Amazon shuts down live audio app Amp after struggling to gain traction

Amp launched in March 2022 as a competitor to Clubhouse and other social audio platforms.
The app allowed users to host live radio-style shows and request songs from a music library.
Despite signing big-name artists, Amp failed to attract a large enough audience.
The closure comes amid cost-cutting efforts at Amazon including layoffs and delivery fee hikes.
Amazon says it will apply insights from Amp to improve music experiences on Amazon Music.