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Fandom Mode

Music doesn't end when the song does.

Listening is only one moment. Fandom turns every release into an experience worth sharing.

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My roleProduct Designer
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End-to-end experience
Core scopeResearch · Strategy
Interaction · Prototyping
PartnersFans · Artists
Music · Commerce
The Shift

Music apps end.
Fandom doesn't.

Listening is only one moment in a fan's journey. The real excitement happens before the release, during countdowns, inside communities, and long after the album drops.

Today's music apps are still designed around songs — not fandoms.

Teaser
Speculation, leaks, pre-save campaigns
Countdown
Global countdown events, live premieres
Release
The listening moment — all music apps support
Community
Reactions, edits, fan theories
Charts
Streaming goals, records, milestones
Replay
Anniversaries, compilations, nostalgia
The Insight

Every fandom speaks a different language.

Fans don't all celebrate music the same way. One listening experience can never represent every fandom.

K-pop
Comeback schedules, streaming parties, voting
Comeback CalendarBias PlaylistsStreaming Rooms
Anime
Characters, soundtracks, episode drops
OST RadioOpening BattlesSeason Playlists
Indie
Stories, personal taste, deep discoveries
Deep CutsDiscovery MixLive Sessions
EDM
Live experiences, festivals, set replays
Drop AlertsFestival MixesSet Archives
Why K-pop

Some fandoms live between releases.

K-pop fandoms demonstrate one of the richest fan journeys — teaser analysis, countdowns, album launches, streaming parties, voting, and community discussion. Every stage is highly active, making K-pop the ideal model for a fandom-first experience.

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Countdown
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Album Release
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Streaming
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Community
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Replay
Introducing

Fandom Mode

A new music experience designed around how fans actually celebrate music.

Fandom Mode toggle
Invitation card
Now playing
Comeback countdown
K-Pop mode card
Event notification
EXPERIENCE 01 · COMEBACK TIMELINE

Every comeback tells a story.

It unfolds across weeks — not just release day.

Anticipation, participation, celebration, replay. Fandom Mode supports every stage of the journey, from the first teaser to the anniversary.

Comeback Timeline — the full lifecycle
EXPERIENCE 02 · LISTENING PARTY

Celebrate together, wherever you are.

Synchronized listening with the whole fandom.

Live rooms open at midnight. Fans listen in sync, react in real time, and turn a release into a shared moment — anywhere in the world.

Listening Party — shared listening room
EXPERIENCE 03 · PERSONALIZED MODES

Your fandom. Your music app.

A tailored experience for every fandom identity.

K-pop, Anime, Indie, EDM — instead of one interface for everyone, each fandom receives an experience shaped by its own culture and rituals.

Personalized Modes — tailored per fandom

Music.
Community.
Commerce.
Together.

Music becomes a social experience where anticipation, participation and celebration exist inside one connected ecosystem.

Amazon Music
Community
Merchandise
Membership
Events
Fan Content
Streaming
Culture
Fandom

Only Amazon uniquely combines content, commerce, and community into one ecosystem.

Designed for belonging.

Emotional Engagement
Fans stay connected beyond listening.
Daily Participation
The platform remains active throughout every comeback.
Community Identity
Shared rituals strengthen fan culture.
Long-term Loyalty
Communities return because experiences continue after release.
Amazon Music

Songs create listeners.
Fandom creates belonging.

Music starts with listening. But it becomes unforgettable when people experience it together.
Fandom Mode isn't another feature. It's a new way to experience music.

Amazon Music ↓ Amazon Music Fandom Mode ↓ Where Fandom Lives.