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Welcome to the era of only Spotify Plays matter - let's take a look at the underbelly of streaming scams affecting independent artists.

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[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago (18 children)

As much as I know Spotify isn't great for artists, I do find it to be the best streaming option for how I enjoy music. Next to Winamp of course.

[–] glorkon@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (12 children)

Unfortunately, Spotify's streaming quality is rather low, even if you pay for a monthly subscription.

I switched to Tidal when I bought a dedicated DAC and a pair of very highend headphones and have not regretted it - you can hear the difference on good gear.

[–] Iamaquantummechanic@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I listen to punk music recorded on crappy gear, so I prefer not to hear it hi-fi.

[–] glorkon@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Crappy punk music should be listened to from vinyl anyway.

[–] Iamaquantummechanic@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] glorkon@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah. On second thought, that's even better. A shitty 80s boombox covered with band stickers is the ultimate way to listen to punk music. Sitting on table along with a dirty ashtray and a couple of empty beer bottles.

[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I found my people

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

A dirty cassette that you found on the floor of a Pontiac Fiero.

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