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The State of Streaming Music Services
CD sales are plummeting, and vinyl sales have plateaued after rising to their greatest peak since the 1990s, but that doesn't mean that people have abandoned music. It's quite the contrary, really. With the rise of streaming music, people are listening to their favorite songs and compositions in their homes, offices, or any other location where their devices can connect to the internet. In fact, according to a report from the Recording Industry Association of America, US music revenue increased 17 percent from 2016 to 2017, with music streaming services making up two-thirds of that money.
Streaming music services are so vital to the industry that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) now factors music streaming into its Gold and Platinum album certifications. In fact, Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, a rather forgettable hip-hop album, is the first record to go platinum based entirely on online plays, streaming more than 3 billion times worldwide. Like Bob Dylan said, the times, they are a-changing. And for the better. Mostly.
The Music Streaming Features You'll Love
The RIAA's move is a wise one, as streaming music services have become a part of our everyday lives. Most streaming music services have some base-level commonality, such as letting you create customizable channels, but a handful stand out from the very crowded pack due to their unique feature sets. For example, Tidal prides itself on sound quality, delivering a premium Hi-Fi product that boasts uncompressed 1411Kbps FLAC audio streams that surpasses your typical stream or MP3 file.
Considering that most online music services' streams are in the 128Kbps and 320Kbps range, Tidal's audio quality is quite impressive. In fact, Tidal's new Masters Streams are even more impressive, offering studio-quality audio courtesy of the Master Quality Authenticated audio codec. These FLAC-based streams sound absolutely terrific.
Some services, such as Slacker Radio and Spotify, have free options that let you try before you subscribe, while others, such as Amazon Music Unlimited and Tidal, are strictly premium experiences (typically starting at the $10-per-month mark). Many services have lyrics, too, so you can sing along, word-for-word, with your favorite song. In addition, family plans, a relatively recent industry feature, let six household members sign up for a shared premium account for $14.99 per month.
There are many differences between the free and paid streaming music tiers in most services. Free accounts typically limit your ability to skip songs to just six per hour, and they feed you ads in either audio or video form. The free tiers are for more casual listeners or people who don't find it worth spending a dime on music. Premium accounts, however, offer unlimited song skips, on-demand playback, and other goodies. The for-pay levels of service are aimed at customers who really want to explore the depths of what a streaming music service offers.
In addition, each of the reviewed services offers mobile apps, so you needn't be tied to your PC to enjoy tunes. A valuable feature that you'll find in these services' mobile apps is the ability to cache music for offline playback, a feature generally reserved for premium subscribers. This is a technological godsend for folks who are frequently in locations that have spotty signal coverage.
You'll find even greater streaming music diversity should you dig deeper into the space. Slacker Radio, for example, differentiates itself with live ESPN Radio, so you can stay on top of sports happenings throughout the day. The service also has Stories, a hosted program that features interesting tales, ranging from love to horror. Tidal sells concert and sports tickets, and has an expert editorial staff that produces feature-length articles. Amazon Music Unlimited lets you upload your own audio files and stream them along wiht the songs in the company's catalog. Most services have a robust selection of comedy albums.
There's a lot of content to explore beyond simple music. These platforms are quickly transforming from streaming music services into overall streaming audio services.
Some Stumbles
Unfortunately, all isn't swell in this musical wild, wild west. Thanks to—you guessed it—money, some platforms have either gained or lost content. For example, pop idol Taylor Swift yanked her 1989 album from Spotify three years ago due to low royalty payments, and the record hasn't appeared on the service since then. In fact, there have been reports that Swift is pondering her own streaming music service. The issue of artist compensation has always dogged the recording industry, and it hasn't disappeared with the advent of streaming music—quite the contrary, in fact.
Tidal aimed to stand out from the crowd, as a platform built on the idea of properly paying artists. It was also the only service to host Prince's catalog for a hot minute (though that's no longer the case). In some cases, you're unable to play particular songs on demand; those tracks are only available within the scope of a themed channel. Content restrictions and missing artists and tracks are still a problem in the space, though—Swift notwithstanding—the situation has improved markedly in recent years.
Trying to figure out where things live and how you're able to access them can prove quite vexing to the uninitiated. It's one of the entertainment challenges that we face in the digital age.
It's Your Move
Thankfully, you don't need to wade through the numerous services to find the one that best suits your listening needs. PCMag has reviewed both popular and niche streaming music services to separate the musical wheat from the auditory chaff. Below, you'll find capsules that link to our full reviews of 10 streaming services; up top, you'll find a chart that highlights the features you should expect in a high-quality service. Check out the reviews and chart to discover which streaming music services are best suited for your music listening tastes.
