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Roblox Launches Listening Parties — A New Way to Release Music

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Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has introduced the first-ever Roblox Listening Party, featuring artist Poppy and her new album Flux. This innovative event allows fans to experience music while engaging in popular Roblox experiences. Poppy, a groundbreaking artist with a GRAMMY nomination, expressed excitement about launching her album on this platform. The event showcases how Roblox aims to integrate music within its community, providing artists a unique means to connect with fans. As players explore popular games, they can enjoy Poppy's album and participate in exclusive activities.

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  • First-ever Listening Party on Roblox enhances user engagement and music integration.
  • Poppy's album launch could drive increased traffic and user activity on the platform.
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Singer-songwriter Poppy joins the metaverse as the first musician to host a Listening Party

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Roblox (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, today announced the first Roblox Listening Party — the latest innovation in music in the metaverse. With Roblox Listening Parties, artists premiere a new album in select top experiences giving them access to millions of fans who can listen to their music while they play and hang out with their friends. Roblox and leading independent record label Sumerian Records announced that Poppy will be the first artist to host a Listening Party on the platform with the debut of her new album, Flux, which will be released today

Flux is the artist’s latest album, which comes on the heels of a GRAMMY performance in March of this year. Poppy is the first solo female artist ever nominated for a GRAMMY in the Best Metal Performance category.

“Flux is coming out Friday the 24th and I’m so excited to reveal it to the world!” explained Poppy. “I feel very fortunate to make music in a time like this. Roblox is a platform with endless possibilities and seemed like a perfect place to launch my new album!”

For this first-ever Listening Party, music will be integrated throughout popular experiences allowing fans to rock out to Flux as they decorate their dream home in Overlook Bay, dance to her songs in RoBeats, attend class in Robloxian High School, explore new worlds in Creatures of Sonaria, and raise dragons in Dragon Adventures. The music will also be played in City Life, The Floor is Lava, Color Block Tower, and Fairytale Life Roleplay. Collectively, the featured experiences boast over three billion lifetime visits.

“It has been such a pleasure working with Poppy and Sumerian Records to launch our first ever Listening Party,” said Jon Vlassopulos, Vice President and Global Head of Music for Roblox. “Music is such a natural part of the way we express ourselves, entertain ourselves, and find connections with other people, and we want to keep finding new ways to make music more of an integral part of the Roblox experience. Allowing Poppy’s fans to enjoy her new album Flux where they are already spending time with their friends seemed like a no brainer, and our developers have jumped at the opportunity to participate!”

Over the weekend, Poppy will also join fans in each immersive experience, competing and creating alongside them while answering questions about the album. Her play schedule can be found on her Roblox profile as well as on her Roblox group. There will also be two exclusive free virtual merchandise (also known as “verch”) items available in the Roblox catalog for fans to enjoy.

“We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to help our artists break through the noise and reach fans where they already are,” said Jill Pedone, Chief Strategy Officer at Sumerian Records. “Poppy already has an existing fanbase on Roblox so it was a natural place for us to host her Listening Party. I can’t wait for fans to get to hear the new record while they play their favorite experiences!”

With Listening Parties, Roblox gives music fans an immersive way to discover and share music together with their friends. For artists and labels, Roblox provides a unique and creative way to engage and attract millions of fans and unlock new commercial opportunities in the metaverse. The range of Roblox music experiences, from Launch Parties to virtual concerts and now Listening Parties, are becoming table stakes for artists as they seek to promote new releases and attract new fans.

“We were thrilled to have Overlook Bay be a part of the Flux Listening Party on Roblox” said Zach Letter, Founder of Wonderworks. “There’s so much potential for Roblox to become the place to discover great new music and it didn’t hurt that Poppy happens to be one of our favorite artists. Hope to see many more of these in the future!”

“Poppy is the most exciting multimedia artist of our generation,” said Joey Simmrin, President of MDDN management. ”Poppy and our team at MDDN have been fans of Roblox for a while, so when this concept was pitched to us, we were more than game to give it a try. The Roblox team made this such an easy process; it was a no brainer”

About Roblox

Roblox’s mission is to build a human co-experience platform that enables shared experiences among billions of users. Every day, tens of millions of people around the world have fun with friends as they explore millions of immersive digital experiences. All of these experiences are built by the Roblox community, made up of over eight million creators. We believe in building a safe, civil, and diverse community—one that inspires and fosters creativity and positive relationships between people around the world. For more information, please visit corp.roblox.com.

ROBLOX and the Roblox logo are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Roblox Corporation in the United States and other countries. © 2021 Roblox Corporation. All rights reserved.

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FAQ

What is the Roblox Listening Party featuring Poppy?

The Roblox Listening Party is an event where Poppy premieres her new album 'Flux' within Roblox experiences, allowing fans to listen while playing.

When was Poppy's album 'Flux' released on Roblox?

Poppy's album 'Flux' was released on September 24, 2021, during the first Roblox Listening Party.

How does the Listening Party impact Roblox users?

The Listening Party allows Roblox users to enjoy new music while participating in various games, enhancing their overall experience.

Who is the first artist to host a Listening Party on Roblox?

Poppy is the first artist to host a Listening Party on Roblox, marking a significant event in the metaverse music space.

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