Comcast Launches X1 Music Week

Mike Farrell — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:07:14 +0000

Comcast kicked off its first ever X1 Music Week on Monday, offering free access to subscription-based music service Pandora Premium from Oct 8-14 to X1 customers.

From Oct. 8 – 14, Xfinity X1 customers can enjoy a free week of streaming Pandora Premium on X1 on their TV with their voice remote. Pandora Premium is Pandora’s on-demand subscription option, which offers listeners the ability to search and play any song or album; create playlists — on their own or powered by Pandora; download music for offline listening; enjoy unlimited skips and replays, higher quality audio, and ad-free listening.

In addition to Pandora Premium, X1 customers will also have free access to music-themed online subscription video on demand services during the week of Oct. 8-14, including:

Stingray Qello, the world's largest collection of on demand full-length performances, concert films, and music documentaries featuring artists such as Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, John Legend, The Rolling Stones, and more

Stingray DJAZZ, a selection of jazz concerts, performances, rare documentaries, intimate portraits, behind-the-scene footage, and exclusive interviews

Stingray Classica, a catalog of premieres, productions, and documentaries dedicated to classical music, opera, and ballet

zone·tv’s Stephen’s Drum Shed, lessons from legendary drum teacher, Stephen Taylor whose unique teaching style can help drummers of all skill levels be their best

zone·tv’s Pro Guitar Lessons TV, professional guitar lessons from some of the top instructors as seen in Guitar World, Guitar Player and Bass Player magazines

X1 customers can say “Show me music,” into their voice remote to access all of the above services, along with more music and audio offerings currently available on the platform including iHeartRadio, NPR One, Music Choice, and Stingray Music Videos. Customers can also enjoy playlists curated by Comcast’s editorial team that highlight throwback hits and one-hit wonders; trending albums that can be listened to from start to finish; a collection of “The Greatest Albums of All Time (So Far);” full set lists from the most unforgettable MTV Unplugged performances; and collections of music by city featuring artists from New York to LA.

Stingray Renews NCTC Deal

Mike Farrell — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:53:00 +0000

Business-to-business multiplatform music service Stingray Digital Group said it has signed a multi-year contract renewal with the National Cable Television Cooperative for its Stingray Music Service.

Under terms of the deal, the NCTC’s 800 member companies will have continued access to 50 Stingray Music linear audio channels.

“We are extremely pleased to be renewing our relationship with the NCTC and its members,” said Stingray co-founder and CEO Eric Boyko in a statement. "Stingray’s success is due in great part to the loyalty of clients such as the NCTC who see in Stingray a solid, innovative, and trustworthy long-term partner. We will continue to ensure that NCTC members’ subscribers have access to the best curated music products and services available on the market.”

About 1 million subscribers of NCTC members are currently receiving Stingray Music through Stingray’s relationship with NCTC, the company said.

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