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Apple to Use Shazam Technology to Identify Songs in DJ Mixes

Artists and labels will be properly compensated and credited for their work

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 10, 2021 12:27PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple Music will now use Shazam to better identify DJ mixes. The tech giant will use Shazam’s technology to identify artists or labels of the small clips and samples in DJ and dance mixes so they can be properly compensated and credited on the platform, according to TechCrunch. Apple is the first music streaming platform to offer a fair fee for artists involved in these mixes and tracks. Getty Images/Chesnot Shazam’s identifying tech also will benefit listeners. The Verge notes that Apple Music subscribers will be able to see the name of individual tracks while listening to a mix, skip songs within the mix, and save songs to their library. The tech also will tell you what year the mix is from or which music festival it was played at. Even though Apple’s announcement addresses the difficulties of royalties in the DJ/dance mix genre, it does not address user-generated content available to the public (think SoundCloud mixes). According to a study by MIDiA Research, user-generated content could be worth as much as $6 billion in the music industry by next year. Apple initially acquired Shazam in 2018, which allowed for better integration between Siri and Shazam, so you could simply ask, “Who sings this?” or “What’s the name of this song?” Although this Shazam tech gives Apple an edge over other streaming platforms, it only comes in at number two in music streaming subscriber numbers with 72 million subscribers as of last year. Spotify still reigns supreme in subscriber numbers with 158 million premium subscribers and 356 million monthly active users as of the beginning of this year. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Shazam a Song That's Already on Your Phone How to See Your Stats and Top Artists on Apple Music (2022) How to Identify Songs in YouTube Videos Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? 14 Best Places to Listen to Free Music Online Best Free DJ Mixing Software Programs The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) How to Get Free Stuff on Amazon The 11 Best Internet Radio Stations of 2022 The 8 Best Spotify Alternatives in 2022 14 Best Places to Get Free Music Downloads Legally The Top 10 Streaming Music Apps for the iPad Everything You Need to Know About Apple Music How to Use Siri to Play Music Websites That Identify Unknown Songs 5 of the Best Indie Music Sites Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies