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You’re Invited to the Rdio Loves San Francisco Party

If you're in the Bay Area, you could win an invitation to Rdio's private party featuring Dirty Ghosts, Tanlines, and Twin Shadow.

Rdio loves San Francisco — so much that we’re throwing a special night of live music to celebrate our hometown. Since it just wouldn’t be a party without you, we have 50 pairs of tickets to giveaway for our private event on June 7th at the Independent.

If you’re in the Bay Area, here’s your chance to catch Dirty Ghosts, Tanlines, and Twin Shadow along with the Rdio staff. Not only that, one lucky winner also wins a year of Rdio Unlimited, and a limited edition Rdio-branded Jambox.

Want to come? Good — we want to see you there. Enter you your name, email address, and Rdio user name into the entry form between now and June 3rd and we’ll notify the winners on June 4th. Read the Official Rules for details.

Wouldn’t our Rdio Loves San Francisco playlist sound nice coming out of that Jambox?

UPDATE: The entry form is now closed. Thank you for participating!

∞ May 23, 2012 — 9:00AM

Win a Trip to M83’s Sold-Out Show at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas

Late last year, M83 impressed the music world with a larger-than-life double-album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. Want to be there when M83 takes Austin by storm on May 18? All you have to do is make the ultimate pre-show playlist. If M83 picks your playlist, you and a friend will be flown to Austin, put up for two nights at local lodging and gain entry to the sold-out show at Stubb’s BBQ! Not only that, your playlist gets airplay in at Stubb’s before the show starts.

First, assemble a playlist that you think would be the perfect soundtrack while you wait for M83 to take the stage. Keep some logistics in mind — your mix should be at least 8 songs long, flow from one song to another, feature a variety of artists and genres, and keep M83’s sound in mind. Check, check, and check? Then your playlist could be the pre-show music at Stubb’s!

Like the contest on Facebook and enter your details — your name, email address and Rdio playlist URL — to try your hand at winning the Ultimate M83 Concert Trip. Don’t stop there: show off your playlist and tell your friends about the contest. If one of them wins, you could get a free one-year unlimited Rdio account.

So go on and get started — we want to hear your awesome playlist.

Read the Official Rules for details.

∞ April 25, 2012 — 2:31PM

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Win a Signed O.A.R. Poster

Fans of rock outfit O.A.R., get excited — Rdio has three posters signed by all five members to give away.

To win one, subscribe to O.A.R.’s playlist, King with Commentary between now and 1:30 PM PDT on April 13, 2012 — we'll randomly select three lucky winners. The playlist features the music of their latest album, King, plus track-by-track commentary notes from the band about the songwriting and recording.

Follow O.A.R. on Rdio and don’t forget to subscribe to King with Commentary, either — one of those posters could be yours! See the Official Rules for details.

∞ April 9, 2012 — 12:46PM

Events Giveaways

Win Tickets: Rdio Presents The Used Album Release Show

On Monday, March 26, post-hardcore quartet The Used drop their fifth studio album, Vulnerable — in style. The next evening, the band’s album release show goes down in Los Angeles rock venue The Troubadour.

The Used will take the stage at 9:00 pm PDT to play songs from their new album, plus a host of favorites from their past discography. Doors are at 8pm, and if you aren't in the area, the set will be broadcast on theused.net/live starting at 8:30. Stay tuned for an interview with the group backstage and you can ask the band questions via Twitter.

Win Tickets to The Used Album Release Show

Do you live in southern California and want an in to this exclusive event? Win a pair of tickets by entering your name and email address into the form below between now and 4:00 PM PDT today, March 23, 2012. We'll randomly pick the winners and notify them by tonight. For more information, read the Official Rules.

UPDATE: The ticket giveaway is now closed. We'll see you at the show!

∞ March 23, 2012 — 10:57AM

Giveaways

Trade Twitter Music Trivia for New Rdio Access

Last week we unveiled New Rdio to the world — it’s a completely redesigned Rdio that’s simpler, faster and more social. The new interface is only available to subscribers right now but there’s a new way for people to gain access. Starting this week, we’re giving everyone the chance to try out the new Rdio in advance.

