By Becca Caddy
There are lots of music streaming services to choose from these days, with new offerings entering the market every month or so, but the one that always comes to mind first for us, and which consistently delivers, is Spotify.
Not only did Spotify get there early and claim the crown of the coolest, easiest-to-use, and arguably best music service around, it’s also still the most popular, despite stiff competition from the likes of Apple Music, Google Play Music and other music-specific services like Pandora Music and Deezer.
One of the main reasons for Spotify’s enduring popularity is that it remains true to its roots, offering a stable, intuitive experience with plenty of choice, while at the same time it’s constantly adding new features that are genuinely useful and have real staying power.
These include its super-smart playlists, podcasts and social sharing tools, and there are more exciting developments expected soon, such as a dedicated Spotify smart speaker.
In this review we’ll take a good look at what makes Spotify so special, as well as considering why one of those rival services might be a better fit for you.