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...
  • ryan213@lemmy.ca
    5·
    9 months ago

    Can someone recommend kid/family friendly alternative? Is Tidal easy to use/navigate?

    • Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee
      1·
      9 months ago

      I buy sometimes buy downloads on Qobuz but they also have a streaming subscription. I’ve been able to find most non-obscure music on their site.

    • IbnLemmy@feddit.uk
      2·
      9 months ago

      If the raise prices too much I’m going to finalise my plan to move to YouTube Music family plan. Additional bonus will be no more adds on YouTube.

      Don’t fall for this self hosting stuff. It’s well meant and great for single tech enthusiasts, but with family, you won’t have enough time to do the required upkeep and the whinning you will here from dependents when stuff goes wrong isn’t worth it.

    • sabreW4K3@lazysoci.alOP
      3·
      9 months ago

      They’re all pretty straight forward and Tidal has a better record of crediting and paying artists than Spotify. But ultimately, I would suggest self hosting.

        • machinaeZER0@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          9 months ago

          I often buy albums on Bandcamp and supposedly artists get a good cut of that. They have an app too, so you can stream content from there (or self host the files you get when you buy)

        • sabreW4K3@lazysoci.alOP
          4·
          9 months ago

          The revenue from streaming services always pales in comparison to buying the music directly from an artist. The streaming model has been hijacked by record labels who take the majority share, such are the deals they force artists to sign.

          • Sonori@beehaw.org
            2·
            9 months ago

            A decent number of artists offer digital downloads of their music directly either for a flat fee or in a pay what you wish system.

            It is nowhere near as convenient unfortunately. Benn Jordan mentions some options in several of their videos about their experience with Spotify, but i’m admittedly not certain I just linked the right one.