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[Q] Android software that would work as a music store and apps. I.E. Itunes, Zune...

I just wanted to know if there was any talk ever about software that would help me manage my phone and maybe that i could get music from?

Use Android Music to manage your music files and Amazon Music to buy the music.

It just seems weird that Google wouldnt do that especially with this device I saw called the Samsung Galaxy 5. When I found that, it prompted my original question because it is marketed as a music player.

I read somewhere they are working on adding a music store to the Google Music app
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device

Check out media monkey. It allow for syncing to android devices. And only runs one background process (when running).. unlike iTunes which runs four at all times.
http://www.mediamonkey.com/
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KaneOfMars said:
I read somewhere they are working on adding a music store to the Google Music app
Sent from my ICS'd Revolt Bryce Device
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Correct - there was a press release that music purchasing through Google Music will "be here soon"

Ok so I cant post link but i did some more reading and type in,
google(dot)music(dot)com
and it takes you to a beta sign up. Theres a video. Its all there. GO THERE!

[Q] Stock mp3 Player reverses song order in Playlists - Ideas?

Hey guys,
I've got an odd problem with samsung stock music player on my note 10.1.
Every playlist I add to the device is (dis)played upside down. At first i suspected isyncr, which i use to sync my Itunes with the note, to be the problem - but it turned out it is not.
I already did the following:
checked the m3u playlist isyncr generates with a text editor - everything fine
cleared data of stock music player
cleared data of "media storage"
created a playlist with a 3rd party player (amazon) => reverse order in samsung player, correct order in poweramp, player pro
created a playlist with samsung player => reverse order in 3rd party players (amazon, poweramp, player pro)
searched the internet and xda
asked samsung support for help - twice
Internet knows a similar problem with samsung fascinate without any solution, here on xda i found an old thread which i suspect describes the same problem on a different device (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404735), but also without a solution or idea.
I can hardly believe there is such a bug in the stock music app and hardly anyone steps into it. I also find it hard to believe that samsung had this bug in Fascinate's music player, fixed it in the Galaxy S2's (which i also own and doesn't have this problem), just to re-integrate it in the Note 10.1.
Samsung support is not able to give any qualified answers and rather tries to force me to use kies (which I even tried, but despite its poor performance cannot help me with this problem). I will, however, try to ask them a 3rd time.
The Problem existed in ICS ROM as well as in Jelly Bean, which arrived about 2 weeks ago (XXBLJ9).
Any Ideas what I could try next?
If you read this and don't know an answer either, you can still help me by verifying the problem on your note 10.1 - just create a playlist with for example amazon mp3 (playlist, not album) and open it with samsung stock music player. Would be great, thanks in advance!
Greetings,
Oliver

Okay...seems like nobody has an idea how to solve this...no problem.
You can, however, also help me by just trying it out, takes about 1 minute of your time...is nobody using the stock music player and any other player?
As Internet isn't full of complaints, i suspect that it could be a configuration specific problem with my note. I am willing to wipe it in that case, but as it is not rooted i've got to restore its current state manually after that - which might take some hours So I just want to make sure that there's a chance that wiping helps me with my problem.
Anyone? Can (or can't) you confirm my problem?
Thanks and Greetings,
Oliver

