Music
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I've never been a fan of Spotify's rep, but then again pretty much all streaming platforms are bad in terms of payment to artists. I will say that Spotify's done some particularly egregious shit, though. That said, I've used them since the get-go and I've built up so many playlists and liked music, etc. It's super frustrating.
My only rationalization for contributing to Spotify is that I also buy tons of vinyl. I've got a pretty strict policy of buying any record that I discover on there and end up playing a lot. Still doesn't always feel right, though.
Lastly, it's positively annoying how good their algorithm has gotten. I'm a horrendous nerd with pretty snobby taste and it's recommended all kinds of good shit I've never heard. Sigh.
Edited to add: the only truly ethical online source of music I've found is Bandcamp. God bless them.
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@popvulture I’ll echo what you said about Spotify…building playlists and how good their algorithm is. I’ve discovered so many great new artists (to me) using the app. And I do try to buy vinyl and go to shows to support the acts. I need to spend more time figuring out bandcamp.
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@SKT I buy a lot of vinyl through Bandcamp, which is cool because a lot of times it comes directly from the artist. Also, they do Bandcamp Fridays the first Friday of every month, on which they waive their fees and give all the money to the bands. Great stuff.
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Whoa, that sounds like a great fit. Love Marshall.
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playing the Ardmore outside Philly next month.
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Currently on:
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Oh man @Jett129 YES, so fucking good.
This one's a fave performance — Marriott has such a fierce energy. 3:08, PHEW.
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@popvulture Thank you,Thank you. Just loved it. Can’t believe I hadn’t seen it. Any idea as to what guitar he was playing?
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Oh man, so killer! Love it!
That guitar is apparently just a standard telecaster modded with a P90 in the neck pos. Ridiculously cool lookin.
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Rod Stewart is going on tour in the US with Cheap Trick opening.
