destined to meet, and in 2005, Last.fm and Audioscrobbler finally merged.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudioscrobbler's scrobbling feature complements the profiles built on Last.fm; everything is interconnected, and users love it so much so that in 2006, it won the Best Community Site award at the BT Digital Music Awards.\n\n\n\nYou know the music industry: sharks are everywhere. And it didn't take long for Last.fm to attract the attention of industry executives. In 2008, CBS acquired Last.fm for nearly $200 million, giving it a new dimension.\n\n\n\nBetween departures from the original team, redesigns, the integration of streaming platforms into its services, and dozens of other changes, Last.fm has undergone numerous transformations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut one thing has remained unchanged: its ability to manage data with precision and ambition. It has a capacity to offer some of the most celebrated music recommendations on the market, thanks to high-performance algorithms and meticulous attention to detail. At Soundiiz, we know how essential Last.fm is in the music world. That's why we made sure our two services were 100% compatible.\n\n\n\nIn May 2026, Last.fm became independent and began a new chapter in its history. Its widely popular Scrobble tool still has a bright future ahead, but what is it exactly?\n\n\n\nWhat is scrobbling?\n\n\n\nLet's try to be as clear as possible.\n\n\n\nA scrobble is a record of what you've listened to on any streaming platform and any audio player. A scrobble works without your knowledge, in the background of your listening, and records information.\n\n\n\nIf you listened to a track on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL, or another service, a scrobble will remember it. If you listened to a song on your computer using an audio player, it's the same thing: it will be scrobbled and therefore stored somewhere.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"Somewhere\" is on Last.fm, a platform created with one goal: to keep track of the music you listen to and then offer you music recommendations based on that.\n\n\n\nBut Last.fm doesn't want to collect just any data. The service wants it to be reliable, to reflect your tastes accurately, and therefore be as precise as possible. This is why they only include songs in their scrobble count if you've listened to them in their entirety, without skipping any parts.\n\n\n\nIn addition to these duration restrictions, Last.fm can also identify when a song has been scrobbled. This is a practical way to see how your tastes evolve over the years. In short, scrobbling is sending information about what you listen to to Last.fm, which then acts as an online music library. It's that simple!\n\n\n\nWhat is scrobbling and how can you use it? Here's how you scrobble!\n\n\n\nTo Scrobble, everything happens via Last.fm. First, create an account on the platform, then connect the streaming service you use daily. Last.fm offers tutorials if you have any trouble with this, but don't worry, nothing should stand in your way!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce connected, you don't have to do anything else. Every song or even podcast you listen to will be added to your Last.fm profile and your listening history. This gives you a concrete way to see what you've listened to. But more importantly, and this is undoubtedly one of Last. fm's main advantages—it will allow the service to make content recommendations.\n\n\n\nWhy would you scrobble?\n\n\n\nWhy would I scrobble anything, you ask? Get ready, folks. Because scrobbling generates a wealth of information via Last.fm. First, there's your profile page, where you'll see recently listened-to tracks, your top artists based on a time period you choose, your top albums, and other statistics. \n\n\n\nBut there are also graphs and statistics: listening percentages by various parameters, data on your usual listening times and favorite periods, and a multitude of other metrics.\n\n\n\nThis section gives you access to your musical footprint, showing you, in black and white, how you listen to music and what your tastes are. This data forms the basis of another section, on the Last.fm homepage.\n\n\n\nBy aggregating all the information from your scrobbles, Last.fm provides you with a list of artists, albums, or songs that precisely match your tastes. Last.fm has been around for years, and the vast majority of its users agree that its recommendation system is not only unique but also the most effective on the market.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScrobbling isn't limited to a single streaming platform; it's available across all the apps you use to listen to music. The data collected by Last.fm, therefore, comes from multiple sources, and the decision to only record tracks that have been listened to in their entirety ensures optimal relevance to what you actually want to listen to.\n\n\n\nLast.fm boasts a database of over one billion songs. Every song and artist has their own page on Last.fm. They add:\n\n\n\n\n\"[…] no matter how obscure, eclectic, or unique your taste is, we can tailor our music recommendations precisely to your preference.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe bonus? You can share your scrobbles with your friends and also get concert recommendations near you, based on the profiles you listen to most.\n\n\n\nBut how can we go even further? And how can we scrobble services that aren't natively scrobble-compatible? Soundiiz has the solution!\n\n\n\nScrobbling with Soundiiz\n\n\n\nSoundiiz was born from a passion for music and its environment, as well as a desire to simplify the daily lives of music lovers. Our services have long been compatible with Last.fm. But we wanted to go further. And make the richness of Scrobble compatible with platforms or tools that didn't natively support it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Soundiiz, you can scrobble the vinyl collection you've cataloged on Discogs. Or a concert you listened to on Setlist.fm. Or a playlist from a streaming platform that wasn't compatible with Scrobbling.\n\n\n\nThe goal? To break down the barriers between streaming services and connect your listening habits. And to allow Last.fm to take into account all the music you listen to, wherever you are, to define your musical profile and offer you even more personalized recommendations.\n\n\n\nAlmost too good to be true, isn't it? We launched our Scrobble option on Soundiiz just a few days ago, and we're already seeing many people using it! \n\n\n\nHow can you scrobble with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nIt's very simple. First, you'll need to connect to the service you want to scrobble from. Discogs, for example.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the \"Connect\" button on the left side of your screen. In the list of platforms, find the Discogs icon, and follow the instructions!\n\n\n\nOnce the connection is established, you'll see the Discogs logo appear on the left side of your screen, with a small green dot. This means everything is OK.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, in your Discogs folder on your homepage, select the tracks you want to scrobble by checking the box next to each track's name (or selecting them all at once), then click the second small icon with a circle labeled \"Scrobble.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe scrobble icon\n\n\n\nA window will open. Here you can check your list of upcoming Scrobbles and even rename each one if you wish.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've checked your Scrobbles, choose your destination: Last.fm or ListenBrainz. To learn more about ListenBrainz, you can read our dedicated article.\n\n\n\nNote: For the Scrobble to work, you must have previously created an account on Last.fm and/or ListenBrainz and connected that account to Soundiiz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz then allows you to choose the timeframe for your Scrobble: either \"Right now,\" \"An hour ago,\" \"Yesterday evening,\" or enter a custom date. This will allow you to keep your Last.fm account as close as possible to your actual listening statistics and times.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've made your selection, click the purple button to complete the Scrobble! You'll then find your progress on your Last.fm or ListenBrainz account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe only limitations are: You cannot scrobble tracks more than 14 days old or submit more than 2,500 scrobbles per day, and free Soundiiz users can scrobble up to 200 items at a time.\n\n\n\nAnd Scrobble isn't limited to Last.fm. With Soundiiz, you can scrobble from Plex, Navidrome, Setlist.fm, LiveOne, and numerous other platforms.\n\n\n\nOur feature is unique: with Soundiiz, your scrobbles are limitless. Try it out right here!"}
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Two words synonymous with both legend and controversy. Two words that are currently at the heart of the news, thanks to a worldwide successful biopic. Words that have marked the history of music like no other and shaped the record industry as we know it today. Did Michael Jackson invent music videos and YouTube? Let's see!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 10 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Michael Jackson did not invent music videos, but the videos for Thriller, Billie Jean, and Beat It transformed them into major cultural and marketing events, setting new creative and commercial standards for the music industry.\n    The Thriller music video pioneered blockbuster production values, cinematic storytelling, celebrity directors, and behind-the-scenes content, influencing decades of music video creation and artist branding.\n    Michael Jackson helped establish MTV as a dominant force by proving that music videos could be the primary driver of album promotion, dramatically boosting Thriller’s success and changing how artists marketed their music.\n    While Michael Jackson did not create YouTube, the article argues that his role in elevating music videos and visual music culture indirectly helped shape the ecosystem that later enabled YouTube and YouTube Music to become central to music consumption.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nThriller: the big bang\n\n\n\nAfter Thriller hit the shelves in 1982, nothing would ever be the same again. The best-selling album of all time, it's also a cultural and generational marker. With Quincy Jones and a host of musicians by his side, Michael Jackson drew from several musical genres to create a perfect album, an ideal balance between artistic virtuosity and timeless hits.\n\n\n\nSoul, Funk, Disco, Pop, Rock, sprinkled with a multitude of other influences: Thriller exploded onto the scene and established itself as a record unanimously celebrated as one of the most successful in history. Entire books have been devoted to it, documentaries, and even that isn't enough to fully describe the seismic impact the album had upon its release. You had to be there to experience it, undoubtedly. And today, it's hard to imagine that a new Thriller could ever be released.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe album is incredibly ambitious, at a time when streaming wasn't even a concept, social media didn't exist, music videos were still, for the most part, obscure, and the media landscape, while fertile, wasn't yet fully exploited.\n\n\n\nWhat Michael Jackson achieved with Thriller wasn't just an artistic tour de force. It was also a cultural and business shift. The advent of a larger-than-life album, which would have repercussions for decades, indirectly gave birth to the music industry as we know it today.\n\n\n\nHow? By releasing the most ambitious music videos ever produced, which would likely give rise, years later, to YouTube. And propel MTV to the forefront for many years to come.\n\n\n\n\"Beat It,\" \"Billie Jean,\" and \"Thriller\": a trio of videos forever etched in legend.\n\n\n\nDid Michael Jackson invent music videos and YouTube? The revolution. \n\n\n\nBefore Michael Jackson, there had of course been other music videos. Those of David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, and others. Some were successful, no doubt about it. But there's no doubt, and even the aforementioned artists could have admitted it at the time: they paled in comparison to \"Beat It,\" \"Billie Jean,\" and \"Thriller\". \n\n\n\nMichael Jackson hired director John Landis to work with him on the \"Thriller\" video. John Landis was the perfect vehicle for Michael Jackson's ideas: a horror film fan, he knew how to bring Michael's macabre vision to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd the King of Pop didn't hold back: he invested his own money to finance part of the video's budget, which is estimated today at over $1.5 million, adjusted for inflation. The most expensive music video ever made, and more than thirty times the budget of the majority of music videos at the time. And a major risk if it didn't have the desired impact.\n\n\n\nBut the team found a way: selling a behind-the-scenes look at the video, something never before done for a video, to television networks to recoup some of their investment. Behind-the-scenes footage of music videos will be legion in the decades to come.\n\n\n\nYears later, this video, actually a short film, has amassed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and is approaching a billion views across all platforms. In addition, it was included in the Library of Congress's National Film Registry in 2009 for its cultural significance. \"Thriller\" was the first music video to receive this honor.\n\n\n\nFrom music videos to movies\n\n\n\nThis was the first time Jackson had worked with a renowned director, the first time a music video had a well-established film director, but not the last time it would happen. Michael would later work with Martin Scorsese on the short film \"Bad,\" John Singleton on \"Remember the Time,\" David Fincher on \"Who Is It\" and Spike Lee on \"They Don't Care About Us.\" Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Magic Johnson, Yasmin Le Bon, and others: actors agreed to play roles in music videos that have become legendary.\n\n\n\nThese videos would inspire filmmakers like Spike Jonze to create their own works. They also continue to push directors to be as creative as possible today, to stand out from the crowd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn \"Thriller,\" Michael also showcased the technique of morphing, an effect that transforms objects or bodies before our very eyes. Michael cultivated his image more than ever, changing the way musical artists presented themselves to the world. Music alone is no longer enough. It needs to be accompanied by something else to captivate everybody: a public image, a visual identity that transcends mere sound.\n\n\n\nSingers thus become more prominent, all the more visible. They distinguish themselves through their style, their attitude, and, therefore, now, through their videos. Or their dance moves. Michael Jackson's dance moves in \"Thriller,\" the so-called zombie dance, continue to be repeated, reinterpreted, and used endlessly in 2026.\n\n\n\nMichael's music videos bring together the worlds of music and cinema. They are treated as works of art in their own right, complementing his songs and offering new levels of interpretation. They are not simply illustrations but rather extensions of them.\n\n\n\nA lengthy Billboard article about Thriller's impact and the way the album was made, confirms it: \n\n\n\n\nFrom the start, Jackson’s vision for “Thriller” was to “take it to the next giant level. [...] It was about how we were going to marry the album with the visual extension.”\n\n\n\n\nDid Michel Jackson invent music videos and YouTube? The aftermath.\n\n\n\nMTV initially didn't want to air Michael Jackson's music videos. Or rather, they were reluctant. It's important to remember that in 1982, few Black artists received the same level of national airplay as white stars.\n\n\n\nBut the head of Michael's record label pressured MTV, promising to remove all of his artists' catalogs from the network if it didn't air \"Thriller\" and Michael's other videos. Unlike many others, Michael believed that his music videos, not promotional campaigns or interviews, would be his best calling card. With them, he was certain he would reach a massive audience. No one had ever thought this way before. No one had ever considered music videos as the primary tool for promoting an album.\n\n\n\nThe result? Michael Jackson became the first Black artist to be played on MTV. You can imagine the cultural impact of that event. And while sales of Thriller weren't as high as hoped during the first weeks after it was released, the airplay of \"Beat It,\" \"Billie Jean\" and \"Thriller\" propelled the album to the top of the charts to unexpected heights. Once again, MJ had been right.