A screenshot of the Discovr Music app.
Discovr Music
iPhone [1] , iPad [2]
$1.99
Tired of listening to the same music all the time? The slickly designed Discovr Music app makes it easy to find new artists and bands that sound like ones to whom you listen. Type in an artist's name and it spits out an interactive map of similar musicians, with options to play, buy or watch.
Band of the Day
iPhone [3] , iPad [4]
Free
This interactive music magazine offers a refreshing approach by concentrating on one alternative artist or band each day. Every 24 hours, the app updates with a new band, with reviews, photos, videos and full streams of top songs.
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Hype Machine
iPhone [5] , iPad [6]
$4.49
Hype Machine keeps you up to date on all the hottest tracks discussed online. It tracks music featured on prominent music blogs, and you can stream tracks to your iPhone over a Wi-Fi or mobile-data connection.
Rumpus is one of the few apps developed exclusively for Android tablets, and it's a comprehensive resource. Type in your band or artist, and you'll be able to see information on every album they've ever made and buy their tracks.
Stereomood
iPhone, iPad, Android
[8] [9] [10] Free
Sometimes you just want music that matches your mood. Stereomood offers up hundreds of mood-based playlists compiled from top music blogs and artist submissions. It's a great way to find indie artists of whom you've never heard.
exfm
iPhone [11] , Android [12]
Free
Exfm offers a great interface for discovering new music across different genres. The best part is you don't have to pay a cent to stream the tracks to your smartphone. If you decide you want to buy a particular track, exfm links through to iTunes.
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