New logo: Explanations 💜

This is certainly one of the more constructive comments in this diatribe of emotional responses, threats and bullying attitudes. 

For me, I am not really happy with the recent updates. Not yet a deal breaker to leave Deezer, but honestly I do not know what kind of audience is being targeted here, perhaps more of a Spotify crowd? The appearance of the platform is not to my taste. Maybe focus groups indicated otherwise in the beta testing and development of all this. The next few months will more accurately show what the masses have to say, both in terms of lost subscribers and new. As well as subscribers that show less activity on Deezer, indicating that perhaps other platforms are being explored. I still pay for Apple Music but rarely use it as it does not truly stream lossless in my system due to the Airplay 2 issues. 

What is more important for me? The ability to stream in at least CD quality. Better integration with other systems, such as KEF Connect or for that matter better functionality of Deezer Connect to control via WiFi other streaming systems. Why does Spotify or Tidal Connect work on my LS60’s, but not Deezer? How about being able to choose original rather than remastered albums and tracks. Maybe a feature that shows the amount of compression in a recording. If Deezer cannot increase playlist track limits, how about the ability to shuffle a user defined group of playlists. Just some features that might add some cred to entice serious listeners and reviewers. No streaming service is perfect, they all have pros and cons. 

If one attribute that Deezer is going for is diversity, there sure seems to be a lot of divisiveness created with this latest release.

Family subscription canceled. Goodbye.

I disagree in regards to suggesting other platforms. Deezer already stated that their new direction/style will be present in future updates. 

So, for those who just don't vibe with the updated experience, moving to another platform is unfortunately the only real option. 

And as you say, many people are criticising this because they care, however Deezer has shown no willingness to change course. 

If we want to be truly helpful, we have to stand by our words and show developers what their customer base feels, even if that means suggesting/moving to another service. 

Helping to achieve what exactly? Deezer made clear, a couple of times, that they don't intend to switch the logo or design. Personally I am quite happy to know why people change to other platforms. And I'm also surprised that a certain platform gives me better recommendations. Well, they could learn a lot from the feedback we give, if they care.

Agree with the point of integration. I thought about buying an extra streamer for my sound system only for Deezer as it is not supported, but cancelled my subscription anyway now. Their recent changes do not seem to fit for the target group, us, you've mentioned. They could have just stuck with the old design and care about functionalities that have been requested for months and years.

So now Deezer is making fun of the community... On social media.

Ok, now I’m going to make a real effort to cancel our Family Plan.

Hi, while I understand the rebranding (and am quite OK with it), it’s a bit annoying that the app (espacially the desktop one) looks like a dating app : in a work environment I find it unprofessional to have the app in the taskbar 🫤

So now Deezer is making fun of the community... On social media.

This is really sad to see. 

So now Deezer is making fun of the community... On social media.

Deezer identifying itself with American Psycho? Pressure is taking its toll I guess

So now Deezer is making fun of the community... On social media.

I’m now pretty sure that this company is run by a bunch of teenagers….