If you're curious about why certain streaming music services aren't featured in this story, here's the skinny. It's very likely they've been surpassed by the 10 superior services highlighted here, absorbed by a rival, or gone out of business. For example, Jango isn't very good; AOL Radio is nothing more than a reskinned Slacker Radio; and Rdio sold its tech to Pandora. I expect to see more shakeouts in the space in the next few years, as there are so many players providing broadly similar services.
That's not to say they are the same, however! Read on to find the pros and cons of the best online music streaming services we've reviewed. Put on a pair of headphones or crank up your speakers and explore the options below.
If you're concerned about streaming your favorite tunes over, say, a Starbucks Wi-Fi signal, you need to get yourself a VPN. A virtual private network safeguards your mobile devices from snoopers and, depending on the location of the VPN server, may let you access music licensed to other regions. Using a VPN to get around licensing restrictions probably violates Spotify's terms of service, though, so tread carefully.
Do you have a favorite music service, or is there one that particularly grinds your gears? Let us know in the comments below.
Best Online Music Streaming Services Featured in This Roundup:
SiriusXM Internet Radio Review
MSRP: $10.99
Pros: Numerous live talk, sports, and music channels. Ability to pause and rewind tracks. Useful TuneStart alert system. Song recommendations. Deep channel customization options. High-profile exclusive content.Cons: No lyrics. No longer has the excellent Start Now feature.Bottom Line: SiriusXM Internet Radio's crisp audio, numerous live stations, and talk radio is a must-have for radio-streaming fans, despite a few niggles. Read ReviewSlacker Radio Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Excellently curated stations and fun playlists. Intuitive design. Informative DJs. News and The Weather Channel updates.Cons: No family plan. Lacks lyrics. No video.Bottom Line: Slacker Radio's deep music library, informative DJs, and themed stations make the streaming audio service one of the best places to listen to music online.Read ReviewSpotify Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Collaborative playlists. Optional desktop app that lets you play locally stored audio files. Premium accounts let you hear select albums before they're released. Cool Archie motion comics. Video. Podcasts.Cons: No live radio or optional informative DJs.Bottom Line: The feature-packed Spotify, available in both free and premium versions, is an excellent streaming music service that boasts collaborative playlists, early album access, and even select Archie digital comics.Read ReviewAmazon Music Unlimited Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Large music library. Cool scrolling lyrics. Useful Alexa-specific features. Tight integration with Amazon Echo device family.Cons: No free version. Lacks non-music content. No longer lets you upload audio files.Bottom Line: Amazon's fully realized streaming music service provides an intriguing alternative to the many competing products on the market-especially for Echo device owners.Read ReviewApple Music Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Streams 45 million songs. Exclusive albums and Apple's Beats 1 radio station. Offline playback. Siri and Apple Watch integration. Family Plan. Cool video playlists. News and sports content. 90-day free trial.Cons: Curation could be more specialized. Can't access your library from a web browser. Lackluster social media features. No unlimited free version.Bottom Line: Apple Music boasts exclusive albums and Siri and Apple Watch compatibility, but this well-rounded streaming music service falls just short of toppling Slacker Radio and Spotify.Read ReviewDeezer Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Library of 53 million songs. Family and Student plans. Live radio. Lyrics. Podcasts. Lets you upload MP3 files on the desktop. Free version. Cons: No offline mode in desktop app. Mobile apps lack MP3 compatibility. Can't rewind live radio streams. No free mobile version.Bottom Line: Bursting at the seams with content, Deezer is a well-rounded streaming music service, though it lacks some of the fun extras found in the competition.Read ReviewTidal Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Excellent sound quality. Long-form editorial pieces. Themed playlists. On-demand playback. Exclusive backstage content, live streams, and concerts. Early access to select concert and sports tickets.Cons: Lacks lyrics. Some competing services offer a wider variety of audio content. No free version.Bottom Line: The continually evolving Tidal is an excellent streaming music service, especially for listeners who want high-quality audio and first dibs on tickets to hot concerts and sporting events.Read ReviewGoogle Play Music Review
MSRP: $9.99
Pros: Good audio quality. Lots of music. Links to YouTube videos. Option to buy tunes from the Google Play Store. Handy music locker. Affordable family plan.Cons: Annoying setup. No lyrics. Needs more non-musical content.Bottom Line: Google Play Music, with its music locker and YouTube and YouTube Red integration, offers more unique features than your typical streaming music service.Read ReviewiHeartRadio Review
MSRP: $4.99
Pros: Many live and curated artist streams. Lyrics. Informative artist bios and news articles. Events section.Cons: Catalog holes. Unable to rewind live radio. No family plan. Unattractive design.Bottom Line: iHeartRadio attempts to merge live radio and a curated catalog, but the streaming music service lacks many of the features found in its rivals and its interface is clunky in places.Read ReviewPandora Review
