Everyone is privy to the joys of mobile music — the intersection of
phones and MP3 players has afforded consumers the opportunity to carry
around audible entertainment with more ease than ever before. But beyond
the standard, owner-loaded music playing apps and the glitzy marquee
streaming serves, there exists a level of essential music applications
that are polished, functional, and most importantly, free. These five
apps offer auxiliary features to foster discovery and incentivize use.
If you’re a casual listener, or you just like to discover new things
with minimal effort, these apps are an essential addition to your
collection.