Since #NewRdio is only available to subscribers right now, we’re giving away access to it every day until it’s open to all — here’s how...
— Rdio (@Rdio) March 21, 2012

Follow Rdio on Twitter — every morning, @Rdio will tweet music trivia. Reply with the correct Rdio link and the hashtag #NewRdio for a chance to give New Rdio a test run. As a bonus, winners can also use Rdio’s mobile apps until the new Rdio is officially launched.

Come on down — win a chance to play with New Rdio on us.

∞ March 23, 2012 — 9:00AM

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Enter the Album of the Year Sweepstakes

Februrary 12th is a big day for music makers and fans alike — it’s the night of the 54th GRAMMY AWARDS. Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Song of the Year — which of your favorite bands and musicians will take home a golden gramophone?

In keeping with the winning spirit, we want to reward you for loving music. Head to the Rdio Facebook page to enter our Album of the Year Sweepstakes. Select your favorite from the Album of the Year line-up — Bruno Mars, Adele, Foo Fighters, Rihanna or Lady Gaga — enter your info then share your vote with friends. If the album you picked wins, we’ll enter you into a drawing for one of three 1-year Rdio Unlimited accounts. To increase your chances of winning, if a friend enters from your shared Twitter or Facebook post and wins, you do too.

Brush up on this year's nominees with the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nomination playlist and tune in Sunday February 12th at 8/7c on CBS to watch the year's biggest music winners.

Here’s the fine print: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules for details. GRAMMY, GRAMMY Awards and the gramophone logo are registered trademarks of The Recording Academy and are used under license. ©2012 The Recording Academy.

∞ February 7, 2012 — 11:50AM

Artist Spotlights Giveaways

Win a James Durbin-Autographed Lithograph Poster

You don’t have to win American Idol to conquer it — rocker James Durbin is proof of that. His larger-than-life personality, and ability to channel his love of old-fashioned rock’n’roll with his booming voice, turned more than enough heads to make Durbin a winner in his own right.

Ready to put the competition behind him, last week Durbin released his debut full-length, Memories of a Beautiful Disaster — a showcase of his rock influences and raw talent. For a better look into where he gets his inspiration, Durbin constructed a playlist of his favorite tunes for us, Some of James Durbin's All Time Favorites.

Win an Autographed Lithograph Print

Rdio has a lithograph poster signed by James Durbin to give away to one lucky fan. Simply subscribe to the playlist to be entered for a chance to take the poster home. For more information, read the Official Rules, and see the Lithograph, pictured above.

∞ November 28, 2011 — 9:00AM

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Win Tickets to Catch Ha Ha Tonka and Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin on their West Coast Tour

Bluegrass and folk-influenced indie-rock group Ha Ha Tonka and guitar-pop quartet Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin have both had pretty solid years, with the releases of their third and fourth albums, respectively. The former’s Death of a Decade was recorded in a barn to capture the rugged spirit of the Ozark hills, while the latter’s Tape Club is a compilation of some of the group’s best songs since they began Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin ten years ago.

To top off the year, the two Missouri-based bands will hit the west coast on a co-headlining tour. They’ve each made “West Coast Tour” playlists for the occasion with each playlist featuring one inspired song per location. Want to hear more about why they picked certain songs? Check out the playlist notes at the bottom of the post.

Ticket Giveaway

Want to win tickets to the tour stop of your choice? Just subscribe to your favorite playlist below, enter your name, email address and ticket choice into the Google Form and you’ll be entered to win tickets to your choice of the cities below. Read the official Rules for more information.

Update: the contest is over. Thanks for entering!

Ha Ha Tonka’s West Coast Tour-Inspired Playlist:

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin’s West Coast Tour-Inspired Playlist:

Playlist Notes

Denver

John Denver - “Rocky Mountain High”
THE quintessential song about being high in Colorado. - HHT
Neil Young - “Cripple Creek Ferry”
I went to Cripple Creek, Colorado with my dad when I was a kid. - SSLYBY

Salt Lake City

Band of Horses - “The Great Salt Lake”
We've listened to this song while literally coming off the Rocky Mountains westbound on I-80 and descending into Salt Lake City and it sounds absolutely perfect. - HHT
Weezer - “Mykel and Carli”
Mykel and Carli were from Salt Lake City. Also, Leia Bell (Brian's sister) lives in SLC and she made a poster for us one time. - SSLYBY

