After the invention of the MP3 player, one of the next best inventions was definitely the music streaming app. For a small fee (and sometimes for no fee at all), you can have hundreds of millions of songs at your fingertips. Many of these apps also offer recommendations right in the app so you don’t even need to leave it to find new music — or your next favorite song.
Music is seriously powerful. It can make us feel good, help us to work out harder, inspire us, and so much more. So finding the right music to listen to at the right moment can make all the difference in your day. Take poker, for example. Choosing the right music to listen to while playing can aid your performance, helping to improve your mood, amp you up, clear your mind, and reduce stress. So with all of these benefits, why wouldn’t you choose to listen to music?
If you need some help finding the right tunes to boost your day, look no further. Here are the best music apps for discovering new music:
Spotify
When it comes to music apps, Spotify is hard to beat. It has an incredible collection of music from all over the world, and it comes in both free and premium versions. (Bonus: the premium version has more personalization features, so it’s even better for finding new music.) In general, it’s awesome for discovering new songs, podcasts, artists, and albums, especially because you can get playlist recommendations based on your interests. You can also listen to playlists from other users, which is just like having your best friend fill you in on all the new music you should be listening to.
Spotify is also a great app for listening to all of the music you already love. You won’t just get indie selections, but selections from a wide range of genres. Plus, you can access Spotify from wherever you are. If you want to switch from your Android to your laptop or TV, it’s super simple.
Audiomack
Want to stream and download all of the best Rap, Electronic, Hip Hop, R&B, and Reggae music for free? Then Audiomack is the best music app for you. It’s a must-have option for finding the next best song or staying up-to-date on what’s trending. With this app you’ll be the life of the party because you’ll know all of the best dance songs before anyone else and you’ll be able to create the best dance playlist.
With Audiomack, you can search for tracks, artists, mixtapes, albums, and playlists, and follow all of your favorites so you never miss the latest recommendations and offerings. You can also stream and listen to music as long as you want, and even created unlimited playlists. Like most free music apps, Audiomack comes with ads. If you’d rather do without them, upgrade to the premium version.
SoundCloud
With more than 200 million tracks and 20 million artists, this free app is still a force to be reckoned with. Unlike many other music apps, this app has a large selection of both established and emerging artists. There are a lot of exclusive tracks, remixes, freestyles (and more) that you won’t find anywhere else. If you want to find and listen to both well-known and lesser-known tunes, go with SoundCloud.
For discovering new music, SoundCloud offers suggested tracks based on your behavior, in addition to showing you the top tunes of each genre and curated playlists (that often change weekly). But if you want more options, you can upgrade to the premium version. You can also connect with emerging artists and other fans directly, which may offer more opportunities for discovering new music. At the least, you’ll be able to support the artists you love!
If you’re looking for new music, don’t hesitate to try out one (or all) of the above apps. You’re sure to find something that’s just your speed!