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As profitability nears, Qobuz continues its international expansion into Poland, its 27th country
Qobuz, the independent French music streaming and download platform, is now available in Poland, as of October 23, bringing its presence to a total of 27 countries. This launch follows 45.7% growth in 2025, with Qobuz expecting to achieve positive net income in March 2027. Ranked as the world's 16th largest recorded music market, Poland is among Europe's most dynamic markets, driven by paid subscriptions.
Qobuz Announces Exclusive Partnership with Drummer Steve Shelley and Vampire Blues
Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, is partnering with Steve Shelley, the longtime drummer of Sonic Youth and founder of the independent labels Vampire Blues and Smells Like Records, and the caretaker of Sonic Youth’s SYR and goofin’ labels. The partnership brings a selection of rare, archival, and previously unreleased recordings from Shelley’s catalog and beyond exclusively to Qobuz, beginning with three titles available now on streaming for the first time.
Qobuz Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026
Qobuz has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 in the Entertainment & Gaming category. This year’s list recognizes 300 groundbreaking inventions making the world better, smarter and more fun.
Black star (Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli)release ‘no fear of time’ exclusively on Qobuz
Today, Black Star — the duo of yasiin bey (formerly Mos Def) and Talib Kweli — release their sophomore album No Fear of Time exclusively on Qobuz, following its physical format release in 2024 on Rhymesayers Entertainment, and its initial release in 2022 on the podcast platform Luminary. Listen and download No Fear of Time on Qobuz here and purchase it on physical formats here.
Qobuz Sponsors KCRW’s New Series ‘Must Listen,’ Strengthening Their Commitment To Independent Radio
Qobuz, the independent high-quality music streaming and download platform, today announced its partnership with KCRW as presenting sponsor of Must Listen, the station’s weekly series in which musicians and cultural tastemakers choose one essential album from KCRW’s music library. The partnership is part of a broader Qobuz commitment to independent and public radio, the places where music discovery is still driven by taste, trust, and real human voices.
Qobuz Rolls Out a Tag to Flag AI-Generated Music
As AI-generated musical content gains ground across the music industry, Qobuz, the independent French high-quality streaming and download platform, is now making this information directly visible within its app.
Qobuz wins 2026 AIM Independent Music Champion Award
Qobuz, the independently owned, artist-first music streaming and download platform, has won the Independent Music Champion Award at the 2026 AIM Independent Music Awards, recognising its ongoing commitment to supporting independent artists, labels and the wider independent music ecosystem.
Qobuz Announces Exclusive Partnership with Sylvan Esso Around New Album Ow ∞
Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, announced an exclusive partnership with acclaimed electropop duo Sylvan Esso surrounding the release of their upcoming studio album, Ow ∞, which will be released September 11 through their own label, Psychic Hotline.
Qobuz returns to We Out Here festival 2026 with artist-led Hi-Fi Listening Sessions and dedicated listening pod
Qobuz returns to We Out Here as the official Music Streaming Partner for the festival, bringing its focus on exceptional sound, artist curation and deeper musical discovery back to one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural events.
RECAP: Qobuz Returns to Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, Presents Official Late-Night Aftershows
Qobuz, the independently owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, returned to the Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festivals this summer for its second year partnering with the Newport Festivals Foundation. As an official sponsor this year across both festival weekends, Qobuz presented a pair of late-night aftershows featuring Courtney Barnett with Tiny Gun and Butcher Brown & Friends. Qobuz also extended its presence throughout the festival experience with on-site signage, and sponsorship of the official Folk and Jazz Festival apps, which featured links to stream artists on Qobuz as well as complimentary trial offers to try out the service.
Newly Restored Collection of Previously Unreleased Alan Lomax American Patchwork Recordings to be Issued In Partnership with Qobuz, September 18
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, is exclusively partnering with Lomax Archive to release seven newly remastered albums drawn from Alan Lomax's landmark American Patchwork recordings. Arriving September 18 only on Qobuz, the collection features 77 performances recorded between 1978 - 1982 released as streaming albums for the first time, and brings together foundational recordings of Delta blues, Appalachian folk, New Orleans brass bands, Mardi Gras Indian traditions, and other musical traditions that helped shape American music.
Qobuz Unveils a New Player and Real-Time Lyrics
Qobuz, the independent, high-quality music streaming and download platform, has announced an evolution of its mobile and tablet application, featuring a completely redesigned player and real-time synchronized lyrics.
Qobuz and Memphis Community Radio Station WYXR Announce Year-Long Partnership Championing music discovery, local culture, and independent artists in Memphis, TN
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, today announced a year-long partnership with WYXR (91.7 FM), the non-profit, community-powered radio station based in Memphis, Tennessee.
Qobuz returns to Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals, sponsoring official aftershows
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, is once again partnering with the Newport Festival Foundation to sponsor the Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festivals.
Yasiin Bey and Rhymesayers Entertainment Partner on Worldwide Reissue of Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece The Ecstatic, With New Music To Follow
Today, Qobuz is serving as the exclusive streaming partner for yasiin bey's acclaimed 2009 album The Ecstatic, making it available in high-resolution and lossless audio as part of a new partnership between bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Rhymesayers Entertainment. The physical reissue follows on August 14.
Qobuz Delivers 45.7% Revenue Growth in 2025 in a Paid Music Streaming Market Growing at 8.8%
Paris, Tuesday 16 June 2026 – Qobuz, the independently owned, high-quality music streaming and download platform, has reported revenue growth of +45.7% in 2025 - significantly outperforming the global paid streaming market, which grew at +8.8% over the same period.
Qobuz named "Independent Champion" at 2026 Libera Awards
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, won the Independent Champion Award at last night's Libera Awards, presented by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM).
Qobuz and Rough Trade Launch Global Music Partnership
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, is launching a new global partnership with Rough Trade, the leading independent music retailer. Aligned since day one on their commitments to the independent music community, best quality sound, expert-led music discovery, and emphasis on human curation over algorithms, the deal will establish Qobuz as the Official Streaming Service of all Rough Trade stores worldwide through 2028.
Qobuz back in Brighton for The Great Escape, hosting The Qobuz Sessions and industry event with AIM
Paris, 07 May 2026 – Qobuz returns to The Great Escape festival as a sponsor for the third year running. The artist-first, independent music streaming and download platform has a long history of supporting live music, particularly events showcasing emerging talent. And Brighton’s annual ‘festival for new music’ fits the bill perfectly.
Taking place in the historic English seaside town known for its independent streak and love of live music, The Great Escape runs from 13–16 May. Qobuz will host two official events across the festival programme.
Qobuz Launches Partnership with Create Music Group
Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, today announced a new highly anticipated partnership with Create Music Group,the world’s leading independent music and entertainment company, to bring Create’s catalog to Qobuz subscribers worldwide. Known for its global impact across the dance, rap and hip-hop genres, Create’s music is now available on Qobuz in the best available quality, expanding the platform’s catalog and offering fans broader access to the music they love.
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