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04/11/2022 9:01 pm

Every App You Can Use FaceTime's SharePlay Feature with Right Now

SharePlay is arguably one of the most significant features to hit FaceTime since group calls, and it's still hard to find apps that support shared experiences in FaceTime. Apple does list a few apps, but there is no official index of all the apps with SharePlay integration. That's where we come in. ...more

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02/16/2022 7:39 pm

This Is How You Get Music in Your Instagram Stories

Music goes well with almost every Instagram story, but adding a particular song or soundtrack isn't the most obvious task if you've never tried before or haven't done so in a long time. Instagram Stories has supported embedded music since 2018, but some things have changed over the years. For one, y ...more

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05/12/2021 3:37 pm

The Fastest, Easiest Way to Download SoundCloud Music Files to Your iPhone as MP3s

If you like to listen to popular songs from huge musicians and hard-to-find music from obscure indie artists, SoundCloud is for you — and you don't have to pay a dime. When you find a song you really love and want to play it back even when you're not connected to the internet, SoundCloud has offline ...more

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02/15/2021 10:41 pm

Rename Your Original Sound to Make Your TikTok Video More Shareable

TikTok is a video-platform first, and while visual content is critical to its popularity, what has carried many of these videos to millions upon millions of views isn't only what you see but what you hear. Many viral videos on TikTok are accompanied by sounds, which can be mishmashes of popular song ...more

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11/02/2020 7:12 pm

Use One App to Listen to Spotify, SoundCloud, & YouTube Music on Your iPhone

There are a lot of music apps on my iPhone's home screen, and the reason I have so many is because I can't get all of the songs I want from just one service. I use Spotify to listen to new releases, SoundCloud for remixes and unreleased tracks, and YouTube for just about anything else that isn't ava ...more

Audio playback interface for the song "Lonely (with Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco)" on a smartphone screen.
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10/15/2020 6:59 pm

Add 2020's Most Popular Songs to Your Snaps & Stories in Snapchat

Snaps are a great way to share the best moments of your day. So, don't those moments deserve a sick soundtrack? If you wanted to add music to your snaps in the past, you'd need to find a way to play the tunes in the background before recording a snap. That's no longer the case since you can now add ...more

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06/16/2020 6:54 pm

Convert Song Links from One Music Service to Another for Easy Sharing

To share a song or album to family and friends, it's as easy as copying its link in the app and pasting that into a message. However, not everyone uses the same music streaming service, so a link to an Apple Music song won't do a Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, Deezer, or YouTube Music subscriber any good. ...more

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02/13/2020 4:27 pm

Dance TikTok's Footshake Challenge in 3 Different Ways

Whether you call it the foot shake or foot dance, videos of people tapping their feet together have been and still are blowing up all over TikTok. If you want to get in on the action but can't follow along with all of the fast-paced TikToks, we'll slow it down a bit for you and a friend. One big pro ...more

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07/19/2019 9:00 pm

The Smartphones of Austin's Underground Musicians

Smartphone technology has become as ubiquitous as automobiles. In Austin, Texas, a city that is widely known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," smartphones have been embraced by the music community not just as a way to document and promote, but to create music. A rock guitarist, a horn player ...more

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07/19/2019 3:02 pm

Set a Sleep Timer on Your iPhone So Audio Won't Wake You After Falling Asleep

We all fall sleep in different ways. Some may require absolute silence, others need white noise, and some enjoy listening to a song or two to help bring on the sleep. If you're in the latter group, like I am, there's a problem. Fall asleep before the music stops, and a loud song may jolt you awake i ...more

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07/15/2019 9:20 pm

How to Repost Tracks to Populate Your Profile Stream on SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a great place to gather all your different tastes in music and display them as representations of who you are. You can display things like your own tracks, albums, manually-curated playlists, liked tracks and playlists, and reposted content all from within your profile page. These Soun ...more

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07/15/2019 8:25 pm

Easily Find the Perfect SoundCloud Playlist to Make Your Event More Memorable

Within the last week, there have been at least three times when someone asked me to play a good playlist. This is always a tough call. What if I play something that nobody likes? I probably will. With SoundCloud, you don't need to have that fear. The app is ready with the perfect playlist fit for wh ...more

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07/15/2019 5:57 pm

Stay on Top of the Latest Hits & Trending Songs on SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a really interesting alternative to Spotify and Pandora in that it will never really give you the exact mainstream song that you want. If you're looking for new up-and-coming artists that are making some wonderful alternative remixes to mainstream music, then SoundCloud is the right mu ...more

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07/15/2019 3:41 pm

Create Playlists on SoundCloud to Help Organize Your Music

The nice part about creating a song playlist is that it's essentially like your own customized album. You can organize all your different music tastes into one large collection or separate them into each of their own genres. If you're using an app like SoundCloud, then instead of just liking every s ...more

