The global music streaming service will enable supporters to download playlists curated personally by the players and made available exclusively on Apple Music. The first of the new team playlists is available now and supporters’ can also listen to Shipyards by The Lake Poets, the theme tune to the new Netflix series, Sunderland ‘til I Die. The inaugural SAFC playlist features tracks chosen by players Luke O’Nien, Jack Baldwin and Jon McLaughlin, which can be downloaded www.safc.com/playerslounge Sunderland AFC’s managing director, Tony Davison said: “It’s fantastic for us to be partnering with such an iconic, global brand and we are delighted to welcome Apple Music to our Sunderland family. “Music is such an integral part of the whole match day experience and now our supporters will be able to download both our matchday playlists and tracks chosen specially by the players, so they can feel part of it, even if they aren’t at the game.” PA Images
Apple Music has announced a deal with Sunderland AFC for the company to become its exclusive music streaming partner. The agreement means that fans will be able to listen to tracks handpicked by the club's players, and music featured in the Netflix series tracking its progress.