Qobuz, a high-quality music service, was officially launched in Brazil on May 4th of this year. The platform aims to create an environment where music lovers can discover, experience, learn, and share music, respecting the sound that the artist originally developed, through Hi-Res quality. With this commitment to offering original sound quality, the platform is already gaining the attention of important figures in the Brazilian recording industry.
Tim Bernardes , 31, is the lead singer of the band O Terno , in addition to having a consolidated solo career in Brazil and worldwide. The musician is considered one of the biggest names in the national scene and, in an interview, the artist comments on the importance of a music platform like Qobuz, which specializes in Hi-Res.
“I think it’s important because there’s demand and an audience for it. I myself am part of the audience that listens to music like that, with more care. And making music for the last 10 years, I’ve noticed that there are also many people who listen to music like that (in Hi-Res),” said Tim Bernardes.
A pioneer in high-quality sound since its inception, Qobuz is now a global benchmark in terms of sound quality. The high-resolution (Hi-Res) option is also known as "studio quality," as it reproduces the sound created and recorded in the studio by the artists. Hi-Res offers unparalleled sound capability, 24-bit FLAC audio/up to 192 kHz. This option respects the timbres, dynamics, and phonographic production created by the artists and captured by the engineers responsible.
Content curation, focused on helping users (re)discover artists of today and tomorrow, is one of the main activities of the editorial team, made up of journalists specializing in music. Because of this concern with maintaining a human flow of experts taking care of the platform's content – not only in the editorial part, but also in the catalog – Qobuz differentiates itself from other music streaming services by choosing to offer a wide selection of musicians outside the mainstream, and without focusing on a specific genre – all thanks to this human curation.
“Offering quality is fundamental,” says Paulo Miklos , an iconic musician in the Brazilian music industry who was part of the band Titãs for 30 years, in an interview with Qobuz. “The higher the quality, the better your experience of enjoying the music you like. I'm a huge fan of the fact that you can access higher-quality music, and this curation is fantastic. Having information about the artist, discovering new artists who connect with those you like, or drawing attention to other works by artists you already enjoy—it's very important to have this cultural approach that leads you to discover new things,” he concludes.
Respect for what the musician has produced goes beyond the available musical quality, as there is also a range of editorial content that contributes to a unique experience, making the fan feel immersed in what the artist initially intended. Whether through reviews or presentations about new releases, the texts published on the platform create an environment geared towards true music lovers, including both the public and the artists.
About Qobuz
Founded in 2007 and a pioneer in high-quality sound, Qobuz is a French streaming and download platform that meets the needs of music lovers and audiophiles. The platform is available in 25 countries around the world, including Europe, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan (available only for download in Hi-Res ).
Qobuz offers an exceptional range of exclusive editorial content created by a specialized team. With a catalog of over 80 million tracks, the platform also delivers the richest high-resolution ( Hi-Res Hi-Res audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS). For more information, visit qobuz.com .