

You can also look up music by lyrics even if they're wrong. For instance, you can search for "that rap song with flute". Smart search allows users to look up song which they can't remember what it's called. Just like Apple Music, you can also play music saved on your device in the YouTube Music app. YouTube Music also offers content in select Indian languages including Bhojpuri and Marathi. Google claims the application has thousands of playlists across genre, mood, and activity.

The Hotlist section shows you the latest and trending content. Recently, it collaborated with AR Rahman for a new show, 'ARRived.'Īpart from Originals, YouTube Music subscribers get access to official songs, singles, live performances, and remixes. Just like Netflix and other streaming players, YouTube has started building a catalogue of 'originals'.

If you've turned on location, YouTube Music says it will show playlists "inspired by where you are." You can however change this in Settings anytime you want.ĪLSO READ: 5 things you need to know about Spotify IndiaĪ closer look at the interface of YouTube Music (HT Photo/Screenshot) To personalise the experience, Google asks you to pick some artists you like - similar to how you personalise the experience on Spotify, JioSaavn or any other top music streaming application. The home screen welcomes you with "recommended music videos", "live performances" and other categories. YouTube Music: How to download and get startedĪndroid users can download Google's new music streaming app from Play Store while Apple iPhone users can download from App Store.Īfter downloading and installing, Google will ask you to sign in with an email ID. It's also where over 2 million artists come to share their voices and art with the world," said Google in a release. "YouTube is at the heart of India's music culture - from classics like Tujhe Dekha Toh, to global sensations like Kolaveri Di, to recent rap song Apna Time ayega, and landmark videos like "Despacito", "Lahore", "Rangamma Mangamma", more than 1 billion music fans come to YouTube each month to listen to hot favourites, and discover new music. Subscribers of Play Music will continue to have access their purchased music, uploads and playlists. The YouTube Music Premium will also be available to Google Play Music subscribers as part of their subscription each month.
