# Mind-Controlled Music Players This Unique Player Will Let You Control Playlists with Your Mind By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindcontrol References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/01/mind-controlled-spotify.html) & [um.edu.mt](http://www.um.edu.mt/) Online playlists are great and all, but they can’t give you the experience you’re thinking of; that’s what a mind-controlled player is for. Cloud streaming has become the new norm for listening to music on-the-go, and this new experiment will be the next step in their evolution. Online playlists can fit a mood very well. Apps like Songza have made an entire business out of being able to accurately build playlists off of the mood of its users. These playlists are accurate but they’re not spot on. This new [mind-controlled music player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch) will fill that leftover section in. Researches at the [University of Malta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jos-milln) have created a music player that will allow users to use [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-playlist) with their brain. All users have to do is look at flickering boxes on the screen, completely hands free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mind-controlled Music Technology:** Innovative technology that allows users hands-free, brain-controlled music players, which could revolutionize the way we interact with music. - **Brain-computer Interfaces for Music:** Brain-computer interfaces can provide new ways for humans to interact with music and could lead to new applications in entertainment, healthcare, and rehabilitation. - **Neurotechnology for Entertainment:** Brain-controlled music players have the potential to change the way people consume media and participate in entertainment, leading to new business opportunities in the entertainment sector. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** The music industry can leverage brain-computer interfaces to create disruptive innovations in how people listen to music, personalize their listening experience, and create new revenue streams. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can use brain-computer interfaces to improve patient care and rehabilitation, especially for those who cannot use their hands, eyes, or voice. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can innovate in creating more sophisticated brain-computer interfaces that are low-cost, non-invasive, portable, and adaptable to various applications such as gaming, education, and communication. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brainwave-Connected Tech Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndplay-myndhub.md) - [AI Playlist Prompts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-playlist.md) - [AI Adaptive Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-music-platform.md) - [Playlist-Building AI Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlistai.md) - [Music-Based Therapy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritune.md) - [Hyper-Personalized Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperpersonalized-playlists-spotify-is-using-advanced-ai-to-create-a-connec.md) - [Musical Mental Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats.md) - [AI Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-music-player.md) - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md)