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Music festivals are making a comeback after a year of empty stages and unsullied fields. But you don t need to risk your health (or newfound agoraphobia) to connect with artists and other fans.
Spotify this week announced a new virtual concert experience, set to kick off next week with the first of five pre-recorded livestreams. Tune in every Thursday from May 27 to June 24 for intimate performances by The Black Keys (May 27), Rag n Bone Man (June 3), Bleachers (June 10), Leon Bridges (June 17), and girl in red (June 24). While some parts of the world are beginning to open up, we recognize not everyone is comfortable with or able to attend in-person events just yet, the Spotify team wrote in a blog announcement. These shows will allow fans to experience and support their favorite artists while immersing themselves in a performance-style experience they crave.
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Spotify launches a virtual concert series with The Black Keys and more
The past year has been utterly devastating to the music industry generally, and live music in particular. Artists who make a living touring have been forced to find alternative ways to make ends meet, while those among us who once frequented live events have been looking for ways to plug the hole created by wide-scale shutdowns.
A number of music-related platforms have spent much of the pandemic looking to offer some semblance of the concert-going experience, ranging from live venues to services like Bandcamp. Today, Spotify is announcing the launch of a new feature designed to provide a live-show experience remotely. Venues in many areas are beginning to reopen, but even fans may be cautious to return to packed, indoor events.
The past year has been utterly devastating to the music industry generally, and live music in particular. Today, Spotify is announcing the launch of a new feature designed to provide a live-show experience remotely. The streaming service is announcing a series of shows starting with dates this month and next, including names like The Black Keys, Rag'n'Bone Man, Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff, Leon Bridges and girl in red.