Google Play adds shared song playlist to Music, helps you relive your friends’ terrible taste in tunes



Remember that funky beat your buddy at work shared with you over Google+? Don’t bother digging through their post history, Mountain View’s music service has you covered with its new “Shared with me” auto-playlist. This self-maintaining list keeps tra…

Browse John Peel’s legendary record collection, travel back in time



The Peel Sessions — those are three blissful words to any music enthusiast. John Peel’s BBC radio show was the stuff of legends. It launched entire careers and created a legacy of eclectic and intimate musical snapshots by our favorite artists. Can …

Auto-composing keyboard creates tunes tailored to your taste



We love listening to our favorite tunes, as they provide a soundtrack to our otherwise dull and silent blogging existence. But, sometimes the lyrical stylings of Jay-Z and glorious jams of Trey Anastasio simply don’t meet our musical needs. We need s…

BlackBerry Music Gateway hands-on (video)



The music streaming accessory market is immensely saturated, but RIM is hoping to add its own flavor with its latest version of the BlackBerry Music Gateway. We took a brief look at this year’s BlackBerry World in Orlando, and were impressed by both …

Facebook places ‘Listen’ button on artist pages, now takes you to your go-to streaming app instantly



If navigating away from a musician’s timeline on Facebook to get a quick listen isn’t your favorite activity, you’re in luck. The folks in Palo Alto dropped a “Listen” button on artist pages today, giving you access to popular tracks instantly. Situa…