IPod apps automatically shut my music off to play in-app music instead

Is there *any* way to stop this? I've tried switching over by double tapping the home button for multi-task, as well as opening the apps first and then attempting to start my music. I've never been this frustrated by an iPod before. I have the iPod touch 5th gen. Any help is very appreciated.

Maybe it depends on the app you are running. I have Star Walk, which has this weird kind of music backround that you can turn off. I started playing something from my iTunes, then started Star Walk (music was off). My music continued to play. Then, just for fun, I turned the Star Walk music back on, and they both were playing at the same time.....
Maybe it's an app to app kind of thing.....
Sorry
GB

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If still covered by warranty I would return it back.
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B-rock,
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