Idea Lab

With Music Mine, PRX Aims to Reshape Public Media on the iPad

by Rekha Murthy
2010 Knight News Challenge Winner

Public Radio Exchange just announced the launch of KCRW Music Mine, an iPad app that gives you a unique, exciting way to discover new music. Music Mine is the product of a close partnership between PRX and KCRW, with design by Roundarch and music intelligence powered by The Echo Nest. Nearly a year in the making, the app developed from lengthy brainstorming sessions about what a next-generation station experience on the iPad should -- and could -- be. KCRW excels at a lot of things -- music, news, local Los Angeles culture, food, arts, film. But rather than attempt...

• September 15, 2011
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Why Isn't the Public Radio Player App on Android? Let Us Count the Ways

by Rekha Murthy
2010 Knight News Challenge Winner

We know, we know. Android users want the Public Radio Player, too. We've received plenty of comments from our feedback page: "Patiently waiting for bliss..." -- Stephenmm "hurry up please. i love your app and i want it on my phone!" -- ryan "Enjoyed this on my wifes Iphone but was disappointed to find out it isnt on my new Android device. Ohh How will I survive without it? Please hurry up and release it." -- Ben " I cannot help but wonder if this project has actually been...gulp...abandoned!" -- Dan D Oh, the drama. Here's the deal. Public Radio...

• May 23, 2011
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