Alternative Equivalent to the old Songza

August 7, 2011 7:37 AM

Looking for an equivalent to Songza as it was in jukebox format, not internet radio/streaming/build your own station format. Essentially, I want to be able to link to any specific song and share that link with anyone. Bonus if the link is compatible with most social networking sites (Google+, Facebook, etc).
posted by monichacha to Computers & Internet (6 answers total)

I've sorted through the sites suggested via alternative.net here but the closest site would be beemp3. If it would also have a 'play' option and a sharing link option, that'd be what I"m looking for.
posted by monichacha at 7:41 AM on August 7, 2011

Also realizing sharing links to Youtube videos is an alternative, just looking for something else besides that. Thanks MeFiters.
posted by monichacha at 7:43 AM on August 7, 2011

Bearing in mind there are copyright issues to consider... You generally can't just "share" a whole song that way. It's not yours to give away.

How about using a link to the track on an mp3 music store like Amazon? They generally have preview options so people can hear a bit of a track before they buy it.
posted by wkearney99 at 8:05 AM on August 7, 2011

Sounds like Spotify. Problem is, it requires the people listening to have a Spotify membership because of aforementioned copyright issues. Spotify is paying the license fees, so people listening have to pay them.
posted by supercres at 8:13 AM on August 7, 2011

try this

http://grooveshark.com/#/
posted by Postroad at 8:29 AM on August 7, 2011

RDio will let you embed widgets on any side. if the person is an rdio member, they get a full stream. if not, they get a clip.
posted by softlord at 6:47 PM on August 7, 2011