YouTube Music connects you to a massive catalog of music content including live performances, covers, remixes, and tracks you won’t find on other streaming platforms. Thousands of curated playlists span genres and activities, keeping your listening fresh.
What’s New in This Version
The latest update introduces Discover Mix, a personalized playlist built around what you listen to most. Every Wednesday brings a new set of songs tailored to your taste, giving you a regular dose of music discovery without the work of hunting for recommendations yourself.
Personalized Music That Fits Your Moments
YouTube Music builds playlists and mixes specifically for you based on your favorite types of music. The platform creates personalized activity mixes for your Workout, Relax, and Focus sessions that adapt to different parts of your day.
Create your own playlists with song suggestions from the platform, or collaborate with other music fans to build the perfect collection. Your personalized Library organizes all your liked and added songs, playlists, artists, and albums in one place.
Music Discovery Tools
Check out curated mixes like Discover Mix and New Release Mix to find new favorites. Browse music by genre including Hip Hop, Pop, Country, Dance & Electronic, Blues, Indie & Alternative, Jazz, Kpop, Latin, Rock, and more.
Search by mood when you need specific vibes: Chill, Feel Good, Energy Booster, Sleep, Focus, Romance, Workout, Commute, or Party. Explore top charts from around the world to see what’s trending in different regions.
Enhanced Listening Features
Song lyrics let you sing along to your favorites without searching separately. Switch between audio and video versions of tracks whenever you want to see the visual component.
Listen across your phone, desktop, smart speaker, smart TV, car, smartwatch, and within your favorite apps. Add a Tile on your Wear OS watch for quick music access. The platform works with Google Maps, Waze, Google Assistant, and other connected services.
Music Premium Benefits
Upgrade to Music Premium in select countries to unlock additional features:
- Ad-free listening across all content
- Background play while using other apps
- Download music for offline access, including smart downloads
- Switch seamlessly between song audio and music videos
Eligibility Notes
Free trials, introductory offers, and promotional pricing apply only to first-time YouTube Red, Music Premium, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Music subscribers.
Who This App Serves
YouTube Music works for casual listeners who want curated playlists and serious music fans who dig deep into specific genres. The personalized recommendations improve as you use the service more, while the massive content library means you’ll find both mainstream hits and obscure tracks other platforms might not have.
The combination of audio and video content sets YouTube Music apart from pure audio streaming services, giving you options based on how you want to experience music in different situations.