] Songza was a free music streaming and recommendation service for Internet users in the United States and Canada. Stating that its playlists are made by music experts, the service would recommend its users on various playlists based on time of day and mood or activity.
What happened to the Songza website?
Songza was merged into Google Play Music on January 31, 2016 and as of February 1, 2016, the main site is offline, displaying a redirect to Google Play Music. ^ a b c dSisaro, Ben (June 20, 2012).
Where is Songza located?
Songza was headquartered in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City, New York. On December 2, 2015, Google announced Songza would merge into Google Play Music on January 31, 2016.
When did the Songza app come out?
On June 12, 2012, Songza was listed as the top free app on iTunes for the iPad and the number two free app for the iPhone. Concierge was released on Android on July 10, 2012, and for Android tablets on August 14, 2012. The app expanded to Canada on August 7, 2012, and became the number-one overall free app in Canada on August 13, 2012.
How does Songza work?
Stating that its playlists are made by music experts, the service would recommend its users on various playlists based on time of day and mood or activity. Songza offered playlists for activities such as waking up, working out, commuting, concentrating, unwinding, entertaining, and sleeping.
When did Amie Street acquire Songza?
Amie Street acquired Songza, a product created by Aza Raskin and Scott Robbin, in October 2008.
Is Songza owned by Google?
Songza was acquired by Google on July 1, 2014. No terms were disclosed but speculation put the price at somewhere between $15 million and $39 million. Both companies issued statements saying they were “thrilled” to be doing the deal.