MSRP: $4.99
Pros: Unlimited skips, unlimited replays, and ad-free listening with Pandora Premium. Good song recommendation engine. Lyrics. Breezy lean-back experience. Family plan. Showcases tour dates.Cons: No live content. Some tracks aren't available for on-demand streaming. Can't browse by category. Some lag in testing when switching sections.Bottom Line: The once-pioneering streaming music platform finally has the feature set to compete with rival services, though it doesn't dethrone the top players.Read Review
Best Online Music Streaming Services Featured in This Roundup:
SiriusXM Internet Radio Review
MSRP: $10.99Pros: Numerous live talk, sports, and music channels. Ability to pause and rewind tracks. Useful TuneStart alert system. Song recommendations. Deep channel customization options. High-profile exclusive content.Cons: No lyrics. No longer has the excellent Start Now feature.Bottom Line: SiriusXM Internet Radio's crisp audio, numerous live stations, and talk radio is a must-have for radio-streaming fans, despite a few niggles.Read ReviewSlacker Radio Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Excellently curated stations and fun playlists. Intuitive design. Informative DJs. News and The Weather Channel updates.Cons: No family plan. Lacks lyrics. No video.Bottom Line: Slacker Radio's deep music library, informative DJs, and themed stations make the streaming audio service one of the best places to listen to music online.Read ReviewSpotify Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Collaborative playlists. Optional desktop app that lets you play locally stored audio files. Premium accounts let you hear select albums before they're released. Cool Archie motion comics. Video. Podcasts.Cons: No live radio or optional informative DJs.Bottom Line: The feature-packed Spotify, available in both free and premium versions, is an excellent streaming music service that boasts collaborative playlists, early album access, and even select Archie digital comics.Read ReviewAmazon Music Unlimited Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Large music library. Cool scrolling lyrics. Useful Alexa-specific features. Tight integration with Amazon Echo device family.Cons: No free version. Lacks non-music content. No longer lets you upload audio files.Bottom Line: Amazon's fully realized streaming music service provides an intriguing alternative to the many competing products on the market-especially for Echo device owners.Read ReviewApple Music Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Streams 45 million songs. Exclusive albums and Apple's Beats 1 radio station. Offline playback. Siri and Apple Watch integration. Family Plan. Cool video playlists. News and sports content. 90-day free trial.Cons: Curation could be more specialized. Can't access your library from a web browser. Lackluster social media features. No unlimited free version.Bottom Line: Apple Music boasts exclusive albums and Siri and Apple Watch compatibility, but this well-rounded streaming music service falls just short of toppling Slacker Radio and Spotify.Read ReviewDeezer Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Library of 53 million songs. Family and Student plans. Live radio. Lyrics. Podcasts. Lets you upload MP3 files on the desktop. Free version.Cons: No offline mode in desktop app. Mobile apps lack MP3 compatibility. Can't rewind live radio streams. No free mobile version.Bottom Line: Bursting at the seams with content, Deezer is a well-rounded streaming music service, though it lacks some of the fun extras found in the competition.Read ReviewTidal Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Excellent sound quality. Long-form editorial pieces. Themed playlists. On-demand playback. Exclusive backstage content, live streams, and concerts. Early access to select concert and sports tickets.Cons: Lacks lyrics. Some competing services offer a wider variety of audio content. No free version.Bottom Line: The continually evolving Tidal is an excellent streaming music service, especially for listeners who want high-quality audio and first dibs on tickets to hot concerts and sporting events.Read ReviewGoogle Play Music Review
MSRP: $9.99Pros: Good audio quality. Lots of music. Links to YouTube videos. Option to buy tunes from the Google Play Store. Handy music locker. Affordable family plan.Cons: Annoying setup. No lyrics. Needs more non-musical content.Bottom Line: Google Play Music, with its music locker and YouTube and YouTube Red integration, offers more unique features than your typical streaming music service.Read ReviewiHeartRadio Review
MSRP: $4.99Pros: Many live and curated artist streams. Lyrics. Informative artist bios and news articles. Events section.Cons: Catalog holes. Unable to rewind live radio. No family plan. Unattractive design.Bottom Line: iHeartRadio attempts to merge live radio and a curated catalog, but the streaming music service lacks many of the features found in its rivals and its interface is clunky in places.Read ReviewPandora Review
MSRP: $4.99Pros: Unlimited skips, unlimited replays, and ad-free listening with Pandora Premium. Good song recommendation engine. Lyrics. Breezy lean-back experience. Family plan. Showcases tour dates.Cons: No live content. Some tracks aren't available for on-demand streaming. Can't browse by category. Some lag in testing when switching sections.Bottom Line: The once-pioneering streaming music platform finally has the feature set to compete with rival services, though it doesn't dethrone the top players.Read Review
Illegally downloading music isn’t an option if you’re looking to support the artists and producers who enrich our lives — as you should be.
