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I’ve had it with these streaming platforms. I now rely solely on RED for downloading and finding new music (their top 10 page is very solid). To stream I use navidrome.
What's red? Got a link?
Invite only torrent tracker. It’s not enforced but it’s proper etiquette to not share the direct link. If you search for redacted music tracker on Google I’m sure you’ll find the URL.
Some info can be found here: https://interviewfor.red/
I've still got my old mp3 collection. but haven't added to it in years, been using YouTube premium for a decade now since it's the easiest option for my family. Individual sub is not worth it but family is. Tried Spotify but hated it.
I think it's time to get my jellyfin running
I use YouTube music premium because it also means no ads on YouTube.
Same, the features and ease of use make it worth it. I can't handle being at friends places watching YouTube with ads it's horrid.
They didn't leave already when they gave millions to bag of human shit Joe Rogan?
bag of human shit Joe Rogan
This is libelous. He's a bag of cockroach shit.
I'm not subscribed anymore, but as someone who uses the desktop client mainly it's hard to find a good alternative (good UI, snappy)
Deezer and Qobuz are meh.
I won't use Apple or Amazon. edit: or Google.
Maybe Tidal? Are there other ones?
I just found a third party player for Qobuz though. Not enough features but cute:
I like Tidal
Napster is back, believe it or not, as a legitimate streaming platform
Tidal is good so far. I don't think it has podcasts though as far as I'm aware which is kindve a bummer
Kind reminder that no streaming platform is very good on the ethical front. There are no ethical alternatives because the root of the problem is the legal strangle hold labels and record companies keep on artists and commercial music distribution.
I can stream from Jellyfin
I have found a bunch of my new favorite songs this year on Jellyfin. Some of them are pretty old too, lol.
It worked pretty well doing it the old human-based way, where I got a bunch of albums because I liked the band or even just a particular song. Listening through those or just playing the whole pile on shuffle led me to find plenty of gems that I stuck in my playlist.
Would love to see a bandcamp revisit. Not as popular as Spotify but at least sales go to artists now. edit: wasn't aware about the union busting. kinda sucks there are no good alternatives.
https://infosec.pub/comment/17208208
It feels weird defending Spotify as I have always disliked them and preferred YTM
Bandcamp waives their share on Bandcamp Fridays
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From the shitty artist compensation, to the AI content, to their exclusive deals with Joe Rogan you need another reason to stop using Spotify???
Don't forget their donation to Trump's campaign!
Either buy the albums from the musicians or pirate that shit and just pay to see them in concert. Fuck all these companies.
Pirate it, and send $10 to the band.
[…] send $10 to the band.
What method would you recommend for one to do this in general?
Pirate it, and send $10 to the band.
Most members of The Band are dead now though.
Paying for music - in a world where the artist gets almost nothing and it's all wasted on middle-men- is unethical. Music is art and even without the industry there would still be making music for free. Pirate your favorite and donate the money to a local good cause
I downloaded Spotify once and deleted it within a few days. F-them.
When I requested the data they have of me thanks to GDPR, I learnt they shared my information to other apps and websites. I deleted the app as soon as I got the info.
I could never get on board with spending money to stream music. There are a TON of radio stations, free streaming services, small independent artist collectives, and more hours of live free music than I could probably listen to in a lifetime.
I am the weirdo though, I get it. I VASTLY prefer live music over studio work.
Some people just use music as a tool. I think you are more likely to say you see it as human expression. Live music is far better when you want to feel something in my opinion.
Yes, Spotify is not an ethical company. However, I would argue that Europe achieving defense independence from the US military industrial complex is a good thing. Germany is just two doors down from Russia.
However, I would argue that Europe achieving defense independence from the US military industrial complex is a good thing.
I would argue that spotify ceo doesn't give a shit about europe achieving defense independence (the company donated money to trump). I would also argue that europe pretty much already spend in war as much russia does and that wasting public money in war is not a good thing.
My producer, Neigsendoig, uses Wavlake. I'd be happy to provide a link if you all are interested.