New 'Freemium' Cloud Music Service Works on All Devices

14.09.2011
A new music service that allows members to store their music in the cloud and play it anywhere on any device was launched today by a company called .

The service, , provides 2GB of online storage for free and 5GB of additional storage for $10 a year. However, for a limited time, the service will be offering promotional codes at partner sites (like hypebot.com and techchick.com) for 5GB of free storage for a year. Five gigs can also be earned by purchasing 10 songs through the service's music store or giving its a "like." MyMusicCloud's music store has more than 11 million songs, some selling for as low as 19 cents each.

What's more, not only is the service global--you can get it anywhere on earth--but it works with any computer, smartphone, media player, tablet or web-enabled TV. "MyMusicCloud provides a seamless solution that may be used across multiple devices simultaneously," TriPlay CEO Tamir Koch said in a statement.

However, users of Apple devices will have to wait a few days before they can obtain an app for MyMusicCloud, as the service's app is still pending approval by Apple before it can appear in the company's app store.

The service supports both music streaming and synchronization between devices. You can listen to your music both offline and online. And unlike most music services, it synchronizes your devices directly with the cloud, not with another computer. That means no cables, no-side loading and no file transfers.

Facebook integration is another feature of the service. A MyMusicCloud member can share their musical tastes with their Facebook friends. Those friends can sample recommended music and buy it if they like it.