High-Fidelity Audio Tier Coming to Spotify Later in 2021, According to Reports
Get Ready for a Sonic Upgrade, But At a Cost
Discover what's brewing in the world of streaming music—a high-fidelity audio tier might soon be joining Spotify's lineup! According to the latest scoop from Bloomberg, this anticipated upgrade should hit the scene later this year, bringing better sound quality and enhanced features for a premium price.
Guess what? This superior-sounding Spotify experience was on the cards long ago. Way back in 2021, Spotify hinted that they were working on this very feature, which was expected to roll-out towards the year-end. However, it seemed like the premium tier took a backseat after Apple Music beat Spotify to the punch in offering high-quality audio.
Following last year's rumors, buzz about this higher-tier subscription, unofficially called "Supremium," surfaced again. Fingers crossed, that the wait comes to an end in the year 2025 when the service, now anticipated by insiders as Spotify's Music Pro tier, officially goes live.
High-definition audio streaming has been a passion project for music enthusiasts, with legendary rocker Neil Young vocal about the need for improved sound quality on platforms like Spotify. Young had even gone as far as pulling his music from Spotify in 2022 due to their promotion of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which spread COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation. However, the rocker reconsidered his decision back in March and urged Spotify to prioritize high-fidelity audio for subscribers.
Neil Young's plea might just be worth the wait. The Music Pro tier could potentially deliver CD-quality audio (lossless streaming) and, if the rumors are to be believed, extra perks like AI-driven song remixing tools and early access to concert tickets[1][2].
But remember, no official announcement has been made yet. Spotify is still in the process of hammering out licensing agreements with major music companies before launching this premium tier[1][2]. So, stay tuned for updates on this exciting new chapter in the world of music streaming!
- Spotify's anticipated high-fidelity audio tier, popularly known as "Music Pro," might launch in 2025, bringing CD-quality audio and potential AI-driven remixing tools.
- Neil Young, a music enthusiast and industry veteran, had previously withdrawn his music from Spotify due to their podcast policies, but he reconsidered this decision in March, encouraging Spotify to focus on high-fidelity audio.
- While the Music Pro tier is rumored to offer premium sound quality and additional features, it will come at a higher cost, echoing the trend of tech companies charging more for superior services.
- The entry of Music Pro into the market in 2025 could mark a shift in the future of streaming music, potentially influencing other platforms to follow suit and offer similar high-quality tiers.
