YouTube Music Adds Comments Section To Audio Streaming
The YouTube Music app is rolling out a significant user interface overhaul. The most noteworthy feature is the integration of a comments section, adapted from the main YouTube platform, into YouTube Music's Now Playing screen.
Garth Brooks Adds Sports Hybrid To His TuneIn Network
Garth Brooks has unveiled the second station in his SEVENS Radio Network with TuneIn, Tailgate Radio. The station incorporates a feature called "Switch," letting listeners automatically toggle from music into a chosen game broadcast.
Arabic Music Streamer Anghami Gets Boost From Saudi Backers
SRMG Ventures, the venture capital division of Riyadh-based conglomerate Saudi Research and Media Group, has invested $5 million in Anghami, an Arab-focused music streaming service as Middle East and North Africa music streaming is projected to reach $700 million by 2026.
YouTube Working On Shazam Soundalike That Works With Hums
YouTube is experimenting with a new search-by-song feature on Android, allowing users to identify a song by humming or singing it. Users can switch to “song search” feature and hum, sing, or record a song for three or more seconds.
First Class Broadcasting Unveils Cleveland Smooth Jazz Streamer
Cleveland's First Class Broadcasting Corporation is filling the Smooth Jazz vacancy left in the market after 107.3 The Wave (WNWV) closed in 2019. The minority-owned company officially announced a new streaming station, FCB Cool.
TuneIn To Serve US Open Coverage Again In 2023
For the second year in a row, TuneIn will deliver live audio streaming coverage of the US Open Tennis Championships. This announcement comes as part of a distribution agreement between the streaming platform and the US Tennis Association.
YouTube and UMG Make A.I. Pledge Around Music and Artists
YouTube has announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group and other leading figures in the music industry to embrace AI technology and foster creativity while maintaining responsibility and protecting artists. The collaboration focuses on three principles.
Amazon Music Joins Spotify and YouTube In The Price Hike Club
Amazon has announced a price increase for its music subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, affecting both individual and family plans. The new pricing follows recent hikes by other music streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music.
YouTube Samples A New Music Discovery Mode
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature called Samples, aimed at helping users discover and sample new music. The feature will be a vertical video feed, similar to TikTok's scrolling feed, and will offer a quick way to find new music tailored to users' tastes.
SiriusXM and Ed Sheeran Open Channel After Hamptons Show
SiriusXM is launching a new channel dedicated to the music of Ed Sheeran, featuring hits from his math-titled albums and more. The Ed Sheeran Channel will be available until August 21. The focal point of the channel is the artist's recent Sirius-exclusive concert.
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