First there was Napster, then iTunes. Here comes Spotify. To use spotify all you need to do is register for a free account and download a small application. However you will need internet connection for the service to work, as it does not download the music onto your system.

You can either listen to pre-defined play lists or search for your favourite artists.  The free service will play 30 second adverts every 45 minutes or so.

This is a great alternative to Internet radio as it lets you choose your play list. It can work on 3G mobile connection, but watch that bandwidth allocation. Netbook users with small storage will find this music service a great addition to their application store. Check it out at www.spotify.co.uk