Amazon launches a Clubhouse competitor that turns everyone into a DJ

A screenshot of Amazon's Amp showing a host with several guest callers. Everyone is muted while a song is playing. | Image: Amazon

Amazon is launching its long-rumored Clubhouse competitor today: a new app called Amp that's more about listening to music than sitting around and chatting.

Anyone who signs up will be able to host their own live show, complete with the ability to stream tens of millions of licensed songs" from the big three record labels and a long list" of indies, Amazon says. The goal is to turn any user into a radio DJ, able to program a playlist, talk to listeners, and chat with call-in guests.

Critically, hosts and listeners won't need to subscribe to any particular service to tune in - anyone can listen in to full-length songs as long as they sign up for Amp, which is free.

Image: Amazon A screenshot of Amp displaying a...

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