Yahoo! Music

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Yahoo Music
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Current statusDefunct (merged into Yahoo!)
Previous Yahoo! Music logo used until 2013.

Yahoo! Music was a brand under which Yahoo! provided music services including Internet radio, a digital music store, music streaming service, media player software, and original programming.

History

Yahoo! Music Radio

In June 2001, after the bursting of the

subscription fee-based premium version.[4] At the time of the acquisition by Yahoo!, the service had 7.4 million users.[5]

In December 2008, the service was integrated into

The service was integrated into iHeartRadio in June 2012, providing listeners exclusive access to music events such as the iHeartRadio Music Festival.[10] The service was shut down in early 2014 without any announcement.

Musicmatch Jukebox

On September 14, 2004, Yahoo acquired Musicmatch Jukebox for $160 million. However, the service was not integrated well, instead stagnating.[11]

Yahoo! Music Unlimited

In May 2005, Yahoo Music launched Yahoo! Music Unlimited, a

streamed or downloaded as DRM'd Windows Media Audio files and played from a computer in near CD quality sound. Subscribers could also download songs for transfer to CD or supported portable devices with an additional per-song payment. Yahoo! Music Jukebox was the software used for the service. The service required an active Internet connection. It was discontinued on September 30, 2008.[17][18] The service was praised for its music quality, interface, and cheaper price than competitors.[19][20]

References

  1. ^ "Yahoo Expands Music Portfolio With Deal to Buy Launch Media". The Wall Street Journal. June 28, 2001.
  2. ^ Hu, Jim. "Yahoo thinks entertainment with Launch buy". CNET.
  3. ^ King, Brad (June 28, 2001). "Yahoo Launches Into Web Music". Wired.
  4. ^ Williams, Martyn (January 29, 2003). "Report: Yahoo to launch subscription music service". Computerworld.
  5. ^ Flynn, Laurie J. (June 29, 2001). "Internet: Yahoo Buys A Music Service". The New York Times.
  6. ^ Liedtke, Michael (December 3, 2008). "Rising royalties send Yahoo's Launchcast to CBS". NBC News.
  7. ^ Reisinger, Don (December 3, 2008). "Yahoo hands Launchcast to CBS Radio". CNET.
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  9. ^ Arrington, Michael (December 3, 2008). "Yahoo To Relaunch Launchcast Next Year With CBS Radio". TechCrunch.
  10. ^ Gardner, Eriq (June 27, 2012). "Yahoo and Clear Channel Forge Digital Radio Partnership". The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. ^ Van Buskirk, Eliot (July 11, 2007). "Why Did Yahoo Pay $160 Million for Musicmatch?". Wired.
  12. ^ "Yahoo! Soft Launches New Music Service". Billboard. May 10, 2005.
  13. ^ Bangeman, Eric (May 11, 2005). "Yahoo enters digital music fray". Ars Technica.
  14. ^ Healey, Jon (May 11, 2005). "Yahoo Offers Subscription Service for Online Music". Los Angeles Times.
  15. ^ Contreras, Felix (May 12, 2005). "Yahoo Announces Music Download Service". NPR.
  16. ^ Kim, James (August 18, 2005). "Yahoo Music Unlimited officially live". CNET.
  17. ^ "Yahoo Not Only Shutting Music Store, But Orphaning DRM Buyers". CBS News. July 27, 2008.
  18. ^ Sorrel, Charlie (July 25, 2008). "So Long, And Thanks for All the Cash: Yahoo Shuts Down Music Store and DRM Servers". Wired.
  19. ^ Meier, Josh (May 28, 2005). "Software Review: Yahoo Music Unlimited!". Ars Technica.
  20. ^ Dreier, Troy (February 21, 2007). "Yahoo! Music Unlimited". PCMag.