Rdio will bow out next week

In November, Pandora announced it would beabsorbing Rdiofor $75 million whileextending job offersto around 100 employees that were with the acquired company. Rdio, shortly after the deal was made public, said that subscriptionswould beendedlater in the month. A shutdown date for the service was not provided; however, this week the company finally provided that date.Rdio has declared it will be shutting down onDecember 22. Here’s the kind note that the team left:“We’re honored to have connected you with the music you love. We know you want to find a home for that music, so we’re providing ways for you to take it with you.”As previously stated, Rdio employees have been given the opportunity to continue working in the music streaming world with Pandora.Source:Rdio