Here's a collection of apps for all music lovers. Discover new tunes or create your own masterpieces. Tomorrow's theme: academic apps.
Slacker Radio by Slacker, Inc.
Description: Here's a simple and intuitive streaming radio station app for whenever you want to hear something different. Genres are specific to the point of absurdity. All about the Christmas-angst? Try "Dysfunctional Holiday." How about "Alternative Chill?" Whatever mood you're in, you can find a station to audibly represent it.
Price: Free
Device: iPhone, Blackberry
Last.fm by Last.fm
Description: A free online profile -- think musical Facebook -- keeps track of every song you play. The site makes suggestions based on what other people with similar music tastes listen to.
The app works like a streaming radio station but offers additional information about the artists such as upcoming shows or easy access to their Wikipedia entry.
Price: Free
Device: iPhone, Android
TuneWiki by TuneWiki
Description: Upgrade the standard Android operating system music player with this nifty app. Beyond essentials like playlists, this app includes plenty of integration with YouTube to search and save videos easily. The defining feature? Synchronized, scrolling lyrics will make you the TOTS karaoke master in no time.
Price: Free
Device: Android
Midomi by Melodis Corporation
Description: Got a song stuck in your head but clueless about the artist or what it's called? Hum or sing the song to this app, and it'll try to compile a list of possible matches. Narrow down the selection with a 30-second sample. Success depends on your abilities, but it works flawlessly when identifying a song on the radio or in some trendy clothing store.
Price: Free
Device: iPhone, Android (in development)
Ocarina by Smule
Description: Impress, or seriously weird out, your friends with this elegant Ocarina simulator. What's an Ocarina? Well, someone clearly hasn't been playing their Zelda video games. Use your fingers to simulate playing the flute-like instrument while you blow into the microphone to create the sound. Awkward stares of confusion not included.
Price: $.99
Device: iPhone, not compatible with iPod Touch
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