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These days all it takes is an app or two, and you can pretty much find any track you want. It’s the way of the world now, with a smartphone application out there for practically every aspect of society. You might want to read the latest interviews, hear new tracks, or find the cheapest gig tickets. The options are comprehensive.
Society has certainly embraced apps and everything they offer. More and more of us are conducting banking enquiries through an app, while others are ordering food through popular creations like Uber Eats, or swiping their way to love on Tinder.
Tech has changed the way we consume music and interact with bands. For instance, you can now hear the hard rock stylings of Slash and Axl Rose at casino.com/uk/slots/guns-n-roses when you play the official Guns n’ Roses game, or you can listen in to your favourite artists talk about their craft on Clubhouse – something that seems to be taking the industry by storm.
Now, people are turning to a variety of apps, music creations included. Some music apps don’t offer anything new or interesting compared to the likes of Spotify, while others have tried to break into the space with a completely new offering.
In case you’re keen to expand your smartphone’s music options, here is a look at some of the best apps for music lovers right now.
Deezer
With new music at the forefront of Deezer’s offering, we had to kick things off with it. One of the best free music apps around at the moment, Deezer lets you discover new artists and playlists based on your personal preferences. The app also offers several other useful features such as mixes based on artists, lyric fetching, and the ability to make unlimited playlists. There is a premium option of Deezer, although the free offering is still an excellent option.
Jango Radio
Another app championing independent artists alongside some bigger names, Jango Radio gives smaller, more independent musicians the opportunity to pay for plays. As a result, the app is able to function as a free service and spread awareness around some of music’s up and coming talents. Admittedly, the way the app operates doesn’t sit well with everyone, but if you’re keen to unearth some new music then it could be an option for you.
Shazam
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Ever found yourself nodding along to a tune without having any idea who exactly it is that you’re listening to? Well, don’t worry, Shazam has your back. A hugely popular app at the moment, it listens to any unknown songs and comes up with an answer on who exactly it is. From there, you can enjoy your recently discovered songs on the app’s inbuilt online music player or even learn the lyrics to any songs also.
GarageBand
A fun app with music creation in mind, GarageBand is only available on iOs and MacOS, but it offers loads of worthwhile features. The app offers all the tools needed to create any music genre you’d like, coming with access to a variety of inbuilt touch instruments. You can add bass, guitar music, drums, piano and a large selection of other instruments. The app works offline too, which is always handy.
Tidal
A free app, Tidal offers up more than 70 million songs for you to enjoy. Users can access a free 30-day trial before committing further to the app. The trial comes with ad-free music and works offline should you not be able to establish an internet connection. Tidal works with a variety of external speakers also, alongside being able to point you in the direction of some music based on your previous selections.
Other music apps worth downloading are Musyc, Pandora Music, and iHeartRadio.
