Archives: Offers

We took the Tidal HiFi free trial for a spin to hear its lossless FLAC quality and explore its artist-first approach. Expect a catalog that has featured historic exclusives from Jay‑Z and Beyoncé, hi‑res masters like Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly,” and discovery via Tidal Rising.

We took the Spotify Premium free trial for a spin to see if it really delivers on playlists, discovery, and podcasts. With 100+ million tracks, 5M+ podcasts, and flagship playlists like RapCaviar and Today’s Top Hits, it’s an easy trial to recommend for music-first listeners.

We took the SoundCloud Go+ free trial for a spin and it’s a compelling way to dig into 300M+ tracks, especially underground releases, DJ sets, and early indie rap scenes that aren’t always on the big platforms. The SoundCloud Go+ free trial feels like the best way to sample what makes SoundCloud different: discovery.

We took a look at the SiriusXM free trial and found it’s a quick way to sample satellite radio’s streaming side: 400+ channels of music, talk, sports, and news, including names like Howard Stern, The Beatles Channel, ESPN Radio, CNN, and 80s on 8. The SiriusXM free trial delivers a strong snapshot of the service: a deep mix of live radio personalities, music genres, sports talk, and news that you won’t find bundled in most music-only apps.

We took the Qobuz Studio free trial for a spin and loved hearing albums in FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz. If you care about soundstage and liner notes, this is one to sample—think Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, Mahler 5, or audiophile rock like Pink Floyd remasters.

We took a look at the Pandora Premium free trial and found it’s a simple way to test Pandora’s on-demand tier with ad-free listening, downloads, and playlists. You still get those signature personalized stations like “Classic Rock Radio” alongside full albums (think Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS or Drake’s For All the Dogs).

We took the Deezer Premium free trial for a spin and liked its mix of a huge 90+ million-track catalog, podcasts integrated with music, and the signature Flow feature that learns your taste. If you enjoy discovery playlists and international artists, this trial is an easy way to see if it fits your daily listening.

We took a look at the Amazon Music Unlimited free trial and found it’s a low-friction way to sample 100+ million ad-free tracks in HD/Ultra HD. Expect current hits (Taylor Swift’s Midnights, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, Ed Sheeran’s Subtract) and Amazon-exclusive playlists like All Hits and Pop Culture.