It's ridiculous (licensing rules are hard - but why is it different between iOS and iTunes?), but you can get around it by streaming system audio through AirPlay or use AirFoil.
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Agreed about human element, it's been a great part of the experience for me. It's refreshing to hear actual dj's playing what they like instead of the drones playing the corporate playlists for whatever format the station is that week.
The Bill Withers album was fantastic. I too hadn't heard of him, but that album is now in my library.
No - it categorically is not true.
There is plenty of stuff that gets played that is not rap or hip hop - even on Ebro's show which, to be fair, I would expect to be predominantly rap / hip hop.
That you keep hearing rap when you tune in, and presumably quickly switch off pretty quickly, does not change that fact.
Would it help if anyone posted actual playlists from actual shows if you don't believe me?
With something like this you get out of it what you put in - if you happen to be around when Ebro is on, and you only really hear a a bit of Ebro then sure - there's a good chance you'll hear some rap.
But if you take any time at all to look at the different shows available, and figure out which, if any, might be more of a mixed bag then you'll know to tune in to those if you like them enough.
I've been using Apple Music a lot, but I have listened to Beats 1 a handful of times. I hate modern rap, but I myself haven't been displeased with the variety. I've heard a lot of good house music and drum n bass, which you can't find on any radio stations where I'm at in the U.S. Doubtful anywhere in the U.S.
Um, I don't think anyone said it was revolutionary.
What is it about Apple and "revolutionary" that means any time - gasp! - they ever do anything that isn't revolutionary, they can't do it without a sarcastic remark about not being revolutionary?
Maybe its just me, but I find the whole thing a bit odd.
If you're expecting anything and everything Apple ever do to be revolutionary, you might need to reign those expectations back in, or be sorely disappointed.
Anyone want to look at https://twitter.com/beats1plays and come back and say its all rap and hip hop?
No? Thought not.
If they are live then I would have to consider them a regular "broadcast" instead of a podcast. I mean otherwise what's the difference ? What makes it a podcast ? that someone recorded the live show and uploaded it somewhere ? Everything gets recorded and uploaded nowadays so that definition would potentially make everything a podcast.
I think if there is ever a live version of something that's what makes it a broadcast. If the program is intended to always be pre-recorded and then uploaded then it's a podcast. Otherwise what would really be the main difference ?
and Ninja Tune is a record label so if they have a podcast they probably play their own music. Most podcasts dont play commercial music because of licensing issues.
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Yes, Coverville doesn't really play the same music as the radio though. They do covers hence the name. So they had to go through negotiations to get a unique licensing deal with all the major performance rights organizations. Fortunately due to the nature and difference in the music they play they were able to work it out. Though podcasts in general don't really play commercial music the way a radio station would due to licensing issues.
Actually most people listen to radio to do both. Even so, I haven't even enjoyed a single song played on b1 yet.
This is why iTunes Radio was better - you can pick an artist you like, and it'll play songs based on your taste. And you can set the discovery mode to "Top Hits" or "Discovery".
The songs played were mostly music I enjoyed. However, b1 has just been a horrible experience of music. And I have a very wide range of musical taste.
I agree, its nice discovering music but I have yet to hear anything I remotely would listen to for free or even consider purchasing into my own library.
Dance, R&B, Rock, Hip Hop/Rap, Country, some Jazz and Alternative.
I've gone from international DJ's like Tiesto and David Guetta to regional artists like Kim Sozzi, Reina, etc. So I'm not stuck on top 40 hits or whatever.
Sounds like you have a broad range of musical taste. I'm wondering if Juile Adenuga's show would be for you?
I admit that I'm not that into music. I like what I like and not what I don't. I find that I like Julie's show. YMMV.
I will say that I haven't heard too much Guetta type DJ music, but then again, I'm not listening to every show.
Beats 1 post = chance to show off my music elitism. Has anyone heard that new rock Grey Poupon track. The guitar riff is sickkkk.
I did and I agree, I actually like Beats 1 - heck I see they played Roxy Music 2 hours ago and I haven't heard them in ages!Anyone want to look at https://twitter.com/beats1plays and come back and say its all rap and hip hop?
No? Thought not.
My reply wasn't really aimed at you.
I know music is an incredibly subjective thing, so its almost impossible for any radio station to keep everyone happy. I guess being from the UK and familiar with Zane's R1 show, I had a fair idea of what to expect form his show at least.
But I've listened to quite a bit and enjoyed a lot of shows. I guess I don't expect to like every song played - its enough to know that the variety is there and that, from experience, I know there's a good chance I'll like enough, and discover new stuff.
I don't go out of my way to listen to Ebro, but I've listened to a bit and enjoyed him as a DJ - comes across with a healthy enthusiasm like Zane, although I guess "healthy enthusiasm" to some is "annoying loudmouth talking over all the music to others"! But he has played Chvrches who couldn't be further away from the stereotypical NYC stuff. And I like how he plays stuff sometimes just because another track has reminded him of another - with stuff like that it definitely comes across as the DJs having a greater say in the music played, rather than a playlist by committee.
i don't think so. I used to listen to radio when i had an old car with a basic CD player with no iphone/ipod integration. But now i always listen to what i want from my 160GB iPod.
So you don't like finding new music? If you only play what's on your iPod you won't expand your musical horizon. Being surprised by a new song is an absolute high for me. It doesn't have to be radio, but Sirius, Apple Music, Spotify are really great ways to find new and great music.
Fair, i've only listened to it for a few minutes, apart from the tracks already in my library I discovered Jon Hopkins and his fantastic track 'Open Eye Signal' i'd have never come across that, and it was on at like 1pm on a Wednesday! Madness.
Yeah fair, whatever leads them into something better - Its just great we haven't got to put up with any Chris Moyles type mainstream nonsense in the morning
I'm from the UK and I really really really dislike Julie Adenuga.. she's sister of rappers, plays lots of rap and also rnb.. we do need another DJs who's more in tune with the broader european style of modern music.
We should have Beats Berlin, Amsterdam, or Oslo.. it would rock !!!!!!!
We should have Beats Berlin, Amsterdam, or Oslo.. it would rock !!!!!!!