For YouTube Fans: YouTube Music
Lots of ways to find music.
Works in several countries.
Stream your own music files.
Subscriptions are available for more features.
Shows ads if you don’t have YouTube Premium.
YouTube Music is a version of normal YouTube dedicated tostreaming music videosand songs.
It works like the regular website but excludes all the non-music content.
Everything is available on demand, so you’ve got the option to play any song you want.
it’s possible for you to find playlists for specific genres, decades, activities, or moods.
YouTube Music also lets you upload your music to listen from anywhere.
I like that I can hide the video; it’s a great way to listen without distractions.
This works from the TV app, too.
This site is especially useful if you use it often.
I have found so much new music here because I get recommendations based on my playlists and listening history.
There are individual and family plans.
Unlimited, Super Customized Radio: Jango
Lots of customization options.
Listen without creating a user account.
Available as a mobile app.
Can’t share your custom stations.
It’s radio, not on-demand streaming.
It’s advertised as an ad-free, customized radio service.
There are also hundreds of pre-made stations you’re able to look through by genre.
One neat feature I enjoy using is the variety setting.
A Mix of New and Old Music: Spotify
Includes modern and older music.
Works on a variety of devices.
More features if you pay.
Can’t stream songs on-demand.
Must make a user account.
Limits the number of songs you’re free to skip every hour.
Some features only work if you pay.
it’s possible for you to also access curated playlists.
There are plenty offree tools for creating a Spotify playlistonline.
Find Up-and-Coming Artists: SoundCloud
Constantly updated with new content.
One of the best ways to find new artists and bands.
Listen to any song on demand.
No need to sign on.
Doesn’t include many of the songs found on other music streaming services.
SoundCloud is a long-time favorite of mine that I return to when I want to hear something new.
It lets people upload music for free, so it’s a great place to find up-and-coming artists.
SoundCloud Go+lets you listen without ads and even offline, plus offers higher-quality audio.
You also get access to premium tracks.
A free 30-day trial is available, and it’s half-off for students.
FreeSoundCloud mobile appsare also available.
Professional DJ Mixes: Mixcloud
Multiple ways to find radio stations.
The music is handpicked by real people.
Apps let you listen from a phone or tablet.
A user account isn’t required for the web version.
Can’t listen to specific songs on demand.
Songs can’t be skipped.
Mixcloud asks you to re-think radio.
Sort these mixes, radio shows, and music podcasts by mood or genre as well as searchable tags.
It’s also available for Apple TV.
Create Custom Radio Stations: Pandora
Works on many devices.
All the music is free to listen to.
Unlimited skips if you watch ads.
Pay for more features.
Several helpful browsing methods.
Can’t choose specific tracks to listen to (unless you watch a video ad).
It lets you make dozens of unique custom stations that contain music that you love.
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you’re free to also get the family plan for six people.
There may be discounts if you’re a student or in the military.
Seeeverywhere you’re able to stream Pandorafor links to app downloads.
Listen to Live Radio From Around the World: TuneIn
Includes thousands of live radio stations.
Stations can be favorited for easy access.
Don’t have to make a user account to use the website.
Doesn’t let you choose which specific songs to listen to.
TuneIn is probably the best place to listen to live radio stations over the internet.
I like to look through the trending radio stations to see what other users are listening to.
TuneIn works from a web net web surfer or desktop program on a computer and through mobile apps.
Your favorite stations can be stored in your account to have access from all your devices.
For more features like fewer ads, you could try TuneIn Premium for 30 days.
Stream Music Ad-Free Every Day: AccuRadio
Skip songs an unlimited number of times.
A different genre has commercial-free music every day.
A user account isn’t required.
AccuRadio is like other online radio services on this list.
it’s possible for you to also view the most popular music for inspiration.
There are a handful of mobile apps so that you’re able to listen on multiple devices.
you might also “ban” an artist or song to stop hearing that music.
I love that, on certain days, you canlisten with zero commercialswithout a paid account!
This is awesome, and very different from most of the music sites I’ve used.
If you make a free account, you’re free to even blend channels for a unique mix.
Live Local Radio: iHeartRadio
Thousands of local and international radio stations.
Make custom radio stations.
Don’t need to create a user account.
Can’t play songs on-demand.
Only a specific number of songs can be skipped per day.
iHeartRadio combines live radio and custom music streaming into one awesome website and app.
you’re free to also build custom stations around the songs and artists you like.
A Different Way to Find YouTube Music: Freefy
Plays songs from YouTube.
Lyrics for some songs.
Occasionally has trouble streaming.
Freefy is another free music streaming service you’re able to use without making a user account.
For example, you might use Freefy to search through your recently played songs.
YouTube provides a list, but it’s not searchable.
Freefy can also play all the items in your listening history.
Like YouTube Music, this service separates music by new releases and what’s popular right now.
There are also featured playlists and genres.
The mobile app works on Android and iOS.
No-Commercial Radio: LITT Live
Premium radio with no commercials.
Stream radio stations online.
Mobile apps to listen to the radio on the go.
Clean and clutter-free website design.
Multiple ways to find new radio stations.
A limited selection of genres.
Some genres have only a couple stations.
LITT Live (formerly Dash Radio) is another internet radio website where you might stream free music.
Apps are available on dozens of platforms, including Android and iOS.
Music With Relevant News: LiveOne
Listen to stations made by others.
The website is easy to navigate.
The music is 100 percent free.
Subscriptions give access to additional features.
Doesn’t let you choose which songs to play.
Has audio and video ads.
Can’t skip an unlimited number of songs.
LiveOne was previously called LiveXLive, and Slacker Radio before that.
