What was it?
Microsoft's music streaming service. Zune's successor. Integrated with OneDrive music locker.
What happened?
Microsoft shut down Groove Music streaming, partnered with Spotify instead. OneDrive music playback removed.
Migration Guide
Spotify (Microsoft's recommended replacement), Apple Music, or YouTube Music.
Timeline & context
Groove Music (Xbox Music) shut down in December 2017, 9 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Groove Music (Xbox Music) shut down?
Microsoft shut down Groove Music streaming, partnered with Spotify instead. OneDrive music playback removed.
What should I migrate Groove Music (Xbox Music) to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to Groove Music (Xbox Music)?
Not among the tracked alternatives.