Same issue on Samsung Droid Charge
OliverB82 said:
Okay...seems like nobody has an idea how to solve this...no problem.
You can, however, also help me by just trying it out, takes about 1 minute of your time...is nobody using the stock music player and any other player?
As Internet isn't full of complaints, i suspect that it could be a configuration specific problem with my note. I am willing to wipe it in that case, but as it is not rooted i've got to restore its current state manually after that - which might take some hours So I just want to make sure that there's a chance that wiping helps me with my problem.
Anyone? Can (or can't) you confirm my problem?
Thanks and Greetings,
Oliver
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Hi,
I have had my Samsung Charge since it came out. That problem has always persisted on my device. I find it extremely frustrating as the point of a smart phone is that it is multiple devices. I would like this to be my main music player as well since it has an external 32gb SD card and so can hold quite a bit of music.
I am not a developer (I do do technical support), just decided I am trying to figure out - AGAIN - why it does this. I just downloaded a trial of PowerAmp. Don't know if this might help you figure out the problem. Power Amp shows my synced playlists from Windows Media Player not as a Playlist but as a music folder under folders. So far I have synced just one playlist as a test. In the folder in powerAmp, it is in the correct order. In the stock music player it is in reversed order.
I paused in typing, and after syncing multiple playlists at one shot, the list in Poweramp is garbled. The first try created a single folder with all the songs from the playlist in correct order. Now with the sync of multiple lists, I do have a couple like above but the rest either didn't come across or the music came across but not the playlist. The stock music player also has just some not all of the playlists I synced. The music is all in reverse order.
To me this suggest that problem is with the implementation of the sync on the device itself, given you have the same issue. My guess is it reads and writes the playlist from bottom up. I think there is also a burrering problem since it never seems to bring all my lists over and if that happens only some of the music.
Hope this helps, would like very much to know if you find a solution. Samsung is close to losing me as a customer over this. I care less about browsing and connectivity and more about multi functionality. A music player that works is important to me, and am considering an HTC or maybe even an IPhone (!!!) next time around just because of this - and my next upgrade is in 60 days. I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS SAMSUNG!!!
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dakatisbak said:
Hi,
I have had my Samsung Charge since it came out. That problem has always persisted on my device. I find it extremely frustrating as the point of a smart phone is that it is multiple devices. I would like this to be my main music player as well since it has an external 32gb SD card and so can hold quite a bit of music.
I am not a developer (I do do technical support), just decided I am trying to figure out - AGAIN - why it does this. I just downloaded a trial of PowerAmp. Don't know if this might help you figure out the problem. Power Amp shows my synced playlists from Windows Media Player not as a Playlist but as a music folder under folders. So far I have synced just one playlist as a test. In the folder in powerAmp, it is in the correct order. In the stock music player it is in reversed order.
I paused in typing, and after syncing multiple playlists at one shot, the list in Poweramp is garbled. The first try created a single folder with all the songs from the playlist in correct order. Now with the sync of multiple lists, I do have a couple like above but the rest either didn't come across or the music came across but not the playlist. The stock music player also has just some not all of the playlists I synced. The music is all in reverse order.
To me this suggest that problem is with the implementation of the sync on the device itself, given you have the same issue. My guess is it reads and writes the playlist from bottom up. I think there is also a burrering problem since it never seems to bring all my lists over and if that happens only some of the music.
Hope this helps, would like very much to know if you find a solution. Samsung is close to losing me as a customer over this. I care less about browsing and connectivity and more about multi functionality. A music player that works is important to me, and am considering an HTC or maybe even an IPhone (!!!) next time around just because of this - and my next upgrade is in 60 days. I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS SAMSUNG!!!
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Hi Oliver,
Just discovered that my Amazon MP3 cloud player has all my playlists I just synced (except one) and the songs are all in the correct order. This is confounding to me as I previously had the same reversed order issue in this player. Not sure if it has anything to do with the fact that I went into the file system dorectly and deleted all the contents from themusic related folders before doing the sync for that one then multiple lists. Not sure what happened with that one list, might be related to the fact that it is a custom CD mix ( old school club music, I need the beats for running!). Am going to try syncing that list as I really like the music that's on it. This would seem to contradict my thinking above though. Seems the issue is with the Samsung stock music itself, not the sync. HTC/Apple here I come...

Galaxy stock mp3 Player
I have Samsung Fascinate and it has the same problem with stock mp3 music player. Songs on playlist are reversed. I also tried a few other players but they are not convenient.
So as previous says we can use Amazon mp3 player and widget. It works good for me. It remembers when I paused and even after reboot. So decided use it. It doesn't interfere with other programs (I use in my car navigation app - Navigon). So its very convenient listen music and have navigation.

