eMusic has launched an Android app, as the long running online music store looks to take on the likes on Spotify and Rdio in the mobile arena.
The app brings together curated radio stations, music recommendations, playlist mixes and downloads (with a subscription) to the Google mobile OS.
The app was created in conjunction with music discovery app, We Are Hunted, and is available for devices running Android 2.3.3 or higher.
“We’ve combined the eMusic editorial DNA with data gleaned from the eMusic member community, along with an advanced player, to create a sophisticated mobile music discovery experience,” said Adam Klein, President and CEO of eMusic. “It’s a great app for true music collectors – the more music you have and listen to, the better it gets.”
KEY ANDRIOD APP FEATURES:
Mixes – Users can re-discover music they already own by automatically creating a unique mix from their own collection. Control mood, tempo and tracks played, to inject a bit of automated creativity into a stale playlist.
eMusic Radio – Dozens of curated radio programs based on emerging artists, local music scenes, and more, are available to be streamed through the app. Programs are curated by eMusic’s top-notch editorial staff and music writers. (Available for US eMusic Members only.)
Recommendations – Based on listening behavior on the device, recommendations for new music can be viewed by in a various contexts, from Under Played to Recently Added, or by straight up eMusic Picks.
eMusic Charts – Access eMusic’s charts from within the app to see what’s trending for eMusic’s community of serious music fans.
New + Noteworthy – A daily feed of new releases available on eMusic. Users can check out our editor’s picks of the top albums to learn about, sample and download.
Features + Reviews – Access eMusic’s editorial features, including original album reviews and artist interviews, for all songs and albums on the user’s device.
eMusic developed this app with Members in mind, who tend to be early adopters and have high levels of Android engagement.
Currently available in the US, eMusic plans to offer this Android app in the EU and Canada. The company also has future plans for developing on iOS.
eMusic Members can download music through the app as part of their monthly subscription. Members can also review their library, view their eMusic Downloads history, and access their Saved Music, which is synched with their “Save for Later” files on the eMusic web experience.
Music that is downloaded through the app by Members will be recognised on eMusic.com, feeding into the recommendations and overall personalized discovery experience on the site.
