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To keep up with the latest musical happenings, like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio. Or, for the sake of convenience, you can drop by every Friday for our weekly blog round-up.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• Excited for the Oscars? Listen to “The Oscars: Movie Music” Playlist — The perfect soundtrack to your Oscars viewing party, whether that’s one person, a dozen, or more.

• New Music Tuesday, February 21, 2012 — Albums by noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells, Young Money rapper Tyga, and singer-songwriter Frankie Rose are highlights among this week’s new releases.

• Introducing: Rdio in Spain and Portugal — Rdio comes to Southern Europe.

• Follow Modular People on Rdio — Follow Modular People for the ahead-of-the-curve taste in dance and electronic, and pretty much every other genre.

• Listen to Dreamend’s New Album Early on Rdio — Dreamend’s instruments were wrecked while moving but he recorded this second album with them anyways.

• An Rdio Exclusive: Hear Deer Tick’s Tim EP — If you’re not acquainted, now’s the time to get introduced to Deer Tick. Their new EP is their most catchy and melodic to date.

• Listen to Beirut Member Bright Moments’ Debut Album and Playlist — The multi-instrumentalist’s new album is accompanied by an Rdio playlist of his varied musical inspiration.

Follow this week’s newest Influencers:

• The band of Montreal
• The artist Emika
• The band Bag Raiders

To keep up with the latest musical happenings, you can like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio. Or, for the sake of convenience, drop by every Friday for our weekly blog round-up.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• New Music Tuesday, February 14, 2012 — New albums by indie faves Tennis, Islands and Young Magic, plus new singles from R&B royalty R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj.

• New on Rdio for Roku — Play music in your home with the Rdio for Roku app. This week it saw some nifty new features added.

• Hear O.A.R. Give Exclusive Commentary on King — The immensely popular rockers give track-by-track commentary on their latest album, King.

• Exclusive: Listen to Dirty Ghosts’ Debut Album and “Pre-Show Jams” — The San Francisco trio’s new album is available to stream now, as is their hand-picked playlist. Don’t forget to read our interview with singer Allyson Baker, either.

• Listen to: Django Django — Album reviews by Rdio users like you! This week is about the UK electro-rockers Django Django’s debut.

• Do Valentine’s Day Your Way With A Well-Picked Playlist — What is Valentine’s, romantic or bitter, without a little music?

Follow this week’s newest Influencers:

• The band Scars on 45
• The brand Free People
• The band Cut Off Your Hands

To keep up with all the latest musical goings-on, you can like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio. But for people with packed schedules, Rdio’s biggest news is all included in our Friday blog round-up.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• New Music Tuesday, February 7, 2012 — This Tuesday brought new albums by Dierks Bentley, Sharon Van Etten, AIR, and Van Halen, not to mention Madonna’s super-bowl themed new single.

• Enter the Album of the Year Sweepstakes — The 54th GRAMMY AWARDs air this Sunday, and you could win a 1-year Unlimited Rdio account just by submitting your vote for the Album of the Year on Rdio’s Facebook page. (Have you voted yet?)

• Rdio Recommends: January 2012 — All the great music that went under the radar this past month.

• Unveiling the New Rdio for Android — If you can believe it, Rdio for Android just got even better.

• Exclusive: Listen to Howlin Rain’s The Russian Wilds A Week Early — Blues-rockers Howlin Rain have a new album, and it’s streaming a week early.

• Exclusive: Hear Three Anvil Album Reissues on Rdio — Influential Canuck metal-heads Anvil reissued three of their late-80s and early 90s classics this week.

• Unofficial Rdio Apps: Playlistdio and SF Music Hack Day — The latest cool app is Playlistdio, which helps build and streamline your playlists. Have an idea for another app? Take part in this weekend’s San Francisco Music Hack Day.

• Dig Sean Born’s Exclusive 90s Rap Playlist on Rdio — To celebrate his new album, rapper Sean Born has compiled a playlist of his favorite classic 90s hip hop.

Follow this week’s newest Influencers:

• The Red Bull Recording Studio LA
• The artists Con Bro Chill
• The tech publication The Verge

It’s Friday — so it’s time to give you a quick round-up of all the goings-on here on Rdio. To stay in the loop otherwise, make sure you like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• Exclusive: Hear Dr. Dog’s Be The Void Early — The Philly psych-folk outfit are streaming their sixth album four days before the official release, and Rdio is the only music service to have it.

• Enjoy Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto on Rdio — Coldplay’s grandiose fifth album is available now for your listening pleasure on Rdio.

• New Music Tuesday, January 31, 2012 — This week saw Lana Del Rey drop her much-anticipated major-label debut, and new releases from K’Naan, Leonard Cohen, and many more.

• Listen to Ace Records on Rdio — Ace Records is your one-stop for excellent compilations of unsung musical heroes and legends alike.

• Doing Music and Travel Right: Tablet Hotels — Tablet’s hotel standards are matched only by their musical ones. Check out this Influencer’s impeccable taste.

Follow this week’s newest Influencers:

• The label Modular People
• The artist Jay Brannan
• The artist Liam Finn

The Rdio blog is your one-stop shop for all Rdio news, happenings, and exclusives, but even if you like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio, you might’ve overlooked some exciting news. Find what you might have missed in our weekly wrap-up below.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• Listen to Sufjan Stevens on Rdio — That’s right; Sufjan Stevens' discography is now on Rdio!

• New Music Tuesday, January 24, 2012 — New albums by Chairlift, Nada Surf, Rodrigo y Gabriela, First Aid Kit, and Cloud Nothings make this a big week for new music.

