Why Do You Use Spotify? (Help with my MA paper!)

- Disko_Dave said...
- User
- 31 Aug 2010, 21:39
Why Do You Use Spotify? (Help with my MA paper!)

Hi Guys!

Just wondering if any of you guys could help me out a bit? I'm currently writing and researching my MA Dissertation in Popular Music studies, it's about the ways in which services like Spotify have affected the ways in which we interact with, consume, and value our music.

One of my focuses is Spotify (which I've been pretty much obsessed with using for a while now) so I was wondering if any of you wouldn't mind sharing your thoughts on the subject.

Things like...
Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?
Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?
Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?
Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)

Anything really though would be great... THANKS! :D

xx

[quote][b][user]Disko_Dave[/user][/b] said: Hi Guys! Just wondering if any of you guys could help me out a bit? I'm currently writing and researching my MA Dissertation in Popular Music studies, it's about the ways in which services like Spotify have affected the ways in which we interact with, consume, and value our music. One of my focuses is Spotify (which I've been pretty much obsessed with using for a while now) so I was wondering if any of you wouldn't mind sharing your thoughts on the subject. Things like... Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it? Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music? Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music? Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library) Anything really though would be great... THANKS! :D xx [/quote]

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- tflatron said...
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- 1 Sep 2010, 13:16
Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?
I use Spotify because I can access vast quantities of streaming music for a minimal fee. It also has a great client / UI compared to similar services such as we7.

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?
No, I like to use Hype Machine and Last.fm radio sometimes. I also listen to an mp3 when I am out and about.

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?
No. i think its better for consumers to access their music from multiple sources, such as the cloud or CDs.

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)
I dont purchase / listen to CDs anymore and I can access my mp3 library through Spotify.

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Maybe this previous post will help you generate some ideas / questions?

http://www.last.fm/group/spotify/forum/118076/_/618966

[quote][b][user]tflatron[/user][/b] said: [quote]Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?[/quote] I use Spotify because I can access vast quantities of streaming music for a minimal fee. It also has a great client / UI compared to similar services such as we7. [quote]Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/quote] No, I like to use Hype Machine and Last.fm radio sometimes. I also listen to an mp3 when I am out and about. [quote]Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/quote] No. i think its better for consumers to access their music from multiple sources, such as the cloud or CDs. [quote]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)[/quote] I dont purchase / listen to CDs anymore and I can access my mp3 library through Spotify. ========================== Maybe this previous post will help you generate some ideas / questions? [url=http://www.last.fm/group/spotify/forum/118076/_/618966]http://www.last.fm/group/spotify/forum/118076/_/618966[/url][/quote]

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- natalie0790 said...
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- 30 Sep 2010, 16:13
Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?

First and foremost, it's free to use. There is a massive library of music available and it is constantly being updated. You can use it alongside Facebook and Last.fm to scrobble music, which was a main feature for me. I love making playlists and instantly being able to find recommended music.

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?

Yes. I haven't bought CDs in a few years because they take up too much space on my harddrive. I don't own a CD player anymore either.

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?

YES! Definitely. It would be amazing if we could use it for free on ipods.

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)

All my local files are imported into Spotify. I have my mp3 player on when Im out but whenever I am in the house I use Spotify.

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[quote][b][user]natalie0790[/user][/b] said: Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it? First and foremost, it's free to use. There is a massive library of music available and it is constantly being updated. You can use it alongside Facebook and Last.fm to scrobble music, which was a main feature for me. I love making playlists and instantly being able to find recommended music. Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music? Yes. I haven't bought CDs in a few years because they take up too much space on my harddrive. I don't own a CD player anymore either. Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music? YES! Definitely. It would be amazing if we could use it for free on ipods. Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library) All my local files are imported into Spotify. I have my mp3 player on when Im out but whenever I am in the house I use Spotify. [/quote]

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- Cocoadile said...
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- 22 Oct 2010, 20:57
Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?

