For most of us, music is an integral part of our daily lives and thanks to modern technology unearthing more of the sounds we love is simpler than ever. With thousands of music-related apps at our fingertips and an abundance of streaming services available to us, the main question remains – where to begin?
Here’s a list of five of the best apps to help maximize your music discovery. Along with being multi-faceted and user friendly, the following are all up for free download on your iOS and Android devices. Happy hunting!
App: Indie Shuffle
Download For: Smart Playlists and Music Journalism
Indie Shuffle is an international music blog created by former Googler, Jason Grishkoff. The blog provides unlimited streaming and includes a “smart playlist” feature, allowing you to choose a song that interests you and then listen to a compilation of similar tracks.
Indie shuffle also delivers a generous variety of pre-selected playlists created by writers from across the globe. Wanna know what songs your favorites are listening to? The team has recently launched artist-powered playlists, allowing musicians to share their favorite material with you.
Still not convinced? While Indie Shuffle consists mainly of indie, hip-hop, electronic and rock music you’ll find all the latest across hundreds of genres. The service also encourages unsigned artists to submit music, providing listeners with a unique selection of sounds.