Twitter Release Music App

Described as a ‘21st Century version of the mixtape’, the new Twitter app will recommend tracks to fans based on the artists they follow.

Twitter #Music (the hashtag is part of the name) works by identifying the most popular songs from people you follow, while also showcasing emerging artists.

‘Twitter and music go great together. People share and discover new songs and albums every day,’ said Twitter’s Stephen Philips in a blog post on the company’s official website.

‘Many of the most-followed accounts on Twitter are musicians, and half of all users follow at least one musician. This is why artists turn to Twitter first to connect with their fans – and why we wanted to find a way to surface songs people are tweeting about.’

Twitter has teamed up with three music companies for the launch: downloads store Apple iTunes and streaming services Spotify and Rdio. You will still need a Spotify or Radio account to hear full tracks, however you do get iTunes previews.

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