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Beyond Spotify: Exploring Unique Music Streaming Alternatives

Spotify is an active music service that millions of users are using. This music streaming service has acquired millions of worldwide users, accounting for 31% using only the Spotify platform, according to ExpressVPN. Spotify gives access to more than 80 million licensed songs, including videos and podcasts. However, accessing Spotify alternatives that offer different tastes and uniqueness are always welcomed. 

Apart from giant music streaming services, i.e., Spotify, other streaming services, such as Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, SoundCloud, YouTube, and many more, share a pie to reach equality. But, as you are looking for Spotify alternatives, you can find the details for each platform, including features, in the post below. 

Delve into this below and explore some of the best music platforms hidden from music lovers’ eyes. Scroll down and find their distinctive offerings now. 

Spotify Streaming Alternatives

Mostly, music streaming services offer similar gateway and features to Spotify. But their features and offerings are quite different in their way. Let us help you explore a few Spotify alternatives. 

1. Tidal: The Audiophile’s Haven

Tidal music streaming service is well-known for its high-quality content and exclusive content. It offers features that no other streaming offers. Tidal offers content, including exclusive albums, music videos, and live performances. 

Features of Tidal

  1. Tidal helps audiophiles to stream high-resolution music content. 
  2. It offers two-tier audio quality: HiFi in CD quality (16-bit/44.1 kHz) and HiFi Plus in high-quality audio (up to 24-bit/ 192 kHz). 
  3. It also offers audio formats like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio. 

2. Deezer: Curated Playlists Galore

Deezer is a music platform with over 90 million songs. Its subscribers can also access podcasts. Users can access curated playlists, and this feature makes this platform different from others. Deezer also has a music editors’ team who create playlists for various moods and genres. 

Features of Deezer

  1. The Dezzer platform is mostly known for its personalized playlist feature. 
  2. You can also download songs from Deezer and later play them offline. 
  3. It also displays lyrics that will help listeners understand songs’ wordings more accurately. 
  4. On your listening selection, this platform creates a personalized playlist. 

3. Qobuz: Hi-Res Audio Nirvana

Qobuz is a French music streaming platform. This platform is known for its high-quality audio and focus on exclusive content. You can also access editorial content such as articles, reviews, and interviews. 

Features of Qobuz

  1. On Qobuz, you can download high-resolution audio content. 
  2. You can access music directly from your devices without using your computer or laptop. 
  3. Qobuz also offers two-tier audio quality content: HiFi in CD quality (16-bit/44.1 kHz) and HiFi Sublime in high-resolution audio (up to 24-bit/ 192 kHz).

4. Pandora: Radio Reimagined

The Pandora music streaming platform allows you to create personalized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs, and genres. Research also found that it is the first launched streaming service platform. 

Features of Pandora

  1. You can give ratings to the songs by clicking on the “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” selections.
  2. On your listening habits, it constantly recommends new songs and also browses its curated playlists.  
  3. It also offers a premium subscription for ad-free listening and downloading. 

5. SoundCloud: Home for Indie Artists

SoundCloud is a music streaming service that recently became popular, especially among Indie artists. The platform is becoming popular for its discovery and commitment to supporting independent artists and musicians. 

Features of SoundCloud

  1. Listeners and artists can use SoundCloud’s services at no cost. 
  2. The platform’s interface is easy to use. Artists need to create their accounts and upload their tracks. Afterward, they can share their uploaded tracks on social media and other platforms. 
  3. SoundCloud also helps you make a fanbase and helps you to interact with them. 
  4. SoundCloud also helps you to reach music websites and music blogs and help you find whether they are interested in your music.

6. YouTube Music: Visual and Auditory Fusion

YouTube is a free music streaming platform that helps audiences get a wide range of songs, live performances, remixes, covers, and official music. YouTube music is the perfect choice if you wish to watch or discover new music or albums. 

Features of YouTube Music

  1. YouTube music combines audio listening and video content, and this helps listeners to enjoy music. 
  2. Based on your search and watch history, it also recommends new songs. 
  3. For every mood and genre, YouTube Music also creates a curated playlist for its users. 
  4. It also allows you to download music for your offline listening.
  5. It also has a search bar that helps users search for their preferred songs. 

