Hangout.fm Debuts with Major Record Labels Backing New Social Music Platform
Turntable Labs has launched Hangout.fm, a new virtual music listening platform featuring licensed content from major labels Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and indie collective Merlin.
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The platform allows users to:
- Create personalized avatars
- Host or join musical hangouts
- Take turns as DJs in virtual rooms
- React to songs through an upvote/downvote system
- Listen without registration (limited features)
Joseph Perla, the original creator of Turntable.fm (which closed in 2013), leads this new venture. Unlike algorithm-driven platforms, Hangout.fm emphasizes human-curated music selection, with participants choosing all songs played in rooms.
Key Features:
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
- Licensed music from major labels
- Community-driven music selection
- Social listening experience
- Real-time audience interaction
The platform has received strong support from industry leaders, with executives from Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Merlin highlighting its potential for fan engagement and artist support through social listening experiences.
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