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Groove Music

Microsoft ties off more loose ends from Groove Music

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Groove Music has formally been out of commission since 2017, and Microsoft is eliminating some of the few remaining routes for accessing the music platform. Groove Music began as a rebrand of Microsoft’s Xbox Music app. Continue Reading →

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Microsoft to end Groove Music, replace it with Spotify

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Anna Washenko

Microsoft will discontinue its Groove Music program, phasing out its internal streaming and download service after December 31. Groove Music Pass was Microsoft’s music bundle option, available across its hardware platforms such as Windows phones and Xbox game consoles. In its place, Microsoft is expanding its relationship with Spotify. Continue Reading →

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iHeartRadio working with Microsoft Groove

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Anna Washenko

iHeartRadio and Microsoft announced a music partnership. iHeartRadio will be the exclusive digital radio provider for Microsoft Groove, bringing its entire library to any devices equipped with the Groove platform. It will also be supplying Groove’s custom and live radio stations. Continue Reading →

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Quick Hits: Midroll Media interview; more playlist business debates; the latest with Microsoft

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Brad Hill

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Interview with Midroll Media’s Erik Diehn; Ministry of Sound on the business of playlist curation; Microsoft’s Groove Music on Sonos. Continue Reading →

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