It was bound to happen, and it has – podcasts are now available on all tiers of Amazon Music, but at no additional cost.
Now customers in the US, UK, Germany and Japan will be able to stream top podcasts they already know, as well as new, original shows produced exclusively for Amazon Music and hosted by creators including DJ Khaled, Becky G, Will Smith, Dan Patrick, and more.
Steve Boom, VP of Amazon Music says: “Our customers’ listening habits are constantly evolving, and we know they’re looking to us to provide them with a rich experience rooted in music and entertainment.
“With this launch, we’re bringing customers even more forms of entertainment to enjoy, while enabling creators to reach new audiences globally, just as we’ve done with music streaming. Podcasts, paired with our recent partnership with Twitch to bring live streaming into the app, makes Amazon Music a premiere destination for creators.”
Popular shows such as Crime Junkie, What A Day, Radiolab, Revisionist History, Planet Money, Ear Hustle, Why Won’t You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, and Stuff You Should Know are available now, and millions of episodes from top shows, with more being added all the time.
The music-meets-true-crime podcast, Disgraceland will be exclusively available on Amazon Music from next February. It’s a show that explores the criminal antics and connections of some of the world’s favourite musicians, from the Rolling Stones to Tupac.
There will also be original, exclusive podcasts including The First One with DJ Khaled interviewing his favourite artists about the hits that made them iconic and eventually legendary.
“I’m recording my podcast with the greatest musicians of all time, and with some of my best friends who also happen to be the most iconic artists on the planet,” said DJ Khaled. “We’ll talk about fame, fortune, life, and success. These stories are here to motivate you because everybody starts from somewhere, from the ordinary to extraordinary. Before you get to another one, you got to get to ‘The First One,’ only on Amazon Music.”
Other podcasts that will be exclusive to Amazon include existing show Disgraceland, which mixes true crime and music, and a show hosted by Becky G, called En La Sala, which will air in audio form on Amazon Music and video form on Twitch.
Kintan Brahmbhatt, Director of Podcasts for Amazon Music says: “We’re thrilled to offer customers a convenient podcast listening experience that fits their lifestyle. Never before has listening to podcasts on the move, in the car, or at home been so simple.
“Our customers will be able to utilize the voice functionality they know and love with music, to now enjoy a superior podcast experience and uncover a brand-new selection of favourites.”
