Below is a list of the best free music websites based on my experience using them. I update this list every month as a website becomes free or changes its features, and I'm always looking for other great music websites to include.

YouTube Music is a version of regular YouTube that is designed for streaming music videos and songs. It works like the regular website, but excludes all non-music content. Everything is available on demand, so you can play any song you want. It’s easy to search for music, create playlists, and subscribe to channels for updates when a new song comes out.

You can find playlists for specific genres, decades, activities, or moods. YouTube Music also lets you upload your music to listen anywhere. The site’s homepage has personalized mixes and helpful categories; I spotted Mindful Instrumentals, Dance Moods, The Holiday Season, All-Time Essentials, and International Women’s Day.

I like that I can hide the video; it’s a great way to listen without distractions. I’m also a big fan of the lyrics that I can read for some of the songs — they even appear in line with the music for some tracks. This works from the TV app too.