Amazon Music launches DJ Mode with commentary from artists

Amazon Music is launching a an on-demand listening experience that blends music with commentary from artists and hosts. — dpa

As the streaming rivalry heats up between Spotify, Apple Music and others, Amazon Music has announced the launch of DJ Mode, an on-demand listening experience that blends music with commentary from artists and hosts.

Listeners in the US can opt in today to listen to new, DJ-hosted stations across hip-hop, country and pop, featuring music insights from industry experts and tastemakers, and drop-ins from top artists, plus music facts and trivia from Alexa, Amazon said in a statement.