Which #MusicStreaming service are you on?

@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.

@hpod16 I really like Deezer so far. The podcast bit in Spotify is better, and I'm a massive podcast consumer. But I got AntennaPod for that instead.

BTW did you see my tip about @carl being an interesting resource for you to consult about social media and psychological defense? He makes a compelling case for the Fediverse.
(He's also helping Ukraine combat disinformation.)

Supercomputing in Europe: Digital resilience and democracy - Carl Heath

Episode webpage: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supercomputing-in-europe/episodes/Digital-resilience-and-democracy---Carl-Heath-e3ba4ht

@hpod16 No streaming here, I buy CDs and rip them.

@madalex That's not a bad idea.
Sometimes I worry that I don't really own any music. What if the likes of Spotify & Co decide tomorrow that my favourite artists are too radical, (like Pussy Riot in Russia) and take them off streaming services?
So yeah, I'm thinking about buying music again. Also to support the artists, of course.

@hpod16 Deezer. All i own is digital only.