Staying on top of chart-topping hits in your home country is straightforward—simply tune into the radio or unlock the hidden FM receiver on your smartphone. How to Unlock Hidden FM Radio on Your Smartphone But what if you want to explore what's popular in other countries?
As music enthusiasts with years of experience curating global playlists, we've tested dozens of apps and sites. Here are our top 8 reliable tools to diversify your listening and uncover international gems.
Spotify makes finding global hits effortless. Head to Browse > Charts to access Top 50 by country and Viral 50 by country.
Explore international viral charts or genre-specific playlists too. Pro tip: Use the Search bar with a country name for hidden treasures. Not feeling music? Dive into Spotify's spoken-word podcasts.
Download: Spotify for iOS | Android (Free)
SoundCloud lets you check country-specific charts. On the website or app, find the orange Explore Top 50 button.
This opens charts—use the top dropdowns to filter by country or genre.
Spot tracks with high weekly plays but fewer all-time plays; they could be the next big thing.
Download: SoundCloud for iOS | Android (Free)
Beloved by indie artists—check our guide on 7 Websites to Discover New Music by Indie Artists—Bandcamp's tag-heavy interface shines for global discovery once you know it.
Click Discover in the top right. On the next page, use the top-left Location filter and scroll right for countries.
Also, try Search by tags in the top right for location-based tags—click View all for more.
Download: Bandcamp for iOS | Android (Free)
AllMusic surprises with non-English tracks and global styles, minus location filters.
Stream via Spotify icons. Scroll below charts to International Subgenres & Styles and click More for tags.
This app streams 80,000+ radio stations across 100+ genres and 120,000 podcasts—ad-free. Search by country for worldwide tunes. See How to Find the Best Internet Radio Stations.
Download: Audials for iOS | Android | Windows (Free)
TuneIn offers live sports, podcasts (like our 8 Fascinating True Crime Podcasts), and more. Select By location from the left menu.
Choose a region, then country. Or search "Top [country]" like "Top Polish".
Download: TuneIn for iOS | Android (Free)
Beyond song ID, Shazam streams globally. On the homepage, click Charts.
Scroll to Top 200 for country charts. Check Future Hits for emerging tracks with total plays shown.
Share tracks/artists or playlists via the right menus and play button.
Download: Shazam for iOS | Android (Free)
This no-frills site updates iTunes charts regularly, including audiobooks/movies/TV.
Play tracks without iTunes or buy via iTunes/Amazon. 100-entry charts with jump links save scrolling.
Diving into worldwide charts is easy and rewarding—you'll spot familiar sounds alongside fresh artists. What's your go-to method or favorite undiscovered site? Which country has the best taste? Share in the comments!
