Being a tech worker, I am at my desk a large portion of the day. In order to retain some peace of mind, I listen to a lot of music during these times. Quite a bit of music – hours and hours more than I can count. To get that music to my speakers with minimal effort or wasted time, I frequently use several music services.
Grooveshark is a website with what I consider one of the best examples of flash interface design. Grooveshark is easy to use and search, and find what you want.
Simple. Search and play or add to a list.
Pandora is the “biggest and baddest” online radio service. It is the most controlled, but provides the most “professional” experience, in my opinion.
Fantastic radio feature. Uses complex algorithms to play music that you will like.
40 hour per month limit – You have to pay for the premium service for unlimited listing.
I prefer Pandora. As someone who works long days, I can’t spend time making playlists and switching songs every minute. Grooveshark has potential, but it needs to improve the radio functionality substantially before it can replace Pandora.