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Qobuz Moves to Protect Artists and Listeners from AI Content
Qobuz, the independently-owned music streaming and download platform, is taking concrete steps to protect artists and listeners from AI-generated content. Following the publication of its AI Charter earlier this month, Qobuz is announcing a proprietary AI detection system that will identify and tag AI-created tracks across both new releases and its existing catalog.
Sun Records Brings Pure Johnny Cash to Digital Streaming With Qobuz Exclusive
Sun Records expand their acclaimed archival collaboration with the digital release of Pure Johnny Cash, available exclusively today via Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform known for prioritizing high-quality listening. The album will be available on all major streaming platforms March 6, 2026.
Qobuz names Will Evans Music Merchandiser for Australia & New-Zealand
Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, has hired Will Evans as Music Merchandiser for Australia and NewZealand.
Bitchin Bajas Exclusive EP ‘Isle Peaks’ Via DragCity Records
Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, has partnered with Chicago independent record label Drag City Records to release Isle Peaks, the latest EP from psychedelic-indie trio Bitchin Bajas, exclusively on the platform today. Recorded by members Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, and Dan Quinlivan, the EP comes in the wake of the band’s 10th studio album, Inland See, released last year and praised by Pitchfork as “cosmic... dazzling, [and] hypnotic.”
Qobuz Named a Fastest-Growing Online Companyin Similarweb’s Digital 100 Report
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, has been recognized as a Digital 100 winner by Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB), ranking #2 among the fastest growing companies in Media & Entertainment for the United States and #3 for Media & Entertainment in the United Kingdom. Similarweb’s Sixth Annual Digital 100 Report reports that Qobuz grew the audience for its mobile app by 202% in the US and 105% in the UK from 2024 to 2025, based on Similarweb’s independent estimates.
Qobuz Connect Celebrates over 100 Partners
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, has just reached a significant milestone with Qobuz Connect. Launched in May 2025, the feature is now integrated with more than 100 partners across hi-fi brands, multiroom OS platforms, and advanced network/SDK integrations. Its rapid adoption has been recognized internationally with a Planning Award at VGP 2025, Japan's most prestigious audiovisual industry accolade, awarded annually by industry critics and retailers.
Qobuz and ECM Records Present a Musical Advent Calendar Featuring 24 Exclusive Albums in 24-Bit/192 kHz
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality streaming and download platform, is partnering with renowned Munich-based label ECM Records the festive season. Together, Qobuz and ECM are launching a unique musical Advent calendar starting next week. From 1-24 December 2025, an ECM album in Hi-Res quality (24-bit/192 kHz) will be released daily, exclusively on Qobuz.
Qobuz’ 2025: Ethical Music Consumers Find Their Streaming Alternative
Qobuz, the independently-owned, high quality music streaming choice of discerning music lovers, is closing out its biggest year to date. In 2025, Qobuz peaked at #4 in October on the US iOS app store (music category), saw trials more than double, and generated buzz from influencers ranging from Anthony Fantano to Chelsea Handler, who touted the company for its integrity and curation. TikTok videos like THIS one recommending Qobuz for listeners looking for an ethical alternative to stream their music received hundreds of thousands of interactions, and helped the company achieve almost 40% year-over-year growth by the end of September 2025.
Qobuz launches Android TV app
Qobuz announces the launch of its Android TV app, making its entire music catalogue available to stream directly on TV. The app is available now on the Google Play Store.
Qobuz Unveils its New Discover Page: The Perfect Balance Between Human Curation and Personalized Recommendations
Qobuz, unveils a major redesign of its Discover page. True to its positioning as a "digital record store in a world of supermarkets," Qobuz introduces a refreshed experience that perfectly embodies its DNA: human-curated music for discovery, from legends to emerging talents, enhanced by personalized recommendations to fit each user's taste.
HEOS App Now Supports Native Qobuz Streaming
Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download platform, is now integrated into the HEOS app, giving Denon and Marantz users a new way to browse and play their Qobuz libraries through their HEOS-enabled devices.
Qobuz and Chesky Records launch a global campaign featuring exclusive signed vinyl giveaway
Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download platform, announces a special partnership with Chesky Records to celebrate the launch of the label's full catalog on the platform, as the renowned U.S. audiophile label will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year.
Qobuz Teams up with Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals to Sponsor Official Aftershow Benefits
Paris, 10 July 2025 – Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download platform for audiophiles and music lovers, is expanding its U.S. presence this summer with partnerships at both the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival.
Qobuz Heads to London for CanJam 2025
Paris, 01 July 2025 – Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download platform, is heading to CanJam London 2025 as both exhibitor and sponsor. Taking place over the weekend of 19-20 July at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on London’s iconic South Bank, the event will showcase the latest products and innovations in headphones, in-ear monitors, and personal audio gear across all price ranges.
"Qobuz Connect" Wins VGP 2025 Planning Award
French high-quality music streaming & download platform "Qobuz" announces that "Qobuz Connect" has won the Planning Award at "VGP 2025," Japan's largest comprehensive audiovisual equipment award. This function enables users to remotely control hi-res music playback on network-connected audio equipment from smartphones and tablets, significantly contributing to improved convenience in hi-res music experiences.
Guitarist Anthony Wilson, a Longtime Member of Diana Krall's Quartet, Releases House of the Singing Blossoms
The nominees for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance category at the Grammy Awards in 1998 included a nonet album from a talented young guitarist and arranger, catapulted into the limelight by the honor. By the time he recorded his fourth nonet album in 2006, The Power of Nine, Anthony Wilson was well-known as the guitarist for Diana Krall and lauded as one of the most outstanding jazz musicians on the West Coast. After nearly two decades, Wilson returns to what first ushered him into the public eye, releasing a brand-new nonet album, House of the Singing Blossoms, performed live and recorded for a boisterous audience at Sam First in Los Angeles.
Connect with Qobuz at the North West Audio Show
Paris, 17 June 2025 – Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download platform, will exhibit at this year’s North West Audio Show in the UK. Held over the weekend of 21–22 June at the De Vere Cranage Estate in Cheshire, the show features more than 80 exhibitors and over 200 audio brands.
Qobuz' Georges Fornay and Dan Mackta Make 2025 Billboard Global Power Players
Qobuz, the French Hi-Res streaming and download platform, has been named to Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players list. Deputy CEO Georges Fornay earns a placement for the third year in a row, while Dan Mackta, Managing Director for North America and Northern Europe, appears on the list for the second consecutive year, following both executives’ inclusion in 2024.
Qobuz launches Qobuz Connect, a feature that simplifies and enhances the listening experience
Qobuz, the French high-quality music streaming and download platform, today announces the launch of Qobuz Connect, a feature that transforms the listening experience while offering simplified control and seamless continuity between devices.
Back to the Future: Qobuz Returns to The Great Escape with Showcase of New Talent
Qobuz, the high-quality music streaming and download platform, returns to The Great Escape music festival with a dual presence: hosting an industry mixer in partnership with the Association of Independent Music (AIM) and presenting a live showcase of boundary-pushing new artists.
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