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tidal wave was immediate. Unanimously celebrated as works of art comparable to big-budget films, with revolutionary art direction, the music videos for the Thriller album became cult classics within weeks. People snapped up VHS tapes so they could watch them whenever they wanted. The fascination was total, and it was already clear that nothing would ever be the same again. Not music, not music videos, not the cultural industry.\n\n\n\nBecause the Thriller videos aren't just creative masterpieces. They also demonstrate that videos can be promotional tools like no other. They allow for a fresh perspective on songs, extend their themes, and serve as a showcase.\n\n\n\nDid Michael Jackson invent music videos and YouTube? The source of everything\n\n\n\nFrom then on, music videos became essential steps in the strategy for creating and promoting an album. Now, the focus was not only on the music, but also on the visual aspect. Enormous budgets were invested, directors were hired to shoot videos, and MTV, still relatively young at the time, became indispensable within a few months. It's not that Michael Jackson single-handedly created MTV, but he undoubtedly brought a new light to the channel and established its prestige.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe also demonstrated how it could be a career accelerator. In the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, having your video regularly played on MTV was almost a guarantee of success. Artists and labels worldwide redoubled their efforts to be featured there.\n\n\n\nIts omnipotence would later be diminished by the arrival of YouTube, the new El Dorado for music video distribution. And there's no doubt YouTube wouldn't exist without MTV's immense power. And, consequently, without Michael Jackson's intervention.\n\n\n\nDid Michael Jackson invent music videos and YouTube? It would obviously be a historical oversimplification and would only tell a small part of the story of its emergence. But it's impossible to deny that MJ is partly responsible for YouTube's crucial importance in the music industry. It's on YouTube that music videos are now distributed, and on YouTube Music that countless people stream music.\n\n\n\nMJ & John Landis\n\n\n\nAnd without Michael and his videos, there's no doubt that the red platform wouldn't have been so appealing! Could Michael thus have unwittingly helped shape the world of music streaming as we know it today? It's difficult to say for sure, but there's no doubt that it propelled the music industry and the cultural world as a whole to unprecedented heights. It generated millions and millions of dollars, which, years later, benefited streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nThey capitalized on a favorable economic environment, on artists who became superstars, and on albums and songs in demand by millions. Is Thriller, therefore, the beginning of it all?\n\n\n\nHow can you handle your YouTube Music’s data with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nAs we've said, Michael Jackson practically invented YouTube, and by extension, gave birth to YouTube Music. At Soundiiz, our mission is to make using streaming platforms as simple and efficient as possible. And YouTube Music is no exception.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to Soundiiz services, you can manage all the data you've accumulated on YouTube Music: organize it, scrobble it, transfer it, download it, import it, save it, export it… We won't list EVERYTHING you can do because it would take pages and pages.\n\n\n\nBy using Soundiiz to manage your streaming data, you'll know no limits to what you can do. Are you on Spotify and want to transfer your data to YouTube? No problem! Soundiiz lets you transfer your songs, playlists, albums, and liked tracks from Spotify to YouTube, or from any other source, in just a few minutes. Soundiiz is compatible with everything, and to try our services, click here!"}
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How do you identify these artists, albums, or playlists to sort through them? For a long time, it seemed that no one would ever come up with a viable answer. But things could very well change quickly. We'll explain how.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 8 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Spotting an AI-generated song has become increasingly difficult, with studies suggesting that most listeners cannot reliably distinguish AI music from human-created tracks.\n    Deezer reports that AI-generated music now represents tens of thousands of daily uploads, fueling demand for greater transparency and AI music detection tools.\n    Deezer has launched a free AI music detector that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other services to identify AI-generated tracks with high accuracy.\n    The rise of AI-generated songs is reshaping the streaming industry, pushing platforms to develop detection technologies while giving listeners more control over the music they consume.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nHow can you tell if music is AI-generated? Difficulties!\n\n\n\nThe debates surrounding artificial intelligence are endless. And we at Soundiiz have discussed them many times on our blog, here, there, or even right here. Among the themes that structure all the discussions is the need to know precisely which artist or song is an invention of artificial intelligence. It's not about eliminating all traces of AI: in many ways, it seems to be here to stay, and we'll have to deal with it.\n\n\n\nBut rather, for those who wish to, it's about acting consciously. The aim is to avoid being caught off guard by an AI-generated song. Debates about AI are as much about technology as they are about morality and philosophy. Some of its opponents want nothing to do with these tools and denounce them as the devil itself. Others are more moderate, but just as committed to protecting artists' rights. For them, the challenge is to find reliable, verified, and widely adopted solutions.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nFor a long time, these solutions struggled to gain traction. It must be said that streaming platforms were overwhelmed by the scale of the phenomenon. With hundreds of thousands of tracks uploaded every day, the exponential growth of tools like Suno, and still-fragile barriers to entry, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and Qobuz are facing huge challenges.\n\n\n\nIn a recent study, Deezer even claimed that 44% of the music uploaded daily to its platform was created using AI tools. That represents approximately 75,000 tracks. That's enormous. And almost impossible to combat. According to a Deezer press release, more than 13.4 million songs were detected in December 2025.\n\n\n\nWorrying figures\n\n\n\nIn reality, this represents \"only\" 1 to 3% of total listens, but this proportion continues to grow and could well massively disrupt listening habits in the coming years.\n\n\n\nThe same study, conducted by Deezer, reveals that 80% of streaming platform users would like AI-generated songs to be clearly identified. There is, therefore, a demand and a desire for transparency from the general public.\n\n\n\nAnd then there is another factor: the listeners themselves. With technological advancements in these song-generation tools, it's becoming difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish what is AI from what isn't. Everything is so sophisticated, so well-executed, and capable of duplicating voices or sounds that even if a new track from our favorite artist were to appear, we won't be able to decide if it is AI-generated or not.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nIn fact, according to Deezer, 97% of people couldn't tell the difference between music generated by humans and AI. With this data in mind, some platforms have created badges, such as Spotify's, or mentions indicating that a particular artist profile might contain AI. But everything remained superficial, still unreliable, and above all, difficult to generalize. \n\n\n\nDeezer has been committed to combating the proliferation of AI for years. And in recent months, it has removed from its algorithmic recommendations all songs identified as containing AI. A clear signal, but still insufficient.\n\n\n\nUntil a few days ago, when Deezer announced a new feature. A small revolution on the horizon? We'll tell you what we think.\n\n\n\nHow can you tell if music is AI-generated? Deezer's tool\n\n\n\nFor years, Deezer has positioned itself in the AI ​​space by striving to combat its proliferation and putting as many barriers as possible in place to protect artists' rights.\n\n\n\nThis time, they're taking it a step further: the platform, which originated in France, has launched a free tool, available on their website and compatible with all streaming services, from Spotify and Apple Music to YouTube Music and others, that allows users to scan playlists for AI-generated elements.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nAlexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, presents his AI detector in these words: \n\n\n\n\n\"By detecting and tagging AI-generated music over the past year and a half, Deezer has been at the forefront of transparency in music streaming. No other company has followed our lead yet, so we decided to make it possible for everyone to check if their playlists include synthetic music, no matter which streaming platform they use. […] A vast majority of people want to know if AI music is being recommended to them and our data show that nearly half of the users joining Deezer from another platform have AI tracks in their playlists. We're expecting our AI music detector to be an eye-opening experience for listeners around the world.\"\n\n\n\n\nAvailable in 27 languages, it would, according to Deezer, detect with 99% accuracy traces, called \"artifacts\", of AI in all possible and imaginable playlists.\n\n\n\nThe name of the tool? Nothing could be simpler: an AI music detector. It is accessible directly on the Deezer website.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nAccording to Deezer executives, many people with streaming accounts are unaware that some songs in their playlists are partially AI-related. After scanning your playlists, Deezer gives you a score. It is a percentage, corresponding to the proportion of AI in your playlists. This allows you to see, in black and white, whether or not you've been \"tricked.\" Simply connect your Spotify, Apple Music, or other account to the detection site and follow the instructions!\n\n\n\nWhere do we go from here?\n\n\n\nDeezer's tool seems effective, but still needs improvement. For example, by clearly showing which tracks are affected by AI. This would allow each user to decide what to do with these tracks: either delete them or keep them. This tool is therefore a necessary first step that should, in the coming months or years, either be accompanied by other features or serve as a basis for other services that might be tempted to launch their own versions. Deezer also states that it wants to encourage other players to use this type of technology to influence regulatory changes. And combat fraud. \n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nThis has been a crucial issue in recent years, given the weakening position of artists and the decline in their earnings, notably eroded by AI, leaving them with increasingly small slices of the streaming pie. The fact that the recently launched tool concerns not only its subscribers but all streaming platforms symbolizes Deezer's desire to open these debates to the widest possible audience. It may even be about building bridges between competing companies to combat the proliferation of AI effectively.\n\n\n\nToo good to be true? Let's see what happens!\n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz AI-generated playlists?\n\n\n\nAt Soundiiz, we're passionate about new technologies and music. Our services, especially our cross-platform data transfer tool, were born from this passion. So it was only natural that we evolve with market trends.\n\n\n\nThat's why a few months ago, we launched our own AI-powered playlist-generation tool. Using prompts or tags, such as your favorite genres, a favorite decade, and other elements, allows you to generate playlists that closely match your tastes.\n\n\n\nSource: Deezer's website\n\n\n\nYou can then export these playlists to the platforms of your choice, where you can also generate new playlists, always based on your criteria, at your chosen frequency.\n\n\n\nIt's a simple and effective way to discover new songs and albums that your usual streaming platforms don't offer. And to try it all out, click here!"}
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Take, for instance, those totally unknown, mysterious figures who manage to rack up billions of streams... without anyone ever knowing their names. Meet Johan Röhr: the artist with billions of streams nobody knows.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Johan Röhr, a Swedish composer, generated more than 15 billion Spotify streams by releasing around 2,700 ambient and instrumental tracks under roughly 650 different artist names.\n    His success is largely tied to the rise of mood music playlists, with piano-based focus, relaxation, and study tracks earning hundreds of millions of streams through Spotify’s highly popular curated playlists.\n    The Johan Röhr case sparked debate about Spotify royalties, playlist placement, and whether streaming platforms disproportionately reward anonymous mood music creators at the expense of other artists.\n    The controversy also highlights growing concerns about AI-generated music, as mood playlists are increasingly vulnerable to automated content that can compete with human-made ambient music for streams and revenue.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nThe artist with billions of streams nobody knows – Who is Johan Röhr?\n\n\n\nNo more than three lines on his Wikipedia page. No interviews, no media appearances. A few photos on Google Images, but not much else. Johan Röhr seems like a ghost. In the age of the internet and constant media exposure, that is quite surprising. Especially considering just how many times his songs have been played.\n\n\n\nThe only thing we know for sure? Johan Röhr is Swedish. No date of birth, no biography explaining his background or where he comes from: nothing but his country of origin. And the certainty that Johan Röhr isn't the only name he uses to release his music. Far from it.\n\n\n\nOne of the only \"reliable pictures of Jonah \"official\" pictures of Johan Röhr, published on Facebook\n\n\n\nIt all began in 2024, when the Swedish outlet Dagens Nyheter published an article titled \"The secret composer behind hundreds of artist names.\"\n\n\n\nCuriosity grew; the article and the publication attracted increasing attention, and the story was picked up worldwide. The Guardian, Le Monde, and others—the internet went wild. It all seemed too big to be true. The details in the article seemed unreal, with figures that appeared impossibly inflated. Johan Röhr had reportedly amassed more streams than ABBA, Elton John, Metallica or Michael Jackson—some of the most famous artists and groups on the planet.\n\n\n\nMystery still intact\n\n\n\nYet the man remains a mystery. Well, not exactly. Can someone truly be mysterious if they have released around 2,700 songs on Spotify—garnering over 15 billion streams—under a staggering 650 different names? You read that right: 650 different names. And yet, there is only one person behind them all: Johan Röhr, the most famous unknown person on the planet.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThe newspaper Dagens Nyheter reveals that Johan was born in September 1976 in Täby, a town north of Stockholm. It also notes that he composed a few songs for Swedish pop stars under his own name, toured, and worked for Swedish television; after that, not much.\n\n\n\nOr rather, an explosion. But an anonymous one.\n\n\n\nThe artist with billions of streams nobody knows – Hundreds of fake names\n\n\n\nJohan is a bit of a genius. Or at least, a man who figured out how to play the music streaming game—and where to position himself to rake in the maximum number of streams. Maya Åström, Minik Knudsen, Mingmei Hsueh, Csizmazia Etel... These are just four of the hundreds of names Johan has used to release instrumental tracks on Spotify. After weeks of cross-referencing data, an investigation by the newspaper Dagens Nyheter revealed that every one of these pseudonyms belonged to the very same person. But why do it?\n\n\n\nThe explanations are vague. Mysterious—just like Johan. Diluting his identity across near-anonymous profiles allows him to stay out of the spotlight, to keep operating under the radar without attracting attention. Because that isn't what Johan is trying to do: he has no desire to be a household name or to run an Instagram page followed by millions. What he wants—and what he has achieved—is to be everywhere, all the time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe aims to multiply his entry points to rack up streams. Johan is a visionary; he realized before anyone else just how popular ambient music would become.