Apple Music has unveiled a new state-of-the-art studio space in Los Angeles “dedicated to artist-driven content, innovation in audio and deeper fan connection”.
The launch comes as Apple Music marks its 10th anniversary this year.
“Opening this summer, the new studio represents a major milestone in Apple’s continued mission to support artists at every level by giving them the tools, platform, and creative freedom to tell their stories in entirely new ways,” said a statement. “More than just a studio in the traditional sense, the new space is a creative campus that reflects a decade of Apple Music’s commitment to high-quality sound, authentic storytelling, and artist-first experiences.”
“Apple Music Radio has always been a home for storytelling and artistry, serving as a space for bold conversations and surprising moments,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head. “With this new studio we are furthering our commitment to creating a space for artists to create, connect, and share their vision.”
Designed with artists in mind, Apple Music’s new studio space in Los Angeles is a three-story, over-15,000-square-foot facility that includes:
Two advanced radio studios with immersive Spatial Audio playback and adaptable set-ups for live interviews or performances.
– A 4,000-square-foot soundstage for live performances, multi-cam shoots, fan events, and screenings.
– A dedicated Spatial Audio mixing room outfitted with a 9.2.4 PMC speaker system.
– A photo and social media lab, edit room and green room to support real-time content creation.
– Private isolation booths for songwriting, podcasting and one-on-one interviews.
The ‘A-List Corridor’ and ‘Archive Corridor’ showcase images and artwork of moments from Apple Music’s past and present.
Apple Music has existing creative hubs in New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris and Nashville, with additional studios coming soon.
“With this launch, the service continues to innovate, not just in how music is streamed, but also in how it’s made, experienced, and shared,” said the statement. “From radio to live performance, to fan engagement and content creation, this new studio will serve as a creative home for the next decade of music.”
Apple Music Radio has been a key feature of the streaming service since launch.
“When we first launched Beats 1 it was a leap of faith, the first live global radio station for a digital world,” said Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s global creative director and radio host. “We knew we wanted to build something special where artists could come and tell their stories and fans could feel connected. Ten years on, Apple Music Radio is everything we hoped it would be. It’s a place where we can eventise music, a place where music comes first, always. I’m just as excited for what’s to come as I was on day one.”
To celebrate the 10-year milestone, Apple Music Radio will feature a week of specials and live programming, kicking off with Don’t Be Boring: The Birth of Apple Music Radio with Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden on June 30 (2pm-4pm UK). It will be followed by an eight-hour 10 Years of Apple Music special.
The 10th anniversary programming will culminate with Live: 10 Years Of Apple Music (midnight UK time). The live broadcast, hosted by Zane and Ebro, celebrates a decade of Apple Music with a line-up of artists who have shaped the trajectory of the service.
Additionally, Apple Music Radio will unveil the service’s top 500 most-streamed songs from the last 10 years in a countdown beginning on Tuesday, July 1.
Apple Music is also launching Replay All Time, a special version of the annual Replay experience that allows listeners to see and stream the songs they’ve played the most since joining Apple Music. Subscribers can stream this Replay playlist from the Home tab in Apple Music.
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