As first reported by diversity above PR Newswire, Warner Music Group announced that WMX, its artist services and creative content division, will release three free and advertising-supported television channels (FAST) on the Roku Channel. These free streaming channels are: WMX Pop, WMX Rock and WMX Hip-Hop and you can access them by going to Roku Channel Live TV Guide.
These channels will not only feature music videos and concerts from Warner Music, but also new original series. Iconic Records: Life After Death, which will be produced by radio personality Angie Martinez, will focus on iconic music albums like the late Notorious BIG’s Life After Death. Additionally, Warner Music Group’s other brands will have original content on the FAST channels, including UPROXX, its series People’s Party with Talib Kweli and Just Blaze and Katty Custom’s fresh couple will be available for streaming.
Commenting on the new channels, Ben Blank, WMX’s President, Media & Content Business said, “We are thrilled to be working with The Roku Channel to bring our robust music video catalog and original programming to every screen. The FAST channel’s area is growing rapidly, and this move allows us to reach music fans wherever they are. The Roku Channel has been an incredible partner, and as a leader at FAST, their ecosystem provides the perfect environment to launch our channels.”