How to Download Google access music and thoughts!

So you may have Google access music as many of us do. Wouldn't it be great to be able to download Google access music in 320 KBS straight to your computer and not have any complications... If only if only...
But wait! Its possible!
All you need it Google access and you're good to go. Simply go onto your computer, and go to a website called songspout.com
There you will download the application and run it. Stream a Google access track and look at the bottom of the screen. It may take about 10 seconds or so but you may see a little Download looking button where you can download the track you are currently steaming. After that, go to your music and there it is! And if you don't believe its in 320 KBS then just right click on it, properties, details and there ya go. This is wonderful.
Unfortunately, you can only download 5 songs at a time before you're prompted to buy it for 9.99. What are peoples thoughts on this?? Please try it first before giving your thoughts.

Why?
Forgive me if I sound stupid, but since Google Play offers the ability to download any of the songs that you previously uploaded to Google Play, as well as any song you purchased from Google Play, isn't this unnecessary?

immortalneo said:
Forgive me if I sound stupid, but since Google Play offers the ability to download any of the songs that you previously uploaded to Google Play, as well as any song you purchased from Google Play, isn't this unnecessary?
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i never download or buy music from google play,you can enjoy music from many APP by free

immortalneo said:
Forgive me if I sound stupid, but since Google Play offers the ability to download any of the songs that you previously uploaded to Google Play, as well as any song you purchased from Google Play, isn't this unnecessary?
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Well actually, the google music app only stores a cache of a song. This allows you to do as you well with it such as put it on iTunes for use with an iPhone or iPod or the sort. Or, you can reupload it to google play. What I do is upload it to iTunes and then use winamp to sync it to my device's external SD card where I can play my music in whatever music app of my choice and not just the Google music app. Basically, for those who don't see a benefit to this, you are paying a monthly service plus a one time 9.99 fee for unlimited legal music downloads.

immortalneo said:
Forgive me if I sound stupid, but since Google Play offers the ability to download any of the songs that you previously uploaded to Google Play, as well as any song you purchased from Google Play, isn't this unnecessary?
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Your missing the point, this software allows you to permanently download (at 320kbps) unlimited music from google's enormous 20mil+ song library. Songs that you don't currently have in your library (purchased or otherwise), but only if you have a current all access subscription. This software is a no-brainer as you get unlimited high quality music.

Anyone else tried this out yet? found a YouTube of this app, the elevator music is pretty lame but it shows the functionality none the less.

I tried it. Didn't buy it yet
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Just Purchased
c3rpant said:
Anyone else tried this out yet? found a YouTube of this app, the elevator music is pretty lame but it shows the functionality none the less.
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I just purchased and it saves music so quick only $10 and i can finally save all my playlists. So whenever i decide to cancel my google all access i wont loose everything!! Works so far. Keep you guys posted

jena_sword said:
I just purchased and it saves music so quick only $10 and i can finally save all my playlists. So whenever i decide to cancel my google all access i wont loose everything!! Works so far. Keep you guys posted
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I ended up grabbing this up to for $10 too... but wont be canceling my all access pass anytime soon! Actually its the only reason I have not canceled and as long as I can save songs like this I won't cancel.

Android Version
Is there an App for android that will do this?

Song Spout Support is GONE
I just purchased Song Spout yesterday. It worked for 24 hours and then asked me to purchase again. I have tried to contact the developer at his support email and his billing email and have received a bounce back on each address. I have also tried to contact his billing web page but it just times out. I think song spout is dead. I wouldn't recommend anyone spending the money unless you can contact the developer first. Looks to me like he closed shop. I hope we get some feedback from the developer or get an alternative solution.

yes, today it isn't working, that's correct. Also the Website is somehow not working properly (php).
I have also contacted them earlier this morning, no reply yet. But to me the email did not bounce!
I contacted them twice earlier already, because of an issue that some songs are not being downloaded, but never got a reply. So the support is NOT existant.
Anyway, maybe it's just a temporary issue, and they have just to restart their webserver and database, and it will work again then. Let's hope so.
I am wondering how that application works, it seems that the Google Play Music stream is done using flash, and somehow that Soungspout managed to save it removing the DRM.

