Spotify plans to raise prices this year and introduce new plans
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Last year's price hike worked out very well for the company, so why not do it again? Spotify is preparing a revamp of its plans and prices, according to a...
  • sunbunman@lemm.eeEnglish
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    3 months ago

    There’s quite a few ways actually:

    • Bandcamp (preferred)
    • just google it
    • Artist’s official website
    • contact artist via social media

    If none of the above has worked, this is no longer an issue about whether you want to pay for the product or not, it’s a supplier problem.

    • helenslunch@feddit.nl
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      3 months ago

      I’ve never seen an artist on Bandcamp that I actually recognize.

      Telling anyone to “just Google it” is proof that you have no interest in a good faith discussion.

    • Flit@lemm.eeEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Also, when it comes to specific platforms, Apple Music is quite good, though they make it rather painful to buy music if you use Linux

      • 2xsaiko@discuss.tchncs.de
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        3 months ago

        It is to be noted that while iTunes is DRM-free at this point (which is very nice and surprised me when I found out) it is unfortunately still lossy compressed audio which the perfectionist in me really doesn’t like :P

        Come on Apple, sell me your funny ALAC, you have it for Apple Music anyway

        • Flit@lemm.eeEnglish
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          3 months ago

          Oh, I wasn’t aware of that. It doesn’t bother me that much, since I personally can’t tell the difference in audio quality, but that’s still unfortunate to know