7digital expects to see “significant growth” in 2013, despite the fact that one of its shareholders, HMV has entered into administration.

HMV bought a 50% stake of 7digital in 2009 (though this has since been reduced), and in October last year, HMV’s own download store was incorporated into 7digital’s platform.

However, a round of fund-raising last October, secured £6.23m worth of investment in the platform, which now boasts partnerships with the likes of Toshiba, Samsung, RIM and ...