As we reflect on the ever-evolving landscape of music and technology in 2025, we revisit the momentous updates launched by Shazam in 2023. These updates, aimed at enhancing user experience, saw a significant collaboration with Last.fm, a leading music brand, and introduced innovative features that transformed the way music enthusiasts discovered and interacted with their favourite tunes. The enhanced versions of Shazam Encore and (SHAZAM)RED provided users with access to tour information for tagged , an opportunity to create personalized Internet radio stations, and a platform to stay updated with the latest music trends and happenings via the Shazam Blog. These updates, reflecting a blend of technology and music, continue to influence our music discovery journeys today.
Shazam’s New Features
Shazam, the world’s leading mobile music discovery provider, unveiled a series of significant enhancements for its globally popular Shazam Encore and (SHAZAM)RED Apps on the App Store in 2023.
These enhancements included tour information for tagged , the Shazam Blog, and the capacity to create Internet radio stations using their tagged music through collaboration with Last.fm.
Comments from Shazam and CBS Interactive Music Group
Andrew Fir, CEO of Shazam, expressed his delight in bringing these enhancements to over 15 million Shazam iPhone and iPod touch users worldwide, while David Goodman, President of CBS Interactive Music Group, expressed his excitement in collaborating with Shazam to integrate with Last.fm. The collaboration aimed to bring together two of the world’s leading music services to enhance music discovery and sharing.
Exciting New Features
One of the most exciting new features was the ability to seamlessly access comprehensive tour and ticket information for tagged and discover where their favorite tagged artists were performing both locally and in cities the world. Additionally, with Last.fm, Shazam users could create their personal radio stations with additional songs by tagged as well as songs from other artists with similar styles and genres.
Shazam Blog and Updated Versions Availability
Moreover, the enhanced versions of Shazam Encore and (SHAZAM)RED gave users direct access to Shazam Blog, which provided original insight, reviews, and comments on current trends and events in music. As of 2023, these updated versions were available in 32 countries from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch. The Last.fm App was accessible in the US, UK, and Germany.
As the world of music continues to evolve, these enhancements by Shazam remain a crucial milestone in the path of music discovery and enjoyment.
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