If you like music, then you know how hard it is to find songs that you’ll like. Now is your chance to change everything. Think back to how you used to find new music 10-40 years ago. You borrowed a cassette from friends or dashed to a music store, hoping for a new arrival. But this is already in the past. In the 21st century, finding music has become a completely different process.
How to search for music now?
Today, we face a different problem: an abundance of music. However, around 90% of the music on the internet is complete nonsense. Even though we have lots of songs and tracks, it’s increasingly difficult to find truly good music. But it’s not impossible. Some tricks will help you to find exactly what you like. Just follow our tips.
Streaming Services
This is the simplest and most reliable method. Subscribe to Google Music iTunes Match, and Spotify. These streaming services have changed the way we listen to music. They give us access to huge song libraries and suggest new music based on what we like. There you can find new singers and musicians, new genres and personalized recommendations. Well, this may suffice initially, but the recommendations can eventually become repetitive, and the music can start to feel monotonous. What to do? At this point, it’s time to move on to the next step.
Email Newsletters
You’re probably familiar with newsletters like “Top 10 Recipes” or “20 News from the Past Week.” So why not subscribe to a newsletter that introduces you to really good music? For instance, consider the RCRD service newsletter. It delivers a selection of the best music daily or weekly. The collection will feature several songs from various genres. Among those songs, you most likely will find what you need.
Music to Suit Your Mood
If you’re less concerned about genre and artist and more interested in music that suits your mood, use Stereomood. It’s a completely free service that selects music based on how you feel or what you’re doing. There you’ll find morning music, party tracks, music for gym and more.
Listen to Music and Find New Tracks on YouTube
YouTube is an excellent option too. You can listen to playlists created by other users, discover new compositions, and use additional services and applications on your PC and smartphone.
However, there are a couple of downsides to listening to music on YouTube. Firstly, ownership issues may arise as artists can claim rights to songs. That means you cannot listen to such music through other services or mobile applications. Secondly, the sound quality may not meet audiophile standards, as most YouTube clips don’t offer 320kbps uncompressed FLAC quality.
Anyway, YouTube is one of the best platforms to discover music. You can find millions of existing playlists on YouTube. Beyond YouTube itself, there are some other options for listening to music from YouTube:
Whyd (PC, iPhone): This service allows you to compile music lists from different hosting sites. You can create your list or check out others’ lists based on your preferences.
Streamus (Chrome): This Chrome extension provides easy access to your playlist, and you do not need to open multiple tabs in your browser. You can search for and add music effortlessly.
Plug.dj (PC): This social site for DJs lets you join different “rooms” to listen to and add music to your playlist.
uListen: Enables background audio playback without video loading to save data.
Viral: Offers background audio playback alongside additional features. You can watch videos on top of other windows, create playlists, manage subscriptions, and more.
Tuner: Offers similar capabilities to Whyd, focusing on audio playback with a sleek player interface.
Support Local and Independent Artists
Don’t miss out on the vibrant local and independent music scenes in your area and around the world. Attend live and online performances at local venues, cafes and community events to discover new talent and genres of music. Explore independent record labels, DIY music acts, and platforms that champion creativity and diversity in music.
In short, the Internet is full of ways to discover new music and connect with other music lovers. Use streaming services, blogs, social media, podcasts and more. And of course, attend live performances! Search for your favourite music and find it!
