Apple Music 1

This article is about the streaming music service. For the discontinued algorithm-based internet radio stations on iTunes, see iTunes Radio. For the streaming service that features Apple Music 1, see Apple Music. For other uses, see Beat (disambiguation).
Apple Music 1
Apple Music 1 Logo
Broadcast areaOver 100 countries[1]
Programming
FormatFreeform radio, rhythmic contemporary, urban contemporary
Ownership
OwnerApple Inc.
Apple Music Hits
Apple Music Country
History
First air date
June 30, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-06-30)
Links
Webcast
WebsiteApple Music Radio

Apple Music 1, previously branded as Beats 1, is a 24/7 music radio station owned and operated by Apple Inc. It is accessible through iTunes or the Apple Music app on a computer, smartphone or tablet, smart speaker (such as the Apple HomePod), and through the Apple Music web browser app.

Apple Music 1 airs a mix of pop, rap and indie music. Prime-time presenters include Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden and Matt Wilkinson.[2][3]

Apple Music Hits airs a mixed Hot adult contemporary/Adult hits format, offering a full catalog of the biggest songs from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s.

Apple Music Country offers a mix of country songs old and new.[4]

Apple Music Radio is streamed at 64 kbit/s and 256 kbit/s, utilising HTTP Live Streaming protocol and the HE-AAC audio codec, powered by StreamS Live Encoder.[5]

  1. ^ "Availability of Apple Music, Apple Music Radio, and iTunes Match". apple.com. 2 August 2023.
  2. ^ Sisario, Ben (2015-06-25). "Zane Lowe, the D.J. Scratching Out Beats 1 for Apple". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
  3. ^ "Beats 1 brings Matt Wilkinson into its primetime lineup". iMore. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  4. ^ "Apple Announces Apple Music Radio". apple.com.
  5. ^ StreamS Live Encoder – StreamS