What is Tunr?
Tunr is a music streaming platform and social network that allows users to listen to millions of songs for free or through a premium subscription plan. It was created in 2015 as an alternative to mainstream services like Spotify or Apple Music, with a focus on building music-based online communities and supporting up-and-coming artists.
Some key features of Tunr include:
- Streaming access to a catalog of over 30 million tracks
- Custom playlists that can be shared with other Tunr users
- Music discovery features like custom radio stations and regularly updated new music playlists for various genres
- A newsfeed where you can see friends' activity and music they are listening to
- Options to follow artists and be notified about new releases or upcoming concerts
- Syncing music locally for offline playback when internet connectivity issues
- Cheap subscription options for ad-free listening, high quality audio, downloads for offline use across devices
Tunr is available on Web, iOS, and Android platforms. It appeals to more tech-savvy users and those interested in emerging artists over just mainstream music. The platform sustains itself through audio and video ads played between songs for free users. It competes with other startups trying to find niche audiences overlooked by bigger players in music streaming.