Everybody has their own preferences when it comes to music tastes. There isn’t one genre that fits everyone. You may think that Top 40 radio is meant for the masses. While it is, it isn’t enjoyed by everyone. Plus, you’re not always going to want to listen to pop music, as you need some extra flavor in your day.
As you grow up, your music tastes change. You hear a song that causes a chemical reaction in your brain and makes it feel emotions you weren’t expecting. Reactions to music are some of the purest forms of emotion. So, if you like a certain genre of music, you’ll do what you need to do to continue listening to it.
The big name music streamers like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music have extensive libraries. They deliver distinct experiences that millions enjoy. But, if you’re a fan of a specific genre of music, you may not be getting what you need from these big streamers. There are some niche streamers making waves that music lovers need to be aware of. These could be the future of the streaming landscape.
Audiomack is a place for creators and listeners
This aims to get artists connected with fans
Audiomack is meant for discovery. This audio platform allows artists to upload their music and connect directly with fans to try and grow their following. It’s a global platform that aims to educate users on different styles of music, as well as put artists in front of them they may not have heard of.
For anyone who likes to find new artists while listening to the radio or streaming from one of the bigger platforms, this is a service that is strictly dedicated to that. Audiomack has an app for creators and an app for users, varying the experience depending on what someone wants to get out of the platform. Users can search the platform for trending songs, artists, and albums, as well as ones that were recently added.
The most common music genres you’ll find on Audiomack are rap, hip-hop, R&B, and Afrosounds. There is a strong mix of artists who are up-and-coming independent artists and others who are mainstream. This provides users with a nice mix as they are working their way through setting up their own playlists and favoriting songs.
Using the platform is simple as well, as it’s free to anyone, although there are limitations. For those that want a paid subscription, it costs $5.99 per month and delivers ad-free music, unlimited downloads, more control over the presets and audio settings, and the full catalog of songs on the platform. Audiomack goes out of its way to help artists who are new to the business, providing articles and blog posts on how to protect their copyright, gain a following, and use the platform to their advantage.
Deedo delivers Pan African music like nowhere else
If that’s your interest, then this is the place for you
Deedo is currently only available to African and European countries with plans to spread globally in the future.
While Audiomack focuses on many genres, including rap, hip-hop, and Afrosounds, Deedo specializes in them. The streaming service strictly sticks to genres of Pan African music, including rumba, blues, and the ones listed above. But, not only does it help you listen to music from the continent, it puts you in touch with what the listening habits are in different countries.
You can search what the most listened to songs and who the most played artists are in an African country. So, if you want to compare listening habits between Senegal and Mali, you can do so to see if they sync up with your listening preferences. There are 14 million tracks to choose from and the service is growing.
Listeners can find playlists made by DJs who are well-versed in the genres. The Monumentum feature lets listeners go back to different times in African music and learn more about the rise of the genre. It brings classic songs by deceased artists to one easy place to find on the app.
Artists can upload their music to Deedo for a specific rate per song or album to help grow their fanbase. Plus, they can keep 100% of the profits they make from the platform. For any new Pan African artist who wants to make a name for themselves, this platform is a place to do it.
Deedo offers a free version that allows for 4 hours of streaming time per month. For a Deedoer Premium account, it costs one Euro a month. This provides unlimited music and offline listening.
For classical music lovers, IDAGIO is the right service
Audiophiles can plug in and rejoice
Classical music is my personal favorite music to play while I’m working and my Spotify Wrapped over the years proves that. I tried out Apple Classical Music, but couldn’t get behind it. That’s when I discovered IDAGIO. It’s a free service dedicated to classical music. All you need to do is sign up for an account to access curated playlists that are often put together by the artists themselves, as well as ones that are compiled by experts in the genre. There are over 2.5 million tracks available to users, which may seem like less than other streaming platforms, but there is a lot to enjoy.
You can search for performers, conductors, and even look for specific orchestras to listen to. This makes it fun to go through and come up with different reasons to learn about performers and orchestras, not just the famous composers that we all know and love. You can have a favorite way that someone plays Clair de lune and find the performer on the platform. The IDAGIO platform aIso makes it easy to discover new artists based on your listening preferences. You are able to create your own playlists to listen to any time you’re logged into the platform.
Audiomack goes out of its way to help artists who are new to the business, providing articles and blog posts on how to protect their copyright, gain a following, and use the platform to their advantage.
Since classical music is all about feeling, a fun feature of the service is the mood wheel, which suggests songs based on the mood you’re in. Like other popular streaming services, it compiles weekly mixes to help you discover new artists as well as listen to your chosen favorites. You can compile favorite playlists, tracks, recordings, albums, artists, and events to revisit whenever you like.
Something that sets IDAGIO apart is that it has a catalog of concerts that viewers can watch. You can also view talks, operas, ballets, interactive courses, and more. It plays concerts and shows in different languages as well, so you can listen to them in their native language. These are available with a Premium Audio + Video subscription, which costs $16.67 per month. A Premium Audio subscription costs $12.99 a month. Both come with ad-free listening and higher quality audio tracks for subscribers. You’re also able to connect the service to Sonos if you pay for it, as well as download music to listen offline.
