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Earbits independent music discovery app hits Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 26 Apr, 2013

If you're a fan of independent music, an application is now available for Android devices that you may want to check out. The application is free and is called Earbits. The application allows independent musicians and labels to pay to promote their work to fans using the application.

Twitter #Music app launches leaving Android users out

By Shane McGlaun
on 18 Apr, 2013

We have some good news and some bad news today. The good news is that the twitter #music app has launched bringing a new music service for Twitter users to enjoy. The bad news is that twitter has ignored Android users and launched the app only for iOS devices at this time.

Twitter set to make music social with a new app this weekend [Update]

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Apr, 2013

Lately we've been hearing reports and rumors that the folks from Twitter are getting into one more market soon. That being the music industry, which is a huge part of Twitter on a second-by-second basis. Earlier this month we reported on rumors that Twitter was planning a new music discovery and search Twitter app, and now we're hearing it will be launched this weekend.

Pandora Radio mobile streaming climbs to over 140 million

By Robert Nelson
on 9 Apr, 2013

Pandora Radio has announced their latest milestone. They have crossed the 200 million mark in terms of registered users. Or perhaps a little closer to the mobile side of the house, Pandora Radio now has more than 140 million listeners that have tuned in on a mobile device. That seems to say something about the simplicity and ease of use that comes with Pandora. Of course, the quality doesn't hurt either.

Pandora Radio updated with lockscreen music controls, timestamps and more

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Apr, 2013

I must admit, even though Rdio is pretty awesome I still find myself always running back to Pandora Radio at some point. The popular music streaming service still provides that personalized radio experience we've grown accustomed to. So for those Pandora fans, we have some good news. They've updated the app and finally added lockscreen music controls.

TuneIn Radio app gets updated with new features

By Shane McGlaun
on 2 Apr, 2013

Fans of the radio music streaming app TuneIn Radio should be glad to hear that the application has been updated. The new updates promise to make it easier for users to discover new music. One of the new features of the app is called TuneIn Live and is accessed through a new tab on the home page of the app.

SoundHound gets major tablet overhaul, livelyrics, and social sharing

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Mar, 2013

Today one of my favorite apps that I use way more than I should is getting a massive update on the tablet front. Our favorite music discovery application SoundHound has just received a large update that is improving tablet support and adding tons of features that previously only phone users were enjoying. Check it out below.

Songkick Concerts helps you find your favorite bands

By Shane McGlaun
on 29 Mar, 2013

Android using fans of live music might want to check out a new app called Songkick Concerts. The application is designed to make it easy for Android device users to find when their favorite artists will be on tour. The application has two different ways that users can find their favorite artists.

Twitter Music app coming soon as the social site shuns Android

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Mar, 2013

Twitter is getting ready to take on some aspects of the music industry while also integrating plenty of music discovery and listening features into their service. According to a few new reports from CNET the new feature will reportedly be called Twitter Music and their iOS app could launch within the next month. Just like Vine, it looks like Twitter will once again shun Android users.

EQuala app launches on Android

By Shane McGlaun
on 7 Mar, 2013

Social music fans have a new application to check out for the Android operating system. The new application is called EQuala and it aims to bring more context and control to social music discovery. There are a lot of apps out there that have social music aspects including popular app such as Spotify and Rdio.