Alas, Beats Music, we hardly knew ye. The music subscription service that did support Windows Phone has been canned by Apple to be replaced by one that does not. As of June 30, Beats goes away.

It's not a total blackout for Windows users since the (often terrible) desktop version of iTunes will allow you to subscribe to and use the new Apple Music service. But who wants a desktop only music service that costs 10 bucks a month, right? So, since Apple won't be supporting Windows Phone or Windows 10 Mobile, here are some of the best alternatives.

Xbox Music

Microsoft's own service doesn't show such platform hostility and is available pretty much everywhere you'd want it. Windows, Windows Phone, Xbox, even iOS, Android and the web. It isn't without its faults, and there are a number of critics of its mobile offering in particular. But, with the recent addition of OneDrive integration to stream your own music using the service, there's no one big feature that jumps out as being missing compared to the competition. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more It's about the same price in the different global markets as an individual Apple Music subscription, too. Subscribe to Xbox Music{.nofollow} ($9.99 a month)

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Download Xbox Music for Windows 8.1 Spotify

The king of the streaming hill around the world is still Spotify. It's one of the early names in the space and as each year passes by its global reach and music selection continues to grow. For many, the name is synonymous with streaming music. And, while there's no Windows 8.1 app, there is a web app, a Windows desktop app and a Windows Phone app that is very much on par with the other mobile platforms' versions. Spotify won't allow you to stream your own music from the cloud, but with one of the largest catalogs available, you should find most everything you're looking for. And if you're willing to make some compromises, you don't even have to pay. Premium subscription unlocks the best experience, though, and it'll cost $9.99 a month. Subscribe to Spotify (Free/$9.99 a month)

Download Spotify for Windows Phone MixRadio

Part of Apple Music is its Beats1 radio station. On Windows Phone we have the excellent MixRadio. Sure, it's not an actual radio station, but it allows you to create your own. Choose from one of thousands of curated mixes or tell it who you like and create your own. Even take it offline, if you wish. Currently MixRadio is going through something of a transition as it moves out of Microsoft ownership, so there are some things not available. You can't currently sign up for a premium account to take as much music as you like offline, for example. But, it just went cross-platform and premium accounts are something that should be coming back in the future. But you get the same great, basic experience for absolutely free. Download MixRadio for Windows Phone Rdio