Last.fm Frees Their API
Today, Last.fm has announced the release of a new version of their public API. The massive upgrade is designed to further compliment and enhance existing data feeds over at audioscrobbler.net and to:
“Allow anyone to build their own programs using Last.fm data, whether they’re on the web, the desktop or mobile devices.”
Getting started is simple, with a simple process to apply for an API key which then allows you access to the their web services. It doesn’t matter if you are a one-man-band or a corporation, you can all apply and play from there.
The possibilities are endless, many of which are showcased in Last.fm’s own “build” project gallery, with ideas ranging from Flickr and YouTube mashups, to alternative scrobblers and visulisations of both artist and user relationships.
There are a range of possible licenses available: Non-commercial, Commercial, Commercial-promotional, and Bespoke, and that can be applied to most projects. Enhancements to the old web services include single session keys, authentication layer, tagging API, search, playlist, geo, and event APIs with more promised to come.
Find out more on the Last.fm blog or read up on the API docs. So what are you waiting for? If this doesn’t make Last.fm the music platform of choice for developers and all, I don’t know what will!
