Article comparing Spotify and Bandcamp
TLDR: You didn't read it so you don't know
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simbosan nuck nuck nuck, Mon 31 Jan 2022, 1:22,
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I've always shunned Spotify, long before the current debacle.
Whilst none of the streaming services are overly generous to the musicians, Spotify seems to be the worst of the worst. I still like to buy CDs and the odd digital download, but don't stream music.
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Varmint, Mon 31 Jan 2022, 12:51,
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Currently the worst of the worst when it comes to paying royalties for streaming music is TikTok
Edit: they seem to pay a fixed rate per video regardless of how many times it's viewed
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Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Mon 31 Jan 2022, 19:44,
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I used spotify for several hours until it took away the privilege to choose what I listen to
at which point I questioned the point of such a service and the sanity of its user base. Radio stations exist for those who want curated music. I just don't get it.
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Mon 31 Jan 2022, 20:05,
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You can still create your own playlists on the free phone app version
without algorithmic interruptions - apart from ads. On the free desktop and TV app versions you can select individual songs
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Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 6:53,
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I can create my own playlists using my record collection
which has tracks and artists not represented on Spotify. I can select any of the songs I own to listen to at will, whenever I want.
I have to question the sanity of anyone defending this dystopian Black Mirror of music.
UOK hon?
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 14:33,
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I listen to streaming services because it gives me an opportunity to discover new music/be reminded of artists I've forgotten about
without having to listen to the intolerable presenters and overplayed post-punk wank that has become so synonymous with so much of contemporary BBC6 Music's airtime.
I also have an extensive collection of Hi-Res digitally archived vinyl which I can listen to in the comfort of my own home. But there's really no good reason to transfer all those files over to my phone to listen to on the move. They're far too large and even my 'good' wireless headphones won't do them justice. If I'm walking to the shop/commuting to work/going for a run/doing just about anything other than leaning back, shutting my eyes and losing myself in the Music, streaming services make the whole experience much more convenient.
It's comparable to Netflix vs. Blu-ray for me. If I just feel like sticking on some light entertainment, or fancy watching a movie after work, I'll fire up Plex or one of my streaming services. If I want to really experience a film, then I'll fire up the Blu-ray player.
Maybe you just need to get with the times, Grandad.
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If you're only going to create fossilised playlists of tracks you already own then maybe it's pointless
But you could try discovery tools like Spotify's Discover Weekly, which is surprisingly good. And then go and buy your fav discoveries in 78 rpm form
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Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 17:05,
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Umm... Actually... I do have a wax cylinder collection. About... 4 or 5 ice cream cartons of them.
And about 4.5 metres of 78s, and about a quarter of a mile of vinyl.
Youtube seems to have almost everything these days. Spotify creates fossilised playlists of tracks it already owns, then makes it inconvenient for me to listen to what I want.
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brb man-child cuck corporate supplicant fuck, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 21:07,
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