Google Play Music implements Songza's curated playlists feature

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Four months after it was purchased by Google in a deal reported to be worth around $39m (£24m), US-based streaming service Songza has been integrated into Google Play Music for the first time.

Google Play Music product managers Brandon Bilinski and Elias Roman confirmed in a blog post that curated playlists – a feature of Songza – has been added to the updated Play Music app.

Songza offers playlists compiled by real people to match specific moods, times and activities; now Google Play Music has added the feature to make it "easier to find the right music for every mood".

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Google Play Music's new-look Listen Now page

Google Play Music's new-look Listen Now page

If you're a subscriber to Google Play Music, you will be given the option to "play music for a time of day, mood or activity". And the playlists – or stations – can be downloaded for offline listening.

Meanwhile, the updated Google Play Music comes with a redesigned Listen Now page to make it easier for you to discover new music – including cards for new releases and recommendations.

Activity-based station recommendations are not currently available in the UK, restricted to just US and Canadian subscribers at present. The new-look Listen Now page, however, is available.

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Pete Hayman

Pete was content editor on What Hi-Fi?, overseeing production and publication of digital content. In creating and curating feature articles for web and print consumption, he provided digital and editorial expertise and support to help reposition What Hi-Fi? as a ‘digital-first’ title; reflecting the contemporary media trends. He is now a senior content strategist.