www.8tracks.com<\/a>.)<\/p>\nUnfortunately, you have to create an account, but it\u2019s FREE and you are able to use your Facebook information to log in if you\u2019re really opposed to creating an account.<\/p>\n
So, with tons of musical websites out there, you\u2019re probably wondering what makes this one special. Unlike websites that create playlist based on songs or artists you like, the playlists on 8tracks are all handcrafted by individual users.<\/p>\n
In addition, instead of having to pick a specific song, artist, or genre to generate a playlist, you can search playlists by artist, genre, or something called a \u201ctag.\u201d So, for example, if I was walking to class and it was really nice out, I could literally search \u201chappy\u201d or \u201csunny afternoon\u201d and playlists that users have generated with just those moods in general would be at my disposal.If I like what I\u2019m hearing, I can \u201clike\u201d the playlist and it will get stored under my \u201cliked mixes\u201d for easy future access. If not, just skip on over to the next playlist. Additionally, if you like one song in particular, you can just click this little star next to the song and the system stores all of those individually \u201cliked tracks\u201d in a separate part of your profile.<\/p>\n
What else is so cool about 8tracks?<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a free App for it! Just download it from the App Store, log in with your original account details, and this free music service is at your fingertips everywhere you go.<\/p>\n
But wait, THERE\u2019S MORE. If you want to make your own playlists with tags, you can easily upload tracks from iTunes on your computer into playlists. Then, you can \u201cpublish\u201d these playlists and get listener feedback and \u201clikes\u201d of your very own.<\/p>\n
Downsides?<\/p>\n
Obviously, you need an internet connection for this site to work. Also, because this service is free, they limit the amount of skips you can make, but this obstacle is easily overcome by merely switching playlists.<\/p>\n
Check it out and navigate on back next week for your weekly dose of musical medicine.<\/p>\n
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