The Google Play Music Desktop Player is a client for Google Play Music that lets you listen to music from your computer without needing to use the Chrome web browser or your mobile device. The options you'll find in the desktop version include: playlists, artists, search tracks, volume control, and so on. You'll also have access to some additional features that are not part of Google Play Music. For example, you can integrate your Last.fm account, use the “mini” mode that only works with the basic services (supports shortcuts), and change the design templates.
Getting Started
When you run the platform, the first thing you'll have to do is sign in with your Gmail account (the environment will ask for your location). Then you'll need to upload your music (the tool will offer you paid music) from: the iTunes cloud, Buy on Google Play, or listen to the music from your mobile devices and the Web.
Card Details and Free Trial
Now you'll notice a rather controversial point, so to speak. The utility will ask for your card details (debit/credit) to offer you its deals, although the service is completely free for 30 days.
Sidebar Options
In the left sidebar you'll find all the utility's functions, and from its menu you can: link your Last.fm account, create custom shortcuts to control the player, switch to dark and light mode, choose themes, and show the track progress in the taskbar, among other functions.
Extra Features and Compatibility
Really, the platform offers you several extra options to Google Play Music to listen to your music. In our tests everything worked perfectly, but in forums we've read that some users, when connecting the Last.fm account, couldn't find the scrobbles.
Although in Chrome you'll find the function to access Google Play Music, this desktop client offers us several extra features that will improve the experience of listening to music. You can find it on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.
