Apple Music Launches New Flagship Studio in Los Angeles to Mark 10th Anniversary
Apple Music Opens Cutting-Edge Los Angeles Studio to Celebrate 10 Years
Apple Music is turning 10, and it’s marking the occasion in a bold, future-focused way — by opening a massive 15,000-square-foot studio complex in Los Angeles this summer. Spread across three levels, the new facility is more than just a studio. It’s a fully immersive creative hub built for the artists of today and tomorrow.The new LA studio signals Apple’s deeper investment in artist support and innovation, setting a new industry benchmark for streaming platforms that want to do more than just distribute music.
A Creative Playground with High-Tech Muscle
Inside the expansive complex, you’ll find:Two Spatial Audio-equipped radio studios for interviews, guest sessions, and live performances. A 4,000-square-foot soundstage that supports multi-camera shoots, fan events, and live concerts. A dedicated Spatial Audio mixing room featuring a powerful 9.2.4 PMC speaker system. Fully equipped songwriting, podcasting, and social media labs, including edit bays and isolation booths for artists and creators.
This new Los Angeles studio serves as both a technological showcase and an open invitation to the music community, offering hands-on access to some of the most advanced audio tools available anywhere.
Apple’s Global Vision for Music Creation
Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head, said the project reflects the platform’s continued mission to serve as a storytelling hub:“Apple Music Radio has always been a home for storytelling and artistry… With this new studio, we are furthering our commitment to creating a space for artists to create, connect, and share their vision.”
This flagship LA studio joins Apple’s global network of creative outposts, which includes spaces in New York, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, and Nashville, with more to follow. Each location supports local and global talent, reflecting Apple’s expanding commitment to artist-first innovation.
Redefining the Role of Streaming Platforms
As competition intensifies in the music streaming world, Apple Music is proving that its future isn’t just about algorithms and playlists. It’s about building real infrastructure that empowers artists, enhances audio quality, and brings listeners closer to the process.By introducing advanced tools like Spatial Audio and providing live performance spaces, Apple Music continues to blur the lines between tech company and music label — and artists are reaping the benefits.
Whether you're a rising star, a chart-topping icon, or a curious listener, this new space represents a fresh chapter in how music is made, heard, and shared.