\n\n\n\nThese are the tracks often described as \"background noise\". Music people play on loop to focus or relax, whether at work or at home. Minimalist melodies, often built around piano loops, have garnered millions of streams on Spotify and have become a true pillar of the streaming landscape.\n\n\n\nSilence\n\n\n\nWhen asked about the Johan Röhr case by The Guardian, a Spotify representative replied:\n\n\n\n\n\"There is an increased interest in functional music created to enhance everyday activities such as relaxation, focus, or studying, and these playlists are created to match the listeners' demand. This type of music typically exists in Spotify's Focus hub, which limits competition with artists from traditional genres of popular music.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohan refused to speak to journalists, but a representative from his label, Overtone Studios, agreed to talk with The Guardian. Describing Johan as a \"pioneer in the mood music genre,\" he added:\n\n\n\n\n\"Röhr published music across many different artist profiles and became a pioneer in the mood music space, which is hugely popular today. Many of these are now historical, inactive musical projects, and we have already significantly reduced the number of artist profiles actively publishing music.\"\n\n\n\n\nThere is something else behind Johan's extraordinary story. Something more insidious—and perhaps problematic.\n\n\n\nThe artist with billions of streams nobody knows - Is Spotify guilty?\n\n\n\nFollowing the publication of the investigation, accusations have poured in: Jonah allegedly benefited from an arrangement between Spotify and artists that allowed them to secure prime placement on popular playlists in exchange for lower per-stream payouts. Up to four times lower—practically nothing—but when multiplied by millions, the figures become lucrative.\n\n\n\nFor Spotify, the goal is to capitalize on the popularity of mood music and provide users with exactly what they are looking for, in large quantities. For the artists involved, this represents a source of supplemental income—or even a full-time career. According to experts, the hundreds of aliases Jonah uses may well be a roundabout way of complying with this arrangement.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nThe highly popular Spotify playlist \"Stress Relief\" which boasts nearly 2 million followers, features 41 tracks linked to Jonah out of a total of 270 (as of 2024). His most-streamed song, \"Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star,\" has been played over three hundred million times. You can imagine the scale of those streaming numbers.\n\n\n\nThe figures here are also murky; it is difficult to determine exactly how much Jonah has earned across all his pseudonyms. A study by his label suggests he amassed nearly 3 million euros in royalties in 2022—a lucrative business.\n\n\n\nThe artist with billions of streams nobody knows - A well-rounded business\n\n\n\nBut that's not all. The investigation reveals that Jonah isn't the only one involved. In fact, around a hundred other Swedish artists have reportedly jumped on the bandwagon. The \"Peaceful Piano\" playlist—one of Spotify's most popular in the mood music category—is said to be dominated by songs composed by mysterious Swedish artists (other than Jonah himself). A national pastime?\n\n\n\nBeyond this specific scheme, the entire streaming system itself is being called into question and criticized. For many musicians, ambient music represents a significant source of income. They view this as their livelihood—one dominated by a handful of artists who capture the lion's share of the revenue. Are Spotify and other platforms being dishonest when they claim to protect artists' rights and exist, in part, to help them build their careers?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlacing the blame entirely on Spotify would be a mistake, given the difficulty of restricting the uploading of every single song. However, greater regulation is certainly needed, as is a reduction in the concentration of power in the hands of a single entity. Without safeguards, artists whose profession involves creating instrumental tracks for \"mood playlists\" face a threat—especially since another very real danger is currently upending the entire landscape.\n\n\n\nThe AI ​​Problem\n\n\n\nIn 2024, AI-generated songs did not yet pose the threat they do today. We are discussing this here for a simple reason: mood playlists are particularly vulnerable to the proliferation of artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\nIn recent months, hundreds of artificially generated songs have appeared on popular mood playlists, depriving \"real artists\" of streams they previously took for granted.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn investigation by Liz Pelly for Harper's Magazine, titled \"The Ghost in the Machine,\" even accused Spotify of artificially padding its playlists with AI-generated tracks to reduce royalty payouts. \n\n\n\nIn many respects, the \"Jonah\" case appears linked to AI. Flooding the market under hundreds of different pseudonyms resembles a tactic employed by bots seeking to dominate the sector. That does not appear to have been the case, and Jonah certainly seems to be a genuine artist, yet it is impossible not to draw a parallel between this story and more contemporary concerns.\n\n\n\nWhat about Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nSince our inception, Soundiiz's priority has been to provide music enthusiasts with the best tools to optimize their daily streaming experience. This involves, among other things, making it easy to transfer data between platforms, back up playlists, view data in a single interface, and create SmartLinks.\n\n\n\nWe also wanted to ensure that users of Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Qobuz, or Amazon Music could enjoy playlists from a platform like Spotify—without actually having a Spotify subscription.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe also know that Spotify's \"mood\" playlists—which we discuss in detail in this article—are incredibly popular. That's where our synchronization tool comes in! Once you've set up your Soundiiz account, you can listen to any Spotify playlist you like on your preferred streaming service.\n\n\n\nThere's no risk of losing anything! With Soundiiz, you can enjoy the best of all worlds. Click here to try out our services."}
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With this rise, numerous tools have been developed to generate AI-powered playlists based on user-specified criteria. It represents a small revolution in the music streaming world, where users reclaim control over their playlists rather than simply waiting for suggestions. That's why today we're taking a look at the best AI tools to create and generate playlists in 2026!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck out our comparison below.\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 11 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    AI playlist generators are reshaping music streaming by letting users create personalized playlists from prompts, genres, moods, decades, or other specific listening criteria instead of relying solely on recommendation algorithms.\n    Spotify remains the benchmark for AI-powered playlist creation thanks to its conversational interface, playlist editing tools, refresh controls, and strong music discovery capabilities.\n    YouTube Music, PlaylistAI, and Playlistable each offer unique AI playlist generation features, with PlaylistAI standing out through ChatGPT integration and the ability to build playlists from images and videos.\n    Soundiiz combines AI playlist generation with cross-platform compatibility, playlist transfer, downloads, and automatic syncing, making it the only solution in the comparison that continuously updates playlists across major streaming services.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nPlaylists are everywhere!\n\n\n\nIt didn't take long for this shift to happen. The emergence of music streaming turned everything upside down. Playlists gradually replaced albums, becoming a preferred way to listen to music. It's simple: almost everyone builds their own playlists or listens to them daily.\n\n\n\nA quick confession: the author of this piece has developed a bit of an obsession with playlists, creating them for every listening occasion, genre, mood, or situation. So he knows what he's talking about, at least a little bit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe fact is, playlists have established themselves and aren't going anywhere. Some lament this, arguing that the album format was more creatively and artistically compelling—that it allowed for telling a story from A to Z, with a precise track order and without the pressure of securing airplay or rotation.\n\n\n\nMany artists still release albums featuring a clear narrative and cohesive sequencing, but it must be admitted that they are becoming an endangered species.\n\n\n\nPlaylists have become a key factor in an artist's popularity, and landing a spot on one can be a game-changer.\n\n\n\nYou're in charge\n\n\n\nRecently, a new element has entered the picture: AI-generated playlists. To be precise, the vast majority of playlists on streaming platforms are generated by AI-driven algorithms that analyze our tastes and suggest playlists that align with them. While platforms like Qobuz, Deezer, and Apple Music do offer playlists hand-picked by human curators, even these services sometimes employ AI for other types of content.\n\n\n\nTaking it a step further, some services offer something different: the listener is no longer merely a passive consumer of suggested content but an active participant—someone who decides what their playlist looks like by setting specific criteria and letting the platform generate a playlist based on that data.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis shifts the power dynamic. Platforms place themselves at the service of their users, complementing the still-popular playlists driven by recommendation algorithms.\n\n\n\nAgainst this backdrop, music streaming platforms have developed their own AI-based playlist generation tools—but they aren't the only ones. Other players, including Soundiiz, have also chosen to enter this space.\n\n\n\nHere is the full breakdown.\n\n\n\nThe best tools to create and generate playlists in 2026 with AI – Spotify\n\n\n\nIn April 2024, Spotify rolled out its AI-powered playlist generation tool—and, as you might expect, the tech world was watching closely. As an algorithm powerhouse renowned for delivering playlists perfectly tailored to user tastes, Spotify clearly had a strong hand to play.\n\n\n\nAnd two years later, they've played it well. Leveraging technology similar to ChatGPT and a conversational interface, Spotify prioritizes simplicity and user-friendliness. As with ChatGPT, mastering prompt optimization involves a learning curve.\n\n\n\nOnce you grasp the tool's nuances, however, you can create effective playlists to enjoy directly on your Spotify account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to conversational prompts, Spotify offers preset options—such as generating playlists based on the genre you listened to most over the past year—providing a quick, efficient way to discover new music.\n\n\n\nA major advantage is the ability to review the playlist before finalizing it. You can remove specific tracks or highlight others to refine the selection. You can also tweak the generated playlist to make future results more precise. Furthermore, you can control how often Spotify refreshes your playlists, ensuring a steady stream of new music.\n\n\n\nSpotify continues to enhance the tool, maintaining its lead over the competition. But watch out—other platforms are hot on its heels!\n\n\n\nThe best tools to create and generate playlists in 2026 with AI  – YouTube Music\n\n\n\nIn early 2026, YouTube Music set out to regain ground against Spotify by launching its own AI-powered playlist generator—a move designed to catch up with the competition and look toward the future. The service leverages user listening history and proprietary technology to create personalized playlists.\n\n\n\nFeedback on the tool has been mixed so far. While prompt entry is efficient and the interface intuitive, the suggestions are often hit-or-miss, and the feature's ability to help users discover new tracks or artists leaves plenty of room for improvement.\n\n\n\nCurrently, there is also no way to remove generated songs you don't wish to hear. Playlist customization needs refinement, even though the tag-based input system is a hit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnother point worth noting is that this feature is exclusive to YouTube Music Premium subscribers—a factor to consider if you are thinking about switching to the service.\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's AI tool is effective and—as a fun feature—will likely satisfy many users. However, it still has a way to go before becoming truly essential. YouTube's teams are already working on updates that could transform the user experience.\n\n\n\nThe best tools to create and generate playlists in 2026 with AI – PlaylistAI & Playlistable\n\n\n\nPlaylistAI is one of the most widely used AI playlist generators—and a market leader; that much is undeniable. Its integration with ChatGPT is a significant advantage, transforming the user experience into something truly universal.\n\n\n\nDeveloped by engineer Brett Brauman before its acquisition, PlaylistAI leverages OpenAI technology to generate playlists based on a line of text or preset prompts. You simply link your preferred platform to export the resulting playlists directly to it.\n\n\n\nSpeaking to FastCompany, Brett Brauman explained the reason he founded PlaylistAI—a vision that remains at the heart of the service:\n\n\n\n\n\"Scrolling through playlists on Spotify is like scrolling through an algorithmic social media feed where you're being fed what it thinks you want […] My vision for the app is to curate best ways to make playlists that lets you discover new music and artists that aren't necessarily the most popular.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tool is intuitive and comprehensive, with no apparent flaws. But it doesn't stop there. The magic of PlaylistAI lies in its ability to create a playlist from an image—such as a festival poster—or a video, like content from YouTube or TikTok. PlaylistAI scans these elements and suggests playlists that match what is shown or written in them.\n\n\n\nIt also lets you remove songs you don't want in the suggested playlist, ensuring the final result aligns as closely as possible with your tastes.\n\n\n\nThe only downside is that the tool is currently available only on the web (via ChatGPT) and on iOS. Android users cannot yet use PlaylistAI on their devices, though that may change in the coming months!\n\n\n\nWhat about Playlistable?\n\n\n\nPlaylistable is less comprehensive than PlaylistAI, yet it remains effective. It does not generate playlists from images or videos, relying \"only\" on text prompts or predefined tags.\n\n\n\nThe advantage is that you can tag specific artists or reference particular songs in your prompts, ensuring your preferences are clearly understood. Like PlaylistAI, Playlistable can also analyze your tastes and suggest playlists accordingly.\n\n\n\nHowever, it works only with Spotify and Apple Music—limiting its compatibility and appeal for users of other platforms—and, like PlaylistAI, is available only as an iOS app.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are many other, lesser-known AI-powered playlist generators out there, but the four mentioned above should give you plenty to work with!\n\n\n\nHowever, if you are looking for a truly comprehensive tool that is compatible with all streaming platforms—and does more than just create playlists—then Soundiiz is the one to choose.\n\n\n\nThe best tools to create and generate playlists in 2026 with AI – Here comes Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nWe know what you're thinking: you're on the Soundiiz blog, we're talking about a Soundiiz-branded tool, so we're bound to be biased. There's certainly some truth to that!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut bear in mind that while our tool launched recently, we took the time to analyze existing services so we could offer something that goes further and does more. It's a tool that not only generates playlists but also manages them automatically—and allows you to transfer them anywhere, anytime.\n\n\n\nWe've stayed true to the Soundiiz DNA: making your daily music listening easier by giving you the tools to avoid the headaches.\n\n\n\nCreate AI-generated playlists, step-by-step\n\n\n\nWhen you visit our AI tool, you'll see several options available to you.\n\n\n\nFirst, choose what you want to generate—songs, albums, or artists—and in what quantity.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou have two options: either enter tags (such as musical genres, moods, or preferred decades) or type a line or two of text describing exactly what you're looking for.\n\n\n\nNote: We also included a \"Deep Search\" function. If you are looking for specific material—such as a list of songs by a single producer/composer, music released only in a specific month of a given year, or music in a single musical genre—you can check this box. Our AI-powered playlist will be as accurate as possible. The list will be shorter than if you use the general search function (25 references versus 100), but it should meet your needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've entered your settings, you'll have four options: import the playlist (or specific songs from it) to the platform of your choice, download it to store and back it up, or synchronize it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll see—everything is simple and intuitive, and it takes just a few seconds. Our AI playlist generation tool is free to use, though certain options are available only with our Premium subscriptions. You can view our plans right here.\n\n\n\nAuto-sync everything!\n\n\n\nOf all the tools mentioned above, Soundiiz is the only one that offers auto-syncing capabilities. Simply put: any playlist you create can be updated and exported to your chosen platform on a schedule that suits you—daily, weekly, or monthly. All this happens without you lifting a finger after you've set your preferences during your initial setup.\n\n\n\nIn practical terms, Soundiiz lets you regularly enjoy new playlists on your streaming platform, tailored to your specific settings. They appear as if by magic—updated and perfectly aligned with your tastes—complementing the algorithmic playlists your platform already provides.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd that's not all: among the technologies featured in this article, Soundiiz is the only one compatible with every major platform on the market. With no limits, a free version, automatic playlist syncing, and a precise, detailed generation system, the Soundiiz AI playlist generator has virtually no downsides.\n\n\n\nWant to give it a try? Just click here!"}
