Sonos Launches Free Streaming Radio Service Sonos Radio

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | 1:53pm CT

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Sonos has launched Sonos Radio, a free, ad-supported streaming service available to customers in more than 10 million homes worldwide. Complementing the 100+ streaming options available on Sonos, the new service introduces a new way to explore radio, bringing together more than 60,000 stations from multiple streaming partners alongside original programming from Sonos.

The company says new Sonos Stations queue up a diverse lineup of musical selections spanning customers' favorite genres, inspired by both classics and current obsessions. Ad-free artist stations feature current influences and inspirations, starting with a personal station from Thom Yorke. In addition, Sonos Sound System, will feature new artists, stories and insights into today's music. Its available on Sonos app starting Tuesday.

"Sonos has always made it easy for customers to discover the riches of streaming music services by building premium products that sound great and by giving customers the freedom to use the services of their choice," said Sonos CEO Patrick Spence. "Sonos Radio brings together streaming radio services and a select set of curated radio stations in a simple, elegant way. This is just a beginning as we work to deliver services that provide our customers a better experience, and provide our music streaming service partners an opportunity to highlight their best content."

Upcoming artist curated stations include Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, David Byrne and Third Man Records will debut in the coming weeks. New artist stations will launch regularly. Sonos Stations, inspired by Sonos owner's favorite genres, feature 30+ curated ad-supported stations.

Global radio stations will be available for all customers. Sonos' original programming will be available in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. Support for additional countries will follow.