7. Apple Music: Integration with the Apple Ecosystem

Apple Music is a perfect choice for Apple users. Music listeners can discover new music and enjoy their favorite songs on all their Apple devices. Apple Music is considered a unique platform as it integrates with the ecosystem. This music platform service works with all devices, such as Apple Watch, HomePod, Mac, iPad, and iPhone. 

Features of Apple Music

  1. You can get a wide selection of Apple Music, including covers, official music, remixes, and new categories. 
  2. Based on your search and listening history and preferences, Apple Music recommends songs for you.  
  3. Apple Music also allows its users to download their favorite tracks for offline listening. 
  4. For every genre and mood, it also offers various curated playlists. 
  5. To control your Apple Music, you can use “Siri.”
  6. With AirPlay, you can stream your favorite songs from Apple Music to AirPlay-compatible devices. 

Conclusion

Spotify might be an exclusive and colossal music platform with its great music promotional services, but other music services offer similar and distinct features. Each stated Spotify alternative in the above post has a unique feature that helps you cater to various music priorities and preferences. Apart from Spotify, there are many music alternatives that you can choose from, whether you prefer to get high-audio quality, curated, or personalized playlists or looking to support independent artists. Look at each mentioned Spotify alternative music platform, and then find the one that resonates with your preferences. 

 

Deezer releases Christmas Flow Mood Wheel

The holiday season is finally upon us! Music fans are getting ready to sing along to their favourite Christmas tunes. Deezer is here to help you get into the  festive spirit, so we’ve added a brand new seasonal ‘Christmas’ mood to the Flow Wheel. All you have to do to get an endless stream of holiday-themed tunes that are tailored to your unique taste, is bring up the Flow Moods wheel, select “Christmas” and enjoy*.

To find the Christmas mood, first select ‘Flow’ in the Deezer app. Then simply tap the Flow Moods rainbow wheel icon above the cover art to bring up the seven different mood options, pick “Christmas” and let us do the rest. Oh, and there’s snow. To help you dream of a white Christmas, Deezer has made sure that the snow is falling in your player as long as the Christmas Flow mood is on.

“We know that music helps our listeners make the holidays feel special. But it’s easy to get stuck listening to the same Christmas album over and over again. Our new Christmas Flow mood lets users enjoy an endless and varied stream of holiday tunes that is in sync with their personal taste. It’s one of the ways we wish Happy Holidays to all of our listeners and thank them for their continued support,” said Deezer’s Head of Product, Alexandra Leloup.

In addition to the new Christmas mood, Deezer’s Flow Mood Wheel offers listeners six different options to tailor their personal stream of music to their mood:

  • You & Me – Helps to set the mood for romance with feel-good tracks that you and your partner will love
  • Motivation – Make workouts a joyful experience with a power mix to keep you pumped
  • Chill – Let your favorite artists help you unwind and relax
  • Melancholy – If you’re in the mood for a good cry or are feeling blue, these tunes will help you get through it
  • Focus – Let us help you stay in your zone and avoid distractions with the right kind of music to help you concentrate
  • Party – Get in the spirit with an endless mix of crowd-pleasing music to get you dancing.

If you prefer the comfort of an expertly curated musical Christmas, have no fear! Deezer’s editors have made you a channel with the best tunes for the upcoming Holidays. Here you’ll find everything from playlists made by artists like Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, Sam Smith and Leona Lewis, and a curated selection of podcasts and albums. The Christmas Channel is available now for all Deezer users. And don’t forget, it’s easier than ever to sing along to your favourite snowy tunes thanks to Deezer’s synchronised lyrics feature in the app!

* The Deezer Christmas Flow Mood is available to all Deezer users on iOS from 6 December. We will roll-out the feature to Android users between 13 and 20 December. IOS users need version 9.1.0 of the Deezer app to enjoy this feature, while Android users will need version 6.2.42.

Deezer launches synchronised lyrics on Xbox and Xbox 20th Anniversary Playlists

Deezer launches synchronized lyrics on Xbox. Starting today, Xbox gamers with a Premium Deezer account can choose any of their favourite songs on Deezer to sing along in real-time,* directly through their console.

