The 8tracks App Brings Online Radio to Your Smartphone
Kayla Colanardi — June 28, 2011 — Tech
References: 8tracks
The popular and fun music sharing website, 8tracks.com, has now been turned into an app with the 8tracks App! Users can like (heart) and listen to music on the go. Also, being an app, it is more accessible to purchase songs on the go with only a few clicks. You can search for any artist you like or just browse genres of music, mixes and playslists. There are a few differences between the site and the 8tracks App, the main one being that you cannot actually upload music or a playlist.
The biggest bonus of all is that the 8tracks App is free. The app is a great extension to the website, and now users can discover new artists and bands on the go that will be sure to make their ears fall in love.
The biggest bonus of all is that the 8tracks App is free. The app is a great extension to the website, and now users can discover new artists and bands on the go that will be sure to make their ears fall in love.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Music Streaming - The 8tracks App brings the popular music sharing website to smartphones, enabling users to listen and discover new music on the go.
2. In-app Song Purchasing - The 8tracks App's accessibility allows users to easily purchase songs with just a few clicks, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile music platforms.
3. Curated Music Discovery - Through the 8tracks App, users can explore genres, mixes, and playlists curated by others, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovation in personalized music recommendations.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - The 8tracks App's mobile music streaming features present an opportunity for disruption in the music streaming industry.
2. Mobile Apps - The development of the 8tracks App showcases the potential for disruptive innovation within the mobile app industry.
3. Online Music Platforms - The 8tracks App's curated music discovery capabilities create opportunities for disruption in the online music platform sector.
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