Apple Music is an American[1] media streaming service developed by Apple. It was launched on June 30, 2015,[2] and users can purchase a subscription to listen to any song in the website's catalog.[3]
History[]
Before Apple Music, iPod and iTunes were known for having "revolutionized digital music".[4] Steve Jobs, the former CEO of Apple, was opposed to music subscription services.[5] In 2014, Apple bought audio equipment manufacturer Beats Electronics as well as gaining ownership of its own service, Beats Music.[6]
Sony Music CEO Doug Morris confirmed that Apple had plans to announce a music streaming service in 2015.[7] Shortly after the release of Apple Music, Taylor Swift wrote a letter to Apple criticizing its decision to not repay artists and refund users during their free trial period. Following this, she had decided to hold back her album 1989 from the service.[8] Apple's Senior Vice President announced on Twitter that Apple Music will pay for artist streaming, even during a customer's free trial period.[9]
Channel[]
The channel was created on August 15, 2013,[1] and the first video was uploaded on August 27, 2015.[10] The channel mostly uploads interviews with many popular music artists.[11]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Apple Music - About. YouTube. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Dredge, Stuart (June 30, 2015). Apple Music launches to take on Spotify – and traditional radio. The Guardian. Archived from the original on August 4, 2015. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Legal - Apple Music & Privacy. Apple. Archived from the original on September 8, 2025. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Popper, Ben & Singleton, Micah (June 8, 2015). Apple announces its streaming music service, Apple Music. The Verge. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Ricker, Thomas (June 8, 2015). First Click: Remember when Steve Jobs said even Jesus couldn’t sell music subscriptions?. The Verge. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Apple to Acquire Beats Music & Beats Electronics. Apple (May 28, 2014). Archived from the original on May 25, 2017. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ O'Brien, Chris (June 7, 2015). Sony Music CEO confirms launch of Apple’s music streaming service tomorrow. VentureBeat. Archived from the original on June 7, 2015. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Sisario, Ben (June 21, 2015). Taylor Swift Criticism Spurs Apple to Change Royalties Policy. The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Dredge, Stuart (June 22, 2015). Apple Music to pay royalties during free trial: 'We hear you Taylor Swift'. The Guardian. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
- ↑ Eminem: First Interview with Apple Music | Apple Music by Apple Music. YouTube. August 27, 2015. (archive)
- ↑ Apple Music - Videos. YouTube. Retrieved on September 11, 2025.
