SEATTLE (dpa-AFX) - Amazon Music has launched DJ Mode, a brand New, on-demand listening experience blends music with commentary from artists and hosts.Listeners in the U.S. can opt in today to
Amazon is bringing DJ-led music stations to Amazon Music subscribers today.
It s rolling out in the U.S today.
Amazon will also introduce artist-led stations. It ll be starting with a Billie Eilish takeover this month.
Amazon announced today a new feature on Amazon Music, called DJ Mode, coming to listeners in the U.S. The company will bring back to the DJ to your radio, albeit in a streaming music app. You ll be able to use this if you have Amazon Prime or Amazon Music subscriptions.
DJ Mode is rolling out on three Amazon Music stations, Rap Rotation, Country Heat, and All Hits. Amazon says more stations will be coming in due time. These initial stations will be hosted by personalities on their respective scenes including DJ Letty, DJ Kelly Sutton, and DJ Karen Wild respectively, though Amazon says that other artists will be able to tune in from time to time.
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The Country Radio Seminar kicked off Wednesday with a focus on competing streamers and how radio can adapt to ever-evolving consumer behaviors.
With all the positive developments around vaccinations, it feels like the proverbial light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is in sight, even if it s impossible to pinpoint exactly how far away that exit lies.
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