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Best Music Apps for Audiophiles

Here are ten of the best music apps today, offering features that allow you to stream concert performances, watch music videos, and all sorts of other music-related fun. Most apps offer both free versions and paid versions which offer more features.

Pandora

Pandora has been a dominant music-streaming app for years. You can rate songs you like or dislike in order to fine-tune your music playlists and create personalized radio stations.

Spotify

This app allows you to stream music, podcasts, as well as many other cool features. Spotify Premium members can get unlimited music free of ads and make their own unique playlists.

Soundhound

Soundhound can use your phone’s built-in microphone to identify any song playing around you in a matter of seconds. You can navigate the app hands-free or request songs by simply saying “OK Hound…” The app also streams music and provides lyrics so you can sing along with confidence.

Soundcloud

It may sound like Soundhound, but this app is very different. Soundcloud provides access to lesser-known artists before they make it big. It’s easy for creators to add their own music, because they are able to use their own phones to record and then instantly upload their own music.

TIDAL

This app allows users to stream high-fidelity music of an incredible quality and offers more than 75,000 ad-free music videos. Users can also download music and videos to watch offline. After your 30-day free trial, you can decide if the HI-FI music is worth the $20/month subscription.

Qello

This app lets you stream concert performances from your favorite bands like Queen or The Rolling Stones. You can also view concert films, documentaries, and episodes of live music shows. You can do the 7-day free trial before deciding to pay the monthly $5 subscription fee.

iHeartRadio

This app is a little different from the others, because it lets you stream any local radio station and listen to music or podcasts, all with zero commercials. It also creates custom-built playlists for working out or relaxing or whatever else you might be in the mood for.

TuneIn Radio

Another app that allows users to stream live radio stations from around the world, TuneIn Radio also offers music, sports, news radio, and podcasts. Premium subscribers can also listen to live games from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB.

8tracks

This app is unique because you can browse through its over 2 million playlists, each containing 8 songs. There are playlists for every sort of mood, artist, or genre to pick from.

Youtube Music

YouTube Music offers millions of songs available for streaming, but also live performances, covers, and official music videos. It’s like regular YouTube, but the search results are filtered so they only relate to music.


Try out any of these apps so you can get the best music streaming possible. Once you've found an app you love, you can sync your smartphone for streaming music, podcasts, or radio through the infotainment systems in most of our newest models. Stop by to talk to our sales staff today!