“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Victor Hugo
This may seem like a nifty idea and even a practical one. Imagine buying a singer’s entire album for a price and having all that immediately preloaded to your computer the moment you turn it on. However, the idea does not sit well with some of us as we may possibly only like only one or two songs from a particular album and or cannot afford to buy every single favorite song we have. Thus, the ingenuity of online music streaming sites is born. These websites do not necessarily require you to pay. What you need instead, is a good internet service connection.
1. Spotify
No online music streaming list is ever complete without Spotify, so it is only well-deserved that they get the top spot. Spotify remains to be the most popular music streaming service as its music catalogue continues to expand and update itself every single day. Today, they have over thirty million songs with 1.5 billion playlists and amazing features to complement these. Another bonus is Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist which is a genius playlist that changes itself each week and adds songs which are similar to the ones you have been listening to.
2. Soundcloud
For individuals looking for artists who are still trying to discover their sound or upcoming artists who are yet to have hits, Soundcloud is the best place to lurk. This online music streaming site is a discovery pool for new music and budding musicians and if you are a musician yourself, this is the best startup place for you. Soundcloud’s awesome feature of letting you see songs in the forms of waveform and the ability to comment on a certain time of the song makes it truly unique.
3. Pandora
With over one million songs, Pandora remains to be one of the best free music streaming sites. Pandora functions like an online radio where you would only have to select categories or your interest or types of music. From there, Pandora would show you music according to your choice which you can listen to for free. If you made an account, you can listen to free music without downloading it.
4. Last.fm
Last.fm is another popular website that you can listen to music online for free. Similar to Pandora, it functions like an online radio station by creating your own station and adding songs which you would like to listen to. Last.fm has a collection of various songs which can be accessed by any user worldwide.
5. Jango
Jango is another online music streaming website that allows their users to listen to free music online without having to download anything. As the website’s design is simple, it is very easy to navigate. Additionally, it has a good collection of songs from most music genres and popular artists.
6. Deezer
Another popular music streaming site is Deezer which hosts more than 35 million tracks and a hundred million playlists. Usual features include discovery, playlists, integration of social media and favorites. It is also available as a web player where you can shoot up the browser and stream music .
7. iTunes Radio
iTunes Radio is the perfect online music streaming service for anyone owning an apple device. Though it is rather exclusive to them, it is still known as one of the best music streaming sites with a sleek design and organized layout. It has a music collection of over more than twenty-five million and the library is updated every single day.
8. Mixcloud
Mixcloud takes a new spin on existing online music streaming websites. Instead of simply looking for songs or specific albums, Mixcloud is a hub for mixes and some awesome curated music in general. It is both available as an application as well as a web platform. This website is perfect for up and coming DJ’s, radio shows and even podcasts.
9. Rhapsody
With over thirty million tracks in its catalogue, Rhapsody is another online music streaming website with the usual music streaming features and even more. It gives you a free trial for fourteen days—which is enough for you to weigh whether or not the streaming website deserves a subscription.
10. Di.fm
Short for Digital Imported, Di.fm is a music streaming website that also has a vast collection of latest songs. Though it does have a login and signup feature, it is not required and compulsory. Additionally, it features both a premium and free account. The only different between the two is that like Spotify, a free user will have to listen to the ads and would have to bear the low-quality audio while a premium user does not.
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In a nutshell, this is a full complete list of 10 best and most popular free online music streaming sites in the world which a blog reader and follower Abbeygail has successfully compiled. In addition to the above article, Obhiaba Blog has started up a new platform for Musicians Worldwide who want to promote their music and brand, by giving them an opportunity to upload, publish and share their singles, albums and videos on our Free Music Promotion Page. Promote Yours Now!
Thanks to Abbeygail for this great collection of online music sites worldwide, MyNotJustOk would have made the list if only the discussion was "Ten Best Online Music Streaming Sites for Listening to Free Music in Nigeria". There are many other great music sites online and should in case you feel something is missing do join the discussion below and share your favourite music streaming sites with us!.
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Abbeygail is a techie woman and wants to be always updated with the growing technology today. She is also freelance writer and blogger for MyOptimind. It is a company in the Philippines that develops mobile app, SEO and web design company Manila. Aside from being techie and a blogger, she also loves to travel in different places especially in her country.
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