There is nothing better than discovering your new favorite band. Get their music legally and for free, then download them to your iTunes and iPhone..
Getting free music on the Internet has been easy since at least Napster's beginnings in 1999. Getting that music in a way that didn't deprive artists of being paid for their work was more difficult. Fortunately, in the last few years, tons of licensed websites and apps offering free music have popped up to make sure new songs are never missed.
10 Places to Get Free Music for iTunes and iPhone
The sites and apps listed below are far from the only places to get free MP3s, but they have so much free music that you will never be able to listen to everything they have to offer..
Amazon - Hidden away in Amazon's huge online music store is a great place for free downloads. Online retailers don't make them easy to find, but you'll see tens of thousands of songs waiting for you. There is a mix of popular and little-known music, but you're sure to find something you like.
Application - Websites are not the only place where you can save free music. There are a ton of awesome apps that offer free music on your iPhone. Some have a large library, others offer a handful of special choices each day..
Apple Music - Apple's music service is integrated directly into the Music app preinstalled on all iPhones and iTunes. It's not always free: You may need to subscribe for at least $ 9.99 per month, but the initial 90-day free trial lets you stream unlimited songs and download them for offline listening. . Please note: if you do not subscribe, you will lose downloads.
Free Music Archive - This huge collection of free music is brought to you by WFMU, one of the first free format radio stations in the United States. All music tracks are provided by WFMU or other project guests and are licensed by the musicians. Even better, some of the music on offer lets you use it for other projects. Visit Free Music Archive .
Google Play Music Unlimited - Google's alternative to Apple Music, Google Play Music Unlimited, offers 2 months of free music stream from the huge Google Play catalog before you have to start paying. Just like with Apple Music, if you forget to cancel (or want to stay a subscriber), you'll be billed $ 9.99 / month. Sign up for Google Play Music
Jamendo - If you like discovering the next independent artist, Jamendo will be your next favorite site. This collection of nearly half a million songs features exclusively independent artists looking to connect with fans (and with advertisers, filmmakers and more) for free. Visit Jamendo .
Last.fm - Last.fm is primarily for learning what kind of music you like and helping you find more of it. If you'd rather just check out the free stuff without recommendations, Last.fm will help you with a few hundred free downloads. Visit the Last.fm free downloads page .
Live Music Archive - Although it has a similar name, the Live Music Archive is not linked to the Free Music Archive. It is a treasure for fans of live concert recordings. And best of all, this is just a part of Archives.org's largest collection, including podcasts, old radio shows, and more. Visit Live Music Archive .
NoiseTrade - Designed to help independent bands and musicians find new fans, NoiseTrade offers thousands of free EPs. Making it even cooler, a lot of these EPs have exclusive songs that you won't find elsewhere. The site also offers free book downloads if you want something to read. Visit NoiseTrade .
SoundCloud - While SoundCloud has become a go-to destination for big artists selling new albums, it started out as a place for free independent music and still has a lot to offer. It is also a great option if you are a musician, matching a simple place to distribute your music with a large audience. Visit SoundCloud .
Other sources
There are, of course, dozens, if not hundreds, if not thousands of other places to get free music online. Some are legal, but many offer the music without compensating the musicians. If you want to use these sites and services, I can't stop you, but I won't recommend them either. Also, you should ask yourself if you think it is right to get music without paying and to deprive artists, who live off their music, of the money they deserve to get for their hard work. .
