Music is a rhythmic and harmonious arrangement of sounds and voices. People listen to music for inspiration, motivation, healing, celebration, and others. People also want easy access to their favourite genre of music, in which they can stream and listen to it.
As of 2022, a listener has various options of streaming and accessing their preferred music. These platforms are differentiated by factors like the quality of the music and the type of device or gadget used by the listener.
How To Choose
Also, you have to check to confirm your favourite artist is available on a platform before subscribing or signing up.
These factors would also guide a listener in choosing a streaming platform. For example, As an Apple Music subscriber, Apple-made speakers or headphones will be needed to listen to audios that are Dolby Atmos and lossless. This affects your ease of use if you use a non-apple gadget.
However, irrespective of what you are using, it is important to upgrade your headphones and speaker systems every once in a while. That way, you can easily tell the quality of the music you are getting.
If you’re a listener who loves sharing their favourite songs or playlist with family and friends, all platforms on our top pick list have the feature. So you are in the right place.
Also, there is a payment plan for buying or streaming songs, and it varies with each platform. Sometimes, there is a monthly payment plan or annual. While other times a subscriber can choose to buy their songs before downloading. But each platform has a price range suitable for their quality of music.
Top Music Streaming Platforms Of 2022
SPOTIFY
Spotify seems to be the majority’s first choice for streaming music. It is a Swedish audio streaming platform with over 82 million tracks and over 2 million podcasts. It has the most friendly user interface and the best algorithm for music discovery.
In Spotify, the number of songs that can be added to your library is not limited; a playlist can have up to 10,000 songs. There is also room to see songs your friends have been listening to by activating social sharing. A drawback of Spotify is that it has a low sound quality for free users and lacks lyrical features.
APPLE MUSIC
Apple Music is a streaming service for Apple and is a significant competitor for Spotify. It has a lossless audio quality, and some tracks in the library are available in Dolby Atmos. Songs bought on iTunes can be added to your Apple Music library. It features an extensive music library and has a good algorithm for music discovery.
Apple Music has a version for iPhone devices (it’s good) and Android devices (which is also okay). However, the desktop version is not as good as adding music to the library complex. At times, the songs refuse to play. But, once your Apple Music subscription expires, you don’t have access to your downloaded songs anymore. Also, no Podcast on Apple Music, and you will have to get a different application for that.
TIDAL
Tidal is a streaming service with exceptional sound quality; although it’s pretty expensive, but it’s worth it. It is referred to as Artist-owned because it pays artists higher than other platforms. Tidal has lossless and high-res audio files, which is rare amongst streaming services. It makes you love your listening experience.
Tidal is often the next alternative for those who don’t want to use Apple Music. Tidal has music videos included in its library but no Podcast.
There are other streaming platforms, although still very popular, that isn’t as great as our top picks. They include Amazon Music, Deezer, Pandora, Youtube Music.
Youtube Music is a new streaming service, but it is surprisingly good on desktop and is well laid out. It has a massive library and can also create and share a playlist. The major downside is that the music stops once your screen light goes off or you switch to another application.
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