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Music is everything. It’s a beautiful language that speaks directly to the soul. But while some people just like music, others love it with the whole of their being. It’s like air they breathe. Technology has made it easy to listen to music on the go on your mobile device & there are various apps to make it even more enjoyable.
So if you are an avid music lover, here are some of the top music player apps for a smartphone you must have:
Like many other apps on our list, Pandora integrates personalization into its operation which is 1 of those things that sets it apart. More than just a form of Internet radio, Pandora makes uses your habits & preferences to determine just the song you like & plays them for you. It delivers one of the best forms of personalized music experience you will ever get in a music app. It is the definition of what a music player app should be, a place to find the song you love. Pandora is also available for free; the only downside, however, is that the app is only available for users in the US. Hopefully with time users all over the world will be able to get a feel of it in the nearest future.
This music app also takes you to get a highly personalized experience with a song list tailor-made just for you. Once logged in, users will get a personalized radio with music that has been selected based on their taste & putting into consideration other factors such as zip code & GPS location.
However, if you still want more than the suggestions you have gotten you can always search for particular music or artist that you want to be added & download. iHeart radio also gives you access to live radio stations & podcasts which you can stream from the app. Both the apple & iOS apps are free.
Shazam not only plays music, but it also solves one of the biggest problems music lovers everywhere can relate to. Have you ever been stuck with the line of a song or just the tune & can’t seem to remember the rest of the song? Just hum that tune & Shazam gets to works & finds you that song. The app displays the tracks, album review, full bios of artists & the lyrics of your favorite song as well. It also has a social feature that allows you to share songs & tag your friends.
Spotify is another popular free music player that is a favorite of many smartphone users. Once registered & you connect your Spotify account to your device, you are given some artists & songs are recommended for you immediately. However, you can decide to browse for new music or podcasts as well as videos which you can then download & play on your device.
This app also customizes the music on your local device & add recently played & favorite songs to your playlist to give you some amount of personalization. Spotify offers basic features for free. However, you can access premium features & get rid of ads by paying a fee per month.
The most common complaints about Apple music is how confusing using & navigating through the app can be. It’s true it isn’t easy to figure it out immediately. This is because the confusing interface because integrates directly with your regular music player. But once you get over the initial confusion, you now have access to one of the best music catalogs in the world which compensates for all your troubles.
Apple music is available for iOS devices as well as on Android smartphones. There is a free three months’ trial after which you pay a fee per month
Google play music is another free music app that delivers curated list of songs for you upon signing up with your Google account. However, you can also search for your song for instant streaming or downloads. Google Play Music also synchronizes with your devices & gives you recommended playlists based on your location as well.
Unlike other apps that focus on recommending favorite artists you already know, SoundCloud goes the other direction & encourages discovery & adventure by bringing new music & songs from less known artists. It highlights new & recently uploaded file & builds a recommendations list over time based on your taste. Of course, there are millions of music available which means you can still find your favorites if you want to. The app is available on all platforms for free.
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