Jumping into the online music market, Twitter appears to be in the process of releasing a new Twitter Music app today. Reports indicate the app has been released, but only certain people can get it, mostly celebrities, and only those with iOS devices. Apparently the rollout will continue during this weekend’s Coachella music festival and then culminate with widespread availability next week.
The app is Twitter’s attempt to provide an online streaming music service. Suggestions for artists and tracks will be compiled from data connected to a user’s Twitter account, like who they may be following. Music will stream from within the app via third-party services like iTunes or SoundCloud. Videos will also be available through music video service Vevo. The new app is based on the We Are Hunted music recommendation platform, which Twitter just announced they had purchased last year.
It is unclear what plans are in place to roll the new app out to Android users. The browser based version of the service currently displays an “Invitation Only” message.
source: AllThingsD
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