Showing all posts tagged "Music"
2017-11 Spotify Music Streaming: The Unofficial Guide
If you have any experience with streaming music, you’ve surely heard of Spotify. First launched in 2008 (and arriving in the United States in 2011), Spotify has changed the way that many people consume music. Whether you’re trying to decide on a music streaming service or are curious about what Spotify offers, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Spotify, including its subscription plans, how to find and listen to music, and some insider tips. Let’...
Posted on November 16th, 2017
2017-11 Mobile Music Trivia Games to Name That Tune
How much do you know about music? More specifically, are you good with song titles and artist names? Can name a tune as soon as you hear a few notes? If this sounds like you, then it’s time to put that knowledge to the test. These fun, free mobile games will challenge your musical ear and have you singing a new song when you win. 1. SongPop 2 – Guess The Song Even if you’ve never played the original SongPop, SongPop 2 is a must-have music trivia challenge. You play against others in a race against the cl...
Posted on November 16th, 2017
2017-10 Use Spotify to See If Your Favorite Bands Are Playing Nearby
It’s not always easy to keep track of concerts in your area. If you live in a big city, it’s virtually impossible to stay abreast of every musical event due to the sheer number of gigs happening every day. Conversely, if you live a rural area, gigs might so infrequent that you never bother checking the listings. Well, Spotify can help with its concert feature. The feature itself is nothing new — it’s been available since 2015. But since its launch, Spotify has slowly been adding more and more features. I...
Posted on October 26th, 2017
2017-10 Most Influential Musicians
posted by @lisaontheradio - 1 day ago
Quartz Media and All Music did a study to come up with a list of the 100 Most Influential Artists and, no surprise,The Beatles top the list with 1,230 musicians citing them as an influence.
The study analyzed every artist listed on All Music that has at least one other artist citing them as an influence.
Bob Dylanwas second with 669 acknowledgments, followed by The Rolling Stoneswith 557.
David Bowie placed fourth with 432 folks under his spell, while his friend L...
Posted on October 12th, 2017
2017-10 "OK Google, what's this song?" is finally coming to Google Assistant
We don't distribute "finally" in titles gratuitously. In order for a piece of news to earn its "finally," it has to be a popular request and one that's been long in the making and, more often than not, it has to be so logical that its absence baffled us. But today, we have a much-earned "finally" for song search on Assistant.
One of the most beloved features of Google Search has long been asking it what's playing to identify songs around you.
"OK Google, what's this song?" is finally coming to Google Ass...
Posted on October 5th, 2017
2017-09 Listen to Music With Friends Far Away
Listening to music is a social activity. Topics for discussion abound, whether they center on lyrics, rhythms, or something else. However, what happens when your music-loving pals live far away? Thanks to the 10 awesome apps below, it’s easy to listen to music with your friends, even if they live far away. It should be noted that most of the apps here require access to a music streaming service such as Spotify Premium. That shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for most people though. Since 2012, Spoti...
Posted on September 27th, 2017
2017-09 Record a Killer Track With Free Music Loops in Garageband
I really enjoy making music. Unfortunately, I don’t have a whole lot of instrumental talent… or the money to pursue that particular hobby. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be making music — I just need to find other ways to do it. Which is where Garageband comes in. With the wealth of free music loops in the app and online, I can whip up a track in a few minutes or spend hours perfecting a longer one. And because there are so many free loops available, I don’t have to spend a cent. Want to get into making m...
Posted on September 12th, 2017
2017-08 Download Thousands of Free Music Tracks on YouTube Legally
By now, you know that YouTube isn’t only for watching cat videos and smartphone voyeurism. If you’re smart, it can be your go-to place for learning new skills and finding gems for research. But one of the best uses for YouTube is as a source of free music that you can legally download for free and use for all kinds of projects and endeavors. Grab Royalty-Free Music for Any Use The YouTube Audio Library launched in 2013 with 1,000+ free musical tracks. Thanks to our growing smartphone video production ski...
Posted on August 16th, 2017