Hangout is a free, cross‑platform music streaming service that lets users create private or public listening rooms where tracks play in sync for all participants. It supports importing Spotify likes and Apple Music playlists, uploading personal or unreleased music, and offers in‑room chat and reactions for real‑time social interaction, all driven by community‑curated discovery rather than AI recommendations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Music streaming services often isolate listeners, offering algorithmic recommendations without real-time social interaction, and they provide limited ways for users to share and co‑listen to personal or unreleased tracks with friends.
Solution
Hangout is a free, cross‑platform service that lets users create private or public listening rooms where music plays in sync for all participants. Users can import their existing Spotify likes and Apple Music playlists, upload their own tracks, and browse a community‑curated library of songs, remixes, and mixtapes. While the music plays, participants can chat, react, and share comments, turning passive listening into a shared social experience. The platform emphasizes human‑driven discovery rather than AI‑generated recommendations, fostering organic connections around music. All features are accessible on desktop and mobile devices without any subscription fee.
Target Audience
Hangout targets music enthusiasts, friends, and online communities who want to co‑listen, discuss, and share music together, as well as independent artists and creators looking to showcase unreleased material.
Features
- Real‑time synchronized playback for groups, enabling shared listening sessions
- Integrated import of Spotify likes and Apple Music playlists for seamless library access
- Ability to upload and stream personal or unreleased tracks directly within the app
- In‑room chat and reaction system for live discussion and vibe sharing
- Community‑curated discovery of songs, remixes, mashups, EPs, albums, and playlists
- Free access on both desktop and mobile platforms