Want to share your favorite tunes with friends while chatting on Discord? Look no further than the awesome new Amazon Music Listening Party feature! This integration lets you and your friends enjoy a shared music experience, creating a virtual listening party that feels like you’re all in the same room.1 Let’s crank up the volume and explore how it works!
What Makes Listening Parties So Cool?
Amazon Music Listening Parties bring a whole new dimension to your Discord hangouts:
- Collaborative Queues: Everyone in the voice or text channel can add their favorite songs to the queue, building a unique playlist that reflects everyone’s tastes.2 Get ready for some musical surprises!
- Podcast Power: Not just for music, Listening Parties also let you enjoy podcasts together.3 Perfect for adding background vibes to study sessions, casual chats, or gaming marathons.
- Synchronized Grooves: Your music library syncs between the Discord activity and the Amazon Music app, so you can keep the party going wherever you go.4
Setting Up Your Listening Party
Ready to rock? Here’s how to get started:
- Gather Your Crew: Join a voice channel, text channel, or DM with your friends.5 Any channel works!
- Launch the Party:
- Desktop/Web: Click the rocket ship icon or the “+” button, then select “Start Activity” and choose “Amazon Music Listening Party.”6
- Mobile: Open the app launcher and select “Amazon Music Listening Party.”
- Connect to Amazon Music: If it’s your first time, you’ll need to link your Amazon Music account to your Discord account.7
- Find Your Jams: Browse the “Home,” “Library,” or “Podcasts” tabs to find the music or podcasts you want to share.
- Build the Queue: Add your selections to the queue. Your friends can add theirs too, so collaborate and create an awesome playlist together!
- Hit Play and Enjoy! Press the play button and let the music bring you together.
3 Months of Free Music? Yes, Please!
If you’re new to Amazon Music Unlimited, you can score a 3-month free trial through Discord! Here’s how:
- Open the Amazon Music Listening Party activity.
- Link your Amazon account to Discord.
- If you’re eligible, you’ll be offered the 3-month free trial.8
With Amazon Music Unlimited, you get access to over 75 million songs, curated playlists, offline playback, and more. It’s the perfect way to elevate your listening experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Do I need an Amazon Prime membership for this? A: No, you don’t need an Amazon Prime membership to use the Listening Party feature. However, you will need an Amazon Music Unlimited account (which you can try free for 3 months!).9
- Q: Can I control the playback? A: Yes, anyone in the channel can play, pause, skip, and add songs to the queue. It’s a truly collaborative experience.
- Q: What if I don’t have Amazon Music Unlimited? A: You can still participate in a Listening Party, but you’ll only hear 30-second previews of songs. To enjoy full tracks, you’ll need an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.
- Q: Can I adjust the volume of the music?
A: Yes, you can adjust the volume of the music within the Listening Party activity.10
- Q: Can I use this feature with my own music files? A: No, the Listening Party feature only works with music and podcasts available through Amazon Music Unlimited.
Turn Up the Volume on Friendship
The Amazon Music Listening Party feature adds a whole new layer of fun and connection to your Discord experience. Share your favorite music, discover new artists, and create unforgettable moments with your friends.11 So gather your crew, fire up Discord, and let the music play!