Oh, how I miss the days of paging through an album cover while listening to it. And I still love listening to a whole album, but that mostly happens in the car because that is the only place I still have a working cd player.
But on the topic of non-streaming music player apps for phone and ipad - do you have any more suggestions? I bought Data Lords from Maria Schneider via ArtistShare a few years ago, and have been listening to it using VLC, but are there any other good recs?
Don’t forget that you can download your Spotify streaming and playlist data - take it with you when you go, it costs nothing, and you keep all that hard-earned listening history!
I did a post about it recently if you’re interested
Cool recs! Never heard of some of these bands, but Violins by Lagwagon was especially awesome! And so are Cloud Nothings. Can’t wait to listen to more of their songs.
Hell yes! I've been considering ditching streaming lately since I can't deal with half-assed listening-skipping, next next next-ing through music. Fuck it, maybe I'll go all in on vinyl...
Having recently found my giant binder of CDs that moved with me from dorm to dorm in college, the thought of transitioning back to music you can hold in your hand occurred to me. Granted, there's a heavy influence from what was being peddled by a Columbia House subscription in the mid-90s, but perhaps some nostalgia is exactly what I need while I cook dinner or sit quilting. There's something to be said for pulling the disc out of the sleeve and placing it into the machine. I'll definitely be eyeing the digital options you so generously suggested as well. Thanks!
I recently cut ties with Spotify too, I also wrote an article on my reasoning and I enjoyed reading your reasoning which was definitely different than mine.
Thank you .. I’ve enjoyed listening to your New Year song. I realised artists weren’t paid well but didn’t know quite how poorly. This is a great idea.. I will look into doing this too. 🎶✨🥂
Love this!! This feels like yet another sign from the universe that it’s time. Also it’s hard to believe we’ll always have ALL music available for 1 monthly fee. Tiered premium memberships with streaming limits are right around the corner 🫣
Fascinating. I’ve never had Spotify. I love music though but I don’t listen to it very often... I’ve got a couple of old iPods which I’d love to dig out and charge for this year. ✨
damn, thank you for writing this and posting especially about how you replaced spotify. the screenshot of swinsian also gives me the brain fizzies for the days of college when you could browse and play from anyone's itunes who was on the school internet (!!!) god damn those were the freaking days.
hell ya i'm gonna do this but also wait are you...paying for all the music? even like a led zeppelin cd?
Oh, how I miss the days of paging through an album cover while listening to it. And I still love listening to a whole album, but that mostly happens in the car because that is the only place I still have a working cd player.
But on the topic of non-streaming music player apps for phone and ipad - do you have any more suggestions? I bought Data Lords from Maria Schneider via ArtistShare a few years ago, and have been listening to it using VLC, but are there any other good recs?
You inspired me to cancel my Apple Music subscription and listen to your music on Bandcamp!
Don’t forget that you can download your Spotify streaming and playlist data - take it with you when you go, it costs nothing, and you keep all that hard-earned listening history!
I did a post about it recently if you’re interested
Cool recs! Never heard of some of these bands, but Violins by Lagwagon was especially awesome! And so are Cloud Nothings. Can’t wait to listen to more of their songs.
Hell yes! I've been considering ditching streaming lately since I can't deal with half-assed listening-skipping, next next next-ing through music. Fuck it, maybe I'll go all in on vinyl...
You and many others, I hope!
Having recently found my giant binder of CDs that moved with me from dorm to dorm in college, the thought of transitioning back to music you can hold in your hand occurred to me. Granted, there's a heavy influence from what was being peddled by a Columbia House subscription in the mid-90s, but perhaps some nostalgia is exactly what I need while I cook dinner or sit quilting. There's something to be said for pulling the disc out of the sleeve and placing it into the machine. I'll definitely be eyeing the digital options you so generously suggested as well. Thanks!
I love this so so much
I recently cut ties with Spotify too, I also wrote an article on my reasoning and I enjoyed reading your reasoning which was definitely different than mine.
Lagwagon! Oh. my. gawd. Haven't that band name in years! Curious to revisit their work.
I totally agree about "I believe", a wonderful track by Caroline Polachek, who is amazing.
I left Spotify some time ago but went to Tidal... better sound quality.
Thank you .. I’ve enjoyed listening to your New Year song. I realised artists weren’t paid well but didn’t know quite how poorly. This is a great idea.. I will look into doing this too. 🎶✨🥂
Love this!! This feels like yet another sign from the universe that it’s time. Also it’s hard to believe we’ll always have ALL music available for 1 monthly fee. Tiered premium memberships with streaming limits are right around the corner 🫣
Fascinating. I’ve never had Spotify. I love music though but I don’t listen to it very often... I’ve got a couple of old iPods which I’d love to dig out and charge for this year. ✨
damn, thank you for writing this and posting especially about how you replaced spotify. the screenshot of swinsian also gives me the brain fizzies for the days of college when you could browse and play from anyone's itunes who was on the school internet (!!!) god damn those were the freaking days.