Spotify has no plans to pull the DHS's ICE recruitment ads from their platform, even as some on social media call for boycotts.
  • HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    13·
    3 months ago

    What the fuck. I’ve been meaning to get rid of Spotify for a long time just going to pull the plug.

    I hear the music app Qobuz is good and its French

    Like 5 years ago i used Soundiiz to migrate my music around. Anyone used it lately or have others?

    • Bakkoda@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      Rule book says they get a minimum of five more price hikes before walking back their status and then any retention of users yields a quick return.

  • FerretyFever0@fedia.io
    7·
    3 months ago

    Tidal and Deezer are both absolutely horrible for free users (can only listen to the first 30 seconds of a song), and according to some of the people on this wonderful website, support Israel. I asked about alternatives yesterday, and it’s the only thread I’ve ever made. Lots of creative solutions on there. I personally recommend Blockify on pc (spotify adblocker) and Newpipe (adless youtube) on Android. Have fun!

    • ztpq@slrpnk.net
      3·
      3 months ago

      I’m looking for something that does multi-device remote control similar to how Spotify does. Deezer just cancels playback on the other device.

      • BingBong@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        3 months ago

        If you are comfortable self hosting then that’s a really good solution. No device limits has been a godsend to me.

        • ztpq@slrpnk.net
          4·
          3 months ago

          Not sure what app you’re referring to since Deezer just doesn’t have that feature.

          I could be self-hosting though as I’m in the process of setting up a server.

          • SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world
            1·
            3 months ago

            navidrome or gonic.

            symfonium or tempo fork

            spend the first couple of weeks rating songs, make some smart playlists with rating filters, kick back.

        • The_v@lemmy.world
          1·
          3 months ago

          Once Pandora went in the shitter, I moved on to self-hosting. So I have never used Spotify. As long as you take a little time once in a while to discover some new bands and add them to you collection its great.

  • Sludge@sh.itjust.works
    6·
    3 months ago

    Subscription cancelled and am LOVING the switch over to Qobuz… Feeding Qobuz, Tidal, and my local collection through roon, which can then be shared externally to my family via roon arc. I get that the roon component has a relatively high start up cost/subscription cost but it feels worth it to get off a platform that is pushing views that directly conflict with my own (I’m latino and don’t love them running ICE ads - if I get gunned down in the street for having a moustache and tanning well, Spotify will partially be to blame).

    Edit: I’m sure there are cheaper (or free) options and many of you are tech savvy. Where there’s a will, there’s likely a way. Eg having a massive local library that you can access out and about.

    Edit 2: Spotify lossless is mid-tier at best. Get that flac/192khz audio friends. Your ears deserve it when available.

    • Technoworcester@feddit.uk
      2·
      3 months ago

      Love quobuz. So happy i moved over.

      Great for listening in the kitchen and during car drives. The Friday suggestions list is great as well.

      Front room has the vinyl player and book shelves!

  • Phoenixz@lemmy.ca
    5·
    3 months ago

    I’ll leave Spotify as soon as I can find a way to replay my 6000 song playlist

    What’s with the down votes? I’m already working on leaving, Can I first make sure I have another way to enjoy music? Apparently not. Nobody is allowed to enjoy anything anymore untill all world problems have been resolved! Until then, if you dare to even try and enjoy something, we will judge you!

  • coltn@lemmy.ml
    2·
    3 months ago

    I recommend navidrome to anyone who wants to own their music, but still be able to stream. It was quite easy to set up, and has worked fairly well–though I haven’t been super happy with ios clients for my partner. Buy your music on Bandcamp. Torrent everything else. Buying records on Bandcamp is sweet cause then you get DRM free digital versions as well.