Some have called it revolutionary, others found it disappointing. Whatever be your verdict, Apple Music is here to stay. But if you're looking for alternatives, try these music streaming apps/services
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Rdio
Listen to your favourite Bollywood tracks and the best of international music with Rdio. Available as an app as well as a web service, Rdio allows you to stream music for free; however, if you want to limit your playlist to certain tracks, you may have to sign up for one of their premium services, starting at Rs 60 a month.
Tune In Radio
Listen to over 100,000 AM/FM radio stations, podcasts, Internet radio shows and more from across the world. You can listen to music from across genres — Bluegrass, to Country to Gospel, Rock, Disco, etc, along with sports and international news stations on your smart phone.
Soundcloud
Access raw mixes, compilations as well as fresh music from across the globe, before they even make it to live gigs or sound albums. Soundcloud offers one of the world's largest community of artists, bands, podcasters and creators of music and audio at your disposal, for free.
Guvera
If you don't trust your taste in music, follow your friends who are clued in. Guvera allows you to follow friends and strangers, and listen to their playlists on your smartphone. The online music streaming app allows you to listen to loads of music from across the globe, and at the same time, check out what they are listening to.
Gaana
The homegrown music streaming app is getting bigger in terms of music catalogue and user base. With a monthly rental of Rs 99, the app allows you to download unlimited Hindi songs on your smartphone and tablet.