Well I understand that , but I like to use all Google core apps if possible that's why.I use Soundhound and Shazam to just get the information. No store involved unless I choose it after the tune is identified.
I'm not sure if this is the perfect answer, but it works. IMO, Shazam is the better of the two.
Haha no trust me I appreciate it. I hope someone knows the answer because it used to work with the previous folder version of the Google Search app, but now it's a newer Google search yes, it does not work anymore or it link it to the web version of Google play music. Which you know I don't want to do. I don't always want to have to load up the internet just to find a song. Its just annoying.Quite understandable. I was just suggesting what worked for me.
I hope you get it figured out.