Napster launches next generation web-based service
Napster now even easier to use thanks to: web-based service, new look & feel and additional functionality
LONDON - (January, 30th, 2009)
Napster UK, Ltd, , the pioneer of digital music, today announced the launch of Napster Version 4.6 in the UK, which represents the next generation of the feature-rich web-based service that allows subscribers to access and play their music on any internet-connected computer without downloading any software.
Napster 4.6, which incorporates more than seven million tracks from 540,000 artists and 640,000 albums, can be accessed by existing customers through the upgraded Napster software or via the new web service. New users can register easily online, and join existing users in enjoying the updated services via a web browser. Services include streaming full-length tracks from the Napster catalogue and full access to existing Napster libraries and playlists.
Napster 4.6 also includes two additional functions for the monthly subscription service. The first of these is the Automix function, an automated music recommendation and discovery tool that creates custom generated playlists based on any tracks that a member selects from the Napster catalogue.
Napster has also added the Mood Manager tool, which allows users to create music choices to suit any mood. Users can define their mood using a colour gamut and then enjoy recommended tracks, playlists and radio stations.
To support the launch, Napster’s consumer website has also had a complete overhaul, including significant improvements to user experience.
Thorsten Schliesche, Vice President Sales and Marketing Europe, comments: “Napster’s mission has always been to enable consumers to explore and share the world of music as simply as possible. The introduction of Napster 4.6 with its optimised user interface and exciting new features offers music fans endless possibilities to enjoy their favourite music at anytime and wherever they are.”
Music lovers still have the opportunity to test the Napster music subscription service for seven days at www.napster.co.uk. Napster offers a wealth of music discovery features including an advanced recommendation engine, more than 90 ad-free radio stations, and hundreds of playlists with subscribers able to tailor these features to their musical preferences. Napster’s PC subscription service costs £9.95 per month and Napster To Go, its portable music service, costs £14.95 per month.
About Napster (
www.napster.co.uk)
Napster, the pioneer of digital music, offers the ultimate in interactive music experiences, creating better ways to discover, share, acquire and enjoy music – anytime, anywhere. With a Napster membership customers get unlimited access to one of the biggest music catalogues worldwide with more than seven million tracks covering every genre, for a flat monthly fee.
The company’s offerings also includes Napster To Go, which allows members to fill and refill a compatible music device and listen to their music on the move and Napster Light, a more condensed service for those who just want to purchase songs and albums a la carte. “Napster Mobile” is one of the industry’s fastest growing mobile music platforms, providing the premier mobile music experience for customers in eight global markets.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Napster's services are available in markets across the Americas, Europe and Japan.
For more information on Napster, please contact:
Dan Nash
Senior Marketing Manager, Napster UK
+44 (0) 207 101 7285
+44 (0) 7956 498507
dan.nash@napster.co.uk
Napster media Contacts:
Lloyd Gofton
Liberate Media
07919 353484
lloyd@liberatemedia.com