You could just say they're a shitty corporation.
But so are Apple, so are Amazon, so are Alphabet, so are Netflix, so are Microsoft (do they still even do music?)
For that matter, all the major record labels (who are heavy investors in Spotify, getting paid on the backend so they don't have to cut the artists in) are shitty corporations. There's no ethical consumption under Capitalism, so do your best.
Bandcamp doesn't do podcasts and Soundcloud is shite. The peak music experience was ripped .wmas and Last.FM radio via WinAMP.
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It's hard to answer your questions when you've (randomly?) put me on ignore.
Edit: The OP put me on ignore not you. Well, I don't know that for sure, but the OP certainly did.
Of the nasty companies you list, only Microsoft have any of my money, only because I own 2 computers bought from reputable retailers. Plenty of people live happy and productive lives with 'Activate Windows' in the bottom right of their screen. Some even use unix and linux.
Apple have nothing I need or desire in life. Their prices are hilarious, their supporters less so.
You don't need Amazon in your life at all. Support your local high street.
Google have fully enshittified, there are decent alternatives to every single one of their products and services (maybe with the exception of YT, but give it time).
bandcamp.com/discover/podcasts
What makes soundcloud shite compared to fucking spotify?
Nostalgia kicks the llama's arse.
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