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Music Streaming 2025:
Spotify Superfan Subscription, Apple Music Trends, Volumo Visuals, Beatport's Hype Program
Spotify plans to launch a new premium subscription called “Music Pro” in the fall of 2025. This subscription, priced at $18 per month, would be $6 more expensive than the regular Premium plan. In return, subscribers would gain access to high-resolution audio quality, exclusive concert ticket pre-sales, and a DJ streaming option.
Spotify has already secured new licensing agreements with Universal Music and Warner Music, but an agreement with Sony Music is still pending.
Apple Music is expected to continue offering attractive deals in 2025. Currently, new subscribers can enjoy a six-month trial for just $3 per month. Apple is also expanding its offerings with new global radio stations such as Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill. Apple Música Uno, in particular, promotes Latin American music and features popular artists like Becky G as hosts.
Volumo is an online store for electronic music tailored to professional DJs. In addition to a vast selection of tracks, Volumo offers an exciting new feature: Shareable Visuals.
Turn Tracks into Videos 🎶🎬
Users who have uploaded or discovered a track can now instantly transform it into a custom music video and share it directly on social media.Present Charts as Dynamic Reels 🔥📊
Those who create their own charts can generate an engaging reel of their top tracks, making their selections even more impactful.
This feature saves time and makes sharing music on platforms like Instagram or TikTok easier than ever. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to create and share a visual via Volumo.
Beatport and the Growth of Afro House Beatport has included the Afro House genre in its Hype Program, giving emerging labels increased visibility and sales opportunities. Afro House blends African-inspired rhythms, polyrhythmic drums, and organic instruments. The genre is gaining popularity worldwide, led by artists such as Black Coffee, Shimza, and &ME.
Since its official introduction on Beatport in 2017, Afro House has seen rapid growth and is moving closer to the Top 5 most popular genres on the platform.
