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Spotify has raised prices for the second time in a year, with no new benefits, after its CEO sparked outrage by claiming the cost of creating 'content' is 'close to zero' (www.techradar.com)

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[–] twig@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I switched to TIDAL, for this, for the disgustingly low amount of revenue passed along to artists by Spotify (the entire value of their business), and for the fact that they continue to partner with Rogan after all the disinformation he peddles.

Not a huge proponent of streaming services in general, but some are objectively better than others. Spotify is atrocious. Tidal is a lot better.

[–] MostRegularPeople@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I also switched to Tidal after learning about Spotify's dystopian future war AI powered killer robot plans. It's also bullshit how little they pay artists.

I wish Tidal had podcasts, but I'm happy enough with AntennaPod.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

My music app not having podcasts is a bonus for me. They really should give users the option and not force it upon you.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

they continue to partner with Rogan

They don't anymore.

Though I am far more concerned with Spotify's attempts to destroy what is otherwise a last bastion of internet freedom with their exclusive podcasts.

[–] twig@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

They do, but not as an exclusive. This year Spotify signed a deal with him worth 250M.

But also yeah, I can appreciate that sentiment.

[–] helenslunch@feddit.nl 2 points 5 months ago

Ah, last I heard the deal had just expired. Now they're paying him even more money than before? And for what reason?

At least it sounds like that Spotify exclusive bullshit is dead?