Author Topic: Spotify coming to US! (Read 5121 times)

Quote from: Jamesman on July 06, 2011, 01:33:43 PM
What does Spotify hold over other websites like Groovershark or Pandora (not saying they are truly comparable, I just don't know about Spotify)?

Double this. I've heard it mentioned, but what does it do?

it scrobbles.

Seriously though, it's not THAT much different, but it's really user-friendly.

ariich · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:18:32 PM »

It's much more user-friendly than either of those other two, as Ian said it's properly tagged and arranged.

It also only includes music that they have licences for, unlike Grooveshark who let people upload things and then look at whether they have licences, so it's less questionable legally.

It's also a higher quality of sound than on Grooveshark, although I haven't heard Pandora.

Quote from: Zantera on July 06, 2011, 12:32:34 PM

Just when Spotify started sucking then.

What sucks about it? Mine is still amazing.

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #14 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:21:58 PM »

Mine is also amazing. Since I got the unlimited thingie (5 euro) I have barely used winamp and I think I listened to about 100 new artists in 3 weeks because it's really easy to get playlists or new music.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:24:26 PM »

Wait, it scrobbles and is free?!

zxlkho · « **Reply #16 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:25:05 PM »

Grooveshark scrobbles too, you just have to install something for it.

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:28:06 PM »

Nice. I signed up for an invite when it's available, I'll definitely give it a try. Sounds pretty decent.

ariich · « **Reply #18 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:40:23 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on July 06, 2011, 02:24:26 PM

Wait, it scrobbles and is free?!

I don't know how it's going to work at first in the US. In Europe the free version now has a limit to how much you can listen to per month, and adverts obviously. Then there's Unlimited which is £5 a month (in the UK) which has no ads and unlimited listening, and then there's Premium at £10 a month which gives you higher quality streams, the ability to sync up to your phone/iPod, and I think a couple of other bonus features that are not hugely exciting.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:45:50 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on July 06, 2011, 02:25:05 PM

Grooveshark scrobbles too, you just have to install something for it.

I thought GS makes you pay for it.

I may just get Zune Pass anyway...

jsem · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2011, 03:05:47 PM »

Quote from: ariich on July 06, 2011, 02:18:32 PM

Quote from: Zantera on July 06, 2011, 12:32:34 PM
Just when Spotify started sucking then.
What sucks about it? Mine is still amazing.

I'll dig this post back:

Quote from: jsem on April 26, 2011, 03:58:41 PM

Quote from: ariich on April 26, 2011, 03:56:03 PM
Meh, I pay for the full premium version. Totally worth it, especially as I can sync it up to my iPod. And ultimately it means that if I keep listening to something on there, a bit of my money ends up going to the band/label.

Although when I find things I really really like, I buy them eventually anyway.

That's how I work too... but Spotify has had a problem for more than 6 months of a lot of 10 min+ tracks being removed, and it's because of a licensing problem they have. Otherwise I'd definitely pay for Unlimited...

That basically has restricted me from being able to check out Mike Oldfield.. lol

xcept I do have unlimited now. Cuz it's not that free anymore.

Zantera · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2011, 04:09:21 PM »

Well, for many reasons.
Apart from that though, I really have no use for Spotify or similar programs whatsoever.

ariich · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2011, 04:24:37 PM »

Quote from: jsem on July 06, 2011, 03:05:47 PM

Quote from: ariich on July 06, 2011, 02:18:32 PM

Quote from: Zantera on July 06, 2011, 12:32:34 PM
Just when Spotify started sucking then.
What sucks about it? Mine is still amazing.

I'll dig this post back:

Quote from: jsem on April 26, 2011, 03:58:41 PM
Quote from: ariich on April 26, 2011, 03:56:03 PM
Meh, I pay for the full premium version. Totally worth it, especially as I can sync it up to my iPod. And ultimately it means that if I keep listening to something on there, a bit of my money ends up going to the band/label.

Although when I find things I really really like, I buy them eventually anyway.

