Apple Music celebrates its 10th anniversary by opening an ambitious new creative music facility in Los Angeles, in addition to offering special programming on Apple Music Radio, the iPhone giant said Monday. The new studio signals the streaming service’s commitment to supporting artists and expanding beyond traditional music streaming.
“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.”
Apple Music 10th anniversary: New creative campus designed for the modern music industry
These 10th anniversary Apple Music doings come on the heels of Apple Podcasts marking 20 years of existence. Apple Music‘s new Los Angeles studio isn’t just another recording space — it’s a comprehensive creative ecosystem spanning three stories and over 15,000 square feet, Apple said. The iPhone giant equips the facility with cutting-edge technology that reflects the company’s broader push into Spatial Audio and immersive sound experiences.
The centerpiece includes two advanced radio studios featuring immersive Spatial Audio playback systems. The spaces feature adaptable configurations for everything from live interviews to impromptu performances. Artists will also have access to a 4,000-square-foot soundstage designed for live performances, multicamera shoots, fan events and screenings.
As Apple Music enters its second decade, this Los Angeles studio complex seems to signal the company’s continued investment in the music industry’s creative infrastructure. It may new standards for how technology companies support artists in an increasingly digital music landscape.
Emphasis on Spatial Audio
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Perhaps most notably for Apple’s audio ambitions, the facility includes a dedicated Spatial Audio mixing room outfitted with a professional 9.2.4 PMC speaker system. This specialized setup allows artists and producers to create the kind of next-generation audio experiences that Apple has been promoting across its devices and services.
The facility rounds out its offerings with practical amenities including a photo and social media lab, edit room, green room for real-time content creation and private isolation booths for songwriting, podcasting and intimate interviews. Apple has even included nostalgic touches like “The A-List Corridor” and “Archive Corridor,” showcasing memorable moments from Apple Music’s decade-long history.
This Los Angeles studio serves as the anchor for Apple Music’s expanding global presence. The company already operates creative hubs in major music markets including New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris and Nashville. And it plans additional studios in the future. This network approach allows Apple to maintain local connections in key music scenes while providing consistent, high-quality facilities worldwide.
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Apple Music 10th anniversary: Special Apple Music Radio programming
To commemorate the 10th anniversary, Apple Music Radio plans an extensive celebration featuring the platform’s most recognizable hosts. Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden will anchor special programming that looks back at the service’s evolution while previewing what’s ahead.
The celebration kicks off June 30 with “Don’t Be Boring: The Birth of Apple Music Radio with Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden” from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. PST. Then an eight-hour “10 Years of Apple Music” special follows. It highlighs the service’s biggest artist moments, exclusive releases and cultural milestones. The day concludes with “Live: 10 Years Of Apple Music” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST, featuring artists who have shaped the platform’s trajectory. Listeners can tune it to apple.co/_Radio.
“When we first launched Beats 1 it was a leap of faith, the first live global radio station for a digital world,” Lowe said. “Ten years on, Apple Music Radio is everything we hoped it would be. It’s a place where we can eventize music, a place where music comes first, always.”
Apple Music’s most popular tracks and new Replay All Time
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Starting July 1, Apple Music Radio will unveil the platform’s top 500 most-streamed songs from its decade of operation. The countdown will reveal 100 songs daily, building to the top 100 most-streamed tracks of all time on July 5.
Additionally, Apple launches “Replay All Time.” It’s a special version of its annual Replay feature that shows subscribers their most-played songs since joining the service. You can check out the personalized retrospective through the Home tab in the Apple Music app. It’s highlighted as the first item under “Top Picks for You.”
The anniversary celebration underscores how Apple Music evolved from a streaming service competitor into a comprehensive music ecosystem. With more than 100 million songs, expertly curated playlists and exclusive artist content, the platform now serves over 167 countries and regions across Apple’s device ecosystem and beyond.
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