# Social Music Streaming The Earbuds App Gives Access to the Playlists of Athletes and Entertainers By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbuds-app References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/07/earbuds-lets-audiences-stream-the-playlists-of-athletes-entertainers-and-each-other/) & [earbudsmusic](https://www.earbudsmusic.com/) The Earbuds app will allow users to listen to the music playlists used by athletes and entertainers. The app has undergone beta testing since February, where the team behind it focused on getting influential people on the Earbuds app, which intends to make music a more social experience. Users are able to login into the app using either a [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe) or [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfast-video-downloader) profile. The app is also linked with [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-and-ea-sports) and Apple Music, where users of the Earbuds platform will get one free month on one of the streaming services. The Austin based company was started by a former NFL player, Jason Fox. Currently, Nelly has joined the app, and Jason Fox believes the ability to get athletes and entertainers on the platform could be hugely beneficial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Music Streaming:** The Earbuds app offers a social music listening experience by providing access to the playlists of athletes and entertainers. - **Influencer-music Integration:** The Earbuds app focuses on getting influential people on the platform, creating an opportunity for brands to collaborate with celebrities and leverage their playlists. - **Integration with Music Streaming Services:** Earbuds integrates with popular music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, providing an opportunity for these services to expand their user base. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Streaming:** The Earbuds app disrupts the music streaming industry by offering a unique social listening experience. - **Celebrities and Entertainment:** The Earbuds app presents an opportunity for celebrities and entertainment companies to engage with fans in a new way through curated playlists. - **Branding and Marketing:** The integration of influencer playlists on the Earbuds app creates opportunities for brands to collaborate and connect with their target audience through music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Integrated Streaming Access Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-and-ea-sports.md) - [Music Discovery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-social-network.md) - [Secure Athlete Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleer-audio-roam-sport.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Earbud Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-ozlo.md) - [Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamselect.md) - [Social Music Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-experiences.md) - [Social Music Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favesfm.md) - [Seamless Audio Streaming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audia-box.md)