Xbox fans who want to take a break from playing can also hit pause and focus solely on their music. Chill out to your personal Flow, an infinite stream of tracks that include tracks you love and new recommendations. If Flow plays a song you don’t like, then just hit our ‘ban’ option and you won’t have to worry about ever hearing an unwanted track again.

When it’s time to get back into the game, Xbox fans can continue to enjoy their favourite tunes, as well as their Flow, in the background. Just remember, you can’t use your lyrics function while you’re playing a game.

“Our gaming community loves their personal music as much as their favourite Xbox games. Now we’re expanding their console experience with lyrics to give gamers even more entertainment options. It’s easier than ever to have a karaoke sing-along jam when you’re in the mood. And when it’s time for gaming, Deezer is right there with you to provide you with a personal soundtrack that goes along your digital adventure,” said Clement Durandeau, Partnership Integration, Product Manager at Deezer.

Deezer has launched two brand new playlists, just in time for Xbox’s 20th Anniversary. Our ‘Xbox 20th’ brings you all the soundtracks you’ve loved over the past 20 years. We feature soundtracks from games such as Minecraft, Call of Duty and Sea of Thieves, while a dedicated ‘Halo Classics’ playlist showcases the biggest tracks from the popular series.

The new updates are available from today for all paying Deezer subscribers, on all Xbox consoles, worldwide. The ‘Xbox 20th’ and the ‘Halo Classics’ playlists are now available to stream from the Deezer Gaming channel.

Deezer – Get in Touch with your Feelings with Flow Moods

New Emotional Jukebox matches your music to your mood  

Did you know that humans usually experience  one or several emotions 90% of the time in our everyday lives? Whether you  need a mood boost or want to take it down a notch – global music streaming  service Deezer can now match your music to your emotions.  

Signature feature Flow, an infinite mix of your favorite tracks and new  recommendations now includes a brand new smart Flow Moods wheel. Deezer is the only streaming service that lets fans use Flow Moods as an emotional jukebox  to play only mood based music. Taking personalization to the next level, each  “mood” in Flow Moods is uniquely matched to your taste and listening  preferences.  

Similar to normal Flow, new Flow Moods uses data, smart algorithms and suggestions from their editors around the world to create the right mood mix for  you. It’ll include artists you love as well as new tracks to help you discover new  music. Flow moods are updated constantly, so you don’t have to worry about  hearing the same recommendations over and over again.  

Six Flow Moods include:

  • You & Me – Feeling a little frisky? Let us set the mood for romance with  feel-good tracks that you and your partner will love.  
  • Motivation – Need a little nudge? Make workouts a joyful experience with a  power mix to keep you moving.  
  • Chill – Time to kick back? Relax with your favorite artists that help you  unwind and let go. 
  • Melancholy – We all get the blues now and then. If you’re in the mood for a  good cry or want to wallow in sorrow – let it all out here.  
  • Focus – No distractions, please! Let us help you stay in your zone with the  right kind of music to help you achieve your goal.  
  • Party – Whether it’s a party of one or party of more – get in the spirit with  an endless mix of crowd-pleasing music to get you dancing.  

“Our Flow already offers music fans a unique and truly personalized music  journey. Now taking recommended music to the next level. Thanks to  Flow Moods, Deezer is making sure that their listeners can have an emotionally  connected experience that’s relevant to their daily moods and feelings,” said  Deezer’s Chief Product & Technology officer Matthieu Gorvan. 

When you’re ready, start by hitting Flow. As soon as your music starts playing,  you’ll be able to see the Flow Moods rainbow wheel icon above the cover art. Tap  it and select the musical mood that’s right for you.  

Flow Moods is available worldwide for all users on iOS and Android devices

New ‘360 by Deezer’ cast now available on Sony’s SRS-RA5000 & RA3000 speakers. #Deezer #Sony

Give your headphones a break and let your speakers transport you to the universe of 360 Reality Audio. Global music streaming Deezer is giving our music fans a chance to experience spatial music at home with our new ‘360 by Deezer’ cast feature. Now, HiFi subscribers can play their favourite tunes in full surround sound with Sony’s SRS-RA5000 or RA3000 wireless speakers. HiFi users just need to open the ‘360 by Deezer’ app, pick their favorite track, and select the ‘cast’ button in the top right hand corner to begin.