As any true music lover knows, you should try to support the people who make your favorite tunes. Downloading may not be as popular as streaming music, and there are some convenient ways to stream your favorite tracks for free, such as Apple Music and Spotify. But if you don’t want to pay, streaming options beyond that are fairly limited. So, what are the best free music download sites?
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Below are a few of our favorites, so you can keep the tunes going even when your car rounds the next bend or Comcast decides to cut you off. Many of these sites are void of Billboard artists like Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar, but if you look in the right spots, you’ll find a few hits from some big names, along with scores of independent artists that should keep your ears happy and your wallet heavy.
Free Music Archive
In 2009, New Jersey-based WFMU Radio embarked on a project to make contemporary music of all genres available to the public, and the Free Music Archive was born. Since its inception, WFMU has partnered with dozens of other curators, and the site has become a veritable treasure trove of free content.
The site combines two different approaches to posting tracks: First, it indexes free music posted by all of its partner curators, and second, it allows users to post their own music directly to the archives. This synthesis of sources creates a mind-boggling library of tracks that you could literally spend months browsing through, whether you choose to do so by curator or genre. In addition, the site hosts a myriad of podcasts, and renowned radio stations such as Seattle’s KEXP frequently post live cuts from their studio sessions with big-name acts passing through. The smash tracks may lack some post-production, but they’re also free.
SoundCloud
Not every song posted on SoundCloud is free (or good, for that matter), but both big-name and lesser-known artists often offer free downloads if you can manage to find their verified profile — though sometimes you may have to drop them a like on Facebook or a follow on Twitter for the privilege. You can browse SoundCloud by artist, genre, popularity, or latest postings; you will be surprised at how many free tracks can be found. There is also a section of the site dedicated to tracks released under Creative Commons licenses, which means you’re free to download, remix, or tweak them as much as you like.
SoundCloud essentially serves as the YouTube of music uploading, in the sense that anyone can upload their tracks before specifying whether they’re available for download or strictly for streaming purposes. Moreover, the site touts an extremely active user community and one of the sleekest user interfaces of any site on our list, one conveniently lined with a navigational bar at the top and direct access to the service’s accompanying mobile apps. Fair warning: SoundCloud’s had a bit of financial trouble recently, so you might want to visit the site soon and go on a downloading spree just in case the site goes kaput.
ReverbNation
Big names like Alabama Shakes, The Civil Wars, and Imagine Dragons all got their start on ReverbNation by sharing their music for free and building up their loyal fanbase. There is a mix of every genre on ReverbNation, but the site tends to lean toward more pop, alternative, and hip-hop than anything else. With a community of nearly 4 million artists, labels, and users, ReverbNation helps you sift through its immersive catalog with cool features like the site’s Discover app and a page that will help you find who is about to be the next big thing.
Amazon
You’re probably used to using this online retailer to buy everything from the best headphones to dog food, so why not add some free music to your shopping list? Believe it or not, Amazon has a massive assortment of thousands of free tunes available via its digital music arm, letting you pick through everything from obscure indie and classical music to hits by the Foo Fighters. There are a lot of free streaming options, but classic big-name artists like Carole King also have tracks to download if you do a little digging. Checkout is quick and painless, and it works just like buying a song that costs money on Amazon, sans payment. Simply add a song to your shopping cart, check out, and the tunes are yours.
DatPiff
Rap lovers, rejoice! Since the mid-aughts, the hip-hop community has become a veritable breeding ground for free music, much of which comes in the form of mixtapes. Some are original compilations by artists looking to cop some shine, some feature rappers freestyling over popular instrumentals from their contemporaries, and some are just dropped by artists looking to reward their loyal fans with some free tunes — we’re looking at you, Curren$y.