Seattle

Rocky Votolato - “White Daisy Passing”
We toured with Rocky last year and were amazed night in and night out. Incredible songwriter, incredible dude... average poker player. - HHT
The Fastbacks - “555 Part Two”/Telekinesis - “Please Ask For Help”
We had to pick two songs for Seattle. The Fastbacks are a Seattle band we discovered from the movie Hype. Telekinesis is a nice band we toured with last year. - SSLYBY

Boise

The Ramones - “Danny Says”
Every now and then we all have to go Idaho. - HHT
Built to Spill - “Big Dipper”
We camped out in Glenns Ferry, Idaho on our last tour. We met the mayor at a diner in the morning. She said her son is in a band called Cheese Dixx and they play in Boise all the time. I couldn't find them on Rdio. - SSLYBY

Vancouver

Nickelback - “How You Remind Me”
This underrated indie band from north of the border has yet to be discovered, but keep an eye out. - HHT

Portland

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin - “Oregon Girl”
Our bros just so happened to have penned the best song ever about Oregon...and maybe girls. - HHT
Ha Ha Tonka - “Dead Man’s Hand”/“Close Every Valve to Your Bleeding Heart”
They both sound like they could be on Neil Young’s Zuma and they would be the best songs on the album. - SSLYBY

San Francisco

The Mamas & The Papas - “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)”
Another quintessential location themed song. - HHT
The Mommyheads - “Jaded”
Adam and Michael from The Mommyheads really helped our band out in the beginning. They used to live in San Francisco. This is the perfect pop song. - SSLYBY

Los Angeles

Phantom Planet - “California”
This pick could easily be replaced by any song the Red Hot Chili Peppers have ever written. - HHT
Fleetwood Mac - “I Walk A Thin Line”
It’s like LA. I can’t figure it out. - SSLYBY

San Diego

Will Ferrell - “Afternoon Delight”
Ron Burgundy wrote this tune, right? When I think of San Diego I usually think of perfect weather, Tony Gwynn and this song. - HHT
Sly & The Family Stone - “Runnin’ Away”
Wikipedia says their drummer is from San Diego. I hope Deerhoof covers it someday. - SSLYBY

Tour Dates

November 30 - Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
December 01 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
December 02 - Boise, ID - Neurolux
December 03 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
December 05 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret
December 06 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
December 08 - San Francisco, CA - Hotel Utah
December 09 - Los Angeles, CA - The Bootleg Bar
December 10 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar

∞ November 22, 2011 — 9:37AM

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Matthew Sweet Pottery Giveaway

To celebrate the release of Matthew Sweet’s new album Modern Art, Rdio is giving away a piece of his handmade pottery, pictured above. (you can see more of his pieces on Etsy, and read about his background as a potter on Spinner.)

To win, tweet @Rdio with the name of your favorite Matthew Sweet album + #SweetPottery. The contest's official rules are here.

And while you're at it, listen to the exclusive commentary version of his new album, only available on Rdio:

∞ September 29, 2011 — 10:58AM

Events Giveaways

Win a Pair of Tickets To See Ladytron at Seattle's Decibel Festival

For nine years now, Seattle has played host to the Decibel Festival, one of the season's most anticipated international electronic music events. This year Rdio is sponsoring the festival, and we’re giving away tickets to see Ladytron, the British electronic outfit whose perfect blend of club beats and airy, IDM-inspired synths made them one of the premiere electronic acts of the last decade.

Ladytron will be headlining the special, Rdio-sponsored Sinthetic Showcase taking place on Thursday, September 29 at Seattle’s Showbox at 9PM, where they’ll be joined by artists including Geographer and DJ Depressed Buttons. Listen to the playlist below and follow Decibel Festival on Rdio to get acquainted with all the artists playing during this weekend-long celebration of electronic music.

Win Tickets to See Ladytron at Decibel Festival

Rdio and Decibel Festival are giving away four pairs of tickets to this Thursday's Ladytron show in Seattle. How to win? Put your name, email address and your favorite Ladytron song into the form below between now and September 28 at 12 p.m. and we'll randomly pick four winners. For more information, read the Official Rules.

Update: Thanks for playing! The entry form is now closed.

∞ September 27, 2011 — 10:37AM