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technology23 days ago•3 min saved

Pandora Plus: A $5 Ad-Free Bet on Music Discovery

A reviewer tests Pandora Plus, Pandora's ad-free option priced around $5/month in 2026, and finds its strength in music discovery via the Music Genome Project and Tune Your Station, offering more control than Spotify. Downsides include a need for frequent thumbs-up/down tweaks to keep stations accurate, occasional error messages when similar songs aren’t available, and a rough desktop UI. For listeners who prioritize discovery and don’t mind hands-on curation, Pandora Plus can be worth it; otherwise, Spotify remains a convenient all-in-one library.

via Engadget|

#music-discovery #pandora #pandora-plus

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Spotify expands Release Radar with genre filters and new-artist focus

Spotify is letting users fine-tune Release Radar by adding options to filter by genre and focus on artists new to them, with up to five pick categories like Discover new artists and Editors’ picks. It also tweaks the ranking algorithm and refreshes the playlist art, with rollout across mobile and desktop.

via The Verge|

#editors-picks #music-discovery #personalized-recommendations

business7 months ago•6 min saved

Universal Music and NVIDIA Collaborate to Revolutionize AI-Driven Music Experiences

Universal Music Group has partnered with NVIDIA to develop responsible AI tools for music creation, discovery, and engagement, emphasizing artist involvement and safeguards to protect copyright and authenticity, aiming to enhance the music experience and combat low-quality AI-generated content.

via Music Business Worldwide|

#ai-music #business #music-discovery

culture8 months ago•7 min saved

My Return to Cassettes After Quitting Streaming

The author shares their renewed love for cassette tapes as a form of intentional, offline music listening, contrasting it with the drawbacks of streaming platforms, and advocates for a more mindful and human-centered approach to consuming art.

via 404 Media|

#analog-music #cassette-tapes #culture

technology8 months ago•3 min saved

iOS 26.2 Brings Long-Awaited Apple Music and CarPlay Features

iOS 26.2 introduces new Apple Podcasts features that finally integrate Apple Music Radio shows, including song links, notifications, offline playback, and show following, addressing a five-year-old feature request and enhancing music discovery and listening experience.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-music-radio #apple-podcasts #feature-update

technology10 months ago•8 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users with New Headphones

The author compares their month-long experience using Qobuz, a high-fidelity audiophile streaming service, with Spotify, highlighting Qobuz's superior sound quality, artist payouts, and unique features like a built-in music magazine. However, they find Qobuz lacking in music discovery, playlist variety, and user interface, leading them to consider returning to Spotify or trying other services. The article underscores the trade-offs between sound quality and user experience in music streaming choices.

via Tom's Guide|

#audio-quality #music-discovery #music-streaming

entertainment11 months ago•3 min saved

Miley Cyrus Embraces Musical Collaborations and Personal Growth

Miley Cyrus discusses her lack of consistency, her diverse musical explorations, and her recent collaborations on her deluxe album, highlighting her evolving identity and renewed relationship with her father.

via NPR|

#collaborations #deluxe-album #entertainment

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Spotify Introduces In-App Messaging to Enhance Sharing and Engagement

Spotify has introduced a new in-app direct messaging feature for mobile users in select markets, allowing users to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks with friends and family, enhancing content discovery and social interaction within the platform. The feature supports text and emojis, is optional, and is designed to complement existing social media sharing options, with privacy and moderation measures in place.

via Music Business Worldwide|

#content-sharing #in-app-messaging #music-discovery

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

YouTube Music Celebrates 10 Years with New Features and Fan Engagement Initiatives

YouTube Music celebrates its 10th anniversary by introducing 'taste match' shared playlists that adapt based on users' listening habits, along with new features like comment sections on albums and playlists, concert notifications, and partnerships to highlight upcoming events, enhancing music discovery and social interaction on the platform.

via The Verge|

#anniversary #music-discovery #playlists

technology1 year ago•7 min saved

Why Readers Prefer YouTube Music Over Spotify

After a week of using YouTube Music again, the author is impressed by its improved UI, content discovery, and playlist features, but still prefers Spotify for its advanced search, integrations, and specific features like Spotify Jam and Connect. Despite Google’s progress, some quirks and pricing issues keep Spotify as the preferred choice for now.

via Android Authority|

#app-comparison #music-discovery #music-streaming

entertainment1 year ago•5 min saved

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: A Surprising Music Discovery and Customization Hit

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 features a diverse and curated soundtrack that serves as a superior music discovery tool compared to Spotify, highlighting a mix of punk, hip-hop, and classic tracks that capture skate culture and introduce players to new artists like Jeff Rosenstock, Vince Staples, and Fontaines D.C.

via Polygon|

#entertainment #hip-hop #music-discovery

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 shifts focus to new music and features

The soundtrack for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 features only 10 original tracks out of 69, with the rest replaced by new or different songs from the same artists, reflecting a focus on music discovery and new music, though this has disappointed some fans and critics.

via Eurogamer|

#entertainment #game-review #licensing-issues

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

My Reasons for Avoiding Spotify and the Better Alternative I Choose

The author explains why they stopped using Spotify due to its bloated features and limited audio quality, and switched to Qobuz, a French streaming service that offers hi-res audio and a simpler, music-focused experience, better suited for audiophiles and those who prefer a straightforward music listening experience.

via Tom's Guide|

#audio-quality #music-discovery #music-streaming

music-news1 year ago•5 min saved

Internet's Most Mysterious Song Finally Identified After 17 Years

A long-standing musical mystery has been solved with the identification of a "lost" New Wave track as "Subways of Your Mind" by the German band FEX. The song, recorded off the radio in the early 1980s, had puzzled listeners since 2007. A Reddit user named Marijn1412 discovered the track's origins, leading to confirmation from FEX band members. The band is now considering re-recording the song and producing a video.

via Rolling Stone|

#fex #music-discovery #music-news

music-industry2 years ago•5 min saved

"Taylor Swift's TikTok Comeback: A Lesson for Other Artists?"

After licensing negotiations between TikTok and Universal Music Group collapsed, many official recordings from UMG artists disappeared from the platform. Some artists are devising contractual carve-outs to keep their music on TikTok, while others are concerned about being unable to promote new songs on the app. TikTok has been a significant driver of music discovery for Gen Z, and its popularity has helped propel little-known acts to streaming success. Artist lawyers are working to find workarounds that enable their clients to continue using the platform while the licensing dispute continues.

via Billboard|

#artists #licensing-negotiations #music-discovery