DatPiff is also the only site on this list that consistently offers free music from mainstream artists — think Future and Drake — and remains the No. 1 spot for fans to download new tapes, view release schedules, and listen to fan-made compilation albums. The site even features a pop-out player so you can listen before you download, as well as a news aggregator that collects stories from sites like HipHopEarly.
Audiomack
There’s now a new kid on the block that’s challenging DatPiff’s domination. It’s called Audiomack, and it’s home to what’s fast been branded the best collection of hip-hop, rap and trap — comprising of everything from smash hits from heavyweights like Kodak Black to viral tracks from emerging artists like NBA YoungBoy. As of late, however, a lot of creators have decided to disable downloads, instead opting to utilizing the service’s streaming feature; although rest assured, there is still a large amount of downloadable material on there, including some mixtapes by Migos, Playboi Carti, and Rich The Kid.
Live Music Archive is essentially a partnership between Internet Archive and etree.org, a community dedicated to providing high-quality, lossless versions of live concerts. You can think of it as a bootlegger’s paradise given the site’s sheer abundance of concert material, much of which focuses on jam bands such as the Grateful Dead, String Cheese Incident, and Sound Tribe Sector 9. Still, there are a host of other bands to choose from — The Smashing Pumpkins, Jack Johnson, Animal Collective, etc. — along with plenty of genres to browse, ranging from jazz to reggae.
Navigation is a bit of a chore due to the overwhelming wealth of content, but there are ways to filter the results by title, publish date, or original creator. Once you find a particular show, you can often stream or download the individual tracks as a FLAC or MP3, allowing you to play the tracks in your media player of choice. Unfortunately, the site doesn’t ensure a quality performance — so we’d recommend previewing anything that sounds like it could tickle your fancy using Live Music Archive’s web player before taking the plunge and downloading it for local playback.
Jamendo
With hundreds of thousands of tracks from thousands of artists, Jamendo is easily one of the biggest repositories of free music on the web. You won’t find all of your favorite artists here, but the site’s streamlined user interface makes it great for browsing and finding talented new musicians. Instead of browsing by genre, you peruse tracks by popularity, most downloaded, most played, or latest release. Popularity is based on user ratings, so despite the massive number of tracks on the site, you don’t have to spend a lot of time searching before you find stuff that pleases your ears. To be sure, the site’s penchant for lesser-known artists and experimental tracks makes it more suited for someone looking for something new rather than specific artists.
NoiseTrade
NoiseTrade is one part free music site, one part promotion platform. You can download any individual track or album an independent artist uploads to the site if, in turn, you generously supply them with your email address and postal code. The freemium promotion platform also encourages you to spread the word about artists you like via Facebook and Twitter while giving you the option to quickly tip the artist a suggested $4 donation.
The site’s user interface is also remarkably clean and simple, allowing you to effortlessly search or browse artists within a visual hub loaded with recommendations and complimentary mixtapes that cover a wide swath of genres, musicians, and forthcoming events. Furthermore, the site often boasts exclusive samplers and releases from artists before they premiere elsewhere, along with corresponding links that connect you with artists’ social-media pages and management. Some of our favorite albums being offered last time we checked? Wild Ones’ Keep it Safeand John Prine’s Live in Asheville ’86.
Musopen
If you’re a fan of classical music, finding free downloads is easy — after all, most classical compositions and many performances have long been in the public domain. Musopen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and accessibility of classical music, hosts an impressive library of compositions without any copyright restrictions. Users can browse by composer or performer, or filter results based on the time period and instrument. Whether you enjoy the complex arrangements of the Baroque period or the fierce passion of the Romantics, Musopen probably has what you’re looking for.
The selections are available for streaming or downloading — some even in high resolution — and the site offers a copious amount of helpful background info for your perusal. If you’re curious what a rondo is or what defined Chopin’s style, you can learn all that here. Musicians may also be delighted to learn that the site provides sheet music, so if you find yourself falling in love with a particular piece, you can follow along or even learn to play it.
Last.fm
When Last.fm was initially created in 2002, it functioned as an internet radio station in a similar fashion to Pandora and iHeartRadio. In 2005, however, the site adopted Audioscrobbler, a music-recommendation system that collects data from dozens of media players and music-streaming websites to craft individual user profiles that reflect their musical taste and listening habits. Last.fm has now “scrobbled” info from nearly 100 billion plays, which total more than 7 million years’ worth of listening.
