Free Music Online

When the radio can no longer fulfill your musical appetite, it's time to find an alternative. Especially after playing the same tracks over and over again like a cd left in repeat. Having come across Deezer a few weeks ago, I have only visited this site a handful of times, but it serves as a great online jukebox. The only difference between this online jukebox and an old-fashion one is that the music is free! But just like a jukebox, you can't take the music with you. Instead you enjoy it in the moment on your computer. So why would anyone care to tune in on Deezer if they can't download any music? Simple. It's got some great tunes you can share with friends. Plus you can broaden your musical tastes and discover new artists. Deezer's song collection is probably nowhere near iTunes, but being able to listen to entire albums for free compared to 30-second clips on Apple's music store, makes it easier to determine if it's worth adding to your collection (although you'd have to buy it somewhere else.) 

What I like about this site immediately from the first visit is it's user-friendly features. For one, the music player is embedded on the right and stays in place no matter where you browse on the site. This allows you to continue listening to music while you click around. Another nice feature is the music player itself, which lists the previous and next song. Don't like what you're listening to? Click on another song and the current one will gradually fade out for a smooth transition. Want to add what you already own on Deezer? You can by uploading your mp3s to the site so all your favorite music is in one place. Create playlists and share with friends. If you'd like to give it a try feel free to add me to your friends list. Just search for "michellerlee."

So what are the drawbacks? Well, it would be nice if Deezer gave you the option to buy and download what you like so you can take the music anywhere you please. Hopefully its music collection will continue to grow, but there certainly isn't a lack of a diverse range of music. And oh, in case you're wondering, it's legal.