That's how I work too... but Spotify has had a problem for more than 6 months of a lot of 10 min+ tracks being removed, and it's because of a licensing problem they have. Otherwise I'd definitely pay for Unlimited...

That basically has restricted me from being able to check out Mike Oldfield.. lol
xcept I do have unlimited now. Cuz it's not that free anymore.

Ah ok, yeah. Well that's been the case for a while now and so far there has only been one album that I wanted to listen to but there was a 10+ minute track unavailable, and that was the new Explosions in the Sky. Everything else has either not had 10+ minute tracks, or they've been fully available. And I have listened to a serious amount of stuff on there over the last 6 months.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2011, 05:45:47 AM »

Looks like it's here! An email I got:

Quote

Hi,

Spotify is now available in America.

How would you like to be one of the very first people in the U.S. to
enjoy Spotify for free?

Let’s get you started
Spotify is the award-winning music platform that gives you on-demand
access to over 15 million tracks in high-quality audio, wherever you
go.

Whether you're searching for the hottest new releases or hits from the
past, your favorite tracks are just a click away.

Ready?
All you need to do to create your free Spotify account is follow this link:
https://www.spotify.com/invitation/c6dnBqNnbude7RHd

We hope you enjoy the ride.

Find out more
If you’d like to learn more about Spotify come this way:
https://www.spotify.com/about/what/

Discover how Spotify Premium gives you all this and more right here:
https://www.spotify.com/get-spotify/premium

Got a question about Spotify? Come visit our help section:
https://www.spotify.com/help/faq/

You can also stay in the Spotify loop by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

https://www.twitter.com/spotify
https://www.facebook/spotify

Happy listening!

The Spotify Team.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:03:29 AM »

do you have any invites?

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:10:24 AM »

Quote from: Jamesman on July 18, 2011, 05:45:47 AM

Looks like it's here! An email I got:

*snip*

Nice, me too! Let's see how this goes!

glaurung · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:17:31 AM »

I got in too. Doesn't look like something I'll be using instead of a media player but it looks like an excellent tool for trying out new bands.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2011, 12:08:04 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on July 06, 2011, 01:33:43 PM

What does Spotify hold over other websites like Groovershark or Pandora (not saying they are truly comparable, I just don't know about Spotify)?

no Pandora in Canada.
Sniff.

I discovered a good dozen of my current favs from Pandora.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:17:08 PM »

Quote from: Quadrochosis on July 18, 2011, 11:03:29 AM

do you have any invites?

What what?

TheVoxyn · « **Reply #29 on:** July 18, 2011, 05:41:16 PM »

Spotify is awesome. Since I got unlimited I only use winamp on the rare occasions that spotify doesn't have the music I'm specifically looking for.

Also, nice site with playlists and stuff:
https://sharemyplaylists.com/

dongringo · « **Reply #30 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:13:57 PM »

Let me guess. 256 kbps variable bit rate? Unless they offer flac or other lossless formats I'm not interested. Lossy is the big ripoff of the music world. Sorry for this little rant.

EDIT: Didn't know it was a free service. Disregard the above.

Sigz · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:28:38 PM »

Quote from: dongringo on July 18, 2011, 06:13:57 PM

Let me guess. 256 kbps variable bit rate? Unless they offer flac or other lossless formats I'm not interested. Lossy is the big ripoff of the music world. Sorry for this little rant.

ಠ_ಠ It's a free service.

Also, I got an invite, but it would appear that I didn't actually need one since I just logged in with my old account, so if anyone wants to give it a go say so and I'll PM you the link.

If more than one of you want it, please fight to the death for my entertainment.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:35:10 PM »

I dunno how this invite business works, so let me know how and I'll give whoever an invite

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2011, 06:41:44 PM »

Sigz, if you want, I'll take the invite

LeeHarveyKennedy · « **Reply #34 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:00:08 PM »

Just got my Spotify started tonight.

So... Any experienced users want to guide a virgin through it?

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

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