• Only on Rdio: Con Bro Chill Bring the Party — Party-minded youngsters Con Bro Chill just dropped their debut album.

• Only on Rdio: Courtney Taylor-Taylor’s Concept Band, One Model Nation — The Dandy Warhols frontman presents his ‘70s kraut-rock-inspired concept band.

• Only on Rdio: Play The Big Sleep’s Nature Experiments — Brooklyn’s The Big Sleep return with their long-awaited sophomore album.

• Exclusive: Hear Dion’s Tank Full of Blues Commentary — Dion gives a track-by-track commentary on his new album, Tank Full of Blues.

If you don’t get the chance to check the Rdio blog on a regular basis, we’ve got you covered. Like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio to get up-to-the-minute news.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• New Music Tuesday, January 17, 2012 — This week’s new music includes The Big Pink, Cate Le Bon, and a long-awaited new single from Sleigh Bells.

• Follow Thrill Jockey Records on Rdio — Influential indie label Thrill Jockey is almost 20 years old — are you familiar with their incredible catalog?

• Hear an Exclusive Cut Copy Cover by Chamberlin — Chamberlin asked their fans which songs they wanted to hear covered. The band followed through and created Cabin Covers including the Rdio-exclusive Cut Copy cover.

• Exclusive: Listen to the Get Up Kids’ Matt Pryor’s May Day — The Get Up Kids’ Matt Pryor recorded an entirely fan-funded sophomore solo album — hear it on Rdio before you can hear it anywhere else.

• Listen to Gotye’s Making Mirrors on Rdio — Australian phenomenon Gotye's third album is now available on Rdio.

• Only on Rdio: Play Tenor Troubadour Bhi Bhiman’s Debu — The Sri-Lankan singer-songwriter’s debut album demonstrates wisdom beyond his years.

Follow this week’s newest Influencers:

• The cable network Logo TV

It’s Friday, which means a recap of the past week’s posts, in case you haven’t been keeping up. Of course, you can ensure you don’t miss a beat by liking Rdio on Facebook, subscribing to the Rdio blog feed, and following @Rdio on Twitter and on Rdio. Nobody’s perfect, though — see what you might have missed below.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• New Music Tuesday, January 12, 2012 — Albums by Yo Gotti and The Little Willies led the way this week. Bonus: a new single from long-dormant indie heroes The Shins.

• Rdio Recommends: December 2011 — There’s never enough time to hear all the new music that comes out in a month, so we’ve compiled a playlist of unheard gems from December.

• Follow Friendly Fire Recordings on Rdio — Their eclectic taste and commitment to unearthing brilliant new bands makes following Friendly Fire Recordings a no-brainer.

• Gymmin’ It: New Years Resolution Music — Resolved to be more active in 2012, and to keep fit? We’ve got the playlists and music to motivate you!

• Introducing: Rdio in Germany — Sprechen sie Deutsch? Rdio launched Rdio in Germany this past week!

FOLLOW THIS WEEK’S NEWEST INFLUENCERS:

• The Coachella promoters Goldenvoice
• The artist Emika

It’s a new year, and there’s plenty to look forward to in 2012, but let’s take a quick look back at This Week on Rdio. Those of you who like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter are already keeping up with the week’s news, but just in case you missed something, this is our weekly recap. Are you following Rdio on Rdio yet?

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• Get Ready for 2012 New Music Tuesdays — 2012 is just getting started, but there are a number of exciting releases on the way. Hear singles from forthcoming albums on this week’s new music playlist.

• Play the Hype Machine’s 2011 Music Blog Zeitgeist with Rdio — Hype Machine’s latest epic zeitgeist is extra-special because you can easily listen to each one on Rdio.

• Listen to Light In The Attic Records on Rdio — Rdio Influencer Light In The Attic Records began with a car crash. Read their story and why your Rdio collection will benefit from following them.

The week between the holidays and New Year's Eve can be a quiet one, but there was plenty worth reading about. This Week on Rdio keeps you up-to-date on the weekly happenings on Rdio: new music, Rdio news, and beyond. This week’s roundup is below, but to make sure you don’t miss a beat, like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to Rdio's blog feed, follow @Rdio on Twitter, and of course, on Rdio itself.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week.

• Your Best of 2011 — Explore Best-of-2011 playlists, created by other people on Rdio.

• The Rdio Guide to Kids Music That Won’t Drive You Crazy — When the kids want music, what do you play for them without compromising your sanity?

• A New Year’s Eve Playlist for Every Mood — We’re here to help you celebrate — whether that means a night of partying, or a mellow, contemplative night spent at home.

It’s been a quiet week here at Rdio as we gear up for the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay well-informed and up to date on what we’ve been up to. Our posts from this week are below. Like Rdio on Facebook, subscribe to the Rdio blog feed, and follow @Rdio on Twitter to keep on top of all the latest news. Don’t forget to follow us on Rdio for the latest tunes, too.

Here’s what happened on Rdio this week:

• Snowed In and Watching Movies: A Holiday Playlist — Staying in for the holidays? Avoid the snow and listen to this playlist of nostlagic tunes from your favorite holiday films.

• New Music Tuesday, December 20, 2011 — This week brought new albums courtesy of Radiohead, Young Jeezy, Common, and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, not to mention a new single from French electro-pop duo AIR.

• Five Questions with Ra Ra Riot — We caught up with Ra Ra Riot’s Mathieu Sants to see what the band have been up to, and what they’ve been listening to lately.

FOLLOW THIS WEEK’S NEWEST INFLUENCERS

• The blog Big Stereo
• The label Light in the Attic
• The brand In Case