Windows 8 To Introduce Free Music Streaming Service Called Xbox Music

Microsoft unveiled some new information on its upcoming music streaming service, Xbox Music

Xbox Music is the first all-in-one music service that gives you the freedom to stream custom-created playlists for free, subscribe to all the music you want or download-to-own your favorite songs. It utilizes a cloud storage feature that will allow for an easily integrated music library for all your devices. Those devices include your Xbox, which the Xbox Music App launches today and all Windows 8 PCs, Tablets and Windows 8 phones that launch later this month. Check out the amazing features below:

  • Free streaming music on Windows 8 and Windows RT: Enjoy on-demand  access to tens of millions of songs for free on all Windows 8 and  Windows RT tablets and PCs. Discovering and enjoying free music on Windows 8 and Windows RT is as easy as typing an artist or song name and  hitting “play” — songs are instantly available to stream and for you to  create an unlimited amount of playlist
  • Xbox Music Pass: Want unlimited access to the songs and artists you care about, including offline access? Get an Xbox Music Pass for ad-free, unlimited playback of any track in our subscription catalog across your tablet, PC, phone and Xbox 360 for US$9.99 per month. Xbox Music Pass also unlocks unlimited access to tens of thousands of music videos on your Xbox 360.
  • Xbox Music Store: Want to own the music you love? The Xbox Music Store  is a comprehensive MP3 marketplace giving you the opportunity to purchase a single track or entire album on your Windows 8 or Windows RT tablet or PC and Windows Phone 8.
  • Smart DJ: Creating a new form of artist-based radio, the Smart DJ feature is a quick and dynamic way to personalize your collection, discover new favorites and create ultimate playlists by launching  instant mixes based on your favorite artists. With unlimited skips and a view of the full recommended music stream, Smart DJ puts you in control  of your Internet radio experience.
  • Cloud Storage: Available in the coming year, a scan-and-match feature will take you beyond the 30 million tracks globally offered through Xbox Music. It will add all the music you own to your Xbox Music cloud catalog, including music acquired through other services. This means you can add almost any content you have to your personal Xbox Music collection, even if it’s not available in the Xbox Music catalog.
  • Social Music: Xbox Music will add unique social features in the coming year that let you share your music experiences with friends and family.
  • Platform Expansion: Xbox Music will become available on other platforms in the coming year.

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