The Best Streaming Music Services

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The Best Streaming Music Services


If you're new to the streaming audio services, or simply looking for an alternative to the one that you already use, check out the links below for full reviews of 2012's best streaming audio services.

FEATURED IN THIS ROUNDUP:
AOL Radio

Free
AOL Radio, now powered by Slacker Radio, features not only music, but sports, news, and comedy stations, too. It's slick interface, which takes elements from the Slacker iPad app, is arguably better than Slacker's own Web interface.
Grooveshark

Free
Grooveshark features quality audio, strong social networking, the ability to upload MP3 files and rewind tracks, making it one of the most unique streaming music services available today. A variety of mobile apps ensure that you'll be able to listen to your favorite songs on the go. Just not on the iPhone.
Jango

Free
Jango's music service stands out for three reasons: unlimited skips, social networking, and artist promotion. If such features are vital components to your music listening experience, Jango is a steaming service worth a look. Otherwise, I'd suggest using Pandora or Slacker Radio for deeper, more intuitive streaming music services.
Last.Fm

Free
There's a lot to like about Last.Fm—it's free, features unlimited track skipping, has no audio ads, and offers a rich social networking experience. The Editors' Choice award-winning Slacker Radio gives users deeper customization options, and a much tighter, intuitive interface, but if connecting with others and gathering event information is vital, Last.FM is a good option. 
Pandora Radio

Free
Pandora Radio may not have AOL Radio's niche stations, or Jango Radio's indie showcase, but it's a satisfying streaming audio service that's available on numerous devices. Hardcore music fans may scoff at the 40 hours per month limitation levied upon the free version (especially when it's ad-supported), but its deep customization options and decent sound quality make it worth a listen. 
Slacker Radio
 
Free
Slacker Radio may not have niche stations or deep social networking features, but it serves up excellent audio quality, a well-designed interface, tight lyrics implementation, and load of customization options, making it the streaming music service to beat. 

Songza
 
Free
Songza may not possess on-demand tracks and albums, but this free startup service specializes in community-based playlists that will appeal to die hard music fans who enjoy making mixes. 
Spotify

Free
Streaming music service Spotify that has finally reached the U.S and it looks pretty good. Spotify has excellent audio, easy playlist formation, and over 15 million tracks, but it refused to play my WMA tracks on occasion, and it doesn't offer a curated streaming audio experience. 
Turntable

Free
Turntable is one of the most unique music services available, as it enables its users to create live, on the fly themed radio stations both on the desktop and mobile devices. Its South Park-like avatars may cause some not to take the service seriously, however. 


Review By: Hazardpc

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