Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer
Long before Spotify, Winamp was the music player of choice for millions of music fans. Now, the nostalgic brand is preparing for yet another comeback. Winamp and Deezer announced a partnership on Wednesday that will see Deezer power Winamp’s upcoming premium music subscription service.
- ▪Long before Spotify, Winamp was the music player of choice for millions of music fans.
- ▪Now, the nostalgic brand is preparing for yet another comeback.
- ▪Winamp and Deezer announced a partnership on Wednesday that will see Deezer power Winamp’s upcoming premium music subscription service.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:02:12 +0000 |
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Long before Spotify, Winamp was the music player of choice for millions of music fans. Now, the nostalgic brand is preparing for yet another comeback. Winamp and Deezer announced a partnership on Wednesday that will see Deezer power Winamp’s upcoming premium music subscription service. Under the agreement, Winamp will leverage Deezer’s white-label technology and global licensed music catalog while maintaining its own branding and user experience. The partnership is part of a larger relaunch centered around the next-generation Winamp Player, scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2027.
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