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Listening to music is something that is inherent in the life of the majority of the population across generations. Thanks to streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify, discovering new songs and albums is much easier than ever before. Nevertheless, there are individuals who cannot find their way around the comprehensive collection. Therefore, in this article, we offer an overview of applications that (not only) will help in choosing the right music.

Shazam

You know very well the situation when you are at a party and you hear a song you like, but you don't know its name. However, Shazam can help with this, as it can evaluate which song it is in a matter of seconds. You can then add the song to Spotify or Apple Music with one click. You can also play music videos from Apple Music and YouTube here, there are charts of the most recognized songs by country or perfect apps for the Apple Watch. Since 2017, when Apple took Shazam under its wing, this service has begun to gain prosperity, so I recommend at least trying the application.

SoundHound

If for some reason Shazam does not suit you, or you would expect something a little different from an application of a similar style, SoundHound is the perfect solution for you. It can also recognize songs, both on the iPhone and on the iPad or Apple Watch. For songs and albums, you can view information about the artist, with the LiveLyrics function showing you the lyrics of individual songs in real time, which is ideal for singers. In addition, you can also see which performer's birthday is on the current day and their biography. If you are disturbed by ads in the application, you can remove them by purchasing for CZK 179.

Musixmatch

This app takes a slightly different approach to music. It can also identify songs, but its main advantage is a wide database of texts and their translations. Not only will you be able to sing while playing from Apple Music or Spotify in real time, but you will also be able to translate the meaning of the given text. Of course, there is an application for the Apple Watch, which, in addition to searching for songs, can also display lyrics on your wrist. Another advantage of the software is the advanced search, in which you only need to type a few words from the text. All these features are available for free, if you want to remove ads and the ability to download lyrics for offline use, you have several subscription plans to choose from.

Genius

In this case, we will stay with applications intended for texts. The Genius application contains a relatively large database of these texts. For individual texts, among other things, you can also view the meaning of certain words or phrases. Authors often hide some metaphors in their texts, which may not necessarily occur to everyone. In addition, here you can watch video clips or listen to interviews with individual performers. The app has no subscription or purchase options, so you can enjoy its features completely free of charge.

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