Top Trending Music Apps in 2019

by Sandeep Kumar Freelancer Article writer

There was a time when we had to tune in to a Walkman or CD player to listen to music. Now, you can listen to your favorite songs on-the-go at one tap on your smartphone. You can easily download some quality music and radio streaming apps on iTunes and Google Play Store. Most commercial music apps available are free to download. However, some apps require subscriptions at affordable rates. We have put together a list of the top music streaming apps for 2019, based on user ratings and overall app performance.

• Spotify:

Spotify is the most popular app among music lovers. This app offers two versions - free and premium. The free version has limited functionality with restricted skips, advertisements, etc. The premium version is ad-free and offers unlimited skips. You can search for your favorite songs from millions of songs and create playlists. You can also discover new artists, listen to artist radio and browse different genres of music. The best part of the premium feature is downloading albums and playlists that can be played offline too.

• JioSaavn:

JioSaavn is a music streaming app focusing on Bollywood, English, Hindi and other regional Indian music. This app offers two versions- free and paid. The free version offers access to basic features with advertisements. The premium version offers improved streaming quality and music downloads.

Other music apps focusing on Bollywood music are Wynk Music and Gaana Music. If you love Bollywood jazz, and Hindi folk music, subscribe to music channel packages on DTH network.

The top music channels on TV are Zee TV, 9XM, B4U, MTV music and many more. You can also subscribe to a music active service package on Dish TV network.

• Shazam:

If you love discovering new music, then Shazam is the app for you. This app identifies any song name with artist details within seconds. Tap the Shazam button to identify a song playing in the background. Once the song is identified, you can access the lyrics, artist’s biography, and recommended tracks.

• Amazon Music:

Amazon music is cloud music streaming app that enables you to listen to songs using cloud storage. You can seamlessly stream your favorite music on-the-go. You can also browse trending songs and discover new artists.

• Apple Music:

Apple music allows its users to curate their own playlists or browse new music. You can also integrate this app with smart assistant Siri to enjoy handsfree music. You can rip music from CDs and add to your Apple music library. However, this app is only available in Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, and MacBook.

• Soundcloud:

Soundcloud app is a great platform for new musicians and artists who can upload their original compositions. Browse your favorite genres and artists. It offers two versions - free, Soundcloud Go and Soundcloud Go+. The free-version plays adverts at regular intervals. The premium version is completely ad-free and offers access to over 120 million songs.

If you thrive on good music, download these apps on Google Play or App store. You can choose to enjoy the free versions before upgrading to a premium one. Plug in your headphones already!