I’ve abandoned streaming because you never own the music and they remove artists and albums or don’t carry some versions that I like. Youtube music and hype machine serve me well when i just want to hear something new, but otherwise I’ve been back to building my own music file library and using a media server to access it anywhere
It’s not quite the tangible feel of the ipod you describe but I find a great joy in my library being mine and not having any social or promotional features (« hot albums this week » etc.), i know what is in there and what comes in and goes out. The UI is utilitarian and not trying to drive engagement or generate revenue from me, I love it.
It’s not quite the tangible feel of the ipod you describe but I find a great joy in my library being mine and not having any social or promotional features (« hot albums this week » etc.), i know what is in there and what comes in and goes out. The UI is utilitarian and not trying to drive engagement or generate revenue from me, I love it.