Highsnobiety
Double Tap to Zoom

Apple Music has now surpassed Spotify's paid subscriber count in the U.S., reports Digital Music News.

According to an anonymous source, that is said to be a major U.S.-based distributor, they shared a report with the website detailing the subscriber tallies of several streaming music services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and Sirius XM.

In regard to on-demand music streaming services, the report says both Apple Music and Spotify now have more than 20 million subscribers in the U.S., with Apple just "a hair ahead" with "20 million plus" members.

This new report follows up The Wall Street Journal's February story, suggesting Apple Music’s rate of growth was on pace to eventually pass Spotify in the U.S. Apple’s subscriber growth rate was believed to be five percent in the U.S., compared to Spotify’s two percent, and based on those figures, the report predicted Apple Music would surpass its biggest rival in the summer.

Additionally, the new data projects that Apple Music will widen the distance between Spotify in the coming months. It's worth noting that Sirius XM Satellite Radio, which operates in North America exclusively, is currently at the top spot with more than 33 million subscribers.

For the full story, head on over to Digital Music News.

In related news, BROCKHAMPTON is getting their own Beats 1 radio show.

We Recommend
  • L'Artisan Parfumeur Teach Us The Art of Play
    • Lifestyle
    • sponsored
  • Nike's "Rookie" Jordan 1 Sneaker Is Shorter Now (& Still Clean)
    • Sneakers
  • Now Playing: Angelo Baque and Marshall’s Sound Of NYC
    • Culture
    • sponsored
  • Nike's Slip-on Air Max Sneaker Was Already Bold. Now, It's a Straight Stunner
    • Sneakers
  • iPhones Can Now Transform Into Leica Cameras
    • Design
What To Read Next
  • A Patient Dries Van Noten Store for a "Faster, Bolder" City (EXCLUSIVE)
    • Style
  • 30 Years of Asking the Most Esteemed Design Fair: Can't Great Design Be for Everyone?
    • Design
  • Unpacking a Watch That's Part Dinosaur, Part Millennium Falcon
    • Watches
  • Is COS the Cool, Cost-Conscious Clothing Line of Right Now?
    • Style
  • Miuccia Prada World Domination
    • Style
  • Even Pre-Thrashed, the Jordan "Skate Shoe" Is a Serious Beige Stunner
    • Sneakers