Introduction
Hey everyone, it’s Tom here with this online world.com! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day today. So, there’s a good chance you spend at least a few hours every day listening to your favorite playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. I mean, studies have found that the average person listens to almost X hours of music per week, and that’s a lot of tunes.
But what if you could earn passive income at the same time you enjoy some of your favorite songs? Well, as it turns out, you might be able to, and in this video, I’m covering five legitimate ways you can get paid to listen to music in your spare time. All of these ideas pay you with either cash or gift cards for listening to music, and one of the ideas I’m mentioning near the end of the video also pays out someone over $X per day right now.
So, there’s some really cool and creative side hustles in this video about music, so you definitely don’t want to miss it! Let’s get to the ideas.
1. Playlist Push
Overview
The first way you can potentially get paid to listen to music is to use a platform called Playlist Push. If you currently own a playlist on something like Spotify or Apple Music that has a decent number of followers, then Playlist Push is absolutely where you should start.
How It Works
Playlist Push is an online platform that connects independent artists and playlist curators in order to help new artists get discovered. As a playlist curator on Playlist Push, you can actually get paid to review songs from new artists and then add them to your existing playlist to help these artists get exposure, which is kind of cool.
Real-Life Example
A friend of mine has her own Spotify playlist with over X,000 followers, and she uses Playlist Push to make a little bit of side income. It’s nothing crazy, but it’s a cool way to monetize this playlist she built just out of fun and as a hobby. Now, she’s making a little bit of passive income from it and getting to check out new artists.
Potential Earnings
You’re not going to get rich by using Playlist Push. In fact, the platform says that you get paid about $X for adding a song to a playlist. But again, this can add up nicely and be a fun source of passive income. The amount you get paid depends on the size of your playlist, the niche or genre it’s in, and how many followers you have.
Requirements
To even apply to be a curator with Playlist Push, you need at least X,000 followers on a playlist. So, if you’re a fan of music and this is up your alley, you might as well start building some playlists and try jumping on some trends, like playlists about TikTok sounds or movie soundtracks.
2. Radio Earn
Overview
The second way you can potentially make money by listening to music is to use a platform called Radio Earn. Radio Earn does exactly what it sounds like – it pays you for listening to different songs on radio stations.
How It Works
The platform is quite simple. You just have to sign up for free, create an account, and from there, you can listen to radio stations that Radio Earn provides. You earn points for every X minutes that you listen to music. The website is global and 100% free to use.
Rewards
You can cash out your points for free Amazon gift cards, wire transfers, or even free Bitcoin. The rewards are kind of cool!
Drawbacks
The main downside of Radio Earn is that it takes a while to earn enough points to cash out. For example, you need X,000 points to get $X, and it can take weeks or even months to reach that threshold. People on Reddit have shared similar complaints about this app.
3. Current Rewards
Overview
The third way to potentially make money by listening to music is to use an app called Current Rewards. I’ve reviewed this app on thisonlineworld.com before and tested it out. It’s one of the most popular music reward apps out there.
How It Works
Current Rewards is available on iOS and Android (previously known as Mode Earn). Both apps let you make money by listening to different radio stations, just like Radio Earn. They also offer other ways to earn money, including paid surveys, gaming apps, shopping offers, and even watching videos.
Music Library
Current Rewards offers over X,000 different stations and songs, so there’s a pretty diverse library of music to enjoy. The process is similar to Radio Earn – you just pick the stations you want to listen to, play them in the background, and earn points.
Earnings Potential
Current Rewards claims you can make $X per year, which is about $X per week. However, based on reviews, most users are making a couple of dollars per week, not $X per week or $X per year.
Rewards
You can cash out your points for rewards like free gift cards, physical merchandise, electronics, charitable donations, and free PayPal money. Even though the earnings aren’t massive, it’s a fun way to discover new music and earn a little bit of passive income.
4. Slice The Pie
Overview
Coming in at number four on this list is Slice The Pie, which is by far one of the most popular websites in this category. The way it works is pretty cool.
How It Works
You sign up and review music from new artists. You give feedback to help them improve their songs, and in exchange, you earn money. The average song on Slice The Pie lasts about X seconds, and you earn between $X to $X for each review.
Earnings Potential
Slice The Pie is not a high-paying platform. You can make anywhere from $X to $X per month, depending on how much music is available for review. Slice The Pie pays you through PayPal, and you need at least $X to cash out.
5. Music Review Channel
Overview
The fifth and final way you can make money by listening to music is to start a music review channel on YouTube. This is by far the most lucrative and, I think, the most fun option in this space.
How It Works
The idea is simple – listen to your favorite albums and artists, then share your thoughts, album reviews, or song reviews on YouTube. Plenty of people are doing this right now, and although it’s a competitive niche on YouTube, there’s a lot of money to be made.
Example
One of the most successful channels in this space is “The Needle Drop,” which has over 1.2 million subscribers. The channel reviews popular and niche albums, and the videos get anywhere from X,000 to X million views on average.
Earnings Potential
This channel estimates that it makes over $X per day in AdSense revenue alone. With music being such a popular niche, it’s possible to grow your channel quickly, and you can even cover trending news, new album releases, and industry events to keep your content fresh.
Conclusion
And that wraps up my list of five ways you can get paid to listen to music. Now, I want to quickly talk about the earning potential.
Final Thoughts
A lot of misleading information circulates about these types of side hustles, where content creators claim you can make thousands of dollars a day by listening to music. In reality, most of these apps and websites just provide a fun side hustle for extra income. If you’re serious about making money, starting a YouTube channel or blog is likely the most lucrative option.
Thank you so much for watching, and as always, don’t forget to check out thisonlineworld.com for more unique ways to make and save money. Catch you guys in the next one!