Song Spout Up and Running
Song Spout is back up and running. I received an email from support that there were server issues. I have tested it this morning and all is well. This is great software and I am really glad it is back online.

I use the software regularly and works great. I am in the US. I know sometimes there are country restrictions so anyone outside of the US that are looking for specific tracks only available here, let me know.

Songspout support
I bought Song spout in Oct 2013. It worked great until about 2-3 weeks ago. Now I can't download most songs.
Emailed support, but my emails are returning error messages - the developer may be MIA.
It wasn't a ton of money, but I'm still disappointed that we can't get basic support after such a recent purchase.
Anybody know how to reach the developer?
-A

Works great!
Bought today, works perfectly. Although you have to keep an eye on it as it can get stuck on some songs.

Not "perfectly"
costcutter said:
Bought today, works perfectly. Although you have to keep an eye on it as it can get stuck on some songs.
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Well, it's not working "perfectly" if it gets stuck on some songs.
But I agree it still works pretty well most of the time.
The getting stuck part, though, is an issue I would have liked some feedback on from the developer.
Meanwhile, I've been using MusicMate on my android. It is a major update to the old Cloud Music Importer, and works very well. Doesn't get stuck. Also costs less than Song Spout. I import those files straight into Audipo so I can slow down and loop portions for guitar practice.
Still, wondering the Song Spout developer is still around and supporting the product. I feel that as long as he's taking the money, he ought to reply to support emails.

Yeah I couldn't get any reply from the developer, I only found I had this sticking problem when I was trying to download non all access files.
Just limiting it to songs added from all access it worked great. Didn't know about Music Mate that works great aswell.
asegal said:
Well, it's not working "perfectly" if it gets stuck on some songs.
But I agree it still works pretty well most of the time.
The getting stuck part, though, is an issue I would have liked some feedback on from the developer.
Meanwhile, I've been using MusicMate on my android. It is a major update to the old Cloud Music Importer, and works very well. Doesn't get stuck. Also costs less than Song Spout. I import those files straight into Audipo so I can slow down and loop portions for guitar practice.
Still, wondering the Song Spout developer is still around and supporting the product. I feel that as long as he's taking the money, he ought to reply to support emails.
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It's not working now
It was working pretty well but now it's impossible to search the songs that you would like to download. I don't know what's the problem but I tried to contact support and I don't have any response. :crying:

costcutter said:
Yeah I couldn't get any reply from the developer, I only found I had this sticking problem when I was trying to download non all access files.
Just limiting it to songs added from all access it worked great. Didn't know about Music Mate that works great aswell.
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The latest update in Song Spout fixed all the issues that I was having even got a reply e-mail today.
Does Music Mate allow you to download songs from the all access catalog like Song Spout? Or does it just grab the songs that are in your library? I would check it out but my acer is acting foolish atm.

Google Play Music Issues, HELP!!!

I'm trying to ditch my iPhone, but since I rely on iTunes this seemed impossible to accomplish until I discovered Google Play Music. So I uploaded all my 8,000 songs to the server, no issues.
I rely very heavily on playlists (I have 600+ playlists in iTunes). My playlists also uploaded, but they are blank!!!
When I go to the web player site, the playlists are all blank. And my Nexus 5 device playlists are also blank. Here's what's odd: the playlists on my Xperia Z1 are all full and in perfect order. What gives?!
I deleted my library from Google Play Music and deleted my playlists manually, one by one which was quite painful, and uploaded everything again same result.
Anyone run into this issue or have helpful suggestions? I have already tried everything Google support suggested to no vail, so I turn to the experts

