8tracks.com
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8tracks.com is an internet radio and social networking website revolving around the concept of streaming user-curated playlists consisting of at least 8 tracks. Users create free accounts and can browse the site and listen to other user-created mixes, as well as create their mixes. The site also has a subscription-based service, 8tracks Plus, although this is currently only available to listeners based in the United States and Canada.
Type of site | Internet Radio, Music Oriented Social, Network |
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Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Owner | BackBeat Inc. (previously 8tracks) |
Created by | David Porter, Remi Gabillet |
URL | 8tracks |
Commercial | Yes |
Launched | 8 August 2008; 15 years ago (2008-08-08) |
Current status | Active |
8tracks is recognized on Time magazine's 2011 incarnation of its "50 Best Websites" List.[1] 8tracks also received positive press in Wired,[2] CNET,[3] and Business Insider.[4]
Citing difficulties with funding and maintaining royalty payments, 8tracks ceased its services on 31 December 2019.[5] However, on 19 April 2020, 8tracks relaunched under the new ownership and operation of BackBeat Inc.[6]