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07/15/2019 2:48 pm

Create a Station on SoundCloud to Discover New Artists & Songs

In the SoundCloud app, when you find an awesome song, you can build off of it by creating one killer music station that will give you like-minded songs you might not have ever discovered otherwise. And finding cool new songs and artists isn't the only reason to create a SoundCloud station — it's a g ...more

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02/26/2019 6:08 pm

We Tested the Best Burner Phone Apps for iPhone & Android — Here's Our Top 4

A burner number isn't just for criminals and cheating spouses. In this digital world, with many of our interactions being conducted online, a throwaway phone number acts as a buffer — it lets you enjoy the web without having to give out your personal information, such as real name or phone number. W ...more

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12/10/2018 8:35 pm

The 4 Best Apps for Downloading Movies & TV Shows

Streaming movies and TV shows on phones is more popular today than ever, but what about when you're on a plane, have a limited data plan, or will be in a no-service area? You'll want to download your movies and TV shows instead. While Netflix is excellent, you can't rent or download most of the late ...more

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02/20/2018 12:23 am

5 Apps That Let You Make Calls Without Giving Out Your Real Number

Throwaway phones aren't just for seedy criminals and spies—they can be useful for many everyday situations. For example, you don't necessarily want to give your real phone number out to strangers when you're buying or selling something on Craigslist, managing an Airbnb listing, or hooking up on Tind ...more

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10/31/2017 12:36 am

Now Playing History Lets You See All the Songs Your Pixel 2 Has Recognized

The Pixel 2 has a number of new unique features. One of the most interesting is the Now Playing option to identify songs you hear on a daily basis. Now Playing displays the artist and title of songs playing in the background of your day and shows this information on the lock screen. While this funct ...more

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NEWS
07/20/2017 2:45 pm

This Group Is Backing Up SoundCloud Content in Case It Shuts Down

After laying off 40% of its staff this month to cut costs, SoundCloud appears to be struggling to stay afloat. While blog posts from the company have assured fans that the music platform is not in danger of shutting down, some people aren't so sure this is the truth. Internet Archive — a non-profit ...more

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07/19/2017 10:13 pm

SoundCloud 101: Manage Your Notifications for a Better User Experience

It's never fun when you install an app and then proceed to be bombarded with constant notifications. The SoundCloud app, while great in other regards, tends to have a bit of an issue on this front. So it's only fair that I share with you how to turn off every single one of those pestering notificati ...more

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06/19/2017 1:56 pm

Tidal Is Still a Thing That Exists, Now Has Jay Z Exclusive

We talk a lot about Spotify and Apple Music on the topic of music streaming. So much so that it's easy to forget that other streaming platforms exist. Tidal, Jay Z's streaming service, is often one of these forgotten platforms. But, bless their hearts, they're still trying to make some noise. Jay Z' ...more

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05/30/2017 2:54 am

How to Force SoundCloud & Pandora to Use an Equalizer

Most music streaming services will either use the stock Android equalizer or their own built-in equalizer. A couple of apps, such as Spotify, bring both to the table. Spotify has a built-in equalizer which kicks into play when a system or third-party equalizer isn't detected. However, other apps suc ...more

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05/20/2017 12:49 am

How to Download Music from SoundCloud Straight to Your Android Device

SoundCloud is one of the most popular music streaming services for good reason. You can upload your own music, listen to remixes from your favorite DJ, check out the latest releases from mainstream artists, and even discover new artists. But while you've always been able to listen to most songs for ...more

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07/22/2016 8:20 pm

How to Get Google's Gboard Keyboard on Your Android

Google released an amazing swipe keyboard a few months ago called Gboard that has Google Search built right into it; This makes adding pics, GIFs, videos, and links to articles, restaurants, and shops a breeze. It even helps you search for emojis! The only problem is that Gboard is for iOS devices o ...more

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01/07/2016 10:54 pm

How to Download Any SoundCloud or YouTube Song on Android

A growing trend for many artists (most recently Kanye West) is to offer exclusive or experimental tracks on music streaming sites like SoundCloud or YouTube before releasing them anywhere else. On rare occasions, some of these great songs never make their way onto an official album, which can be dis ...more

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12/14/2015 8:11 pm

Upload Sound Recording to GarageBand (Do Not Own Computer)

Title says it all basically. I just own an iPhone 5 and I recorded something on the basic sound recorder that I'd like to upload to SoundCloud. I know that you can upload songs to SoundCloud with GarageBand so I've been trying to find a way to get this recording onto GarageBand without the aid of a ...more

