Roku UK: The Ultimate Music Fan’s Roku Guide

The Roku platform is a great way to watch your favourite television programmes and movies but don’t forget the wide selection of music at your fingertips, from radio shows to music videos.

Here are six tips for getting the best tunes on your Roku player…

Check-out the latest releases

The Roku platform has a number of top music streaming services, allowing you to follow all the latest releases from your favourite bands and artists. Rdio and Spotify boast a wide range of current and classic hits that you can stream through your TV.

Watch the latest music videos

If it’s something more visual you’re after, there are a number of music video channels available. The Vevo channel brings 75,000 music videos, all free and available on demand, meaning there’s something to suit every taste and mood. The YouTube channel is another great way to access a wide variety of video content, including live performances, via your TV.

Stream your own music library

If you’re a music fan with an impressive personal music collection it’s easy to stream your favourite tracks through your Roku player. Plex or the Roku Media Player allow you to find, browse, and play content from media servers or computers on your local network. You can also stream your own personal music collection from your mobile phone or tablet with the Roku mobile app using the Play On Roku feature, available on Android, iOS and Windows Phone.

Listen to the radio

There’s a number of great radio channels available in the Roku Channel Store. The TuneIn radio channels provides access to thousands of national and specialist stations, from BBC local radio, such as BBC Radio Manchester, to BBC Radio 1 and Classic FM. Perfect if you’re looking to catch up with the latest broadcast from the comfort of your own home or just looking for some easy listening background music.

Follow a genre

The Roku platform provides a wide variety of genre-specific music channels. From the best in rock and blues to classical music and jazz, there’s something for everyone. Channels such as IndiMusicTV, The Country Music Channel and the Real Hip-Hop Network are just a selection of some of the channels that make it easier than ever to follow the music that you love.

Learn an instrument 

If the impressive selection of music on offer has inspired you to pick up an instrument, there are Roku channels that can help you develop your skills. With channels such as Pro Guitar Lessons Lite and Pro Guitar Lessons TV, there’s something for all levels, from aspiring rock gods to professionals looking to sharpen their techniques! And if you fancy yourself as a singer there’s a number of karaoke channels too, such as Sunfly Karaoke and The Unsung Karaoke Channel, which make for fantastic party entertainment…