Turntable.fm Is Back and This Is How It Works
Favorite music social media site Turntable.fm is making a surprise comeback almost eight years after closing in 2013. In fact, there are two new versions: the original Turntable.fm , recently revived by founder Billy Chasen, and the mobile version. -focused Turntable.org created by several Turntable.fm alumni.
While both services allow users to create personalized avatars and organize or join online listening groups, they differ in their business models, features, and accessibility.
Turntable.fm
Turntable.fm retains the original website experience. It is free to use and you can create playlists from music available on YouTube. (SoundCloud too when this integration is active.) But there is one critical snag. Turntable.fm is now available , but only for those who know the password.
You can request a password by submitting your email address and your favorite song. If the song is good, you will receive a password by email. We have no idea what Turntable.fm considers a “good” song – otherwise we would suggest suggestions that increase your chances of participating.
I haven’t heard of my statement yet. (Hopefully thedistributor lovesSleep’s “Dopesmoker”. )
Turntable.org
Unlike the free Turntable.fm, a subscription is required to use Turntable.org. While you can’t sign up for the service yet, there are also special reward packages available for purchase that will bring you unique items and discounts for your subscription when Turntable.org launches. The money goes towards development costs.
Another major difference from Turntable.org is that users can download and play their own MP3 tracks – they are not limited to music hosted on other websites. This will help independent artists to host parties with their own music.
Join beta testing
The beta version of Turntable.org launches in April. Interested users can sign up for a waiting list on the official website . There is also a special registration form for artists who want to host digital shows through Turntable.org.