Chromecast not playing uploaded MP3s on Deezer

There are definitely tracks on Deezer which are not on Google but that do play when cast. This would not be possible if this content-matching theory was correct.  My understanding of the cast protocol is that when casting is initiated, a URL for the media to be played is sent to the playback device and the device then streams from that URL.  I would not be surprised if this was outside the scope of whatever agreement deezer has with the recording companies that allows them to have an upload feature and copyrighted content.

User-uploaded tracks are clearly handled separately, probably as part of contract compliance, but maybe also for technical reasons.  It’s unfortunate that this leads to inconsistencies depending on how it’s played back. I suspect the amount of engineering required to reach and maintain absolute parity is not worth it for the amount of usage the upload feature gets.

Maybe someday…  It’s too bad tho because I have a lot of music from CDs

HI all,

I just tried this functionality for the first time today.

Found out that casting does not work, indeed. 😐

But, also Scrobbling to Last.FM does not work with own uploaded MP3s. is this a known bug?

You miss the point, there will ALWAYS be missing content and there will always be the need for user specific content.

You can try and play catch up by adding more material however, you will NEVER resolve the fundamental issue with that approach.

Is there any update on this? I'm torn between Deezer and YouTube Music. I much prefer to support Deezer, but the ability to include uploaded music is more robust on YouTube Music which helps to fill in the holes in any music collection.

Hi @brucedenney what do you mean with your own mp3? Are you an artist?
The song needs to be on the Deezer in order to Cast it… If you upload an MP3 you’ll be able to play in in your phone or computer only.
Thanks

Could you at least add all the content on Archive.org. 

There is a load of Spacegoat music material that is in the public domain.

https://archive.org/details/SpacegoatsRhymer
https://archive.org/details/SpacegoatsOpener

As you say you are a streaming service and for anyone like me with obscure tastes and my own Music really needs something else.  I guess most of your users just like nothing but mainstream music and support no independent musicians.

I should not be wasting my money on a subscription that only offers mainstream music, when I could be spending it on increasing my own collection of other artists for when i move away from streaming as clearly you see yourselves as a pure streaming service not a solution to our listening needs.

The only sensible option for an audio entertainment subscription service is to offer everything, streaming, personal files, podcasts, audiobooks, AI curation and to be able to play any/all a browser, phone or a smart speaker.

That you choose to only be a music subscription service could be folly as there is a big hole in the market. 

One day something else will exist and I can move to that,