I'm having the same exact problem. Which OS are you running? It might have something to do with that. I'm using a Mac running OSX Mavericks. I hope someone can find a solution. Other research I have done suggests this problem has been occurring for quite some time. If you refer to my link below it shows a similar thread dating from years past. Some of the replies mention the same problem. Unfortunately for now they all seem to be a dead end.
http://androidforums.com/android-media/512896-google-music-wont-let-me-upload.html#post6458599
ssindi said:
I'm trying to ditch my iPhone, but since I rely on iTunes this seemed impossible to accomplish until I discovered Google Play Music. So I uploaded all my 8,000 songs to the server, no issues.
I rely very heavily on playlists (I have 600+ playlists in iTunes). My playlists also uploaded, but they are blank!!!
When I go to the web player site, the playlists are all blank. And my Nexus 5 device playlists are also blank. Here's what's odd: the playlists on my Xperia Z1 are all full and in perfect order. What gives?!
I deleted my library from Google Play Music and deleted my playlists manually, one by one which was quite painful, and uploaded everything again same result.
Anyone run into this issue or have helpful suggestions? I have already tried everything Google support suggested to no vail, so I turn to the experts
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Very interesting, that post was created almost two years ago and still no fix?! How typical of Google, let's just push out semi finished work, and then ignore reported bugs...
jmshupin said:
I'm having the same exact problem. Which OS are you running? It might have something to do with that. I'm using a Mac running OSX Mavericks. I hope someone can find a solution. Other research I have done suggests this problem has been occurring for quite some time. If you refer to my link below it shows a similar thread dating from years past. Some of the replies mention the same problem. Unfortunately for now they all seem to be a dead end.
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'Smart' playlists are incompatible...only 'dumb' playlists from iTunes are supported.

wideasleep1 said:
'Smart' playlists are incompatible...only 'dumb' playlists from iTunes are supported.
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My playlists are all dumb, save the few created by iTunes!

ssindi said:
My playlists are all dumb, save the few created by iTunes!
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I *think* you can re-upload using 'playlists' rather than folder...have you tried that?

Hmm, you can "upload" playlists? I always thought they have to be created manually....

