Which #MusicStreaming service are you on?

@hpod16 Navidrome, self-hosted.
I buy music from Qobuz and Bandcamp from time to time.

@vegai I'm currently on a trial run with Qobuz, but I'm really missing some key features from Spotify.
Also, I learnt that Spotify pays 70% of our contributions towards licensing fees, and that the reason artists get paid so little is because of bad contracts with the big records labels. Is it really fair to blame Spotify then or should we be mad at the big labels?
Source for that info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szxizxMm1ww (sorry if you don't speak German, but I think there's subtitles at least)

@hpod16 I use YouTube Music (begrudgingly). But then I also use the `yt-dlp` command line tool to download my playlists and albums and recaps to my phone and laptop!

https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp

So, overall it's an *okay-ish* experience, at least if you've got an adblocker installed for when you do streaming.

@hpod16 I want to go from Spotify to Qubuz. But we use a Family-Account with my Girlfriend, two Teenagers and my Mother This time I'm the only one who wants to change. I'm working on it.

@hpod16 Yeah Beyonce, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Madonna and whatnot:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_(service)#Artist_ownership

Not my favorite artists, but artists anyway

Space tends to be an issue with CD's of course. One option is to rip and then stash away in storage - which is where most of our CD's are too...

@hpod16 self-hosted via Navidrome server. Still evaluating the compatible clients, but currently I'm rolling with Temp on the phone and Supersonic on desktop

@hpod16 Yes, tape to MP3 on the smartphone. And an Radio App.
(I lived in Erlangen, when MP3 was invented there)

@bashae makes total sense! I was surprised you even COULD edit the poll to be honest. Other platforms like LinkedIn wouldn't let you I don't think.

@hpod16 on the go it is digital radio (de tijdloze@vrt). While working, some YouTube dj sets to focus (with adblockers enabled). And occasionally SoundCloud.

@hpod16 I listen to radio

@hpod16 @vegai changed to Qobuz a month ago. Yes few things are missing, queue works better in Spotify and discovering new music not as easy etc. Will continue using it regardless of those small shortcomings.

@hpod16 None! I buy my music rather than renting it.

@hpod16 YT Music, but testing Qobuz. Also, still have Spotify family, but I refuse to use it. Waiting for a DAP arriving within a week, then I will more and more go offline regarding music. Time to buy and rip CD's again. Oh, Bandcamp of course, spend a lot of time there and buying stuff.

@hpod16 @vegai so how come artists get paid more on Qobuz?
My main problem with Spotify are its US ties. Such as contributing to Trump's inauguration fund, running ads for ICE (they've stopped though apparently) and hosting and sponsoring Joe Rogan to pump out insane amount of misinformation.
I'm also hearing AI-generated music is taking over people's playlists (which helps Spotify pay even less loyalties).

@hpod16 @vegai We can probably blame them for shrugging off paying for brunches with and donating to a fascist who wants to destroy the EU, but I never used Spotify nor other streaming services so I guess I'm not the audience for this poll.
Overall, a tech bro paying fascists while ripping off artists isn't any better just because he's European.

@hpod16 None. Our very own @teclista has a very good article for those who like her are trying to Despotify tho:

https://redesnuestras.net/2024/12/31/una-propuesta-para-convertir-en-proposito-de-ano-nuevo-despotify/

@hpod16 Deezer () ️

Used to be Spotify, but ICE ads and investment in warfare AI made me quit. My 17y music loving (music nerd) kid was happy because artists boycotting Spotify were suddenly available again.

@leanderlindahl Ohhh how could I forget about Deezer! Thanks for reminding me!

@hpod16 I use Apple Music to listen and iTunes to buy. So I feel that's a good middle ground for me. Buying the artists records and streaming their singles.

@hpod16@eupolicy.social Jellyfin selfhosted on my home NAS. Paying for subscriptions is stupid.