Amazon set to launch new music streaming service

Online retailer Amazon are planning to add another feather to their ever-growing bow as the internet giants now plan to launch a new music streaming service in the very near future.

The service will put them in direct competition with the likes of Spotify and Deezer, and could go live as early as next week.

Much like its recently acquired video streaming service LoveFilm, the new platform will be free to all those signed up to Amazon Prime. But although Sony and Warner Music have already completed their licensing agreement with Amazon, Universal are yet to join, so their artists will not be appearing on the service just yet.

For more details on the announcement, read the full report in the New York Times here.

[Via The New York Times]

More News

Squid unveil new single 'Cro-Magnon Man'

With just days to go until the release of their highly-anticipated third album Cowards, Squid unveil 'Cro-Magnon Man', the final preview of the... 1 month 3 weeks ago

Mahalia delivers new single 'Pressure Points'

Starting 2025 with undeniable energy, Mahalia dives deeper into her “Luvergirl” era with the release of her sultry new single 'Pressure Points',... 1 month 3 weeks ago

The Kooks announce new album 'Never/Know'

Indie-rock stalwarts The Kooks are back with the announcement of their latest album 'Never/Know' which is set for release on the 9th May via Virgin... 1 month 4 weeks ago

Black Country, New Road announce new album 'Forever, Howlong'

Black Country, New Road make their long-awaited return with the announcement of their third studio album 'Forever Howlong', set for release on the... 2 months 1 day ago

Sunflower Bean announce new album 'Mortal Primetime'

Beloved New York rock trio Sunflower Bean return reinvigorated with the announcement of their most raw and hard-fought album yet: 'Mortal Primetime... 2 months 2 days ago

SASAMI collaborates with Clairo on 'In Love With A Memory'

SASAMI has released 'In Love With A Memory (Feat. Clairo)', the latest single from her forthcoming, cinematic new album 'Blood On the Silver Screen... 2 months 2 days ago

The Pale White announce new album 'The Big Sad'

Newcastle alt-rock trio The Pale White are back, unveiling details of their highly-anticipated sophomore album 'The Big Sad', set for release on the... 2 months 3 days ago

ratbag delivers new single 'look what you're doing to me'

Breakthrough alternative artist ratbag unveils her latest single ‘look what you’re doing to me,’ accompanied by a mesmerising and gothic music video... 2 months 4 days ago

The Murder Capital unveil new single 'The Fall'

The Murder Capital have unveiled their first new music of 2025 with the release of 'The Fall', a powerful and intense track that builds further... 2 months 4 days ago