How to have a karaoke party

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Simon Hill | 04.11.23 There's joy in belting out a tune, even if you only do it alone in the car or shower. Strutting around the house in the guise of a favorite performer singing at the top of your lungs is a fast track to a better mood. And there is no such thing as a party without music. Back in the day, you had to rely on memory or a karaoke machine, but now you can sing along with lyrics onscreen. It has never been easier to have a DIY karaoke party. Some of the best music streaming services have modes that highlight the lyrics in time with the music. Ready to sing your heart out? If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Use Karaoke Mode on Apple Music, Spotify, and More Unleash your inner diva as you grab the mic on your favorite songs. You Might Also Like All the Gear You Need to Throw a DIY Karaoke Party Put together a sing-along for the whole crew—or just practice solo—using gadgets you already have or can pick up at a big-box store. The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On March to the beat of your own drum machine with the best service for new music discovery, sharing with friends, and more. The Best Sites, Apps, and YouTube Channels to Learn Music Modern technology makes studying to play a new instrument easier than ever. And the best part? Most of these tools are free or affordable. The Best Gear to Learn Music Like a Pro Want to play guitar, piano, or your old clarinet? From mics to metronomes, here's a list of our favorite tools for learning a musical instrument. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. That includes exclusive subscriber-only content, plus free stickers! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions