Winamp aims for a comeback with a new music player powered by Deezer
Winamp is partnering with Deezer to launch a new premium music streaming service scheduled for 2027. The platform aims to differentiate itself by integrating local music libraries, podcasts, and cloud collections into a single, customizable interface.
Why it matters
The relaunch attempts to capitalize on consumer nostalgia for retro tech while navigating a highly saturated digital music streaming market.
Long before Spotify, Winamp was the music player of choice for millions of music fans. Now, the nostalgic brand is preparing for yet another comeback.
Winamp and Deezer announced a partnership on Wednesday that will see Deezer power Winamp’s upcoming premium music subscription service. Under the agreement, Winamp will leverage Deezer’s white-label technology and global licensed music catalog while maintaining its own branding and user experience.
The partnership is part of a larger relaunch centered around the next-generation Winamp Player, scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2027. According to the companies, the new player is designed to “reinvent the music player for the streaming era” by combining premium music streaming with users’ local music libraries, internet radio stations, podcasts, personal cloud-based collections, and other audio sources within a single app.
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