Basically asked me what features would make collaboration on a music streaming app an overall better experience for me.
This is my attempt at basic UX research, trying to identify the problems worth solving.
Soundcloud comments
- I like the core UX of soundcloud comments on a track.
- The comments are time stamped
- Can do commentary as you listen to a track or a mix etc. Svenio once asked for feedback on a mix of his, and I easily made time-stamped comments.
- This can also provide listening prompts (for active listening sessions)
Desktop screenshot
Mobile screenshot
After long pressing on a comment
Shared Ownership of playlists
- Spotify is a good example of this, and the only one I’ve used somewhat extensively
- Please share any other apps that support this :)
- It’s easy to identify who added a track to a playlist, because avatar & name
The mobile experience is also gets the job done well
- To be able to comment on playlists would be nice
Messaging within the platform
- A way to share playlists and stuff within the platform, in a DM or group like setting.
- Makes for contextual conversations
- Again, soundcloud is a good example of this. The music player is also embedded in the chat, meaning you can play from directly in there
- Only a desktop experience though. Mobile is essential for this sort of thing, it’s important to be able to collaborate on the go.
What would collaboration ideally look like for you?
Context
TLDR:
- “I have music in different places but want one single app for all my music that supports all services/sources”