Unbeknownst to many Last.fm users, though, is the site’s repository of free music. It’s accessible via the “Free Music Downloads” link at the bottom of the page — or here — and offers a fairly diverse library of free music, ranging from Sufjan Stevens to The Glitch Mob. It’s eclectic, if limited, and totally free.
Editors' Recommendations
They say that music cleanses the soul. And to some point, it’s true, for music doesn’t just help you in distressing but it also effectively doubles as a companion while you sweat it out at the gym.
But finding a site with free and unlimited music without the need to pay a dime can be a real test. Fortunately, in this free world, nothing is impossible. Here, we have listed out the 7 best sites for free music which are both legal and unusually good.
We haven’t listed the sites like Spotify and Pandora, as these are quite common for the masses. So, without further delay, let’s get started.
Also Read:Listen to Songs Like a Pro With These 11 Apps and Tricks1. Cliggo
Cliggo is the perfect site for music lovers who are on a lookout for a wide variety of musical genres. From the popular songs of the 1980s to the latest tracks, this site has it all. Similar to Spotify, it lets you create and save a playlist, once you sign-in to the site.
What’s more, you can choose popular tracks from countries from all over the world. And if ever, you find yourself puzzled, the artist recommendations and the song recommendations will do the trick.
The interface is extremely easy to use and the built-in search is amazing. The only downside is that it’s not available for offline use yet, however, it’s a great alternative for countries where Spotify hasn’t launched yet.2. AccuRadio
Often touted as “The next generation of radio”, AccuRadio is among the top choices for the music lovers. It’s USP is that it contains a diverse range of artists and songs. Ben 10 returns part 2 watch online. So whether it’s old disco songs or the new Bruno Mars song — everything will be laid out to you.
Though the interface is a tad clunky, it makes that up by providing unlimited free skips on the songs. Since it’s an online radio, you might miss the create playlist part a bit.
Find out why Radio Garden is more than just a radio streaming station.2. Gaana
For the Bollywood fan out there, here’s a chance to listen to free and unlimited Hindi songs on Gaana. Gaana is one of the leading music streaming services in India currently and provides a wealth of choices for the music lover in you.
This service isn’t just limited to Hindi songs, it contains an equal mixture of international hits as well as regional music.
Similar to AccuRadio, this one also lets you do unlimited skips on the playlist. The advantage over Cliggo is that it lets you add songs to the queue even without signing in. Plus, the ‘Play Similar Song’ is one helluva feature if you don’t want to manually line-up the songs, but yet want the service to play songs to your liking.
3. Noon Pacific
On a search for new and offbeat music? Worry not, Noon Pacific has you covered. The site is created by Clark Dinnison who curates new songs and creates a playlists listing out the best new finds in it.
The is minimalistic at its best and doesn’t let you skip songs in all the sections. Plus, there a ‘Daily’ feature which sends the top songs to your inbox daily.
The apps for Noon Pacific are available for Apple and Android users.4. SoundCloud
SoundCloud is the haven for the upcoming artist and popular artists alike. It has a huge library of songs and you can listen to all the songs for free.
What’s more, if you are a musician yourself you can upload your content to the site.
Check out how to use SoundCloud Groups to promote your music.5. Jango
Fifth on our list is Jango. Besides the popular songs and artists, Jango also acts as a platform for upcoming artists and new songs. Though it playfully boasts of giving ads, but be assured, that it’s just one ad per day.
That is something, which I suppose, most of us will happily live with. The only downside to this site is that you cannot skip to a particular spot in the song.
6. Google Play Music
Google Play Music has made quite a name for itself in the recent years. Although it’s popular as a subscription based service, one can easily listen to umpteenth free songs without the need to subscribe. All you need to have is a Google ID.
Depending on the setup that you do, the choices are immense. Plus, there’s also an option of starting a radio. However, when it comes to skipping a song, you can skip only 6 songs per hour. But on the bright side, you can seek to any position of the song that you like best.
Also See: 13 Google Play Music Tips and Tricks for Best Music Experience7. Magnatune
Magnatune is the perfect place to discover hard-to-find and obscure songs. All the songs are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Like most of the sites, here you can skip the songs, however seeking a particular position is a tad problematic.
Users can also sign-up for the membership and download the songs free of cost. Please note that the free songs are a tad riddled with ads.
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That’s a Wrap!
So these were few sites through which you can listen to free and unlimited songs. Is there a favorite one of yours which we missed out on? Do let us know through the comments, will ya?
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