Qobuz Announces Global Partnership with Lucinda Williams
High-quality music platform Qobuz has announced a new global partnership with three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. This initiative will provide exclusive content and special projects to fans worldwide, starting with the live version of Williams' latest album, 'World’s Gone Wrong.' Qobuz embodies the concept of a 'Boutique in a Superstore World,' offering deep musical experiences through high-resolution audio and curated storytelling. Founded in 2007, Qobuz operates in 26 countries and boasts over 100 million lossless tracks.
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High-quality music platform Qobuz today announced a new global partnership with three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. Through this initiative, we will provide exclusive content and special projects to fans worldwide.
■ Starting with the live sound source 'World’s Gone Wrong'
This project will begin with the distribution of the live version of Lucinda Williams' latest album, 'World’s Gone Wrong.' The work has received high praise as a frank and powerful expression of the social and political turmoil surrounding modern society.
Moving forward, we plan to sequentially develop additional exclusive content and special projects for fans through this initiative.
■ Embodiment of "Boutique in a Superstore World"
This partnership embodies Qobuz's concept of "a music boutique standing in an era of giant supermarkets ("Boutique in a Superstore World")." By combining high-quality sound sources, exclusive content, and highly editorialized storytelling, we connect passionate listeners with artists and provide a deeper musical experience.
This initiative also reflects Qobuz's mission to support artists who value sound quality and musical perfection, and to provide an environment where their works can be enjoyed more deeply.
■ Continuously expanding exclusive content development
This collaboration is positioned as part of Qobuz's ongoing partnership project. We have previously undertaken initiatives such as:
Drag City (Bitchin Bajas)
Sun Records (Johnny Cash)
Sam First Records live recording series (Anthony Wilson, Rachel Eckroth, Devin Daniels)
International Anthem Qobuz series (Makaya McCraven, etc.)
Qobuz will continue to strengthen its collaboration with global artists and expand the provision of unique musical experiences.
■ About Qobuz
Official website: https://www.qobuz.com/
Founded in 2007, Qobuz is an independent music platform and a pioneer in high-quality streaming, maintaining a unique presence in the market. Currently, it operates in 26 countries, including Europe, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, providing services to all who seek a truly enriched music experience.
Boasting over 100 million lossless tracks (CD quality, high-resolution audio (24bit/up to 192kHz), DXD, DSD), it offers one of the largest high-resolution catalogs in the world, recognized by top brands. In addition to its commitment to respecting original recordings, it is characterized by its meticulous human-curated music experience, including unique editorial content and carefully selected playlists by its music team.
In 2025, Qobuz became the first in the industry to disclose its "average payment per stream" (US$0.01873), which was officially verified by a third party as the highest in the market, reaffirming its commitment to a fairer and more sustainable streaming model.
Qobuz has also obtained "Hi-Res Audio" certification from the Japan Audio Society (JAS).
High-quality music platform Qobuz today announced a new global partnership with three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. Through this initiative, we will provide exclusive content and special projects to fans worldwide.
■ Starting with the live sound source 'World’s Gone Wrong'
This project will begin with the distribution of the live version of Lucinda Williams' latest album, 'World’s Gone Wrong.' The work has received high praise as a frank and powerful expression of the social and political turmoil surrounding modern society.
Moving forward, we plan to sequentially develop additional exclusive content and special projects for fans through this initiative.
■ Embodiment of "Boutique in a Superstore World"
This partnership embodies Qobuz's concept of "a music boutique standing in an era of giant supermarkets ("Boutique in a Superstore World")." By combining high-quality sound sources, exclusive content, and highly editorialized storytelling, we connect passionate listeners with artists and provide a deeper musical experience.
This initiative also reflects Qobuz's mission to support artists who value sound quality and musical perfection, and to provide an environment where their works can be enjoyed more deeply.
■ Continuously expanding exclusive content development
This collaboration is positioned as part of Qobuz's ongoing partnership project. We have previously undertaken initiatives such as:
Drag City (Bitchin Bajas)
Sun Records (Johnny Cash)
Sam First Records live recording series (Anthony Wilson, Rachel Eckroth, Devin Daniels)
International Anthem Qobuz series (Makaya McCraven, etc.)
Qobuz will continue to strengthen its collaboration with global artists and expand the provision of unique musical experiences.
■ About Qobuz
Official website: https://www.qobuz.com/
Founded in 2007, Qobuz is an independent music platform and a pioneer in high-quality streaming, maintaining a unique presence in the market. Currently, it operates in 26 countries, including Europe, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Japan, providing services to all who seek a truly enriched music experience.
Boasting over 100 million lossless tracks (CD quality, high-resolution audio (24bit/up to 192kHz), DXD, DSD), it offers one of the largest high-resolution catalogs in the world, recognized by top brands. In addition to its commitment to respecting original recordings, it is characterized by its meticulous human-curated music experience, including unique editorial content and carefully selected playlists by its music team.
In 2025, Qobuz became the first in the industry to disclose its "average payment per stream" (US$0.01873), which was officially verified by a third party as the highest in the market, reaffirming its commitment to a fairer and more sustainable streaming model.
Qobuz has also obtained "Hi-Res Audio" certification from the Japan Audio Society (JAS).