Top 10 Cloud Music Stores

The cloud music is full of rock-stars with distinct personalities. Let review the features and best bands that make each one worth a listen.

iTunes Match

May be fairly new to the music scene, but it's backed up by one of the industry's top brands, Apple. With the ability to sync your iCloud music to a number of devices and buy songs under your Apple ID, you can enjoy these hits anywhere you go. Only time will tell if match will make it big. Apple.com/itunes/itunes-match

Spotify

This European first made a splash across the pond with apps for iOS, BB, Windows, Web, Symbian and Android. Spotify's Climb to the top of  the charts is in full swing. Recently teaming up with Facebook has made Spotify the topic of everyone's status updates and indeed this is the world of music. With full library access, you're sure to find your favorite tunes. Spotify.com

Google Music

If you're an Android user, no doubt you're familiar with this music star. Purchased songs are automatically added to your account and are available instantly on your web player via Android. With over 200 million devices supporting it, Google Music seems to be everywhere, but whether or not it will strike a hit is yet to be seen. Music.google.com

Rhapsody

Is a legend in the cloud-based music scene. Rhapsody launched its career in late 2001, years before many of its peers hit the music scene. Rhapsody users have unlimited access to its library, and can stream music online or download for offline use. Rhapsody.com

Amazon cloud player

This isn't just your average player. Working for a big brand like amazon gives you access to a tom of music. You can listen to your music collection and buy songs with 1-click. The first 250 updates are free, but after that Amazon Cloud takes its fair cut for more storage.

Pandora

Setting the tempo for the band is key. Good thing Pandora was classically trained by the music Genome Project. Fans can like, unlike or skip songs, which are analyzed to create a custom playlist. With Pandora you can also buy songs or albums on the spot at various online retailers, but it's only available in the U.S.

RDIO

When it comes to finding and sharing new talent, Rdio is your go-to source. With access to millions of songs and the ability to follow artists and other  you can discover music like never before. Use Rdio on a computer/laptop, Smartphone, tablet or Sonos speakers and change the way you find music.

Songza

Looking for that perfect new sound? We've found it. With expert-made playlists. Songza refind sound is helping people find the right music for every occasion. While you can't build your own stations, Songza allows you to choose stations based on your mood, event or time of day. This is definitely a new talent to listen to.

Turntable.fm

Meet your resident social DJ. Turntable is as much a social experience as it is music. Hang out with new people while discovering new music. You can even take spin at DJing and win over the crowd! Only available in America.

Mog

Believes in the quality of music. This "ultimate music fan" has audio streaming at 320 Kbps. At this quality, tunes just sound better. Choose from radio stations, playlists or hand-picked albums from music pros. Rediscover why you love music at home or on the go.