ykphuah said:
Hmm, you can "upload" playlists? I always thought they have to be created manually....
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Well...they have to match the collection format in both locations, or they're invalid. Still...try to import Google Music playlists to iTunes and watch all hell break loose. Thankfully i have managed to avoid that abomination bloatware and never bought or owned anything Apple.
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When you say they have to match the collection format, what exactly do you mean? Is there anyway to verify if the formats are matched or mismatched? Obviously my guess is they are somehow mismatched if it isn't working properly. Do you have any suggestions?
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Well...they have to match the collection format in both locations, or they're invalid. Still...try to import Google Music playlists to iTunes and watch all hell break loose. Thankfully i have managed to avoid that abomination bloatware and never bought or owned anything Apple.
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You have to open a playlist file in Notepad and look at the path. A good playlist editor will allow you to save the playlist file as 'relative'.
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You have to open a playlist file in Notepad and look at the path. A good playlist editor will allow you to save the playlist file as 'relative'.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try
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Google Play Music iTunes Empty or Blank Playlist Issue Fixed!
Alright, So after a stroke of luck, I've managed to solve the blank playlist issue, at least on my device (2010 Macbook Pro running OSX Mavericks)
The steps are not complicated, there are just a lot of them, also scroll to the bottom to see a short cut that might work before going through all the steps.
The apps I used:
AppCleaner
Can be found here: http://www.freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/
or here: http://download.cnet.com/AppCleaner/3000-2248_4-10867510.html
(watch out for CNET's bloatware, do the custom installation of their downloader and un-click all the add-ons)
So here's what I did:
**Deleted all of my iTunes playlists from Google Play Music using the Web Browser Interface
**Exited out of Google Play Music Manager and used AppCleaner to search for and move all the related files to the trash
(Related files being):
​MusicManager app located at /Applications/MusicManager.app
​com.google.musicmanager.plist located at ~/Library/Preferences/com.google.musicmanager.plist
​MusicManger folder located at ~/Library/Logs/MusicManager
**Note, it might be hard to delete the app if it is still in use for some reason, to delete it use the "Secure Empty Trash" in the finder menu**
***Reboot the Computer***
***Before attempting the following steps involving iTunes files, it is important to know that this will reset your iTunes and all devices linked to it. More information can be found here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Go into the iTunes music folder on your computer (iTunes must be closed):
**Take the iTunes Music Library.xml and put it on your desktop, put the iTunes Library.itl in the trash (do not get these confused!)
**Reopen iTunes (all of your playlists will be gone, most of your music will be gone), and import the iTunes Music Library.xml back into iTunes using the Import Playlist Feature
**Let iTunes do its thing, this could take a while depending on how much music you have
***Finally, reinstall Google Play Music manager, select the iTunes music folder (or where ever you keep your music) and Voila! your playlists should sync when google play music finishes uploading your library. Uploading should only take a few hours or less since Music Manager is just verifying songs instead of uploading them.
Possible, Unverified Shortcut:
I realize the above steps are long, but after completing them everything worked again. If I had to guess, the source of the problem lies in one of two spots, the com.google.musicmanager.plist file, or the iTunes Music Library.xml file. If you don't feel up to completing all the steps above, I might suggest:
1.) Uninstall Google Play Music Manager, find and delete the com.google.musicmanager.plist file, then reinstall
2.) Exit out of Google Play Music Manager, complete the iTunes steps listed above, reopen Google Play Music Manger
3.) Try to complete the steps listed by wideasleep1 in the previous post
If you are running a windows computer, the steps should be similar (maybe some files in different locations), but uninstalling shouldn't be as complicated.
Sorry for writing a book, I hope this helps!!

Google now launcher question

So I have a very stupid question / possible coincidence. I've had this come up once or twice already. Since obviously the Google now launcher does the okay Google hot word, is it also possible for it to identify music as well as the hot word automatically? In both previous cases I was listening to music on another device but had my phone on the home screen. When I go into google play music it has recommendations at the top based on said music I was listening to despite me not listening to that music in play music for a few days. Is this just a coincidence? My odd imagination? I just find it really weird.
Thanks.
P.S. I should clarify that by other device I mean the factory no frills radio in my car.
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It's probably just using the information from your last visit to the Play store. If you think about apps's that are made for recognising music songs, doing something like this via a Google search bar it would make the app rather large? I'm sure it's a small file size?
I might be wrong, but I'm guessing it's just remembered from the last time you used Play store, it could be coincidence if you listen to popular songs.

Tapatalk (application) is an android app that allows you to connect at several forum sites. It combines data and it is used by many users because they can switch forums very easily.
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WyvilleDog said:
It's probably just using the information from your last visit to the Play store. If you think about apps's that are made for recognising music songs, doing something like this via a Google search bar it would make the app rather large? I'm sure it's a small file size?
I might be wrong, but I'm guessing it's just remembered from the last time you used Play store, it could be coincidence if you listen to popular songs.
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Apologies for the delay. Yeah, I guess it is a coincidence. I tried today to trigger it intentionally but didn't get it to happen this time. Just seemed odd though the first time around. Odd in a good way, anyways. I happen to like all the Google smarts and integration rather than fear it, personally. Not enough hours in the day these days to accomplish everything so the more assistance I can get, the better.
Thanks again for the response.

Hi, as yo can see, this will be my first post so......be gentle.
About you question, i think that the suggetions come from the info that you music player gather about the music you listen to, you can see if your music player "sees" what are you listening in senttings>apps> -your music player- >permissions.
I hope that you found this helpful. =D