Top 10 Best Android Music Apps

I consider myself an avid music listener. When working I’ll turn some beats on, which helps kill the time and ease the pain during crunch time. When it comes to Gameranx’s podcast “The Best Gaming Podcast Ever”, I help out, record, and edit the show to try and get the best sounding audio. We’re going to look at the best applications you should check out if you own an Android running device.

10. Spotify

You very well may have already used Spotify on your desktop. Those who are unfamiliar with Spotify: think of Spotify as your personal music library – simply type up a song or band and you can easily scroll through any track and stream it. Claiming to store millions of tracks as it continually grows, there’s bound to be your favorite artist on here. While this application is free, you have the choice of upgrading to a monthly plan; these plans will free up any and all limits of streaming music and remove those pesky advertisements.

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9. Slacker Radio

Slacker Radio is very similar to Spotify. However, there are a few key differences – yes, you still stream music using their service, but you don’t just type up an artist and listen to his catalog. Instead, you select a genre of music and Slacker Radio will stream several songs within that specific genre. This is only the free version, and if you upgrade and pay a monthly fee, you not only remove the streaming restrictions for a limit on how many “skips” you can use – but you can even make your own radio station. This gives you the ability to add tracks and artists for other avid listeners to enjoy.

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8. Google Music

Google Music is your answer to the dreaded “not enough space” error on your Android device. Google has come up with its very own cloud storage system for music-lovers. Running hand-in-hand with the Android Marketplace, you can choose which tracks the Google Music app will store in the cloud. This application makes it easy for you to stream your favorite hits but you don’t necessarily have to buy songs from the Android Marketplace to get access to the cloud. When you have music already stored on your desktop, Google Music will allow additional storage that will add up to 22,000 songs right from your desktop computer.

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7. Amazon MP3

Amazon has its own application for those who purchase music from their outlet. Not only can you take them up on several great deals every so often, but Amazon even gives a popular, free track each and every day. Following Google Music, Amazon MP3 comes with a cloud service of its own. This time around, when you purchase a song, you’re given the choice to save the MP3 right on your device or save it to the cloud for easy streaming. The secure cloud will also give you the opportunity to download the track to the device.

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6. Doubletwist

Many of you – I’m sure – already have iTunes and a fine collection of music on your desktop. Thanks to Doubletwist, this application will sync up to your iTunes and transfer music right onto your Android device. While it may be a simple app, Doubletwist does an incredible job of retrieving and transferring your music. Upgrading the application will also locate tracks with missing information or pictures and retrieve them as well.

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5. SoundHound

Have you ever come across a beat, unsure of what the track’s name was? SoundHound comes into play here, and can easily locate the track/artist with a whole slew of information along with it. All you need is four seconds – that’s right – only four seconds of the song, and SoundHound will hear the beat and sniff out all the information you would ever need relating to that particular song. We have seen similar applications advertised and featured, but SoundHound is by far the leader of the pack. Give this app a try, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

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4. Winamp

Touting itself as the “ultimate media player for Android”, this application is actually pretty dang good; I’m impressed with all the features you’re given. Not only can you play your music and media right from this app, but you can sync and transfer songs easily from a desktop with the Winamp software. That’s not all, though: you can download music and even listen to several radio stations and Shoutcast. Fine tune your music to your specific preference by using the built-in equalizer or choose from several skins to match your style.

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3. TuneIn Radio

We have covered a ton of applications just like this one – regardless, TuneIn Radio is literally the supreme leader when it comes to streaming radio stations. Choose from any station all around the world! You may have a specific taste for one genre, or you could even choose to listen in on some current events, sports, or even talk shows. What more can you ask for?

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2. AirSync

By the same makers of Doubletwist, AirSync does the same job as Doubletwist. What makes this different and deserving for the number two slot in our countdown? AirSync transfers songs from desktops right on your Android-running device all without the need of wires. That’s right, AirSync can send over your favorite tracks from any PC without the need of connecting your device directly to the computer, making this transfer app even cooler!

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1. Pandora

Pandora has been going strong for such a long time. I almost feel like this is the Granddaddy of online music streaming. Pandora will ask for your favorite genre, artist, or track and from that it will make a station playing similar tracks and artists from what you originally used as an input. You shape the station to your specific desire by thumbing down or up a song, then Pandora will add or remove similar sounding tracks from that station. Again, you will have the option of a free or upgraded versions that will cause your account to have either ads or restriction limits on how many skips you’re given throughout a certain time duration – of course, you can always pay for a monthly upgrade and remove these ads and restrictions.

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