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But one legendary group went further than all of them. And took a more radical approach. Here's the crazy story of the world's rarest album.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe're telling you the whole story!\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 12 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Once Upon a Time in Shaolin was created over six years by the Wu-Tang Clan and producer Cilvaringz, with the ambition of turning a hip-hop album into a unique work of art rather than a mass-market product.\n    To protest the rise of music streaming and digital commodification, Wu-Tang Clan released only one physical copy of Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, making it the rarest album in the world.\n    The album gained worldwide notoriety after Martin Shkreli purchased it for $2 million in 2015, before U.S. authorities seized it and PleasrDAO later acquired it for $4 million in cryptocurrency.\n    Despite limited public listening sessions and ongoing legal battles, a contract prevents Once Upon a Time in Shaolin from entering the public domain until 2103, ensuring its legend continues for generations.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nThe crazy story of the world's rarest album - A bit of background\n\n\n\nIt was the late 2000s. And one of the most important groups in the history of hip-hop culture—and music in general—was working on a new album. Years after the record that introduced them to the mainstream, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993), the Wu-Tang Clan had nothing left to prove.Their music, built on obscure samples and kung-fu tributes; their rhymes, at once technical and brutal; and their innovative production—which introduced a fresh musical aesthetic—had propelled them into the ranks of legendary artists. The kind of artists whose legacy never fades, and who inspire countless books, documentaries, series, and films.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll of this would indeed happen for the Wu-Tang Clan and its many members—most of whom boasted successful solo careers with classic albums of their own.\n\n\n\nTheir portrayal of a daily life defined by violence, racism, and exclusion transported a generation to the gritty streets of New York's boroughs, while their razor-sharp voices—sometimes tinged with madness—captivated millions. But for the moment, it was time to get back to work. And to cement their legend.\n\n\n\nControversies\n\n\n\nIt took nearly six years to complete what would become Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. The album's creation was unusual. The rappers recorded songs without realizing they would eventually form a new album. Or that this album would become a new milestone in the Wu-Tang discography.The group's sonic architect, RZA, steered the sessions, yet the process remained mysterious and opaque.\n\n\n\nIn a 2024 interview with Vanity Fair, Method Man—one of the group's leaders—spoke about the circumstances of its creation:\n\n\n\n\n\"I thought it was some circus spectacle. I never really spoke to RZA about it; it's an uncomfortable subject to most of the guys, so we don't really discuss it too much […] It was never supposed to be a Wu-Tang album. We were recording and being paid to do a certain number of records by a guy whose name I don't want to mention […] He took all these verses — some of them were old verses — and put them altogether into a compilation of Wu-Tang songs and marketed it as a Wu-Tang album, and a single copy of a Wu-Tang album.\"\n\n\n\n\nThirty-one songs were recorded, mixed, and assembled. One man played a particularly active role in the process: Cilvaringz, an RZA protégé. He was not an original member of the group. And both fellow members of the collective and fans viewed him with suspicion.\n\n\n\nSource: Rolling Stone\n\n\n\nWith good reason. Some members of Wu-Tang clashed with him after the album's release, and he became the source of numerous internal conflicts that nearly brought the group to its demise. Matters reached a point where Method Man refuses to even utter his name in public today. Cilvaringz, a native of the Netherlands, had dreamed of joining Wu-Tang since childhood.\n\n\n\nThrough sheer perseverance, he became the collective's first international signing. He even managed RZA's first international tour and opened for various Wu members. He also planted ideas in his mentor's mind. Such as producing an album that could be sold to a single buyer for millions of dollars.\n\n\n\nRevolution\n\n\n\nThe production was largely the work of Cilvaringz, who composed everything from Marrakech in direct collaboration with RZA. The goal was to replicate the group's raw, unpolished sound from the early 90s as a tribute to that golden era.\n\n\n\nBy 2015, with streaming taking the industry by storm and upending the power dynamics between artists and platforms, RZA, Raekwon, and the others had no intention of making the album available via streaming services. They refused to play by these new rules.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstead, RZA and Cilvaringz decided to release only one single copy of the album—in physical format. It would be the only copy in existence, available nowhere else. Just one copy for the entire world. You don't need to be a math genius to realize that this makes it the rarest album on the planet.\n\n\n\nIn a statement, RZA added:\n\n\n\n\n\"Mass replication has fundamentally changed the way we view a piece of recorded music, while digital universality and vanishing physicality have broken our emotional bond with a piece of music as an artwork and a deeply personal treasure.\"\n\n\n\n\nProducer RZA even compared it to a Picasso painting or an artifact from Egyptian civilization. While clearly an exaggeration, this illustrates the thinking behind the album and shows just how determined the Wu's architect was to create a unique object able to stand the test of time.\n\n\n\nA real piece of art\n\n\n\nIn addition to the album itself, the package includes a 174-page booklet featuring lyrics and an anecdote about each song. As a bonus, a pair of speakers is included in the box set. The box containing these items is made of silver and set with what appear to be precious stones. It resembles an ancient treasure—a relic passed down through generations that no one dares to open.\n\n\n\nSource: Griffin Lotz for Rolling Stone\n\n\n\nShortly before the album went up for auction, 150 people were allowed to listen to a thirteen-minute excerpt during a session in Queens, New York. This stoked excitement as rumors began to swirl.\n\n\n\nSome claimed that Once Upon a Time in Shaolin could not be heard by the general public until 2103, and that the winning bidder would be contractually bound to this restriction. It was true. And an unprecedented move in music history, only heightening the album's mystique.\n\n\n\nThe crazy story of the world's rarest album - A \"pharma bro\" enters the scene\"\n\n\n\nIn 2015, Martin Shkreli, a controversial pharmaceutical businessman, bought the album for $2 million. Two. Million. Dollars. For a music album. It was a staggering sum that generated negative publicity for the group, as Shkreli was far from universally admired.\n\n\n\nIn fact, the opposite was true. Various scandals dogged him and even ostracized him from certain circles. Worse still, he earned the title of \"the most hated man in America\" ​​after being accused of hiking the price of an HIV medication by 5,500 percent.\n\n\n\nYet, when RZA first met him, he seemed sincere, honest, and upright—and genuinely interested in Wu-Tang's music. The deal was struck quickly, but things soon turned sour. Shkreli revealed his true colors: those of a dishonest, volatile, hot-tempered, and manipulative man.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo make matters worse, after purchasing it, he threatened to remove all contributions by one of the rappers, Ghostface Killah, from the album—or to destroy it outright.\n\n\n\nFollowing Donald Trump's 2016 election, Martin played excerpts from the album to celebrate the new U.S. President, before promising to host a listening event and then backtracking on that decision.\n\n\n\nLess than two years after buying it in 2017, he decided to sell the album, simply writing on his Facebook account: \"I am selling the Wu-Tang Clan album. Fuck Wu-Tang.\" It was an explicit statement that led to real-world consequences, as the album did indeed end up on eBay, attracting hundreds of bidders. Nobody was able to buy it, but still, the news spread everywhere. \n\n\n\nSource: The NY Times\n\n\n\nHe defended his actions by claiming he had bought the record to support the Wu-Tang Clan and celebrate their musical legacy, but that he regretted the decision following heated exchanges with one of the collective's members. A whim? Undoubtedly. And yet another chapter in an increasingly bizarre saga.\n\n\n\nThe crazy story of the world's rarest album - Everything falls apart\n\n\n\nIn July 2021, there was a dramatic turn of events: Once Upon a Time in Shaolin was seized by the U.S. Department of Justice. The record was among the assets involved in a $7.3 million fraud case against Martin Shkreli, its owner at the time. The album had remained in the hands of a single man for six years.\n\n\n\nDuring that time, there were no leaks—nothing. Not a single track surfaced, save for a few snippets shared online that no one could verify as actually belonging to the album. The mystery remained intact. RZA and Cilvaringz feared the album might be auctioned off without regard for the conditions of its creation or the legal constraints they had imposed. Would government ownership strip them of the rights to something they had spent so long building?\n\n\n\nShortly thereafter, another twist occurred. Jason Leopold, a journalist at Bloomberg, spent months investigating this larger-than-life story. He revealed that PleasrDAO—a firm specializing in digital art and cryptocurrency—had purchased Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for $4 million in cryptocurrency.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe deal was cryptic and involved several entities, including one that wishes to remain anonymous. It only adds to the mystery surrounding the world's most mysterious album.\n\n\n\nExplaining its purchase, PleasrDAO states: \n\n\n\n\n\"Ten years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan had a bold vision to make a single copy album as a work of fine art. To 'put it in an art gallery … make music become a living piece like a Mona Lisa or a scepter from Egypt […] With this single work of art, the Wu-Tang Clan intended to redefine the meaning of music ownership and value in a world of digital streaming and commodification of music.\"\n\n\n\n\nIn an interview with The New Yorker, Jamis Johnson, one of the company's leaders, adds:\n\n\n\n\n\"This album, at its inception, was a kind of protest against rent-seeking middlemen, people who are taking a cut away from the artist […] very much shares that same ethos.\"\n\n\n\n\nThe company's goal is to transform the physical object into a digital product. This is arguably a way to reverse the narrative—or at least extend it—serving as a metaphor for the evolution of our societies and of music itself, moving from the physical to the digital. But does this respect RZA's vision?\n\n\n\nThe crazy story of the world's rarest album - Closer and closer\n\n\n\nTo offer fans shares in the form of NFTs, PleasrDAO invited them to listen to a five-minute excerpt from the album for one dollar in cryptocurrency. It was a way to gradually bring the album to the fans and extend the Once Upon a Time in Shaolin experience.\n\n\n\nBut beyond that—nothing else. There were no major leaks, nor was the album made available in its entirety. The collective maintains that the album remains locked in a vault somewhere in New York.\n\n\n\nSource: SBS News\n\n\n\nThen, in June 2024, another twist. It was announced that excerpts from the album would be played at an Australian art museum for about ten days, alongside a display of the album's only copy.\n\n\n\nThe director of Mona—the museum in question—explained the exhibition this way: \n\n\n\n\n\"Every once in a while, an object on this planet possesses mystical properties that transcend its material circumstances […] Once Upon a Time in Shaolin is more than just an album, so when I was thinking about status, and what a transcendent namedrop could be, I knew I had to get it into this exhibition.\"\n\n\n\n\nFollowing these listening sessions, many fans and journalists shared their impressions. While it is impossible to judge an album based on just a few minutes, the reactions were mixed. Some hailed it as a work of genius, others were understandably frustrated, and some felt disappointed—likely stemming from a desire to hear more.\n\n\n\nExperiencing the world's rarest album\n\n\n\nA Guardian journalist described the experience as almost mystical, with listeners sitting with their eyes closed, focused intently on the sound coming from the speakers. After this brief musical interlude, museum security whisked the album away and returned it to a secure vault. It was a highly staged affair, in line with RZA's original vision when he first conceived the project.\n\n\n\nYet, no one has heard the album in full—and no one will for a long time to come. Meanwhile, Martin Shkreli is fighting back. In February 2026, he sued RZA for breach of contract, demanding royalty payments. It is a complex legal battle stemming from the terms of the contract Martin signed in 2015 when he purchased the album.\n\n\n\nSource: Luke Fenstemaker\n\n\n\nShortly before that, PleasrDAO had also taken Martin to court, accusing him of illegally playing excerpts from the album. A legal nightmare that could well drag on for years.\n\n\n\nDespite these disputes, there is still no hope of the album ever being released to the general public. A contract stipulates that it cannot enter the public domain until… 2103—that is, 77 years from now.\n\n\n\nWe won't be around to hear it, then—but perhaps our grandchildren will! And when that happens, the album will undoubtedly take on a new life, adding to its legend.\n\n\n\nIn 2015, the Guinness Book of World Records certified Once Upon a Time in Shaolin as the most valuable album in the world. Eleven years later, that status remains unchanged, even though the album now feels closer to us. So close, yet still so far away!"}
