To listen to music, there are several options available:
- Spotify
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- Deezer
- Sentilo
- TunIt.fm
- TuneIn Radio
- 8tracks
How long does Spotify free last?
The free version of Spotify is available for thirty days. New subscribers can try the Premium plan for free without having to renew it.
Listening to music without wifi
If there is no wifi available, you can still listen to music using these options:
- Spotify (one of the best apps for offline music listening)
- A phonograph (the best offline music app for Android)
- Google Play Music (always a great option on Android)
- Jamendo
- Radio Tunein
- SoundCloud
- Napster
Avoiding data usage for music streaming
To avoid using data while listening to music, you can use alternative options like Suamp, a free program that allows streaming music. It has a unique feature where it can play music from YouTube by extracting only the audio track, significantly reducing data usage.
Listening to music while the phone is off
To listen to music while the phone is off, follow these steps:
- Open the video you want to listen to in the VLC media player.
- Click on the Options button in VLC (three horizontal dots in the bottom right corner).
- Choose "Play as audio".
- Even if the screen or phone is locked, the audio will continue to play in the background.
SoundCloud visualizations
To track SoundCloud listens, you need access to your SoundCloud account. You can monitor them by filtering the range to "today". Listens will be updated within 24 hours if there is no access to the account.
Increasing SoundCloud plays
Here are 12 effective methods to get more plays on SoundCloud:
- Establish connections with other artists.
- Use Facebook to promote a track.
- Subscribe and participate in the subreddit.
- Use YouTube and Facebook to increase exposure.
- Purchase a SoundCloud Play license for your account.
- Advertise your music on Twitter.
Earnings with Spotify
The main streaming service currently in use, Spotify, pays an average of $0.0043 per listen. In other words, it pays about $4.3 for a thousand listens, or about €3.8.
SoundCloud offerings
SoundCloud allows you to listen to tracks from independent artists worldwide, making it an innovative platform for audiophiles. At the same time, you can upload your own songs, share them with the community, and gain online popularity.
Connecting SoundCloud to your TV
To connect SoundCloud to your TV, you can use Google Chromecast. Once you are ready, open SoundCloud and tap the Chromecast icon in the bottom right corner. This will allow you to easily stream SoundCloud tracks through Chromecast and enjoy the music anywhere in your home.