The songs will be converted to high-quality digital files and added to your library forever.
You can listen to the Apple Music 1 station (formerly Beats 1) and several other curated radio stations for free. Just open the Music app and click the Radio tab in the sidebar.
Several major platforms offer free, ad-supported tiers that work perfectly in Safari or Chrome on your iMac: How To Free Music On Imac
If you already have music files (MP3s, AACs) on your computer or an external drive, simply drag and drop them into the Music app to organize and play them.
If you have a collection of physical CDs and an external USB disc drive, you can "rip" them into your iMac: Insert the CD into the drive. Open the app. Click Import CD in the top right corner. The songs will be converted to high-quality digital
Focuses on independent artists and offers free downloads for personal use.
This is the best place to find indie artists, remixes, and podcasts. Many creators also enable a "Free Download" button on their tracks. Several major platforms offer free, ad-supported tiers that
Many artists offer their music for "name your price." You can enter "$0" to download for free, though tipping is always appreciated.