Spotify increases its US subscription prices for the third time in 3 years

Re:Spotify increases its US subscription prices for the thir... by alturp on Friday January 16, 2026 @01:29PM (#46650008)

I recently switched to an iPod and have a Samba server that I can use to access my music library on the go if needed, via WireGuard. Honestly, I could not be more happier with it. I think there are very few advantages for technically inclined people to still pay for streaming services, and the fees are not one of them.

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Re:Spotify increases its US subscription prices for the thir... by drBonkers on Friday January 16, 2026 @03:46PM (#46651979)

What iPod do you use? Any docs you like on how to? I tried to get a shuffle working but couldn’t get it to connect or power on.

How do you like to discover music now?

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Re:Spotify increases its US subscription prices for the thir... by alturp on Friday January 16, 2026 @03:55PM (#46652094)

I am using Classic iPod using Rockbox, it is basically drag and drop without Apple's gatekeeping. I also changed battery and increase storage capacity using iFlash adapters. Although I am very happy with this setup, I recommend you check some cheap mp3 players that can be used with Rockbox. It was pain in the ass to open it, and second hand market is way too expensive.

I am using Bandcamp and Youtube to discover music. I also would like to check Musicbrainz.

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Re:Spotify increases its US subscription prices for the thir... by analogpixel on Friday January 16, 2026 @02:27PM (#46650937)

I've started doing the same thing; I'm back to paying for my music, and listening to it on the devices I choose.

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