Unlock YouTube Music’s full potential with 4 features
Your guide to making your perfect soundtrack on YouTube Music, with content that can’t be found anywhere else.
YouTube Music may be the ultimate music streaming platform with over 100 million songs. With YouTube content included, that extensive catalogue includes covers, remixes, live performances, and rare content.
YouTube want you to know how to best use YouTube Music to cater your experience perfectly to your tastes and wants. Here’s what you can do as a YouTube Music user.
Effortless Exploration: Tailored recommendations and experiences
No more scrolling through endless playlists to find the songs made for you. YouTube Music works differently to other streaming services because it builds your user profile not just from your listening but the videos you watch on YouTube too.
YouTube Music users your YouTube watch history and favourite artists to curate personalised recommendations right on your homepage. You can explore curated playlists for various moods, activities, and even the seasons.
Radio Redefined: Craft your perfect soundtrack
YouTube Music throws out the traditional radio format and lets you be the DJ. YouTube Music spins a personalized playlist that keeps the music flowing, seamlessly transitioning from familiar favourites to exciting discoveries you’ll love.
Create your own custom radio station that tailors to your taste by scrolling to the ‘Your music tuner’ section of the homepage. Pick up to 30 of your favourite artists, choose the desired level of variety and new releases, and hit play.
Sample Sounds: Quick discovery for the modern listener
Don’t have hours to browse through music to find something you like? The “Samples” tab is your secret weapon for efficient music discovery.
Swipe through personalised snippets of songs, letting you quickly audition new tracks. If you like what you hear, you can save the full song and/or music video straight to your library.
Dive deeper with the YouTube Music player
The YouTube Music experience goes beyond just listening. The interactive player fosters a vibrant music community. Connect with fellow music lovers in the comments section, share your thoughts on the latest hits, and engage in discussions about your favorite artists. Show your appreciation with likes and watch the share count climb as you spread the musical joy.
Belting out your favourite tunes? Timed lyrics make it easy to follow along, transforming your listening experience into a personal karaoke session. Feeling like a genre switch? Radio steering lets you fine-tune the playlist based on your mood, all within the player.
Reach listeners with your own music
If you’re an artist yourself, you can get your music in front of millions on YouTube easily. Distribute your music to YouTube Music to earn revenue every time your song is played. You can even monetise your tracks when they’re used in other creator’s videos.