Music Streaming: Which is Best?

It’s a fact – whatever your taste in music, there is something for everyone.

Whether you are dancing your socks off or putting your feet up, from modern pop to classical opera, now more than ever, there is a huge choice available to suit any taste.

This is reflected in the market, as the digital music sector is growing at a rapid rate. Recent statistics show that over the past ten years, online music sales show a significant growth, reaching a peak of 431.1 million British pounds in 2016.

Why Stream?

Streaming is when an individual listens to music in ‘real time’, instead of downloading the track to your device.

It is preferable to the more traditional methods of listening to music, such as purchasing a CD or downloading your favourite album onto your mobile, as you have access to a wider selection of music for a standard monthly price.

This has seen a massive increase in recent years, as subscription services are available on all forms of technological devices, including laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and televisions.

Due to this, there are now several different platforms available to choose from, which can make the choice of selecting which to sign up to, ever more difficult.

Below is a breakdown of some of the most popular streaming services.

Apple Music

Price: After a three-month trial, Apple Music will set you back £9.99 a month.

Launched in 2015, this relatively new streaming service allows you to select from over 40 million tracks. Available for iOS, macOS, and Android devices, with exclusive access to artists such as Taylor Swift, this streaming service supports Siri voice commands and has exclusive access to Beats 1, which is an online radio station.

Spotify

Price: Although you can listen for free, to benefit from the Ad-free service with unlimited skips you will pay £9.99 a month for Premium. There is the option for a free trial for 30 days, with 50% off for students.

Definitely one of the most well-known streaming services available, Spotify boasts over 75 million users, 30 million + tracks, and the option to listen offline. Paying for premium means that you can skip an unlimited amount of times through the high-quality audio.

Tidal

Price: Also £9.99 a month, with a free trial. £8.49 per month ‘Value Plan’ option, with 6 months up front pre-paid.

Owned by the likes of Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, this music streaming service aims to deliver high-quality sound with an emphasis on ‘restoring value to music’, through its unique ownership model. Benefits include full, exclusive access to 46 million songs and 190,000 videos.

YouTube

Price: Free

A streaming service already built into most televisions, Youtube can be handy if you would prefer to not sign up for any monthly subscriptions. However, with the increase in adverts over the past year, you do not benefit from seamless audio, as you would with the other services available.

Give one of our friendly team members a call today on 0121 769 2623, for advice on which Television is best suited for your streaming needs. Alternatively, click here to fill out an enquiry form.