Grooveshark (http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/)

common sense media says

Legal music-sharing site is fun, fast, and free.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this music download site offers an unlimited supply of free MP3 downloads -- legally -- as well as social networking opportunities.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some ads contain mild sexual content (girls in T-shirts and underwear, movie stars with the question: "Who made the sexiest music video?")
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Giant banner ads as well as those blinking "You're the 1,000 person! You win a prize if you click here!" Also, a Grooveshark store that sells everything from T-shirts and baby onesies to ladies thong underwear.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about what kinds of music rules apply in your family, on- and off-line? What does the music you listen to (and may want to share with friends on your Facebook page via Grooveshark's widget) say about you? Parents, is it okay with your teen if you search for and listen to their playlists -- and is it okay with you, parents, if your teen listens to yours?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Music lovers of all ages will rejoice at the breadth and depth of genre and songs here, and the ability to save playlists once and then listen from any computer with Internet access. It would be nice to see some sort of safeguards for younger users when playlists and searches contain music with adult content.

Parents may want to keep tabs on younger teen's playlists and set some rules about how playlists can be searched and shared between friends.


This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 
 

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brandonh1996
teen, 15 years old
 
Just make sure listening to Appropriate Music
Very Safe, Appropriate.

Zarah
teen, 15 years old
 
Great website but depends on what you're listening to.
It's a great website but there are many types of music on it. Some songs may have language or sexual content but if you already know what you want to listen to you can look up those songs and make them into a playlist with no other songs on it but the ones you want. I love getting on it to listen to my favorite songs!

mmart
parent of 11 year old
 
Really on the fence with this one. We allow our child to use it as long as he is within earshot of an adult. You can find any song here, but that includes songs with explicit lyrics, so parental guidance is a must.

reveiwer123987
kid, 13 years old
 
best for preteens and up
The songs are great all the circles are there because it depends on what you're listening to.

kellipetrelli
teen, 14 years old
 
Nice!!!!
I love this site. I think its awesome and fun for when im writing or stuff.

asam
teen, 14 years old
 
ANYBODY
MUSIC FOR ALL AGES

CrazyBlu4Eva
kid, 10 years old
 
Great music site for tweens!
I love it here!Listening to music is my ultimate favorite hobby and now I could listen online!

JaKelley_
teen, 17 years old
 
Grooveshark. Stream music for free without adverts. Bliss!
I absolutely love Grooveshark, and kicks Spotify Free out of the water. Search for music by any artist you wish, and 9 out of 10 times, you will find it. The quality is very good however since the users upload the content, some can be of poor quality or mislabeled. You do not have to sign up and there are no adverts like Spotify either so since your song finishes, it will either play the next in line, or find a new song and play it. There is an optional mothly fee without any adverts, but these are only visual and can quite happily live with them. It is waste of money, but for $5 a month, if it bothers you it will be worth the cash. Overall, its a good alternative to Spotify who have lost their way, the quality is good and there is a good selection, and there are no adverts! What are you waiting for? Go to Grooveshark and play to your hearts content!

rmp
parent of 12 and 15 year old
 
Inappropriate product placement and suggestive advertisting
First log-in - Huge Victoria's Secret Underwear ad - this is not what I was expecting and is not a positive message to teens.

manay_4511
teen, 14 years old
 
This depends on how good and bad, how the songs are. It has all of your favorite songs to listen to online. Sounds like a good idea though.

2drocks
kid, 12 years old
 
some innappropriate music choices, but ok.
the only problem is that some of the songs have really bad lyrics. its ok for kids as long as they know what they want to listen to. your little ones might get disoriented and stumble across a bad song and hear it. loading time is slow so id rather use youtube to listen to my music. its ok.

pyscojoker
teen, 15 years old
 
Nice and modern
awesome website looks modern and slick 5/5

AfricaFreak17
teen, 15 years old
 
Not letting your kid on Grooveshark?
It is like any other music website. you can listen to music and watch videos. My username is ClarinetteFreak17 if u wanna send me a message about what u think. Or email me at lambasabms6717778@gmail* for other issues or questions.

AdventureFinn909
kid, 13 years old
 
Great Site For Music.
This site is great for finding new music. it's free and safe. the only thing which might be bad is that you can find song's with swearing. but if you want to avoid that. search for "clean versions"

edirol08
kid, 10 years old
 
Just be wary of what you listen to.
I love this website!!! BUT, sometimes you have to watch what you listen to. COMPLETLY agree with review below mine.

yung.ty
teen, 14 years old
 
bye
it nice

TheyCallMeColepi
teen, 14 years old
 
Rating Depends on What YOU Chose to Listen To
To be honest the way you rate the website is based on the type of music you listen to with it. There are songs with some language in them, but it's really up to you to add them. I do like this site, though.

Rodeo-Girl
teen, 14 years old
 
Great for 12+ Iffy for 10 and under
Great site, but there are a lot of ads out there, and quite a few users with innapropriate content, but if you don't pay attention to the social features, you are just fine. The music selection is great, with many types of music, you can find just about any song in the world. I really like the site, but some loading problems occured. In my opinion: Violence: No problem Sexy stuff: In a couple of ads Language: A few songs have mild language. Ads: A lot! Drugs: Nope

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