8tracks.com
Type of site | Internet Radio, Music Oriented Social, Network |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Owner | BackBeat Inc. (previously 8tracks) |
| Created by | David Porter, Remi Gabillet |
| URL | 8tracks |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | 8 August 2008 |
| Current status | Inactive |
8tracks.com was an internet radio and social networking website revolving around the concept of streaming user-curated playlists consisting of at least 8 tracks. Users created free accounts and could browse the site and listen to other user-created mixes, as well as create their own mixes. The site also had a subscription-based service, 8tracks Plus - though this was only available to listeners based in the United States and Canada.
8tracks was recognized on Time magazine's 2011 incarnation of its "50 Best Websites" List. 8tracks also received positive press in Wired, CNET, and Business Insider.
Citing difficulties with funding and maintaining royalty payments, 8tracks ceased its services on 31 December 2019. However, on 19 April 2020, 8tracks was relaunched under the new ownership and operation of BackBeat Inc. As of December 2024, the service is inactive.