The best music here

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You know when you miss a really good song? So, if you're like me and grew up listening to traditional country music, hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s, this text is for you.

And more than that: I'll show you how hear all this with quality, ease and without headaches, using technology to your advantage.

Stay with me until the end and I promise you'll finish this article knowing exactly where and how to relive your favorite classics — and even discover some hidden gems out there.

When I say “The best music here”, I'm not just advertising. I say this because, after testing a lot of apps, websites and tricks, I discovered that it is possible to create your own nostalgic musical universe — and in a simple way.

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No complications. No need to pay a lot for it. And most importantly: no need to depend on luck to find that original version that was playing on the radio.

Apps that are true time machines

You don't need to be a tech expert to use the apps I'm going to show you now. Seriously. If you know how to use WhatsApp, you can easily follow these steps.

1. Radio Garden

This app is a delight. It lets you spin an interactive globe and listen to radio stations from all over the world in real time. Remember that AM radio station that used to play Roberto Carlos or Trio Parada Dura back in the countryside? With a little patience, you can find it.

➡️ Tip: Look for radio stations in the interior of Minas Gerais, Goiás or the South. Traditional country music is popular in these regions.

2. YouTube Music (nostalgic mode)

On YouTube Music, you can create your own personalized playlists. Name your playlist “My Time Tunnel” and start adding songs that marked an era.

➡️ Tip: Type the song name + “original version” or “full LP” to find entire albums.

3. MP3 Stage

This is pure gold for those who love Brazilian music. In addition to the classics, there are live versions, old recordings and independent artists who keep the style alive.

➡️ Tip: Search for names like Millionaire & Jose Rico, Chrystian & Ralf and Teodoro & Sampaio.

How to organize your favorite songs

Here is one of the secrets that changed my life: musical organization is everything. Once I started using these strategies, it became much easier to find any song within seconds.

Create themed folders

It's that simple. On your phone or computer, create folders like:

  • Country Roots
  • 70s National
  • Romantic 80s
  • Dancing 90s

Use a cloud app

Google Drive, Dropbox or even Mega. Upload your music there and access it wherever you want. You can even share it with your family.

➡️ Tip: Use standardized names like “1992 – Leandro & Leonardo – Pense em Mim.mp3”. This avoids clutter.

Music Nostalgia Club

This was one of the best things I've done in a while. I got a group of friends (those who like the same music as me) and created a collaborative playlist on Spotify.

Everyone adds whatever they remember. Result: more than 300 goosebumps-inducing songs. Beautiful stuff.

➡️ Tip: If you want an even more special atmosphere, arrange to listen every Sunday afternoon. With chimarrão, coffee or beer, depending on the style.

The best music here

One thing I learned from browsing so many platforms: technology is only useful when it helps us live better. And if you love good music, you deserve to have it within your reach, always.

So I'm going to give you mine now definitive script:

Step by step to revive the classics:

  1. Install the apps I mentioned (start with Rádio Garden, seriously).
  2. Search for your favorite songs. It's even worth asking relatives for the exact names.
  3. Download or save to a drive.
  4. Create organized playlists.
  5. Share with those you love.

Repeat after me: The best music here. And now, you know where to find it.

And if you like vinyl or cassette tape…

Yes, there is a way to listen digitally too! Many YouTube channels offer audio directly from the records, with that nice hiss in the background. There are even people selling digitalized collections on Facebook groups!

➡️ Final golden tip: Join Facebook groups with names like “80s/90s Country Music” or “Brazilian Vinyl Collectors”. There are relics there!

Listening to a song that marked your childhood or adolescence has an almost magical power. It brings back memories, smells, people... And nowadays, with so much rushing around, it's almost a gift to be able to stop and feel that again.

That's why I insist: The best music here. Here, on your cell phone, on your headphones, in your home. Technology has become an ally of affective memory.