CBC has launched a free new digital music service for online and mobile listening.
The new CBC Music App allows listeners to stream CBC Music to their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, and gain access to music-related news, information, updates, blogs, concert listings and more.
CBC Music and the CBC Music App offer access to 40 different Web radio stations, 14 distinct genre-based communities, and music from nearly 1,000 major and independent music companies, as well as CBC Radio 2 and CBC Radio 3.
As well, music content from a variety of CBC programs, including Q and George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, is streamed on the service.
The launch of CBC Music comes on the heels of the groundbreaking music licensing deal reached between CBC and the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA) in January 2012. Described as an historic deal, it was negotiated on behalf of the AVLA’s entire membership of almost 1,000 major and independent music companies, and is the first negotiated collective license in Canada for on-line streaming and podcasting of radio and online digital music programming..
“CBC Music successfully connects Canadians with music when and how they want it, and provides an unmatched experience for music lovers across the country,” said Chris Boyce, executive director of radio and audio of CBC English Services. “As a modern public broadcaster, we’re proud to bring this rich digital experience to Canadians, using the knowledge, content and extensive music collection that only CBC can offer.”
The CBC Music App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Mobile apps for Android and BlackBerry devices are expected soon.