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Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:
Dad Deserves a Good ol’ Playlist — Father’s Day is this weekend. However you plan to celebrate good ol’ Dad, make sure it’s soundtracked by a playlist to match.
New Music Tuesday, June 5, 2012 — Ed Sheeran, Waka Flocka Flame, Metric, Usher, and Hot Chip — it’s another big week for new releases.
An Rdio Exclusive: Whale Tooth’s Search Party — Whale Tooth’s new full-length channels all the urgency of their live show, and it’s only on Rdio right now.
Only on Rdio: Hear Para One’s Passion — French beat-maker Para One’s new full-length, Passion, is available for preview this weekend.
Listen to Rhett Miller’s Fave Songs Playlist on Rdio — To celebrate his new album, Rhett MIller wrangled his favorite songs into a playlist.
Only on Rdio: Preview Smoke DZA’s New Album — You can hear the lilting, laid-back cadence of rapper Smoke DZA’s new album now, only on Rdio.
Developer Apps: Typing Karaoke — This new app is described as “Mavis Beacon meets Guitar Hero.” Type along to the lyrics of your favorite songs as quickly and as accurately as you can — the most nimble fingers get the most points!
Follow this week’s newest Influencers:
- The website Bespoke Post
- The label XL Recordings

