Digital radio
report

Q4 2014

Nowhere to go but up[stream]

With a steady flow of new digital radio stations entering the marketplace and existing stations upgrading their service features and offerings, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that 2014 was an incredible year for streaming. Digital radio provides an alternative to the constant rotation of the “same ol’ songs” that FM radio listeners have grown accustomed to and, frankly, tired of hearing. More and more, music fans are looking for ways to discover new music, engage with other music fans, and dare we say it: have the option to avoid unwelcomed interruptions to their listening (aka advertisements). Further, the explosive growth of mobile devices is increasing the demand for on-the-go listening. The new demands of music consumers create only one direction for streaming:UP.

SoundExchange 2014 payments

Paid to recording artists and record labels

Our largest Q4
payment to date

Paid in Q4 2014

Q4 2013: 25,783 payees

Q4 2014: 28,107 payees

= 1,000 payees

The SoundExchange effect

Over the past decade, SoundExchange has experienced a steady increase in growth year-after-year. In the past two years alone, we’ve paid out nearly $1.4 billion dollars to recording artists and labels. This tremendous growth suggests that digital radio has become the fastest-growing segment of music consumption.

Digital radio provider spotlight:

Bringing addictive electronic music to listeners since 2000.

Features

80+ expertly curated radio channels dedicated to the many genres and subgenres of electronic dance music.

A wide variety of sounds ranging from psytrance and dubstep to lounge and funky house.

Options for free streaming with advertisements or subscription service with no advertisements and higher audio quality at 320kbs.

Mobile apps for on-the-go listening.

Shows hosted by famous DJs such as Armin van Buren and Markus Schulz.

Suggested Stations

Winter is officially upon us . . . It’s too cold to leave the HOUSE! It’s time to CHILLOUT in front of the fireplace (if you’ve got one)! But if you don’t, do the next best thing: LOUNGE around in your fleece onesie pajamas!

Drake Was Digital Radio's Most Streamed Artist in 2014

"Drake makes hits and *fire emoji* songs. We all know this. He indirectly put out the best rap album this year, and at this point, it's impossible to listen to the radio without hearing
Drake at least once". (Source: Complex )

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*Want more? Check out Tops in Digital Streaming Music – 2014

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