Maximizing Your Music: How to Listen to Some Alternative Sounds from Around the World

If you stream your music via platforms such as Spotify, you’ll likely have found yourself in some sort of musical echo chamber, constantly listening to the same tracks or style.

By taking a little musical trip across the globe and accessing international radio stations and streaming services, it’s possible to find some fresh new sounds and open up a whole world of music that may otherwise have passed you by.

Accessing the sounds

Before you turn on the Bluetooth, be aware that there are a couple of measures you’ll need to put in place before you access some of our featured channels or platforms.

If you’ve already tried to stream outside of where you live, you may have had a message telling you it’s unavailable. This is because a lot of streaming platforms and stations from other countries are geo-locked meaning you won’t be granted access if an IP address is detected from elsewhere.

To stop this from happening, you’ll need to get a Virtual Private Network or extension such as CyberGhost VPN Chrome which will mask where you are and let you sign up for channels from outside of where you live. A Chrome extension will also help bypass throttling meaning less buffering and faster streaming when it comes to downloading your music.

Once you’ve signed up, you’ll have access to some of the best electronic dance music from all over the world.

Techno Germany

This platform started in 2016 and has really taken off. The Berlin club scene is, of course, huge so there are plenty of featured tracks and DJ sets from some of the best clubs and festivals.

Besides showcasing the music, the platform also supports artists by promoting festivals, releases, and premieres. Techno Germany even has its own label, so it’s the place to go if you want your finger on the pulse when it comes to discovering new sounds.

MCM France

Full disclosure, you’ll have to do a bit of surfing and searching with this one, as there’s a fair amount of pop and soft rock about! However, it’s certainly worth having a browse as there’s plenty of old-school dance and nostalgia, particularly with their regular countdown lists.

There’s a lot of mainstream trance and techno, as well as some underground and more niche mixes and subgenres.

BBC Sounds UK

If you’re outside of the UK, BBC Sounds is one you’ll need a VPN for, as it is geo-locked. However, it’s massively worth it!

There are some great documentaries, that not only play some first-rate tracks but also provide a fantastic insight into the evolution and significance of electronic dance music through the decades; Kraftwerk, We Are The Robots is particularly worth a listen.

The BBC Sounds app also has an incredible backlog of electronic dance. There’s everything from Pete Tong club classics to brand new artists, with new programs being streamed and broadcast every week.

If there’s one streaming platform worth getting your hands on it’s this one!

Nothing beats finding new beats! Whilst it may take a little time getting set up, once you’re ready to go you’ll have a whole load of new tracks, up-and-coming artists, and some of the best electronic dance documentaries right at your fingertips.