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How do you get music? A recent report announced that music streaming has pushed to the front and overtaken paid downloads. Even though many streaming services require a subscription fee or air commercials, that hasn’t deterred many people.
Once, you could only get music online from Napster or iTunes, but the entertainment club has grown, and more options for enjoying music are popping up. If you haven’t tried streaming music yet, maybe you should check out a few sites. You may become a fan.
Last.fm
An English company, Last.fm streams internet radio, somewhat customizable through their Combo Station options, and makes suggestions for “personal radio stations” based on what you like and listened to. You can also connect with other music lovers using Last.fm. Oh yes, and you stream via your Xbox.
Rhapsody
Rhapsody has over 11 million songs and 750,000 subscribers, so it must be doing something right. It charges for streaming (choose from two different subscription plans), and also offers MP3 songs for purchase. Songs are compatible with iPod Touch, iPhones, Blackberry, and a variety of MP3 players.
Pandora
Even though Pandora has gotten in hot water in regards to its handling of personal information, it still maintains its status as one of the most popular sites for music streaming. Basic Pandora is free, and plays songs similar to those you’ve shown preference to. You can use it on your computer or your iPod.
There are more sites out there to enjoy streaming, so try these out then do a little musical exploring to find the perfect sites that fit you best.