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Music is everywhere—it accompanies us throughout the day and often serves as the soundtrack to our evenings. In the process, we accumulate vast amounts of data. But what happens when your music streaming platform no longer suits you? When it no longer meets your needs? That's when switching becomes essential. Spotify and YouTube Music are among the most popular services. How do you transfer playlists and data from Spotify to YouTube Music in 2026?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd here are clear, straightforward answers to all these questions!\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Transfer your Spotify playlists, favorite tracks, albums, and artists to YouTube Music by connecting both accounts in Soundiiz and selecting the content you want to migrate.\n    Spotify to YouTube Music transfers preserve your original library while matching songs across both streaming catalogs, with unmatched tracks clearly reported at the end of the process.\n    The free version of Soundiiz lets you transfer one Spotify playlist at a time with up to 200 tracks, while Premium removes these limits for larger YouTube Music migrations.\n    After your Spotify to YouTube Music transfer is complete, your playlists are immediately available in YouTube Music, and additional Soundiiz features like Sync can keep them updated across both platforms.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 8 minutes\n\n\n\nTransfer playlists and data from Spotify to YouTube Music in 2026: why would you do it?\n\n\n\nSpotify is the undisputed leader in music streaming. Always at the forefront of innovation—investing millions upon millions of dollars into its algorithms and features—the Swedish platform attracts more customers than any of its competitors. For the moment, its market-leading position seems unassailable.\n\n\n\nHowever, in recent years, other players have made their voices heard and positioned themselves as serious alternatives. This is especially relevant given that Spotify has been no stranger to \"scandals\" in recent months.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom criticism regarding its use of AI and price hikes—practices also adopted by many competitors—to a per-stream payout policy deemed too low and controversies surrounding its founder, the platform with the green logo has faced its fair share of backlash. And while the trend remains minor compared to its massive user base, many customers have jumped ship.\n\n\n\nYoutube Music's arrival\n\n\n\nOne of their favorite destinations? YouTube. Google's music streaming service took a long time to establish itself in the market, but once it did, it never looked back. One of its key assets is the ability to bundle a YouTube Premium subscription with YouTube Music, offering a combined package that lets users listen to unlimited music and watch YouTube videos ad-free.\n\n\n\nIn terms of price, YouTube is hard to beat. But that's not its only advantage! With a massive catalog, one of the most precise search functions on the market, and a robust algorithm, YouTube Music is a favorite among millions of users.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the platform, you can read our review; it will help you determine exactly whether or not YouTube Music meets your needs—and, by extension, whether you should actually leave Spotify!\n\n\n\nIf you are convinced that switching is the right move, we explain below how to transfer your playlists and data from Spotify to YouTube Music. You'll see, nothing could be simpler thanks to Soundiiz!\n\n\n\nTransfer playlists and data from Spotify to YouTube Music in 2026: step-by-step\n\n\n\nFirst, you should know that Soundiiz was created with one goal in mind: to make managing your streaming platforms easier.\n\n\n\nBy providing tools tailored to your needs, Soundiiz aims to address any issues or situations you might encounter. This is also why our services offer a free version, making them accessible to everyone.\n\n\n\nThe transfer process described below allows you to transfer up to two hundred items at once using the free version of Soundiiz.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you wish to transfer more data, you can subscribe to one of our no-commitment Premium plans. This means you can easily perform a single transfer and then cancel your subscription. We also prioritize transparency and flexibility so you can enjoy everything our services offer with complete peace of mind.\n\n\n\nNow that that's clear, let's get to the transfer!\n\n\n\nTransfer playlists and data from Spotify to YouTube Music in 2026\n\n\n\nThe first step is to log in to your Soundiiz account.\n\n\n\nOn your homepage, make sure both the source and destination platforms are connected to your Soundiiz account. If they aren't, click the purple \"+\" button labeled \"Connect\" on the left side of the screen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, look for your platform in the list of available services. A window will appear asking you to connect Soundiiz to the account you previously created on that platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor our services to work, you must have an existing account on both the platform you are leaving and the one you are joining.\n\n\n\nOnce the connections are established, you will see a small green light appear at the bottom right of your streaming platform logos on the left side of the homepage.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are now ready to transfer everything!\n\n\n\nIn the \"Tools\" section on the left side of the screen, click \"Transfer.\" A window will open. The \"Select Source\" section corresponds to the platform you wish to leave and from which you want to transfer your data. The \"Select Destination\" section corresponds to the platform you wish to move to.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, click the \"Start\" button to begin the transfer.\n\n\n\nYou can transfer everything! \n\n\n\nFour options are available. You can choose to transfer your playlists, saved albums, followed artists, or saved songs. You can select just one of these categories, several of them, or all of them at once. Simply click the box corresponding to what you wish to transfer, then click the purple \"Confirm My Selection\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA new window will open, informing you that we will not delete any data during the transfer process; however, for the transfer to be successful, the items you wish to transfer must exist on your destination platform. Then, click the purple \"Begin the transfer!\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA transfer batch is then automatically created. To view its progress, click \"My Batches\" in the \"Automation\" section of your dashboard.\n\n\n\nNext, click the batch you just created to view detailed information—such as its progress, transfer success rate,number of errors, and their specific descriptions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is complete, the line corresponding to your batch will display \"Finished\" in green. You will also receive an email confirming that everything has been transferred.\n\n\n\nYou are all set! Your data has now been transferred. To verify that everything is correct, log in to your new platform and check that everything has been successfully moved over.\n\n\n\nMagic, isn't it?"}
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No one. Yet, in 2014, that is exactly what happened to Apple Music users, who found a new U2 album automatically added to their libraries—without having to lift a finger. It is a story that still sparks conversation, symbolizing a bygone era of music streaming and revealing much about the opportunities and pitfalls of the digital age. When U2 forced the world to listen to their new album: join us for the story!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    In 2014, U2 and Apple partnered to automatically add Songs of Innocence to the iTunes libraries of millions of users as a promotional move tied to the iPhone 6 launch.\n    The forced U2 album release reached an estimated 500 million users, but triggered widespread backlash because people had not chosen to receive the album.\n    The U2 album giveaway became a public relations disaster, raising concerns about unwanted content, the value of music, and how much control streaming platforms have over users' libraries.\n    Bono later apologized and took responsibility for the controversial promotion, which remains a defining example of the pitfalls of digital music marketing.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nWhen U2 forced the world to listen to their new album: the context\n\n\n\nIn the early 2010s, U2 found themselves in a difficult spot. Their previous album, No Line on the Horizon, had been a commercial letdown; for one of the world's most famous bands, the sales figures were disappointing.\n\n\n\nThey weren't alone in this predicament: the music industry was at a historic turning point. Piracy was wreaking havoc, dragging labels and artists alike into a downward spiral.\n\n\n\nU2 tried various approaches, toyed with concepts that were ultimately scrapped. They worked with a multitude of producers before teaming up with Danger Mouse for a new album they intended to call Songs of Innocence. Several entire albums were discarded before they reached the final result.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe band experimented, made mistakes, and started over, eventually arriving at a collection of songs they believed could live up to their past successes. They needed a hit; there was no room for error.\n\n\n\nTo boost their chances of success, they agreed to make concessions to the modern era. Music streaming—initially hailed as a lifeline following the launch of iTunes in 2003—was once again being presented as a savior.\n\n\n\nA deep relationship\n\n\n\nAs it happened, Apple CEO Tim Cook was a fan of U2's music. What's more, he once described U2 as his favorite band. Never one to miss a business opportunity, Tim Cook—back in 2004, as U2 prepared to release a new album and needed to bounce back from the failure of their previous one—saw a chance to kill two birds with one stone.\n\n\n\nThe iPhone 6 was about to launch, and Apple was, naturally, positioning it as a minor revolution in mobile technology. And mobile technology goes hand in hand with music streaming. Music consumption was increasingly shifting to digital formats. After initially being reluctant to embrace digital listening—like many other artists—U2 realized that this was the future and that it would be unwise not to get on board.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Cook then proposed an idea. To demonstrate the iPhone's ability to digitize everything and to give iTunes a significant boost, he thought it would be smart to tie the release of U2's new album to the launch of the iPhone 6. The plan? Automatically upload the new record to the iTunes libraries of every user of the service—without them having to lift a finger.\n\n\n\nIt had never been done before.\n\n\n\nBut what might have seemed like an innovative concept turned out to be an absolute disaster—one that would haunt both U2 and Apple for years to come.\n\n\n\nWhen U2 forced the world to listen to their new album: what really happened?\n\n\n\nPicture this: you're at home, relaxing. You get up and start scrolling through your streaming platform—just like any other day—looking for new releases or a playlist to soundtrack your morning. And then, a surprise.\n\n\n\nYou spot something that shouldn't be there—or at least, something that isn't part of anything you've liked, followed, or downloaded. An album by a band you don't listen to, appearing as if by magic, without you ever having chosen it.\n\n\n\nThat is exactly what happened to millions of users in 2014 when U2's album Songs of Innocence appeared in the iTunes libraries on their iPhones and iPods. It is estimated that a total of 500 million users—500 million, you read that right—saw the new U2 album pop up in their libraries. A staggering figure. And a promotional campaign of unprecedented scale. Tim Cook even went so far as to call it the \"largest album release of all time.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne internet user even joked on social media after spotting the album in their library: \"Woke up this morning to find Bono in my kitchen, drinking my coffee, wearing my dressing gown, reading my paper.\"\n\n\n\nAnother chimed in: \"Apple owes me a new iPhone, because I had to purify this one with fire after finding a U2 album on it.\"\n\n\n\nRapper Tyler, The Creator felt much the same way. He stated that seeing the album on his iPhone was \"like waking up with a pimple or like herpes… Fuck Bono. I didn't ask for you, I'm mad.\"\n\n\n\nBad idea!\n\n\n\nThe U2 album was uploaded on September 9, 2014, while the band was performing at the iPhone 6 launch event. The idea seemed sound, especially since the album was being offered to iTunes users for free. Tim Cook and U2 were confident in the move's benefits: how could anyone turn down a free album? Surely, everyone would be happy.\n\n\n\nFor U2, giving away the album without financial return wasn't an issue. It was intended to serve as a promotional tool for their upcoming world tour, which was expected to generate millions of dollars. Bono, the band's frontman, also viewed it as a first step toward an exclusive subscription model where fans could enjoy special perks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor Apple, partnering with one of the world's most famous bands was a powerful marketing move. And proof that the company remained at the forefront of trends. However, reports suggest that Tim Cook was initially reluctant. The very purpose of iTunes had been to combat piracy and place value on music. Not to give it away for free. Yet, he was eventually persuaded.\n\n\n\nBut what promised to be a joint success for the band and the tech giant turned out to be a major debacle.\n\n\n\nThe kind that lingers in people's memories for years and forces those involved to offer profuse apologies.\n\n\n\nWhen U2 forced the world to listen to their new album: the consequences\n\n\n\nThe consequences? A public relations disaster, for starters. Countless people were offended to see an album they would have never have listened to appear in their iTunes libraries. To many, it felt like an invasion. It also raised questions about the music streaming model.\n\n\n\nHave we become passive in our listening habits? Are we at the mercy of the streaming platforms we choose to use? If Apple can force an album into my music library, where do they draw the line? Just how far can companies go?\n\n\n\nFollowing the release, fans and the media were up in arms. Established artists felt the move devalued music. The trend of free content—increasingly common since the advent of streaming—was seen by some as a step in the wrong direction, implying that certain works have no inherent value. And if some things are free, why pay for others?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNewspapers like the Washington Post described the operation as \"dystopian junk mail\". A sign of new technologies leading to uncontrollable excesses. Wired called it \"worse than spam\"—and that was just the tip of the iceberg.\n\n\n\nBecause there was another problem: the album was difficult to delete from libraries. It was stored in the cloud by default, making it nearly impossible to get rid of. Even if you deleted the songs one by one. iTunes users grew frustrated and impatient. So much so that Apple was forced to launch a dedicated website explaining how to remove it.\n\n\n\nThe internet erupted, flooded with mockery and annoyed comments. Someone even created a Tumblr page titled \"Who is U2 and why is it on my phone??!\". The backlash was total. And the operation proved to be a fiasco—not just for Apple, but for U2 as well.\n\n\n\nBono apologizes\n\n\n\nBeyond that aspect, the quality of the album was also called into question. Many fans reacted negatively to this new U2 record. For some, it was further proof of the gradual decline of a group that had shown flashes of brilliance in the past. As of 2026, Songs of Innocence remains a mixed entry in U2's vast discography.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn his 2022 memoir, Bono even apologized, stating that he alone was responsible for the affair. It was an admission of weakness—eight years later—and a symbol of the disaster that was this \"forced\" release:\n\n\n\n\n\"I take full responsibility. Not Guy O, not Edge, not Adam, not Larry, not Tim Cook, not Eddy Cue. I'd thought if we could just put our music within reach of people, they might choose to reach out toward it. Not quite. As one social media wisecracker put it, 'Woke up this morning to find Bono in my kitchen, drinking my coffee, wearing my dressing gown, reading my paper.' Or, less kind, 'The free U2 album is overpriced.' Mea culpa.”\n\n\n\n\nDuring a Facebook Live session, Bono went even further: he admitted the operation was megalomaniacal. He apologized to a user who felt it was rude to impose their music in such a way.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe described the whole thing as:\n\n\n\n\n\"A drop of megalomania, a touch of generosity, a dash of self-promotion and deep fear that these songs that we poured our life into over the last few years mightn't be heard.\" \n\n\n\n\nIs a confessed fault half-forgiven? While none of this is exactly earth-shattering, this type of promotion will certainly never be repeated. At the very least, this partnership between Apple and a music group has served to highlight the problematic practices within the music streaming world.\n\n\n\nIt serves as a reminder that we—as paying subscribers to these platforms—do not have total control over the music we want to listen to."}
