People very rarely buy CDs or records anymore. Instead, they stream music. Music streaming can be very complicated if you aren’t familiar with it. It can also be very stressful if you are using a platform that isn’t committed to delivering its customers a quality service, so make sure that you find one that’s perfect for you.
There are many different ways of improving your music streaming experience. It’s essential that you implement these so that you can relax and enjoy your music, without worrying or stressing yourself out.
This article will tell you exactly how you can improve your music streaming experience:
Geo-Restrictions
Some music streaming platforms are geo-restricted, like Qobuz for example. Despite the platform only being available in 18 countries, it is still very popular. If you want to use this platform (or any other that is bound by geographical restrictions), then you need to use a VPN. You need to conduct extensive research so that you can find an ideal VPN for Qobuz, otherwise, your streaming experience could be negatively impacted. Some VPNs are slow, have paywalls, and timeout frequently. Carefully look for a VPN if you need one so that you still have a great experience.
Trending Music
A good way of improving your listening experience is to check out what’s trending each day. It’s very likely that your platform’s trending music will update daily, according to what people are listening to the most. More often than not, it will be the latest releases by popular musicians that are trending, although sometimes older songs and artists trend. Trending music is not only a great way to learn about new music, but it is also a very exciting way to listen to music. You can never predict what’s going to be trending. It could be Ariana Grande’s latest song, or it could be The Beatles.
Music Rotation
In order to keep your streaming experience fun and engaging, you need to keep your playlist and music constantly rotating. What is meant by rotating, is that you have a playlist that is constantly changed around, so what’s at the top of your list today is at the bottom tomorrow, and vice versa. By rotating the music that you listen to, you ensure that you don’t get bored. You also ensure that the music you listen to does not become familiar and uninspiring. Most platforms will allow you to “shuffle” your music, reorganising your playlist for you instantly.
Assisted Playlists
If you don’t know what type of music you like, then you can use assisted playlists. Assisted playlists are curated by either the platform or other users and made publicly available. These playlists include a broad range of songs, artists, and genres. If you aren’t having any luck creating your own playlist, then it’s definitely worth using one of these. Depending on the platform, you might have to pay to use assisted playlists. With that said, many platforms will allow you to access a small amount of assisted playlists entirely for free.
Favourite Artists
If you have favourite artists, then you can follow their latest songs on the platform that you use. All you need to do is to search their name, then subscribe to their account or their hashtag. You can do this with popular celebrity artists, and lesser know independent music producers. In addition to following current musical trends by subscribing to specific accounts or creators, you can also receive updates about newly uploaded old songs. Following your favourite artists is a great way to learn about new music and to keep your playlist current and engaging.
Time Period
If there’s a specific time period that you like listening to (like the 1960s, for example), then it’s very likely that your chosen platform will allow you to tailor your musical suggestions to that time period. Instead of sending you information and updates about current music, the platform will tell you about songs newly uploaded (or previously uploaded) specific to the period and genre that you enjoy listening to. It’s definitely worth doing this, just so you can keep your playlist interesting. No matter how much you know about your chosen time period, there are guaranteed to be songs that have slipped your radar.
Offline Listening
Finally, make sure that you download every song on your playlist so that you can listen to it offline. Offline listening ensures that you aren’t unable to access your music when you are without an internet connection. Offline listening is usually something that you have to pay for, but it’s definitely a worthwhile service.
If you use streaming platforms, then you should do everything that you can to improve your experience. Streaming platforms can be expensive to subscribe to, so you need to get the most for your money. As this article shows, improving your experience isn’t at all difficult.
