You now have three new radio stations to listen to, all of which are free without any need for a subscription to Apple Music. The three stations are dedicated to Latin music of all kinds, electronic and dance music, and lo-fi chilled music across a range of different genres.
Apple Music Launches Three New Live Radio Stations
Apple has announced that three new live radio stations are now available on Apple Music. The three being Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill. These join the existing stations, Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country.
Apple Música Uno will focus on what’s new and current in the Latin music scene. Evelyn Sicairos and Lechero will be hosting shows five days a week, with Rauw Alejandro and Grupo Frontera joining in with special shows.
Apple Music Club will focus on electronic and dance music, as well as club culture. Tim Sweeney and NAINA will provide context to sets built around mixes by “the globe’s most important and forward-thinking DJs and dance floors.”
Apple Music Chill is described as “a radio station committed to a mood”. That mood being calm and chilled. Alongside chilled-out songs across a variety of genres, there will be “mindful moments meant to remind listeners to make the time to find center and calm.”
In Apple’s press release, Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director, said:
“Music is crucial to our health and happiness, and what Apple Music Radio brings is a sense that your music is always there for you, always on, and waiting for you to just tap in. In a world of AI and algorithms, Apple Music Radio is live. It’s real people, it’s a shared event, and I’m so excited to be broadening that experience to listeners worldwide with three new stations.”
These new live radio stations are available to listen to on Apple Music Radio. And you don’t need an Apple Music subscription to tune in. Just sign in with (or sign up for) an Apple account, and you can listen completely for free.
Despite the Rise of Streaming, Live Radio Still Works
In a world where most people have access to on-demand streaming services, radio could have been condemned to a quick death. After all, why let someone else choose what songs you should hear when you can pick them yourselves and listen immediately?
However, live radio clearly still has a place, as evidenced by Apple actually increasing its offerings. I can see why too, as live radio provides a nice alternative to streaming. One which allows you to sit back and let someone else do the work. It’s also a great way to discover new music that you’ve never heard before.