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11/19/2015 12:48 am

How to Record Streaming Music, FaceTime Calls, Skype Audio, & More for Free

Piracy, it can be argued, is the scourge of the internet. But when it comes to music, sometimes it's best to give a listen to a track or album before deciding to spend your hard-earned money on fully supporting it. Unfortunately, there are few good ways to do this without explicitly breaking the law ...more

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09/15/2015 9:31 pm

The Must-Have Keyboard Feature You Never Knew You Needed

In addition to sharing emojis and GIFs, most of us also probably share various types of links through email or text, whether it be for a Google Maps location, a bar or restaurant on Yelp, or an awesome song on Spotify. The process typically calls for switching applications, searching for what you wa ...more

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06/23/2015 7:39 pm

The Easiest Way to Discover New Music on Your Phone

Resources for finding new music are at our disposal in all corners of the internet; the only problem is deciding which one is the best for you. Spotify, Pandora, and Rdio all have options to discover new music on your smartphone, but they tend to expose mostly established artists, making the process ...more

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06/06/2015 6:02 pm

Create Your Own Free Personal Streaming Radio Service Online

The options for finding random or specific music to listen to are vast. Spotify is excellent for streaming popular music and new releases, while SoundCloud provides a healthy dose of user-generated remixes and originals. And then there's YouTube for everything else. Only problem is, it gets annoying ...more

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04/10/2015 3:58 pm

How to Silence Your Mac's Annoying Start-Up Chime

I love my Mac to pieces, but there have been times, so many times, that I wanted to silence that classic Apple start-up chime. I mean, the only thing the sound does is notify everyone around you that you have a Mac, and that you have turned said Mac on, right? Well it's not so vain. Upon hearing the ...more

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12/28/2014 6:39 pm

Control Web-Based Music from Pandora, Spotify, & More with Your Mac's Keyboard

Apple's keyboard has a set of media controls to navigate the music playing on iTunes, allowing you to play, pause, skip, and replay songs and videos. Unfortunately, these controls are exclusive to iTunes; if you're playing music from Spotify, Pandora, or the myriad of other online web-based services ...more

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11/26/2014 9:06 pm

Dasher Messenger: Watch YouTube Videos, Delete Sent Messages, Send Money, & More

A messaging app that blows your mind doesn't come along very often. Yeah, there's WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, which are both good for what they are (web-based messaging platforms), but when it comes to interesting or unique features, they're somewhat lacking. Dasher Messenger, which is complete ...more

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11/24/2014 6:39 pm

Record, Edit, & Upload Your Own Podcasts Using Your iPhone

Podcasts are back. The Rich Eisen Show, The Joe Rogan Experience and StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson make up just a tiny fraction of what's become an incredibly dense market, with these being some of the most popular available right now. While the reason for this sudden resurgence is up for ...more

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08/22/2014 5:27 pm

Share Songs from Any Music Service on Your iPhone to Anyone Using Craaave for iOS

When I stumble upon a new song that I'm really into, I don't just listen to it repeatedly—I share it with family and friends that I think might enjoy it just as much as I do. Now, thanks to a new iOS app called Craaave, sharing those tunes are a cinch, no matter if I'm using Spotify, SoundCloud, or ...more

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07/19/2014 10:54 pm

How to Cast Podcasts with Podcast Addict for Android

Podcasts have been around and popular for close to a decade now. For the uninitiated, podcasts are like radio shows that can be downloaded directly from the web and listened to on any device. Up until now, only paid apps allowed podcasts to be casted via Chromecast, but with the latest update to Xav ...more

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05/30/2014 10:31 pm

How to Stream Your Favorite SoundCloud Tracks to Your Chromecast

With its growing popularity, it's clear that the Chromecast isn't going away anytime soon, with options for casting games, cloud files, music, and much more. But not all content providers are in a hurry to add support for the device, and SoundCloud is one of them. While My Cloud Player is by no mean ...more

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03/01/2011 9:14 am

How to "FL Studio", more than electronic.

Named as instruction. I spent a decade with and about FL Studio. More you can find on my website.Each hyperlink leads to their actual page of my website, you can watch videos and related music theory can be found, as well as my personal comments according to my music path.My unreleased projects can ...more

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12/21/2010 9:41 pm

Review of Sativa 45's 'Problem?'

This is definitely a song that will grow on you.As I write this review, I'm actually going back and rewriting things I previously thought about this song because it keeps getting better the more I listen to it. So, I suggest going to his SoundCloud and downloading the mp3 to put on repeat. 'Problem? ...more

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12/21/2010 1:13 am

Would you like a song reviewed?

Welcome to Dubstep, everyone!  Please post here if you'd like a song or mix reviewed. I'll do my best to have the review done within 24 hours. Here's how to submit your tune: Login/Sign up to WonderHowToJoin this World as a contributor.Link your song to the Corkboard via soundcloud, YouTube, etc.Pos ...more