What is groove music?

Groove Music, formerly known as Xbox Music and Zune Music Pass, is a discontinued music streaming and digital music locker service developed by Microsoft. Here's some information about it:

• Functionality: Groove Music allowed users to stream music from a vast catalog, purchase and download tracks, and upload their own music to OneDrive to create a personal cloud-based music library. This feature differentiated it by allowing users to mix their own collections with streaming content.

• Platform Availability: It was available on various platforms, including Windows (PC, tablets, and phones), Xbox consoles, and through web browsers. Mobile support was discontinued, marking a shift in Microsoft's music strategy.

• Subscription Model: Groove Music operated on a subscription model, providing access to ad-free streaming and offline downloads for paying subscribers. Individual tracks and albums could also be purchased outright.

• Discontinuation: Microsoft announced the discontinuation of Groove Music Pass in 2017. Streaming and music purchases were disabled. Users could still play their own music files through the Groove Music app. The ability to stream, download and purchase music was ended on December 31, 2017.

• OneDrive Integration: The cloud music storage functionality, which relied on OneDrive for uploading and storing user-owned music, was also phased out. Microsoft recommended that users migrate their music libraries to other music streaming services.

Here are some important subjects:

• Music Streaming
• Digital Music Locker
• OneDrive
• Subscription Model