Different parts of the song as many independent sound “objects” like vocals and instruments are placed in positions in a virtual auditorium to create a truly immersive experience for the listener. Playing 360 Reality Audio through the SRS-RA5000 or SRS-RA3000 wireless speakers really gives you the illusion that the artist is performing right there in front of you.

The ‘360 by Deezer’ app offers a growing library of music and albums from artists such as Doja Cat, David Bowie and Alicia Keys. They have all been remastered in the 360 Reality Audio format. Fans can also discover dedicated 360 editorial playlists in the app’s recommendation page. This includes the new Deezer “360 Sessions” playlist featuring live performances from global stars like Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie and Circa Waves.

“We know our HiFi fans appreciate every detail and emotions that can be felt through 360 Reality Audio. Now, with Our ‘360 by Deezer’ app, all they have to do is hit cast to have the home experience of their dreams,” said Franziska Schwarz, VP Partnerships. 

For HiFi fans who don’t have the SRS-RA5000 & RA3000 wireless speakers, music from ‘360 by Deezer’ can be cast to other regular speakers, but in regular premium sound quality.

The ‘360 by Deezer’ cast feature is available worldwide on iOS and Android.

Note: ‘360 by Deezer’ will only work with an active Deezer HiFi subscription.

New Deezer ‘360 Sessions’ transforms live performances for HiFi users. #Deezer #360Sessions

Virtual shows aren’t the only way to experience a live performance at home. Global audio streaming service, Deezer is bringing all your favorite live performances to life with our new  “360 Sessions.” Now you can feel like you’re in front of the stage with our exclusive Deezer Sessions playlist. Global megastars like Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, Circa Waves and others play exclusively for Deezer fans. Music fans can now live or relive each moment in Sony 360 Reality Audio.

Using Sony’s 360 object-based spatial audio technology, our 28 track playlist provides you with the unique immersive experience. This means everything from the track – including vocals, individual instruments and even a live audience can be heard as if they are in different positions inside a 360 spherical space. The end result is an incredible feeling of ‘realness’, as if the artist is inside the same room as you.

Deezer’s 360 Sessions playlist includes performances from:

  1. Dua Lipa 
    • Thinking ‘Bout You
    • New Rules
    • IDGAF
    • My My My
  2. Fireboy Dml 
    • Dreamer
    • Go Away
    • Like I Do
  3. Lolo Zouai 
    • Beaucoup
    • (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
  4. Joesef 
    • I Wonder Why
    • Play Me Something Nice
    • Glitter
  5. Barrie 
    • Geology
    • Lay All Your Love On Me
    • Drag
  6. Circa Waves
    • Jacqueline
    • Be Your Drug
    • Movies
  7. Half Moon Run 
    • Favourite Boy
    • Full Circle
    • After The Gold Rush
  8. Anne-Marie 
    • Perfect To Me
    • Then
    • Trigger
    • Used to Love
  9. Georgia
    • 24 Hours
    • Started Out
    • What It Feels Like For A Girl

deezer 360 sessions

You can enjoy ‘360 Sessions’ with normal headphones with no special hardware needed. You’ll just need a subscription to Deezer HiFi, the streaming service’s high fidelity offering. If you’re a Premium user, you can still enjoy the playlist, but in stereo as usual.

“We wanted to capture the magic and mood of a live performance with Deezer Sessions. Each act brings our fans up close and personal to their favorite artists. To further preserve the integrity and specialness of each recording, we created ‘Deezer 360 Sessions’ in 360 Reality Audio. With 360 Reality Audio, fans will experience sounds that mimic an omni-directional soundscape that will transport each music fan to the heart of their favorite performance,” said Jerome Coïc, Deezer’s Senior Special Operations & Partnerships Manager. 

Deezer HiFi users can listen to our “360 Sessions” playlists via the standalone 3​60 by Deezer app, available on iOS and Android. Listeners can use their usual headphones to enjoy 360 Sessions and no special hardware is needed, although fans using Sony’s headphones compatible with the application “Headphones Connect,” will enjoy an enhanced experience.

Savant brings Deezer HiFi to smart home owners worldwide #Savant #Deezer

A supreme music experience deserves high-quality home audio hardware. That’s why Deezer HiFi has been fully integrated into the Savant Music experience. Starting today, you can fill your home with the music of your choice, in lossless audio quality, through Savant’s award-winning smart home audio products.

