YouTube Red, Google Play Music Merging Into New Service

Alphabet's YouTube Red and Google Play Music streaming options are merging to form a new service. They're already closely linked to each other since those who subscribe to one also receive access to the other. However, YouTube Red and Play Music are distinct services and that hasn't helped either of them.

Lyor Cohen, YouTube's head of music, says this move is intended to bring the services forward and to attract more users.

The important thing is combining YouTube Red and Google Play Music, and having one offering,- Cohen

There will be a big focus on music with the new service.