Music streaming features & opinions

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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the music streaming industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.

Features & OpinionsHow I get the most out of Spotify LosslessLittle changes, big reward.

NewsSoundCloud's 100% royalty offer may actually be a Trojan horse for AI trainingOne ambiguous sentence in SoundCloud's Terms Of Use has sent artists into full panic mode.

Features & OpinionsQobuz's Dan Mackta discusses Spotify Lossless and the future of Hi-Res streaming"Our main focus is to deliver the best service for music freaks".

Features & OpinionsYouTube Music beats Spotify at the one thing that matters mostI accidentally became a YouTube Music user, and now I can't go back to Spotify

Features & OpinionsIf you’re using AirPods, Spotify Lossless won’t save your Bluetooth commuteSpotify Lossless is finally here, but most earbuds still can't make use of it.

Dave CarrSeptember 13, 2025

Jhaycee CalvezSeptember 4, 2025

Features & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: Here’s when headphones count as ‘cheap’After polling over 1,000 people across YouTube, Reddit, and SoundGuys, here’s where most of you draw the line on what “cheap” headphones really mean.

Jhaycee CalvezSeptember 3, 2025

Features & OpinionsSpotify just released a bunch of new features, here's what you need to knowSpotify has released some major updates over the past few months, here's all the features that you might not know about.

Features & OpinionsIs Tidal actually good for artists?It's a fine balance between artist royalties and listener preferences.

Tom TriggsJune 27, 2025

Features & OpinionsHow Spotify's algorithm is destroying the music industryAlgorithms are ruining my music discovery.

Features & OpinionsIs this the end of Tidal?From Tidal wave to splash.

Tom TriggsMarch 10, 2025

Features & OpinionsYour Spotify playlists are full of faceless artistsHow ghost artists are quietly reshaping the music industry.

Adam BirneyMarch 5, 2025

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