Last.fm is now independent 🎉🥳
https://support.last.fm/t/last-fm-is-now-independent/118591
Last.fm is now independent

What’s happening? Last.fm is now operating as an independent company following a change in ownership. Is Last.fm shutting down? No. The service continues as normal. Is Last.fm being acquired by another company? No. Last.fm is now operating independently. Is the team changing? The team building and operating Last.fm remains in place. What does independence mean for users? It means we can focus fully on building listening insights and community features for music fans. You’ll see continued, s...

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@Luke @jonhicks Unfortunately, 19 years too late. CBS ruined it.
@obrhoff @Luke how so?

@jonhicks @Luke It was pretty cool before their acquisition by CBS in 2007.

I met so many people on the platform and went with them to concerts. The custom radio stations were mind-blowing.

Then CBS happened, and basically nothing happened anymore, and stuff went to competitors like Spotify or Songkick.

@jonhicks @Luke They totally skipped mobile as well.