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They have even become a key factor when deciding which music streaming platform to subscribe to. What is the best podcast and audiobook platform in 2026? We've got the full rundown so you can make your choice with confidence!\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 10 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Spotify is the best all-in-one podcast and audiobook platform in 2026, combining a large catalog, intuitive navigation, and seamless access to music, podcasts, and audiobooks within a single app.\n    Amazon Music ranks just behind Spotify thanks to its Audible integration, offering one of the strongest audiobook libraries alongside a comprehensive podcast catalog.\n    Apple Music, YouTube Music, and TIDAL separate or omit podcasts and audiobooks, making them better suited to listeners who prefer a music-focused streaming experience.\n    If podcasts and audiobooks are your priority, choose Spotify or Amazon Music; if music quality and a distraction-free interface matter most, platforms like Apple Music, TIDAL, or Qobuz remain strong alternatives.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nAudiobooks and podcasts: why do they matter so much?\n\n\n\nMusic alone hasn't been enough for a long time—at least not for streaming services. As offerings across platforms have become standardized and it's grown difficult to determine which service best suits our habits, companies have had to differentiate themselves and find new ways to attract customers.\n\n\n\nBut where could they find this new appeal? In content that complements music—areas that had previously been largely untapped.\n\n\n\nWe don't know about you, but at Soundiiz, we feel like we woke up one morning to find that absolutely everyone—from influencers to your next-door neighbor—had decided to launch a podcast. It was as if, in the span of a few weeks, this type of audio content had sprung up everywhere, even on our streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nPut simply: the whole world is wild about podcasts, covering absolutely every imaginable topic. Some people listen to dozens of hours of podcasts a week—even eating into the listening time previously reserved for music.\n\n\n\nA new market\n\n\n\nSome streaming platforms have fully grasped this. For them, podcasts represent a market worth investing in; they offer a vast array of content and even fund specific productions—in-house podcasts that allow them to stand out.\n\n\n\nSpotify and Apple Music both offer podcasts they have funded themselves, available exclusively on their services. It's a way to attract new customers and provide them with premium content.\n\n\n\nThen came audiobooks. Statistics show that the entire world is seeing a year-on-year decline in time spent reading. Competition from screens has been compounded by a struggling publishing market, with publishers and bookstores alike seeing their revenues shrink.\n\n\n\nSource: Spotify\n\n\n\nAmidst these challenges, readers are turning to audiobooks—books read by the author or a narrator—which are generating significant buzz and seeing listening figures skyrocket. While it will take years for the audio format to replace print, there is no doubt that audiobooks have a bright future ahead.\n\n\n\nJust as they did with podcasts, streaming platforms have decided to stake a claim in this potentially lucrative market.\n\n\n\nSo, what is the best podcast and audiobook platform in 2026? Without further ado, here is our verdict!\n\n\n\nThe best podcast and audiobook platform in 2026 – The runner-ups\n\n\n\nApple Music's audiobooks and podcasts: distinctive apps\n\n\n\nThis section will be brief. It's simple: you won't find podcasts or audiobooks on Apple Music. Apple chose to separate its apps, dedicating one to each type of listening experience: Apple Music for music, Apple Podcasts for—you guessed it—podcasts, and Apple Books for audiobooks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis approach might put off those who want everything in one place, but it's a real plus for those who prefer not to have their apps \"cluttered\" with non-music content.\n\n\n\nNote that Apple Books and Apple Podcasts are well-stocked with content and should provide everything you're looking for!\n\n\n\nAmazon Music's audiobooks and podcasts: one of the best!\n\n\n\nAmazon Music is a serious contender for the title of best streaming service for podcasts and audiobooks. Its strength? Integrating Audible—a market leader in audiobooks—directly into its subscription plans.\n\n\n\nThis gives Amazon Music access to a massive catalog that ranks among the very best. Simply put, if you're an avid audiobook listener, you won't find better than Amazon Music—with the possible exception of Spotify.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome even argue that Amazon has the best offering on the market. As Amazon was a pioneer in the audiobook space, so it makes sense that they are hard to catch up with.\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to podcasts, Amazon Music has recognized them as an essential component. You should be able to find any podcast you want on Amazon Music, without exception. However, if we had to nitpick, we'd say the app's usability and navigation features can detract from the listening experience and content discovery.\n\n\n\nStill, that's a minor detail; it shouldn't overshadow the fact that Amazon Music is a top-tier service!\n\n\n\nYouTube Music's audiobooks and podcasts: only half the job done\n\n\n\nYou won't be able to listen to audiobooks on YouTube Music. Since YouTube is a Google-powered service, YouTube Music has opted to restrict the purchase and playback of audiobooks to external apps hosted by Google.\n\n\n\nUnlike Amazon Music or Spotify, audiobook playback is not integrated into the music streaming app itself. Consequently, if you choose YouTube Music, you will need to use a separate app and pay an additional fee to listen to audiobooks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to podcasts, YouTube Music offers a vast selection, with the bonus of integrating video podcasts. This format is increasingly popular and widely adopted by content creators.\n\n\n\nSo, if you listen exclusively to podcasts and love to watch their videos, YouTube Music could be an excellent choice!\n\n\n\nSpotify's audiobooks and podcasts: the all-in-one solution\n\n\n\nAs is often the case, Spotify has gone big. Podcasts? They were the first to offer so many, so quickly—covering everything except titles hosted exclusively on rival platforms.\n\n\n\nAudiobooks? It's the same story. They were among the first to recognize the sector's rapid growth and now offer a vast selection on their platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpotify is an all-in-one solution, ideal for those who want everything in one place—presented clearly and intuitively—without having to switch between apps.\n\n\n\nWhile Amazon seems to have a slight edge in audiobooks thanks to its Audible integration, Spotify excels when it comes to supplementary audio content. They also continue to update their tools and add new titles to their catalog.\n\n\n\nDeezer's audiobooks and podcasts: a slight disadvantage\n\n\n\nDeezer does a great job with podcasts. Navigation is efficient, and the search engine is precise enough to help you find whatever you're looking for. Almost all podcasts are available, though you might notice a few missing titles—particularly from the US. It's hardly a deal-breaker, though!\n\n\n\nFor French-speaking users, Deezer is a perfectly viable option!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHowever, the French platform has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to audiobooks. While some titles—mainly the most popular ones—are available, Deezer pales in comparison to the industry leaders right now.\n\n\n\nIf you never listen to audiobooks and stick to podcasts, Deezer should meet your needs perfectly.\n\n\n\nTIDAL's audiobooks and podcasts: nothing to see here!\n\n\n\nTIDAL has long focused exclusively on music. With one of the highest per-stream payout rates in the industry and top-tier audio quality, TIDAL is a prime destination for audiophiles and those who care about protecting artists' rights and compensation in the digital age.\n\n\n\nHowever, for those who listen to a lot of podcasts and audiobooks, you won't find them on TIDAL—or at least, not without resorting to rather complex workarounds.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat said—and this applies to all the platforms mentioned in this article—you can use apps independent of music streaming services to listen to any podcasts or audiobooks you like! While our comparison focuses solely on music streaming, many well-known apps let you access all the audio content you want in seconds. A quick Google search should give you exactly what you need.\n\n\n\nThe best podcast and audiobook platform in 2026 - Conclusion\n\n\n\nIf you've read our detailed comparison, you've probably already figured it out. If you're a big fan of podcasts and audiobooks, Spotify and Amazon Music are the best options.\n\n\n\nSpotify has a slight edge over Amazon Music when you consider both. It's more user-friendly and offers more playback options. But the difference is minimal! Choosing one platform or the other shouldn't make a huge difference to your listening experience.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you want your streaming platform dedicated solely to music and nothing else, without being \"polluted\" by external elements, platforms like Apple Music, TIDAL, or Qobuz are relevant.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou'll need to download external apps if you want to listen to podcasts or audiobooks, but this will allow you to keep your listening habits separate. Deezer is a good platform for podcasts but is still somewhat limited when it comes to audiobooks.\n\n\n\nNote that if you want to listen to audiobooks without using Spotify, Amazon Music, or any other streaming platform, there are many options available. Audible, Hoopla, Libby, Blinkist, Libro.fm, Everand, Google Books, and Scribd are all excellent choices.\n\n\n\nCan I transfer audiobooks and podcasts across platforms using Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nIt is not possible to transfer podcasts or audiobooks with Soundiiz. Our services focus solely on music. And to be honest, these are the only things you can't transfer from one platform to another!\n\n\n\nThanks to our Transfer tool, renowned for years, you can transfer your playlists, liked artists, albums, and songs from Spotify to YouTube Music, from Amazon Music to YouTube Music, or any other transfer path in just a few minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz services are compatible with all streaming platforms, regardless of your source or destination platform!\n\n\n\nBut that's not all: Soundiiz is an all-in-one tool that lets you manage your entire music library in one place. You can upload your data and playlists, sync playlists between different platforms, generate playlists using our AI by entering tags or prompts, create aesthetically pleasing and trackable SmartLinks… and a multitude of other options!\n\n\n\nTo try out everything Soundiiz has to offer, click here."}
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Why do artists sell their music catalogs? How does this process work? And what does it reveal about the cultural landscape and the world of music streaming? We explore all of this in our new blog post!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 9 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Artists sell their music catalogs to secure immediate financial stability, offset declining streaming income, cover rising touring costs, simplify estate planning, and benefit from favorable tax treatment.\n    A music catalog sale can include recording rights, songwriting rights, publishing rights, and even an artist’s name or likeness, with each deal defining how those assets may be commercially exploited.\n    Investment funds, publishers, and record labels view music catalogs as valuable long-term assets, generating recurring revenue through royalties, licensing, synchronization deals, and commercial partnerships.\n    The growing market for music catalog sales raises concerns about artistic legacy, as new owners could authorize remixes, AI-generated works, or commercial uses that artists might never have approved.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nWhy do artists sell their music catalogs? The context\n\n\n\nMusic has almost always been as much an artistic endeavor as a business—a business that today generates billions of dollars in revenue. It creates and destroys careers, shapes artistic decisions, widens inequalities, and enables some to build careers and make a living from their passion. The economics of the music industry are complex, involving thousands of intermediaries, and—let's be honest—are often highly opaque to the public.\n\n\n\nBattles are about playlists, tours, streaming figures, media appearances, and more. But there is also a fight over a crucial aspect of an artist's life: the rights to their catalog.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut what exactly is a catalog? It is a rather complex concept. A catalog represents recorded music. If an owner acquires this music catalog, they can then reshape the songs as they see fit, create remixes, or do whatever else they desire. The music might be altered or exploited in ways far removed from its original conception; it becomes a fluid asset.\n\n\n\nThen there is the artist's name itself. If someone acquires those rights as well, they can go even further.\n\n\n\nLots of different areas\n\n\n\nThey can exploit the name however they choose—for instance, on clothing or in other promotional ventures. There are also songwriting rights—the rights held by the people who wrote the songs, who are not always the artists themselves. In the event of a catalog sale, they, too, are entitled to payment based on their contribution to the songs.\n\n\n\nThese concepts are complex and detailed, varying with every deal. Consequently, stating simply that \"KISS sold their music catalog\" is imprecise.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile partly true, it tells only part of the story. One must delve into the specifics of each deal to understand exactly what the artist no longer owns and how those rights will subsequently be exploited. Yet the result remains the same: many artists—sometimes major names—have decided to sell all or part of their music rights.\n\n\n\nWhat drives these sales? Several factors. However, as artist David Crosby recently stated on his X account, one key factor is the meager compensation streaming platforms offer for songs played on their services.\n\n\n\nWhen combined with the global COVID-19 pandemic—which left many artists financially vulnerable—alongside the increasing difficulty of filling concert venues and the high cost of organizing tours, there is no doubt that a growing number of artists are struggling to make a living from their music.\n\n\n\nSelling one's catalog can therefore be a way to offset these shortfalls.\n\n\n\nBehind the deals\n\n\n\nKISS? Around $450 million. Bob Dylan? Between $300 and $400 million. Red Hot Chili Peppers? $140 million. Pink Floyd? $400 million. Paul Simon? $250 million. Bruce Springsteen? $550 million. And the list goes on.\n\n\n\nHundreds of millions of dollars have recently been paid to artists looking to sell their catalogs. The reasons are simple: a massive financial windfall. Streaming is unpredictable; revenue streams are irregular and depend on hundreds of factors—it is not an immediate lump-sum payment.\n\n\n\nBob Dylan\n\n\n\nGetting cash quickly rather than over a period of years is an enticing prospect. Singer T-Pain, who also sold his catalog, put it very clearly: \n\n\n\n\n\"The amount of money that they gave me for my catalog, it literally would have taken me a hundred years to make that money […] They gave me 100 years' worth of money right here, all at once.\"\n\n\n\n\nOthers—often older artists whose careers are behind them—want to ensure their descendants are financially secure. They prefer to leave a lump sum upon their death rather than smaller amounts spread out over many years. It also allows them to resolve potential issues related to inheritance proceedings preemptively.\n\n\n\nMusic: a steady source of income\n\n\n\nDolly Parton recently admitted she was considering selling her catalog. She explained why: \n\n\n\n\n\"It's very possible that, for business reasons, estate planning, and family things, I might sell the catalog I have now.\"\n\n\n\n\nThen there is the question of taxes. Various media outlets and analysts argue that selling music rights yields more money than if artists had waited to receive the same total amount in royalties while retaining ownership of their catalogs.