With a line of accessories including headphones, it’s only right to give some advice on the sound that goes into your ears from your smartphone. Finding the best apps to bring you the best music can be tough, but we’re here to give you the top five music apps that we think are worth looking into. We bring you not only our top five music apps, but the top five music apps that deliver good content without a dime leaving your pocket, (unless you go premium).
1. TuneIn Radio
With almost every radio station you could ever want in one place, TuneIn offers 100,000 live radio stations and 2 million podcasts, concerts and shows. With the option to listen to something new every day, what more could you ask for?
Free, {Apple, Android, Windows, Blackberry, Internet}
2. Deezer
Available in 182 countries, Deezer gives you features that include listening to over 30 million tracks with no ads and no limits, syncing your music for offline listening and the opportunity to explore thousands of themed radio channels. With all the attention you can give to your music, the only interruptions you’ll have will be from your friends.
Free, {Apple, Android, Windows, Blackberry, Internet}
3. Spotify
With a world of music at your fingertips, Spotify is perfect for those who want control of what they are listening to. Search for songs, create playlists, discover and explore, Spotify allows for a radio-like experience, similar to Pandora or an a la carte music experience, where you can find and collect as much music as you want. However, to get the luxury of Spotify on your phone, there is a £9.99 monthly fee.
Free, {Apple, Android, Windows, Blackberry, Internet}
4. Twitter #music
For those who already feel the need to tweet their every thought and movement, why not add a tweet for every song and feeling? Join in the #conversation while listening to your favourite tracks! Warning: If already addicted to twitter on your smartphone, this will only worsen the addiction.
Free, {Apple, Internet}
5. Band of the Day
Have a friend who recommends a new band to you every day? No? Well, now you can have one! While it heavily focuses on certain genres – singer/songwriter, indie, blues – it’s great for discovering new music easily as this app does it for you! Not only can you check out what’s new, but you can see what’s trending and explore previously visited bands.
Free, {Apple, Android, Internet}
Now with our choices of some great apps, all that’s left is the perfect headphones for the ultimate listening experience. For those who want control and good listening, check out our a-JAYS Five, a new standard for in-ear headphones, available in black or white and looking as sleek as ever. If you’re all about style, check out our Happy Plug ear buds, perfect for the person who wants some colour as they listen. Finally, for those who want no interruption, high-quality sound, take a look at our thinksound™ collection, created for you to enjoy sound without hurting the environment.