Qobuz Is the Anti-Spotify Music Streamer You’ve Been Waiting For
Qobuz is gaining traction as a high-fidelity alternative to Spotify, attracting users disillusioned by industry business practices and low artist payouts. The platform has seen significant subscriber growth, positioning itself as a premium, artist-friendly streaming service.
Why it matters
It highlights a growing consumer shift toward ethical consumption and high-quality audio in the music streaming market.
Courtesy of Qobuz Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story When Dan Mackta, Qobuz’s New York–based managing director, was looking for musicians to endorse the music streaming service after its US launch in 2019, he tapped up a friend—the manager of the Flaming Lips. It was mid-pandemic levels of tricky.
The article reports on market trends and consumer sentiment without taking a definitive stance on the platforms.
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