\n\n\n\nTax authorities do not treat these two types of income the same way. In both the long and short term, the outright sale of a catalog could generate more capital than \"traditional\" remuneration from streaming and associated rights.\n\n\n\nRed Hot Chili Peppers\n\n\n\nSome artists sell their rights to established publishers, while others sell to investment funds—entities that sometimes operate under vague designations. One such fund, Hipgnosis, has made a specialty of acquiring catalogs in recent years; it has reportedly spent nearly two billion dollars on rights. Record labels are getting involved too, buying up parts of their own artists' catalogs or acquiring assets from rival labels.\n\n\n\nIt is a commercial and artistic battleground centered on a \"safe-haven\" asset: music. Even in uncertain times—even when wars break out across the globe and the future looks clouded—people continue to listen to a great deal of music. Investing in it is a wise move.\n\n\n\nThese companies can then benefit from rights that would otherwise have gone to the artists or their labels: royalties from the exploitation of songs, commercial deals, licensing for films or series, and other lucrative ventures.\n\n\n\nGiving up everything? \n\n\n\nThe artists no longer own their music catalogs. And this is where it gets interesting. By selling the rights to their catalogs, they forgo the royalties they might have earned on each of the songs they previously owned.\n\n\n\nThey are, in a sense, giving up any future earnings from their songs. This may seem like a risky move. And it is.\n\n\n\nKISS by Michael Putland\n\n\n\nBut it's also a way to secure their future. As we've said, the global pandemic has shown just how fragile the music industry is. And with the explosion of streaming and the colossal sums it has generated, receiving royalties on recorded and streamed music is a safe investment for those who buy it. And a solid source of income for those who sell it. So, are investment funds profiting from an unequal industry? It's actually a win-win situation. Both parties are victorious—one in the long term, the other in the short term.\n\n\n\nFor the media People, Gene Simmons, from the group KISS, sums up the situation well: \n\n\n\n\n\"We've all seen boxers and artists who will stay in the ring too long and get knocked out by some amateur. You don't want to do that, you want to go out on top.\"\n\n\n\n\nCherie Hu, writing for Vice, is concerned about this dispossession of the value of artists' work, especially since these deals don't just involve music legends, but also young artists with long careers ahead of them:\n\n\n\n\n\"There seems to be a contradiction between this trend and the rising conversation around the importance of ownership […] We spent all this energy telling people that they have to own their masters, that it is so important to own your own work and not have to rely on other people. And then all of a sudden, we're seeing songs being tossed around like this between financial firms, many of which are not involved in music.\"\n\n\n\n\nWhy do artists sell their music catalogs? The consequences\n\n\n\nPutting a price tag on an artist's catalog is virtually impossible. There are too many factors and too many variables to consider. Yet, this is precisely what we have been witnessing in recent years. Timing also plays a crucial role: the financial breakdown can vary depending on the artist's age and career stage. Ultimately, however, the calculation boils down to quantifying artistic material—elements that are, by definition, unquantifiable.\n\n\n\nThese numerous deals symbolize what the music industry has become: a lucrative business. Companies—sometimes far removed from the music world itself—are buying not so much artistic works as the prospect of financial returns. We are not naive; we do not view the music industry as a utopia devoid of market value.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYet, these increasingly exorbitant transactions raise questions. How far are we willing to go? And, above all, how will all this music be exploited?\n\n\n\nA vicious circle? \n\n\n\nIn the coming months or years, might we see tracks utilizing the music of Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and others—tracks the artists themselves would never have approved? Their music could be altered in the process. Their legends and legacies could be affected too, even if they had no hand in creating these new compositions.\n\n\n\nWith the unstoppable rise of artificial intelligence tools, it is possible that these songs—now controlled by entities other than the artists themselves or their heirs—could serve as the foundation for creating entirely new songs or even artificial artists.\n\n\n\nRod Stewart by Jonas Mohr\n\n\n\nRod Stewart ultimately decided against selling his catalog to Hipgnosis after realizing the company would not exploit his music in the way he desired. He told Billboard: \n\n\n\n\n\"It became abundantly clear … this was not the right company to manage my song catalog, career or legacy.\"\n\n\n\n\nA still-rare case, but one that clearly illustrates the challenges and contradictions inherent in the sale of music catalogs."}
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How do you create a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms in 2026? How do you satisfy everyone, without exception? With the vast array of tools and options available today, it can be hard to navigate the landscape.\n\n\n\nBut Soundiiz has the solution you need: a feature that brings all your streaming platforms together in one place!\n\n\n\nToo good to be true? Think again—we explain everything right here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 14 minutes\n\n\n\n*This article is an updated version, with a clearer procedure, of an oldest one, published in 2025\n\n\n\n\nJump straight to the procedure! \n\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Soundiiz lets you create a single Smartlink that brings the same playlist together across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and other streaming platforms.\n    To create a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms, first transfer the playlist to your chosen services, then combine those public playlists into one Soundiiz Smartlink.\n    A Soundiiz Smartlink can be customized, shared from a single URL, and, with Premium options, tracked to provide useful click and audience metrics.\n    Soundiiz also provides playlist transfers, data management, synchronization, downloads, and AI-powered playlist generation, making it a comprehensive tool for managing streaming music data.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nCreate a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms - The dilemma\n\n\n\nLet's be honest: we know you've been asked something like, \"How can I listen to this playlist on Spotify when you only uploaded it to Apple Music?\" Especially if your friends and family know you work in the music industry or are music enthusiasts.\n\n\n\nYou might well be the go-to music expert in your circle—the person everyone turns to when they want to discover new artists.\n\n\n\nSo, what do you do? How do you answer someone who wants to listen to your playlist because they admire your taste? It's flattering, sure, but then what? You likely find yourself in the same boat as many others: unable to meet their needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou understand where they're coming from; you'd be frustrated too if someone you trusted shared a playlist with you that you couldn't actually listen to—often for a reason that seems silly, like you using TIDAL. In contrast, their playlist was created on YouTube Music.\n\n\n\nFor years, Soundiiz has made it possible to transfer any playlist to any platform in just minutes. By making your playlist available on whichever platforms you choose and—optionally—generating a SmartLink, Soundiiz has met the needs of countless users and helped broaden musical horizons.\n\n\n\nCreate a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms - The solution\n\n\n\nYou might be a music influencer, blogger, media outlet, DJ, wedding planner, hotel, artist, record label, or anyone else who creates playlists—and shares them on websites, blogs, social media, or anywhere else online where you showcase your creations.\n\n\n\nYou want to meet the needs of all your clients, listeners, friends or users. But with the sheer number of streaming platforms on the market today, generating a playlist link for every single one is impossible. Well, okay—maybe not \"impossible\", but certainly extremely time-consuming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou would have to open an account on every platform and then rebuild the same playlists, track by track. It can take hours and hours. And you probably don't have that kind of time, right? \n\n\n\nSo, what's the solution? How can you ensure that a single displayed playlist can be imported into anyone's streaming service with just a few clicks—without a complex, multi-step process?\n\n\n\nEfficiency\n\n\n\nWith these challenges in mind, Soundiiz has created a tool: a simple, effective process that lets anyone transfer a playlist to their preferred platform. With just a single link. Just one. \n\n\n\nYou can then display this link on your website or app, allowing your users to open the tracklist wherever they want, and listen to it on the platform they use on a daily basis.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's a way to stay closely aligned with your audience's tastes while ensuring maximum transparency. All while staying true to Soundiiz's DNA: serving as an unparalleled management tool for your music catalog and making everything editable and transferable.\n\n\n\nNow that you understand how the tool works, its purpose, and why it will likely be useful to you, let's look at how to use it with a concrete example.\n\n\n\nCreate a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms - The procedure\n\n\n\nLet's picture it: you have the PERFECT playlist. And want to share it to the world. Or to your friends, so that they can enjoy your unique music tastes - as they say. What's the first thing you need to do? \n\n\n\nGo to Soundiiz.com. Nothing complicated so far. Rest assured, the next steps are just as simple.\n\n\n\nCreate a Soundiiz account and access your dashboard.\n\n\n\nFirst, you'll need to connect the streaming platform you use daily to your Soundiiz account—or at least the one containing the playlist you want to use to generate a cross-platform link.\n\n\n\nHere, we'll use Spotify as the base platform.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo connect a platform, click the \"Connect\" button on the left side of your screen. You'll see your platform's icon appear in the list of options. Click it and authorize Soundiiz to connect to it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce connected, your platform's icon will appear with a small green button on the left side of your screen. That means you're good to go!\n\n\n\nYour data will then appear on your dashboard. In the \"Your library\" section, click on \"Playlists.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA list of the playlists you've created will appear. You can manage each one individually. Click on the playlist you want to generate across all streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nA page similar to this one will appear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, click the gray \"Transfer\" button in the top-right corner of your screen. This feature allows you to transfer the playlist to any platforms you choose.\n\n\n\nNote: for the transfer to work, you must already have an account on each of the streaming services. You don't need a paid subscription; you need to \"exist\" on those platforms.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you've connected these platforms to your account and selected the ones where you want to transfer your playlist, click on one of the icons. You can review the playlist and change its title or description.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you're happy with it, click \"Save Configuration.\" Soundiiz handles the transfer—you don't have to lift a finger!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce the transfer is complete, a confirmation window appears.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNow, repeat the process with the same playlist for each platform where you want the playlist to be available. We know it's a bit tedious, but it is essential and takes only a few minutes.\n\n\n\nOnce your playlist exists on all your desired music streaming platforms, what's next? How do you generate a single link that brings all those platforms together in one place?\n\n\n\nThat's where our Smartlink tool comes in! As we explain in this article, a Smartlink lets you consolidate data in one place.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: For your playlist to be added to a Smartlink, it must be set to public visibility. Private playlists will not appear.\n\n\n\nOnce you are in the \"My Smartlinks\" section, click the \"Create A Smartlink\" button.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext, select the \"Playlists\" section. You will see a list in the window showing all the playlists you've created across the streaming platforms you've connected.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect the playlists you want to combine into a single link, then click \"Confirm and Continue.\"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoundiiz then lets you manage various elements to ensure your Smartlink is clear, readable, and visually appealing. You can configure the title and cover image, add a description, and more. Once you are happy with the settings, click \"Save configuration\" again.\n\n\n\nYour Smartlink is created! Now, you need to add the playlists generated on the other platforms to this initial link so that everything is in one place.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick the purple \"Add a Link to a Smartlink\" button and repeat the process by selecting the playlists of your choice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA handy feature: you can add links via the Soundiiz dashboard or simply by using a URL copied directly from a streaming platform.\n\n\n\nYou will see each streaming platform added one by one. This means your Smartlink now hosts everything you want in a single location!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce everything has been added, your Smartlink is ready to be shared.\n\n\n\nTo do this, click the \"Share\" button in the top-right corner of your screen.\n\n\n\nSeveral options are available, and you can share everything in seconds!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you copy the link provided by Soundiiz, you can see what your Smartlink looks like.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you aren't happy with its appearance, no problem: everything is fully customizable on the dashboard.\n\n\n\nIt's a done deal: you now know how to create a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms!\n\n\n\nWhy is Soundiiz the best tool for creating a link that generates a playlist across all streaming platforms?\n\n\n\nThere are several reasons. First, as you saw in the process described above, our tool is intuitive and easy to use. It is accessible to both tech professionals and the general public—something that has always been important to us.\n\n\n\nNext, Soundiiz acts as a comprehensive dashboard for your data, allowing you to edit, transfer, and download your playlists. This ensures maximum flexibility in managing the playlists you want to showcase. No other platform offers such a complete tool, enabling you to do literally whatever you want with your data.\n\n\n\nFurthermore, our matching tool is extremely precise. This means that when you transfer a playlist from Spotify to Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or elsewhere, you lose little to no data in the process. We update our features daily so you can create a perfect mirror of your data across all the platforms where you generate your playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Smartlink feature is also intuitive and visually appealing, and it offers tracking capabilities. With one of our Premium options, we provide data that allows music professionals to see who has clicked on their Smartlink, along with other key metrics.\n\n\n\nFinally, you can configure your Smartlink to keep your data constantly synchronized. This means that if you make changes to one of your playlists, Soundiiz automatically reflects those changes on every platform where the playlist was generated—without you having to lift a finger!\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do with Soundiiz?\n\n\n\nTransferring playlists between platforms is just the tip of the iceberg! Soundiiz can do so much more. And without blowing our own trumpet, the facts speak for themselves.\n\n\n\nFirst, of course, there's our world-renowned transfer tool, which lets you migrate all your data from one service to another in minutes—without losing a single liked track, album, followed artist, or playlist.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThen there's the ability to manage that data directly from your Soundiiz homepage: deleting items, organizing them, or downloading everything for safekeeping. So you never lose them—or can import them to a new streaming platform later.\n\n\n\nThere's also our SmartLink generator, which lets you create stylish, trackable landing pages for your playlists. Or the synchronization option, allowing you to enjoy playlists from platforms other than your daily go-to.\n\n\n\nAnd let's not forget our in-house AI service, which lets you generate playlists based on text, tags, and prompts. It's all about discovering new artists and albums, then importing them to any platform—as often as you like.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnlike some competitors who focus on just one or two features, Soundiiz is a \"Swiss Army knife\" designed to cover all your needs—and become the perfect companion for managing your streaming platforms.\n\n\n\nTo start using Soundiiz and enter a world where your music data is fully manageable, transferable, and editable, click here!"}
