FratMusic.com and Spotify are frequently used at many parties here in Bloomington, whether at a fraternity or at a random house party. But what about FratMusic and Spotify makes them such a go-to for party music? One would think with such a discriminating name like FratMusic would isolate some listeners and would die out due its exclusive marketing appeal. Yet here it is, alive and thriving at both fraternities and house parties alike. Spotify is also in an upswing, with more and more artists agreeing to have their music on it each day.
“I go for something with a fast tempo and a heavy beat. Right off the top of my head, I think of music like ‘Rack City’ for parties and dancing,” Senior Delta Upsilon member Adam Weisz said. Adam has four years of dance music under his belt and has found through his work with Pizza X that techno, house music, and current pop generally get people up and moving.
It seems most party goers look for similar things when it comes to music to relax and have fun dancing to. Most listeners and dancers want something with an easy to follow beat, lyrics that make them feel confident, and songs that most young adults are familiar with. Junior Michelle Profetta prefers pop and rap when she goes out. “I like when hear songs I know the words to, Michelle said. “And I like songs with a beat… anything that’s not boring, basically.”
FratMusic.com and Spotify both offer a lot in the techno, house, and current pop areas. Both provide this music for free, which makes them a hit with college kids who might not have a lot of extra spending money lying around to purchase permanent copies of the songs. Both Spotify and FratMusic work much like Pandora does. They function as a kind of free, internet radio, with revenue coming from ads that are peppered throughout the playlists and a paid membership option.
Like Pandora, FratMusic uses a playlist set-up. Users can browse through different playlists incorporating all different styles of music, depending on the mood of the party or event the playlist is being used for. FratMusic even features funny, joke-like playlists, including one called “Patrick Bateman’s Workout Playlist” which incorporates songs from and inspired by the popular film “American Psycho”.
Spotify was an entirely new concept that began to take flight in the Fall of 2011. Users can build their own playlists and share them through the Spotify software and social media with other listeners. Users have a lot more control over their Spotify playlists than they do over their FratMusic playlists, which offer set lists with a specific number of skips allotted. Spotify too gains revenue through ads and paid memberships. Spotify reached more controversy than Pandora or FratMusic specifically because of the freedom it allows in building playlists, but things seem to be working out well for its creators. Spotify remains a great option for amateur DJs who want the freedom a professional DJ has.
No matter your taste in music or your event, Spotify and FratMusic have you covered. Choose from crowd pleasing songs in the pop, rap, hip hop, house, and dubstep categories with ease and keep your guests happy and dancing. Nothing is more awkward than boys on one side of the room and girls on the other. That’s a middle school throwback no one wants to relive. So next time you’re DJing a party or hosting an event on a budget, remember these services and play what keeps your guests going!FratMusic.com and Spotify are frequently used at many parties here in Bloomington, whether at a fraternity or at a random house party. But what about FratMusic and Spotify makes them such a go-to for party music? One would think with such a discriminating name like FratMusic would isolate some listeners and would die out due its exclusive marketing appeal. Yet here it is, alive and thriving at both fraternities and house parties alike. Spotify is also in an upswing, with more and more artists agreeing to have their music on it each day.
“I go for something with a fast tempo and a heavy beat. Right off the top of my head, I think of music like ‘Rack City’ for parties and dancing,” Senior Delta Upsilon member Adam Weisz said. Adam has four years of dance music under his belt and has found through his work with Pizza X that techno, house music, and current pop generally get people up and moving.
It seems most party goers look for similar things when it comes to music to relax and have fun dancing to. Most listeners and dancers want something with an easy to follow beat, lyrics that make them feel confident, and songs that most young adults are familiar with. Junior Michelle Profetta prefers pop and rap when she goes out. “I like when hear songs I know the words to, Michelle said. “And I like songs with a beat… anything that’s not boring, basically.”
FratMusic.com and Spotify both offer a lot in the techno, house, and current pop areas. Both provide this music for free, which makes them a hit with college kids who might not have a lot of extra spending money lying around to purchase permanent copies of the songs. Both Spotify and FratMusic work much like Pandora does. They function as a kind of free, internet radio, with revenue coming from ads that are peppered throughout the playlists and a paid membership option.
Like Pandora, FratMusic uses a playlist set-up. Users can browse through different playlists incorporating all different styles of music, depending on the mood of the party or event the playlist is being used for. FratMusic even features funny, joke-like playlists, including one called “Patrick Bateman’s Workout Playlist” which incorporates songs from and inspired by the popular film “American Psycho”.
Spotify was an entirely new concept that began to take flight in the Fall of 2011. Users can build their own playlists and share them through the Spotify software and social media with other listeners. Users have a lot more control over their Spotify playlists than they do over their FratMusic playlists, which offer set lists with a specific number of skips allotted. Spotify too gains revenue through ads and paid memberships. Spotify reached more controversy than Pandora or FratMusic specifically because of the freedom it allows in building playlists, but things seem to be working out well for its creators. Spotify remains a great option for amateur DJs who want the freedom a professional DJ has.
No matter your taste in music or your event, Spotify and FratMusic have you covered. Choose from crowd pleasing songs in the pop, rap, hip hop, house, and dubstep categories with ease and keep your guests happy and dancing. Nothing is more awkward than boys on one side of the room and girls on the other. That’s a middle school throwback no one wants to relive. So next time you’re DJing a party or hosting an event on a budget, remember these services and play what keeps your guests going!