Lifehacker reader Bruno writes in with a tip that should give both fans of the old-style Winamp (a.k.a. Winamp Classic) and critics of the cross-platform VLC Media Player's somewhat plain looks a ...

It's coming back with a monthly subscription.

Why it matters: Winamp appears poised to make a comeback as a streaming platform focused on artists. While the brand's latest owner is primarily considering monetization, fans of the classic desktop ...

Winamp is returning in the first half of 2027 with its first paid subscription, built on Deezer's white-label streaming technology and catalogue. The new player will combine streaming with local files ...

Winamp was first released in 1997 and set itself apart from the crowd with a skinnable interface, as well as its infamous Winamp catchcry every time the software booted up: “it really whips the ...

Winamp was the media player that, back in 1997, introduced many people to listening to music as MP3 files on the computer. Winamp came about the same time many people were finally getting the hang of ...