I thought of posting this in the Random Questions thread but I think this may be of interest to a lot of people.
I’ve had a iPod for about ten years, but it no longer syncs with my computer, so I can’t add or delete any songs, and I’m getting really sick of the same old same old. I know there’s Spotify and Pandora (at least, I know of them; I have no idea how they work), and maybe there are other music-listening sites I’m not familiar with. What I want is to create a playlist that I can tote around with me, so I can listen to it at the gym, while walking the dogs, etc.
If I chuck my old iPod, can I create a playlist from Spotify or Pandora? Do I play my songs on my phone? On a new iPod?
Etc. I need guidance. It’s 2019 and I’m really behind the times. TIA.
We use Napster, formerly known as rhapsody. Pretty much has everything. Allows us to create a playlist and stream back on different devices – our phones, iPad, tv/stereo, etc. About $10 a month.
Yes, you can make a playlist on spotify. You can also find playlists other people have made. If you have the free version of Spotify you can listen to any music or your playlists without using data when in wireless. If you decide to pay for Premium (we have a family plan for around $15 a month) you can download your playlists and listen to them while walking, driving, etc.
Spotify also has podcasts. Same as above^^^.
I love Spotify and make all my running playlists on it. It’s easy. You name a playlist, search for a song and drag it and drop it in your playlist. Spotify has lots of “channels” too. I most often play “Happy Hits” - keeps me on my toes while I’m at work!
I’ll add that I haven’t listened to anything I paid for on my iTunes since I started Spotify years ago. I do still use the Podcast platform through iTunes on my phone though I’ve also listened to podcasts on Spotify.
We have Sonos speakera all over the house, inside and out. Including the shower so I can sing my lungs out and still hear the music. We have all kinds of playlists and pandora and Spotify. Hubby is like a teenage boy with music.
Spotify for free: when on internet or in wireless you can listen to music, podcasts and make playlists. All free, unlimited. You do need to make an account to make a playlist.
Spotify Premium: we have the family plan so I’m not 100% sure how that correlates to an individual subscription.
You can download music, podcasts, playlists to be able to listen to when NOT on the internet or in wireless. So if I download a podcast or playlist I can listen to it in the car, while running/walking, etc. and won’t be using data. So my downloaded items are available at all times.
Our family plan allows for 6 people I think.
There is also some current deal where if you have a premium subscription you get Hulu for free (?) - this offer does not apply to the family plan (bummer) so I’m not fully clear on it.
You can choose an artist, play a certain album, listen to their ready-to-go channels, etc. You can also follow friends/family to be able to have access to their playlists, etc. if they have their account set up that way.
Amazon music. Right now I have “Cake by the Ocean” on repeat to get the stupid song out of my mind. I could not get it out of my head all dang day. I figured I needed to listen til I was sick of it. Btw. This is Target’s fault. . I hadn’t thought of that song in years. But it was playing throughout the store. They have too many earworms on their Muzak. The other day they were playing a Muzak version of Hey Yah, which I didn’t even think was possible.
@VeryHappy if your gym has wireless you can make your Spotify playlist for free on your phone (through the app) or on your computer and then when you are at the gym in wi-fi, listen to it no problem.
I still have an IPod. It is a 160gig classic that I love It still syncs and I have no plans to switch. I have a backup IPod ready to go when this one dies.
Given the size of my collection, I really want that size of a listening device. Using my phone is not really a viable option because managing what I’d store on the phone
My issue with streaming is that my office has spotty wireless and no Wi-Fi so I’m not sure how well it would work.
I keep a few playlists on my iPhone for when I walk or workout at the gym. I buy new songs I like on iTunes as I want to support the artists but don’t want another monthly subscription charge. My music collection is on my computer so I can change out music on my phone easily.