I don't know of any fancy local shops. My vinyls come either from the internet, or "local" stores (i.e. they're here, but also can be found all over the country. Not a small, local store. Just a locally-available bigger store)
I was thinking online as in digital download, instead of vinyls. I don't have a CD player. I think digital downloads could be interesting, though I am tasked with not łosing the files. Unless they allow me to download it again, unlike Google Play Music, that vanished off the face of the web along with the songs I purchased for 0 monies back in the day on lucky deals and whose more recent download I managed to lose, probably due to poor backups in one of many system reinstalls
I was thinking online as in digital download, instead of vinyls. I don't have a CD player. I think digital downloads could be interesting, though I am tasked with not łosing the files. Unless they allow me to download it again, unlike Google Play Music, that vanished off the face of the web along with the songs I purchased for 0 monies back in the day on lucky deals and whose more recent download I managed to lose, probably due to poor backups in one of many system reinstalls
Spotify recommends based on your listening habits. You base your listening habits on Spotify recommendations. Ergo, Spotify recommends based on its own recommendation. Ourobouros achieved.
Didn't know adjustments were a thing. I ended up using its Bluetooth, cause mine is fancy, modern. Some old tunes for a vibe, and Dust & Scratches on MyNoise for added vibes. I think it might just have been the cleaning. Haven't used vinyls in a minute, wasn't clean, probably. I just looked at it from afar, not a good inspection. Need to find the cleaning kit. Not sure if I need to clean it that often. Reddit is the place I went to for information a few years ago (early 2020). They make vinyls seem so fragile, and complicated. Store vertical, don't touch the vinyl, clean it up, etc. I've seen DJs just grab that shit however, and scratch it around (i.e. djing). So something feels odd.
Gotta agree on the overwhelm of options. I indeed find limitations interesting in that regard. Maybe streaming services for trying stuff, and then buying anything worth buying. Too bad physical tends to be quite expensive. At least from the last time I've seen vinyls in a general tech and other stuff store. Is online cheaper?
Gotta agree on the overwhelm of options. I indeed find limitations interesting in that regard. Maybe streaming services for trying stuff, and then buying anything worth buying. Too bad physical tends to be quite expensive. At least from the last time I've seen vinyls in a general tech and other stuff store. Is online cheaper?
Gotta agree on the overwhelm of options. I indeed find limitations interesting in that regard. Maybe streaming services for trying stuff, and then buying anything worth buying. Too bad physical tends to be quite expensive. At least from the last time I've seen vinyls in a general tech and other stuff store. Is online cheaper?
Interesting. I've seen Bandcamp, I think, having days where artists get all the money from sales.
I'd considered Qobuz before, having heard of its better artist payment. It's unfortunately not available on Linux, which is a shame :(. I do have Android, though, which they probably support. Also difficult doing the switch when you're in a family plan, cause either it ends up costing you separately, or the whole family must move. Not sure I can get everyone on board, unless they see a benefit themselves
Eh, I don't own any Apple devices. Do you own a CD player, though? Or is it just to support the artist through purchase? I wonder how much money makes it to the artist on physical sales, and which way is best for the artist (e.g. an artist's online store vs. physical store nearby). I do have vinyl. Issue is mainly the cost. Damn thing be 30+ monies for each (I think). Also, convenience. Hitting play on anything I want online vs. picking from a limited selection, having to clean it, hold it carefully, store it in the right position afterwards. I considered buying some earlier this year, when I saw some at the store. Ended up not buying. Wasn't fully convinced, as I'm not as familiar with those albums. There is also the factor of being able to acquire the stuff I listen to. Big, popular albums? Avalaibalabable. Some of my random, less popular stuff? Who knows…
Self-hosting is work, though. I cannot guarantee quality service, I don't think. I mean, I do have an old laptop acting as a server, of sorts. Pi-hole and all. But I don't use it for much else cause I don't trust meself. Only a matter of time until I lose all files on server or something. Or suddenly unable to hear music on the go or whatever. I'd be more likely to have the files on my phone than to self-host
I've heard of Qobuz, and have been very intrigued. Downside is I've seen no Linux option :(. They do allow for buying music as well, innit? I reckon that'd pay the artist better?
I've heard of Bandcamp, I think, doing a day where all money goes to artists. Seems neat. Not sure I can be trusted with handling my own stuff, though. I mean, I lost music I bought for 0 monies off Play Store / Music back when it was a thing. I like to think they got rid of it, but maybe I deleted it after download. I eventually lost the files (many a system issues that lead to some reinstallations, and crappy last minute backup onto my phone).
Qobuz sounds nice, though. I do have some vinyls, but I've been lead to believe they require cleaning often, which is work. Just the other day, wanted to hear an album (haven't used vinyl in ages). Can't find cleaning kit, but vinyl seems clean. Nope, skip every other beat.
I find it interesting that US folks seem sometimes to forget Brazil as Latin American. They'd first bring up Rosalía as Latin Music than Anitta, clearly confusing Latin American with Hispanic
RIP