post Android: Licensing for Songs in Android

Android: Licensing for Songs

ForcedToSignUp — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:35:13 GMT

Why do there appear to be different licensing restrictions in the mobile app vs using desktop browser? For a direct example of what I mean, in a desktop browser, I can listen to Pink Floyd's The Turning Away an unlimited amount of times, on repeat if I want. However, I discovered last night that when trying to select the same song in the mobile app that it's labelled as a "station-only" song, and cannot be individually played. Why is this and how does it make sense?

Re: Different Licensing on Mobile App vs Desktop Browser

AlyssaPandora — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:05:09 GMT

Hey there, @ForcedToSignUp. 👋

Nice to see you around the community space.

Looks like there are two different versions of that song (and the album). I do see that the Radio-Only version you're referring to as well. It looks like one version is the original release and the other may be a re-release. In the meantime, I will report this over to our curation team to investigate.

Any song marked as "Radio-Only" will be labeled as such across all devices.

One version you're able to listen to on-demand can be found here.

The Radio-Only version can be found here:

I hope this helps clarify. If you think something else is happening, feel free to share a screenshot of what you're seeing on both devices. I'm happy to take a look for you. 🎧

Re: Different Licensing on Mobile App vs Desktop Browser

ForcedToSignUp — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 02:24:55 GMT

Ok, that makes sense. I've run across several different songs that appear to have multiple versions, I just didn't notice this one in particular. Thanks for the help!

Re: Different Licensing on Mobile App vs Desktop Browser

AdamPandora — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 15:23:07 GMT

@ForcedToSignUp We're always happy to help.

Hope we continue to see you around the Community! 😎

Re: Different Licensing on Mobile App vs Desktop Browser

shisuibejarano — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:24:59 GMT

when i try to listen to Left & Right by Moneysetryan on my chromebook it says i dont have the licencs (i dont think i spelt that right ) is there eny way i can share it or download it

Re: Different Licensing on Mobile App vs Desktop Browser

AlyssaPandora — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:26:15 GMT

Hi there, @shisuibejarano. 👋

Thanks so much for posting about this.

Although the majority of the songs in our collection will be eligible to be played without restrictions, you may encounter a portion of songs that are unavailable or labeled "Radio Only" due to our current licensing restrictions. In the meantime, you can create a station that will play similar songs and artists, based on an artist or a particular song.

We are continuously working on increasing the amount of songs which can be played on stations, on-demand, or offline. Our intention is to provide enough music you enjoy to avoid any inconvenience around this. 🎧