“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Today the internet has given us numerous options to download our favorite numbers at the click of a button. These endless choices satiate our music sensibilities like never before. We can pamper ourselves to the beat of the latest melodies instantly. Can you beat it, with the below listed music websites, you can download the most popular songs for free!

• SoundCloud– If looking for the best alternative to Spotify then SoundCloud is your ideal calling! Often touted as the YouTube of music, Soundcloud offers you an extensive choice of streaming and downloading songs for free. The site features songs and albums uploaded by various independent artists and leading musicians. You can always find music of your choice by typing-in the band names or artist titles in the search bar.

While most tracks can be downloaded for free by hitting the “Free Download” tab, some require you to follow a few steps to access the songs. 

SoundCloud’s free version is interspersed with commercials. SoundCloud Go+, the premium version, is ad-free and supports offline listening for $9.99 per month.

• Free Amazon Music Store– You can catch hold of free music from Amazon if you have a regular Amazon account. Visit Amazon’s Free Music Digital music Web Page. See the list of free songs in different genres. Select a music category under “Free” and download the songs.

Amazon Prime members have access to an infinite number of free music downloads that can be streamed on any device and saved for listening offline. There’s no doubt that you have to buy the Amazon Prime membership or try the free trial period to enjoy this benefit. 

• Last.fm– Most popular for its music recommender feature called “Audioscrobbler”, Last.fm creates a customized user profile based on the taste of the music one listens to, through different online radio stations, music devices, or the user’s own computer. Based on this user profile, it recommends other music to suit one’s tastes. Last.fm offers songs for free downloads under the “Free Music Downloads” link. It is one of the oldest yet best websites for streaming free music.

• SoundClick– You can find all genres of music in SoundClick. Once you register on their website, there is an unlimited collection of songs from diverse genres. Despite the disarray and the not-so-friendly user interface, this website is a hit because of the unique features it offers. You can create your own radio-stations, interact with other listeners and read about your favorite SoundClick artists. You can also send customized greetings in the form of e-cards with personal text, and any theme music/song playing in the background. 

• Audiomack– Looking for the newest and hottest audio tracks that can be downloaded at the click of your finger tip? Welcome to Audiomack which treats you to an amazing user-friendly interface. From song uploads to albums to playlists, labels and podcasts, Audiomack is the nerve-center for music aficionados.

You can listen to music on the Audiomack free app. One can download categories of music from Hip-Hop, Reggae, Pop, Rap, Electronic listed in real-time, making it a rage among the young population. It also allows you to download songs and listen to your favorite numbers offline, without the use of your data.

However, all songs on Audiomack are not free but there are infinite tracks and remixes that can be downloaded instantly for free.

In addition to these websites, digital music services like Apple Music, Spotify, Prime Music, Google Play etc. offer a free trial period to download, and listen to free music. 

When it comes to completely free services, the above listed sites provide some of the best options for your streaming needs. However, one should remember that not all music is free on these platforms, the vast variety of music genres, and the unlimited number of free tracks available on these websites makes them stand out above the rest.