Discover new music in 2021 with these excellent smartphone apps

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Apps like Spotify and Apple Music have been around for a while now, and it’s easy to see why especially if you’re a fan of music and are keen to either unearth a new artist or hear some new music from a musician close to your heart. Alongside the usual radio schedule, the options for music fans has never been so good, especially when it comes to streaming music online.

Thanks to the impressive smartphone devices we all have access to today, the options in this space have gone way beyond the likes of the aforementioned Spotify and Apple Music. Numerous apps promising the latest and greatest tunes from around the world are surfacing regularly, especially as brands aim to capitalise on what has been a growing trend in modern-day society. Alongside accessing the very best UK online casino games and updating social media statuses, people are using their miniature handheld devices to listen to a wide variety of music regularly. All you need is a smartphone and some headphones, and you’re good to go, with most services representing decent value for money also.

As many music apps aim to overtake the likes of Spotify in the near future, here is a look at some of the contenders.

Deezer

Regarded by many as being the next big player on the music streaming scene, Deezer comes with a comprehensive list of music and a good selection of podcasts to access too. The app’s free service comes with ads which is standard practice in this area, but a subscription results in no annoying ads and full access to tons of material. A brilliantly designed and easy to use app, Deezer covers all things music as well as offering podcasts and other types of listening material also.

SoundCloud

The ultimate app when it comes to unearthing new artists and budding producers, SoundCloud is the home of unknown music. Featuring over 180 million tracks from up and coming artists, the app is a great place to listen to fresh talent and take a break away from the mainstream music we are all inundated with. With most of the music uploaded by the artists themselves, SoundCloud is a great way of supporting the all-around scene.

YouTube Music

With a clear desire to remind us all that YouTube isn’t just about videos, YouTube Music has been established and has gone from strength to strength in recent times. After its launch in 2015, YouTube Music has been widely used. The free tier comes with ads but less than many other well-known music streaming apps out there. The layout is nice and clean, and users can access an extensive catalogue of tracks from the very best artists in the world.

Tidal

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The brainchild of Jay Z, Tidal offers the latest music from some of the world’s biggest stars. You can gain access to full music videos and tracks as soon as they come out, while also sampling the app’s recommendations. Tidal comes with a free 90-day trial to start with, which is recommended, especially if you’re keen to access exclusive music you can’t find anywhere else.

Idagio

One for any classical music fans among us, Idagio boasts a sophisticated song selection for all fans of the genre. It comes with accurate search tools, excellent sound quality, offline download options, and plenty more. If you’re partial to the odd classical track, then Idagio could be for you.

Other music apps worth checking out are Apple Music, Qobuz, Amazon Music Unlimited, SiriusXM, and LiveXLive.