Apple Music and TikTok Launch ‘Play Full Song’ and ‘Listening Party’ Features
TikTok and Apple Music have partnered to introduce two new features, ‘Play Full Song’ and ‘Listening Party,’ designed to enhance music discovery and engagement directly within the TikTok app. The integration aims to provide a seamless experience for users to listen to full tracks and connect with artists and fellow fans.
Seamless Music Discovery with ‘Play Full Song’
Apple Music subscribers can now listen to full-length songs discovered on TikTok without leaving the platform. The ‘Play Full Song’ button, available on the For You Page or Sound Detail Page, opens the Apple Music player, allowing users to enjoy the complete track. TikTok announced the feature on March 11, 2026.
Once in Apple Music, subscribers can save songs to their library, add them to playlists and explore personalized music recommendations. This integration ensures artists are compensated for streams through Apple Music’s payment system. Variety reported on the partnership.
Connecting Artists and Fans with ‘Listening Party’
Alongside ‘Play Full Song,’ TikTok and Apple Music are launching ‘Listening Party,’ a feature enabling fans to listen to songs together in real-time. Users can participate in shared listening sessions and interact with each other through a live chat. Artists can also join these sessions to connect directly with their audience. TikTok stated that artists are currently curatorially chosen for ‘Listening Party,’ with plans to expand access in the future.
Built on Apple’s MusicKit
The ‘Play Full Song’ experience is built using Apple’s MusicKit, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted listening experience.
Global Rollout
Both ‘Play Full Song’ and ‘Listening Party’ will be rolled out globally on TikTok in the coming weeks.
“Tapping into the music you love should sense effortless,” said Ole Obermann, co-head of Apple Music, in a statement. Tracy Gardner, global head of music business development at TikTok, added, “It’s all about bringing artists and fans closer, and turning shared moments into lasting connections.”