Whether you’re a music archaeologist who loves digging through old records in search of a forgotten gem, or a critic who’s passionate about discovering the latest and greatest artists, these apps are essentials for your Home Screen. Enjoy the read and enhance your experience of music today.

Rhythm, acoustics, vocals, instrumentation... when it comes to writing a music review, there’s a lot to consider. With Agenda you can store all your notes in one place and organise them by date, as well as attach images or documents. Have a looming deadline? Create a reminder in the app and it will send you a notification so you can get your article published on time.

Being the first to talk about a band that goes on to make it big will give your career major kudos. So who’s next? Head to SoundCloud to explore millions of artists from around the world who are uploading their tracks. Choose a genre you’re interested in – from hip-hop to rock to jazz – and start listening; if you hear something you like, you can connect with the artist directly. So go prep your questions and tell your boss you’ve an exclusive interview with music’s next star.

There’s just something about hearing genres such as jazz or blues on vinyl. If you’re one of those fans with a large record collection and happily spend your weekends looking for hidden treasures, Discogs is made for you. It features one of the largest music databases on the planet and is the perfect space to catalogue your collection and discover titles for your “wantlist”. Browse its enormous online vinyl market and find the artists who have yet to take a spin on your turntable.

Another hot tip for vinyl lovers: download Vinyl to ensure you never overpay when expanding your record collection. Use this nifty app to scan the barcode of any record and it will pull up precise information about the release and where to buy it at the best price.