Longtime MacStories readers know how much music is important to me. I Made You a Mixtape, which I published six years ago, continues to be one of my favorite, most intimate things I’ve ever published ...

I love Apple Music, but I do not enjoy using its Mac app. Apple Music on Mac is slow, takes ages to display search results, and doesn't even play music reliably. I often hit the play button only for ...

I’ve been a devout Spotify listener for years. All the music and podcasts I need are there, it’s what my friends use and I couldn’t possibly deal with the FOMO of not having a fancy Spotify Wrapped ...

Music has increasingly become a part of modern life. Research today suggests that music can help alleviate negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Over time, the way we consume ...

YouTube Music is an audio streaming service from Google. YouTube is for videos; YouTube Music is for audio. While a mobile app is available for Android and iOS, there is no dedicated YouTube Music ...

Finding free music is a lot easier than it used to be. No longer is piracy the easiest way. These days, you can find pretty much any song you want using just a few apps. Streaming services pop up and ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

There are a variety of quality, free music apps that can act as alternatives to premium music streaming subscriptions. Spotify and Tidal have free, ad-supported tiers of service, and apps like Pandora ...

In 2016, a pair of 19-year-old pals from Winnipeg appeared on the reality television show Dragons’ Den—Canada’s version of Shark Tank—to seek funding for their music streaming startup, Musi.

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and ...