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YouTube Music logo on smartphone, next to headphones and Nest Mini (2)

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YouTube Music and YouTube recently lost access to a significant number of music artists due to a licensing dispute with SESAC, a performing rights organization representing artists like Adele, Kesha, and many others. While the two parties will hopefully reach a new agreement once they settle on new terms, in the meantime, you might want to consider exploring other options. In this article, we’ll look at some of the best alternatives to YouTube and YouTube Music.


The best YouTube and YouTube Music alternatives

There are plenty of great music streaming services available, but what’s best for you will depend largely on how you use YouTube and YouTube Music. It will also depend on if you used YouTube and YouTube Music as a free or paid subscription. There may not be a one-size-fits-all solution here for everyone either. Some alternatives offer on-demand streaming, while others function more like digital radio platforms. Looking for music videos? We’ve got a few options for that as well.