YouTube Music is set to revolutionize song discovery with the introduction of two innovative features: an AI-generated conversational radio and a new Shazam-like song recognition tool. Announced on Monday, these additions aim to provide users with a more personalized and interactive music experience.
They are rolling out the AI-generated conversational radio feature to select Premium users in the United States. This experimental tool allows users to create custom radio stations by describing their musical preferences through text prompts. For instance, users can request playlists featuring “catchy pop choruses” or “upbeat pop anthems.”
This feature is part of a broader trend in the music streaming industry, where services like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer are also testing similar AI playlist generation tools. Users with access to YouTube Music’s new feature will see an “Ask for music any way you like” card on their app’s home feed. Clicking on this card opens a conversational interface where users can enter custom prompts or select from suggested ones.
New Song Recognition Tool
YouTube Music is also launching a song recognition tool that allows users to identify songs by singing, humming, or playing parts of them. This new feature enhances the traditional song recognition capabilities offered by apps like Shazam. While Shazam requires users to play the actual song, YouTube Music’s tool can recognize tunes from user-generated sounds, making it more versatile.
Initially available to select Android users earlier this year, they are now rolling out the song detection tool to all YouTube Music users across both iOS and Android platforms. When users tap the “search” icon in the app, they will see a waveform icon indicating the ability to search for songs by sound.
Industry Context
The introduction of these features is a strategic move by YouTube Music to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving music streaming market. AI-generated playlists and advanced song recognition tools are becoming essential for platforms aiming to offer highly personalized user experiences. By integrating these capabilities, YouTube Music is not only enhancing its service but also setting a new standard for user interaction and song discovery.
While the AI-generated conversational radio feature is currently available to a limited group of users, YouTube Music plans to expand its availability in the near future. This gradual rollout will allow the company to gather user feedback and refine the feature before a broader release.
YouTube Music’s new AI-generated radio and song recognition features mark significant advancements in how users discover and enjoy music. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, YouTube Music is poised to offer an unparalleled listening experience, keeping pace with industry leaders and setting new benchmarks for personalized music streaming.
See also: Deezer Introduces AI Playlist Generator To Compete With Spotify And Amazon Music
