What to know:
- Turntable Labs launched Hangout, a new social music platform that lets users create virtual spaces to share and discover music in real time with friends.
- The platform features over 100 million tracks through partnerships with major music labels including Sony, Universal, Warner, and Merlin.
- Users can create personalized virtual spaces called ‘Hangouts’ with features like customizable avatars, virtual dance floors, and DJ booths.
Turntable Labs has brought a fresh spin to social music sharing with its newly launched platform Hangout. The platform transforms traditional social music experiences into an engaging digital format that connects music lovers worldwide.
As Businesswire reports, in this virtual music space, you can step into a DJ booth, select tracks from an extensive library of over 100 million songs, and share your musical taste with friends and fellow music enthusiasts. The platform features customizable avatars that can groove on virtual dance floors while users chat and discover new tunes together.
The platform launches with strong industry backing, having secured partnerships with major music labels including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Merlin, which represents independent labels worldwide.
Joseph Perla, Founder and CEO of Hangout, brings significant experience to the venture. His journey in social networking began in 2005 with Zandigo for college students, followed by various successful ventures including roles at Meta and Lyft.
The platform has received substantial financial support, with recent funding rounds totaling $8.2 million led by prominent investors including Founders Fund and Elizabeth Street Ventures. This funding will help support the platform’s growth and development of new features.
You can access Hangout through its web platform or mobile apps on iOS and Android, making it convenient to join virtual listening parties wherever you are. The platform aims to create a refreshing alternative to traditional social media by putting music discovery and social interaction at its core.