Savant’s latest Pro 9.4 software allows users to enjoy an on-demand music experience within a personalised and customizable app, letting all users access Deezer music effortlessly. Users can also enjoy top sound quality in lossless FLAC audio, just like you’d hear from a CD. The service plays the full range of frequencies that the human ear can hear (16-Bit/44.1 kHz), while making sure that data and energy isn’t wasted on huge file sizes.

The Deezer HiFi experience with Savant allows you to:

  • Play Deezer HiFi on any Savant enabled audio product to experience exceptional sound quality.
  • Search for and play a song directly from the Savant app. Simply type in your  favourite artist to discover albums, tracks and more in one easy-to-navigate app experience.
  • Wake up to your favourite tunes, party to the best playlists or listen to relaxing music
  • Savant ‘scenes’ include music settings as well as lighting, shading, and other entertainment settings. Press one button to activate multiple devices and create the perfect mood for any occasion.
  • Control all of your music from on all mobile devices, Savant Remotes and in-wall touch screens.
  • Create a unique personalised dashboard experience on the app of favourite albums, artists, playlists, podcasts and more.

All Savant users will also benefit from a free two-month trial of Deezer HiFi. Deezer HiFi offers advert-free access to over 70 million tracks in high fidelity, plus exclusive artist content from the dedicated ‘HiFi Room’, as well as a wide range of curated and personalised content for every listener.

“Our new partnership with Savant means that enjoying exceptional sound across your home couldn’t be any easier. Together we’re bringing music fans the best lossless quality music with just a quick touch of a button. HiFi music brings out the best from every song. Experiencing music through high quality speakers in the home will really make your smart home stand out,” said Deborah Jourdan, Head of North and Central America at Deezer.

Deezer has made the free two-month trial easy to access, simply ask your Savant representative for the free trial code or open Deezer on the Savant app and redeem today.

Deezer brings offline listening to Apple Watch. #Deezer #AppleWatch

Deezer, has released a new Apple Watch app which will allow users to benefit from offline listening on the Apple Watch, a feature currently unavailable on Spotify for example. This will provide Apple Watch users with a greater variety of potential streaming services, and Deezer users with an optimal experience when using an Apple Watch.

Key features:

  • Offline listening
  • Download music straight to Apple Watch
  • add or remove playlists that you no longer want to hear.
  • Family subscribers will also be able to download playlists and favorites from individual profiles

 

Apple HomePod – Voice control available for Deezer subscribers. #Deezer #AppleHomePod

Global music streaming service Deezer is ready to play all your musical wishes on HomePod and HomePod mini. Music lovers can set Deezer as their default music service and ask Siri to play any song from our global catalogue of 73 million tracks.

All paying subscribers with iOS 14.3 and above and the latest software on HomePod can use their voice to issue a range of easy-to-remember commands, such as “Hey Siri, play my Flow.” You’ll then hear an endless mix of tracks you love as well as suggested tracks to help you discover new artists.

Voice control also allows you to play specific tracks, artists, albums, favorites or playlists. If you haven’t set Deezer as your default, make sure to say “on Deezer” at the end of your command such as, “Hey Siri, play Bad Bunny on Deezer,” or “Hey Siri, play ‘Dance Monkey’ on Deezer.” You can also like or dislike tracks, play on repeat or shuffle.

Deezer HiFi  subscribers can also use their HomePod and HomePod mini to listen to tracks in high fidelity audio. From HiFi Gold playlists to remastered albums, find what you’re looking for in our HiFi Room and let Siri do the rest.

“Our listeners don’t have to compromise on audio quality thanks to HomePod. HiFi users can still enjoy all of their favorite tunes in true lossless audio. But, don’t worry, even if you don’t have HiFi, Deezer on Apple HomePod is the perfect at home companion when you need to multitask or want to give your eyes and fingers a break,” said Nicolas Pinoteau, Director of Partnership Solutions at Deezer.

Deezer on HomePod and HomePod mini is available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, UK and USA.

To start using Deezer on Apple HomePod or HomePod mini, make sure to launch the Deezer app and connect your account to your speaker in your settings.

For more information, visit www.deezer.com and www.apple.com.