Simple MP3 player with ability to play files randomly and global keyboard shortcuts

Question

I yearn for the good old days when WinAmp was the only game in town. Unfortunately, WinAmp has had to add feature to keep up with the competition.

I want a very simple player for Windows where I can

• add/drag files
• play them randomly AND
• have a hotkey to skip to the next (random) track, even with the player in the background

Answer 1

foobar2k

• Simple interface, just add and play
• Play random tracks (random order vs. shuffle order, FAQ here)
• Global keyboard shortcuts (documentation here)