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Faced with increasingly fierce competition, each platform needs to set itself apart. As these offerings become more similar, it can be difficult for consumers to know which one is best for them. That is why, a few years ago, we launched a series of comparison articles on the Soundiiz blog to help you make an informed choice. Today, we are putting Spotify and Deezer under the microscope. Deezer vs. Spotify: Which Music Streaming Service Is Best in 2026?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have broken down our analysis point by point:\n\n\n\n\nPlaylists and algorithms\n\n\n\nCatalogs\n\n\n\nPodcasts & audiobooks\n\n\n\nPrice & subscription\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nAudio quality\n\n\n\nPay-per-stream\n\n\n\nOur choice!\n\n\n\n\nLet's take a look!\n\n\n\nEstimated reading time: 14 minutes\n\n\n\n\n  Key takeaways\n  \n    Spotify vs. Deezer in 2026 is a close comparison: Spotify leads in algorithms, podcasts and audiobooks, while Deezer stands out for pricing, user experience and its artist-centric approach.\n    Spotify remains the stronger choice for music discovery thanks to its powerful recommendation algorithm, while Deezer gives users more control over recommendations and offers a cleaner interface.\n    Spotify and Deezer offer similarly sized music catalogs, but Spotify has a clear advantage for podcasts and audiobooks, while both platforms are comparable in audio quality.\n    Deezer is the better option for users who prioritize lower subscription prices, artist-focused royalty distribution and a music-first experience, while Spotify remains the best all-around streaming service.\n  \n  AI-generated summary\n\n\n\n\nA bit of history\n\n\n\nDeezer launched before Spotify, back in 2007. Originating in France, the platform was a pioneer in music streaming, alongside iTunes and Apple. By 2026, Deezer will have existed for nearly twenty years. It is no exaggeration to say that since its launch—initially as a platform called Blogmusik—and through its various business models, Deezer has grown exponentially.\n\n\n\nIt has become a market leader in France and, since 2024, has been consolidating its international presence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Deezer may not yet match the industry giants in terms of user numbers, its name is undoubtedly being talked about more and more. The reason? It is a well-rounded platform in every respect. Still, there is something else: a commitment to core values ​​and a determination to champion music streaming as an ethical, artist-friendly solution.\n\n\n\nIn recent months, Spotify has faced heavy criticism for its stance on artificial intelligence and the low payouts it offers artists in its catalog. In response, Deezer took a stand and helped drive changes in industry standards.\n\n\n\nThe artist-centric model\n\n\n\nIt began by forging partnerships with some of the world's leading record labels to alter how artists are compensated based on their stream counts.\n\n\n\nDeezer advocates for a change in how royalties are calculated. Rather than redistributing revenue based on an artist's share of the massive music streaming \"pie\"—a system that reinforces the dominance of the most-streamed artists, who naturally claim the largest slice—Deezer proposes a new remuneration model that prioritizes engagement with the specific artists its users actually listen to.\n\n\n\nThe calculation is quite complex, which is why we dedicated an article to this \"artist-centric\" model.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is a way to make the payout system more equitable. Under the currently dominant model, lesser-known artists have very little chance of making a living from their music. Even if they have a dedicated niche audience. By adopting Deezer's method, user streams directly support the artists they actually listen to, rather than lining the pockets of someone like Taylor Swift—an artist they may never have listened to.\n\n\n\nAnother change Deezer implemented involves tackling the proliferation of AI. By regularly sharing data on the percentage of tracks uploaded to its platform—notably noting that in July 2026, AI music surpassed 50% of new music uploads for the first time—as well as by erecting as many barriers as possible, tagging AI-generated artists or songs, and leading the industry debate on AI alongside Qobuz, Deezer is taking a clear and firm stance.\n\n\n\nSpotify is also fighting the spread of AI, having recently removed 75 million AI-generated songs. However, while Deezer seeks to exclude AI-generated tracks, Spotify is attempting to regulate their distribution instead.\n\n\n\nTwo approaches, two different philosophies.\n\n\n\nDeezer VS Spotify: Which one is the best in 2026? Playlists and algorithms\n\n\n\nWhenever we compare Spotify with other platforms, the conclusion is always the same. For now, Spotify is unrivaled in the power of its algorithm and recommendation tools.\n\n\n\nThe Swedish giant has invested—and continues to invest—millions in improving its algorithm, playlists, and every element that shapes the music recommendations it offers users. Years after its launch, the \"Discover Weekly\" playlist remains a global benchmark in 2026.\n\n\n\nDeezer has recognized this and doesn't try to compete on the same playing field. Its financial resources are more limited, and catching up seems unrealistic for now.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConsequently, Deezer has adopted a different approach. Like Spotify, the French company offers algorithmic playlists. But it goes a step further: it lets users influence recommendations by approving or disapproving of suggested tracks.\n\n\n\nThe algorithm then adjusts its suggestions based on the user's choices. With Deezer, users play an active role in shaping their recommendations, whereas on Spotify, users currently have less influence over algorithmic suggestions and tend to remain more passive.\n\n\n\nFurthermore, Deezer offers playlists hand-picked by genre specialists—a human touch that is highly appreciated in an all-digital era.\n\n\n\nYour choice will depend on what you are looking for: if you want to discover new artists and albums, Spotify remains the gold standard. However, if you want more control over what you listen to, Deezer could be an appealing option.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie! ✅\n\n\n\nDeezer vs Spotify: Which Music Streaming Service Is Best in 2026? Catalogs\n\n\n\nIn terms of their music catalogs, both Spotify and Deezer claim to offer over 120 million tracks. That is more than enough to satisfy almost anyone, even though these figures are impossible to verify and constantly fluctuate.\n\n\n\nHowever, Spotify has embraced video—much like YouTube Music—by offering live clips, music videos, and other visual content while certain tracks play. Deezer has been more hesitant to adopt these features.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no significant difference in catalog size, so this should not be a deciding factor.\n\n\n\nHowever, Spotify and Deezer differ in another aspect of their audio catalogs. As of 2026, Spotify's evolution into a broader audio platform—rather than just a music service—is likely one of the most significant strategic differences between the two.\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie! ✅\n\n\n\nDeezer vs Spotify: Which Music Streaming Service Is Best in 2026? Podcasts & audiobooks\n\n\n\nWhile their catalogs are similar—or nearly so—the difference becomes more pronounced with supplementary content. First, after months of using both Deezer and Spotify, we've noticed that certain podcast episodes are available exclusively on Spotify, not Deezer. Others arrive on Spotify before appearing on Deezer.\n\n\n\nThis is especially true for podcasts produced outside France. If you want everything in one place—and quickly—Deezer might not be the best choice. That said, you'll still find podcasts on Deezer; most of the ones you listen to will be there.\n\n\n\nIn fact, Deezer is one of the platforms that brought everything together in one place: music and supplementary audio content. Apple Music and YouTube Music, for instance, rely on separate apps, while TIDAL and Qobuz don't offer podcasts. Choosing Deezer means opting for an all-in-one platform where you never have to leave the ecosystem.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to audiobooks, however, there is no contest: Spotify was the first to establish itself in this market, whereas Deezer currently offers very few. If you are looking for a platform that lets you listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks alike, then Spotify is undoubtedly the right choice for you!\n\n\n\nWinner:  Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nDeezer vs Spotify: Which Music Streaming Service Is Best in 2026? Price & subscription\n\n\n\nPricing is an interesting factor for several reasons. Despite regular price hikes, Spotify remains a more attractive option than Deezer if you are the sole user of your account, though it becomes more expensive with Duo or Family plans.\n\n\n\nThe best option, therefore, depends on your usage habits.\n\n\n\nFor a Spotify subscription, the costs are:\n\n\n\n• $12.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n• $18.99 per month for a Duo subscription\n\n\n\n• $21.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n• $6.99 per month for a student subscription\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a Deezer subscription plan, the costs are:\n\n\n\n• $11.99 per month for an individual subscription\n\n\n\n• $15.99 per month for a Duo subscription\n\n\n\n• $19.99 per month for a family subscription\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are in France, note that many partners—such as Fnac—regularly offer three months free; this is a great deal that could save you money over a full year.\n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer ✅\n\n\n\nUser experience\n\n\n\nUser experience is subjective and varies from person to person. We find Spotify's interface too cluttered, with too much information packed into one place. While the categories are clear, they get lost amidst a multitude of other elements. Since a recent update, accessing new music releases has become less intuitive than it used to be.\n\n\n\nDeezer, on the other hand, offers a cleaner, more efficient, easier-to-read interface. Its visual elements are more understated yet still effective at guiding navigation.\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to connectivity with other devices, both platforms perform admirably and should meet all your needs.\n\n\n\nAt first glance, Deezer's cleaner interface may seem to give it the edge. However, the French platform currently struggles to handle shuffle playback for playlists containing thousands of tracks effectively. Because of technical issues that are hard to explain here, the platform glitches when you try to play your largest playlists.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis drawback might deter some users from Deezer—or drive them back to another platform after they try Deezer.\n\n\n\nAnother notable point is that collaborative playlists are easier to manage on Spotify than on Deezer; furthermore, the frequent addition of new features and Spotify-branded events—such as Spotify Wrapped—keeps Spotify slightly ahead of its rival.\n\n\n\nWinner: Spotify ✅\n\n\n\nDeezer vs Spotify: Which Music Streaming Service Is Best in 2026? Audio quality\n\n\n\nIf you had asked us early last year which service—Spotify or Deezer—was winning the audio quality battle, we would have answered Deezer without hesitation. For a long time, Spotify was reluctant to offer a true HD audio option, despite numerous requests and announcements from the Swedish giant.\n\n\n\nThe situation has changed now. Looking at the audio encoding data, it is clear that Spotify—when settings are maxed out—now surpasses Deezer. In practice, Deezer offers a 16-bit/44.1 kHz experience, whereas Spotify goes up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz.\n\n\n\nIn theory—and only in theory—Spotify should be superior to Deezer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBut as you know, listening quality depends not only on how songs are encoded but also on the speakers or headphones you use. HD audio is pointless if your playback equipment can't keep up.\n\n\n\nSo, while Spotify may win on paper, there is no guarantee that it actually sounds better than Deezer to the ear.\n\n\n\nIt would be an exaggeration to call Spotify a platform designed for audiophiles or the most demanding listeners—TIDAL and Qobuz outperform it in this regard—but its efforts are commendable and demonstrate a genuine commitment to improving audio quality!\n\n\n\nWinner: It's a tie! ✅\n\n\n\nDeezer vs Spotify: Which Music Streaming Service Is Best in 2026? Pay-per-stream\n\n\n\nAs always with these topics, giving a definitive answer is difficult. Our analyses rely on multiple credible sources, such as Ditto, TuneCore, LabelGrid, and SoundCloud.\n\n\n\nHowever, even when cross-referencing data, reaching a consensus is hard. Our research indicates that Deezer pays between $0.003 and $0.0064 per stream, while Spotify pays between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream. Based on these figures, Deezer holds a slight advantage at the upper end of the range.\n\n\n\nBut take note! As mentioned in the introduction, Spotify and Deezer use different royalty calculation systems. While Spotify pays out percentages based on an artist's share of total streams generated, Deezer commits to paying only for actual streams—meaning listens recorded for a specific artist by individual users.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is known as an \"artist-centric\" model, representing a minor revolution in the music streaming world. \n\n\n\nIt is a more equitable system that ensures Deezer subscribers' subscription fees actually go toward paying the artists they are truly listening to. At Soundiiz, we believe this system is fairer and better reflects the realities of a market where artists' positions are precarious—especially because remuneration rules are often deemed unfair.\n\n\n\nDeezer taking this into account is a positive sign. Even though per-stream payouts remain too low, for us this is enough to declare Deezer the winner when it comes to pay-per-stream.\n\n\n\nWinner: Deezer✅\n\n\n\nLet's sum it up!\n\n\n\nChoosing between Spotify and Deezer means choosing between two different approaches to streaming—though, in terms of features, they aren't all that far apart.\n\n\n\nOpting for Deezer means choosing a platform that aims to evolve the artist compensation model for the streaming era and takes a firm stand against artificial intelligence, all while offering a virtually flawless, balanced, efficient, intuitive, and user-friendly experience—complete with a vast catalog, a solid algorithm, and a wide range of podcasts.\n\n\n\nChoosing Spotify means opting for technological innovation and powerand benefiting from the best algorithm on the market—a service with no weak points in its features that remains at the forefront of innovation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhichever you choose, you'll be making a good decision: both Spotify and Deezer are comprehensive services that should deliver everything you're looking for.\n\n\n\nWhile Spotify is the best all-around service, Deezer is likely to appeal to anyone who wants to focus purely on music and podcasts, while also supporting a company committed to evolving the music streaming model and fighting against AI.\n\n\n\nBest For...Playlists and algorithmsTieCatalogsTiePodcasts & audiobooksSpotifyPrice & subscriptionDeezerUser experienceSpotifyAudio qualityTiePay-Per-StreamSpotify\n\n\n\nTransfer your data from Deezer to Spotify, and from Spotify to Deezer\n\n\n\nYou've made your choice: you've decided to subscribe to either Spotify or Deezer. 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