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Spotify vs. Rdio: A streaming music smackdown

It can sometimes be difficult to keep tabs on the dizzying array of digital and streaming music services and choices. Add on top of that free vs. paid services, pricing models, and mobile vs. web or desktop options — and well, are we confused yet? So we put...

The coolest, free-est Halloween playlists on the web

by Kristen Chase | Kids Music

Every year I try to make a Halloween playlist for my own kids and for trick or treaters who visit our door, but this year, two of my favorite online music services, Spotify and Rdio, have done it for me. And the best part, they’re free! If you’re a...

Apple’s iO7 and iTunes Radio are coming: Why we’re excited. And why you should be.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment

Yesterday’s big Apple announcements included the introduction of the overwhelmingly awesome new iO7 operating system. In our minds, this could be a game changer for those of you on the fence about investing in an Apple phone, with helpful features up the whazoo....

Google Play Music All Access. Yes, another streaming music service, but is it for you?

by Jeana | Entertainment

Following the heels of Twitter’s new music service launch last month, Google has also entered the streaming music fray with a music service of its own. Dubbed Google Play Music All Access (don’t really roll right off the tongue, we know), this is also a...

10 ways parents can use Spotify

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

I’ve been a big Spotify fan ever since this awesome music service finally hit the United States. Since then, I use it pretty much daily to listen to music myself, but also to help me parent my kids. Check out these 10 ways parents can use Spotify, some of which...

Have yourself a merry little radio app with over 250 Christmas music stations

by Shari | Entertainment

My husband is obsessed with Christmas music. From midnight on Thanksgiving to the wee hours of New Year’s Day, we are a 24/7 Away in a Manger on that O Holy Night with Silver Bells Fa-la-la-ing family. So you should have seen his eyes light up when I told him...

Rhapsody SongMatch gives Shazam a run for its money

by Shari | Audio

Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a mall or restaurant and suddenly you hear a song that’s so catchy that you immediately want to know what it is, who sings it, how you can get it. (By the way, this experience never happens in an elevator). Of...

Holiday Tech Gifts – Audio Awesomeness

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Tech Gifts

Today, we’re happy to bring you some of our favorite picks in our Holiday Tech Gifts series–cool gifts for the audiophile. With music so much a part of our world, whether you’re rocking the earbuds at the gym, starting to go wireless with your home...

The best Halloween music, all free

by Jeana | Kids Music

There are many things I love about Halloween, from seeing my kids in adorable costumes to fun-size peanut M&Ms and Snickers. For me. Of course. And getting into the holiday spirit, I love that TuneIn, the Internet and mobile app music provider we recently...

Get your Internet radio without the wires

by Cool Mom Staff | Audio

With SiriusXM satellite radios in our cars, and Spotify on my computer, I can’t tell you the last time I listened to the actual radio. But since this sweet little gadget arrived at my house a few weeks ago, I’ve been making up for lost time. And loving...

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