I use Spotify both because it has a massive music library that is regularly updated and because it allows me to connect with other people. I like the social features, being able to search for playlists and send songs It also has an easy to use interface which is a plus. Oh and it is free. :)

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?
No, I still buy CDs and listen to radio, both traditional and online stations.

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?
I can, but the idea doesn't really appeal to me. I think Spotify is great, but like with any other media it's always better to have multiple sources to get the best out of it. Even more so because there are a lot of artists who have decided not to put their songs on Spotify.

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)When I'm on the computer it makes little difference to me if the song is originally from a CD or from a server cloud. However I also enjoy listening to music from my stereos (loud) and that is where CDs take the cake. The quality is better and it is easier for me to focus on the music when I don't have a computer screen in front of me.

[quote][b][user]Cocoadile[/user][/b] said: [b]Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?[/b] I use Spotify both because it has a massive music library that is regularly updated and because it allows me to connect with other people. I like the social features, being able to search for playlists and send songs It also has an easy to use interface which is a plus. Oh and it is free. :) [b] Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/b] No, I still buy CDs and listen to radio, both traditional and online stations. [b] Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/b] I can, but the idea doesn't really appeal to me. I think Spotify is great, but like with any other media it's always better to have multiple sources to get the best out of it. Even more so because there are a lot of artists who have decided not to put their songs on Spotify. [b]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)[/b]When I'm on the computer it makes little difference to me if the song is originally from a CD or from a server cloud. However I also enjoy listening to music from my stereos (loud) and that is where CDs take the cake. The quality is better and it is easier for me to focus on the music when I don't have a computer screen in front of me.[/quote]

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- BloodyWalls said...
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- 23 Oct 2010, 13:14
Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?

It's so handy. Takes seconds to find music. And it's free.

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?

No. I play my mp3s on Foobar, and i play cd's

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?

Yeah. But there'll always be exceptions. I can also imagine museums paying big spacebucks for ancient times, pre-apocalyptic, cd's.

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)?

Yes. I listen to artists I don't know, or don't have in my mp3 library.

[quote][b][user]BloodyWalls[/user][/b] said: [b]Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?[/b] It's so handy. Takes seconds to find music. And it's free. [b]Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/b] No. I play my mp3s on Foobar, and i play cd's [b]Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/b] Yeah. But there'll always be exceptions. I can also imagine museums paying big spacebucks for ancient times, pre-apocalyptic, cd's. [b]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)?[/b] Yes. I listen to artists I don't know, or don't have in my mp3 library.[/quote]

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- m0nkiii said...
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- 25 Oct 2010, 20:44
Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?I'm lazy, so Spotify is perfect for me. There's so much music you can browse and play. Now when I have an Sony Ericsson X10 android mobile phone it's even more perfect. I have 10 millions tracks in your pocket at all times. Easy to share music too.

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?At the moment I do. I have local file though.

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?Of course, if the track count always grows and if it will very reliable and don't go away. At least you can throw away the CDs.

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)I can listen to what ever I feel like. I can search for a track I'd just heard on the radio or something. That's kind difficult when you're listening to your local library. I like the possibilities and unlimited access to 10 millions tracks.

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[quote][b][user]m0nkiii[/user][/b] said: [quote]Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?[/quote]I'm lazy, so Spotify is perfect for me. There's so much music you can browse and play. Now when I have an Sony Ericsson X10 android mobile phone it's even more perfect. I have 10 millions tracks in your pocket at all times. Easy to share music too. [quote]Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/quote]At the moment I do. I have local file though. [quote]Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/quote]Of course, if the track count always grows and if it will very reliable and don't go away. At least you can throw away the CDs. [quote]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)[/quote]I can listen to what ever I feel like. I can search for a track I'd just heard on the radio or something. That's kind difficult when you're listening to your local library. I like the possibilities and unlimited access to 10 millions tracks. [/quote]

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- StephanePG said...
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- 8 Jan 2012, 11:24
Re: Why Do You Use Spotify? (Help with my MA paper!)

Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?
Mainly to try an album or an artist, it's a better way than with only 30sec on "Preview this track" here or elsewhere

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?
Certainly not, for me the "human part" / "human intervention" will always be the most important(*), so
1 - someone special to me made me discover
2 - Friends or neighbours on LastFM
3 - discovered on facebook by friends
4 - heard on hype machine and
5 - heard on myspace

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?
Certainly not... previous answer + I Still Buy CDs

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)
No when I already know,
and yes when I'm testing because if it's a first listening, I have to stay near my computer (which is connected to my Hi Fi) to tag it if necessary...
So mainly yes, I'm paying more attention when I'm using Spotify.

(*) by the way I'm french and really not "fluent" in english...

[quote][b][user]StephanePG[/user][/b] said: [quote]Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?[/quote] Mainly to try an album or an artist, it's a better way than with only 30sec on "Preview this track" here or elsewhere [quote]Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/quote] Certainly not, for me the "human part" / "human intervention" will always be the most important(*), so 1 - [tag]someone special to me made me discover[/tag] 2 - Friends or neighbours on LastFM 3 - [tag]discovered on facebook[/tag] by friends 4 - [tag]heard on hype machine[/tag] and 5 - [tag]heard on myspace[/tag] [quote]Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/quote] Certainly not... previous answer + [group]I Still Buy CDs[/group] [quote]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)[/quote] No when I already know, and yes when I'm testing because if it's a first listening, I have to stay near my computer (which is connected to my Hi Fi) to tag it if necessary... So mainly yes, I'm paying more attention when I'm using Spotify. (*) by the way I'm french and really not "fluent" in english... [/quote]

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- HarmFulHarmen said...
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- 7 Mar 2012, 00:01
Re: Why Do You Use Spotify? (Help with my MA paper!)

Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?
I use Spotify to listen to music I already know, check out some playlists from great curators and discover some new music through the Pitchfork/We Are Hunted apps. I love how I can just search for an artist/album and start listening right away. Convenience pur sang.

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?
No. I use other sites and services like:

- 22tracks.com. Curated playlists by professionals, based in Amsterdam, Brussels and London. It's actually a great concept, you should check it out!
- Hypem.. Just to see what's going on in the blogosphere
- Shuffler.fm.. idem dito
- Last.fm app (I'm a subscriber), for when I just want to hear music without choosing..
- Mixcloud & Soundcloud. Some great DJ sets on there
- RCRDLBL.com.. Checking out their free MP3's every day.. They got some good stuff

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?
Yes I could.. I don't mind paying 10 bucks for unlimited music.. Though Spotify is evolving into a platform, rather then being just a music service. The apps Spotify offers (and upcoming apps build at several hack-a-thons) really give an additional twist to the whole game.. So yes, I can imagine a world where supscription sites are the sole source of listening your music (though probably it'll never be like this), but there'll me more emphasis on those apps..

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)
Sometimes yes.. Skipping/browsing a lot... Sometimes I listen to whole albums, just as I would when listening to a CD.. Depends on my mood

[quote][b][user]HarmFulHarmen[/user][/b] said: [quote]Why you use Spotify? What are the best things about it?[/quote] I use Spotify to listen to music I already know, check out some playlists from great curators and discover some new music through the Pitchfork/We Are Hunted apps. I love how I can just search for an artist/album and start listening right away. Convenience pur sang. [quote]Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/quote] No. I use other sites and services like: - 22tracks.com. Curated playlists by professionals, based in Amsterdam, Brussels and London. It's actually a great concept, you should check it out! - Hypem.. Just to see what's going on in the blogosphere - Shuffler.fm.. idem dito - Last.fm app (I'm a subscriber), for when I just want to hear music without choosing.. - Mixcloud & Soundcloud. Some great DJ sets on there - RCRDLBL.com.. Checking out their free MP3's every day.. They got some good stuff [quote]Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/quote] Yes I could.. I don't mind paying 10 bucks for unlimited music.. Though Spotify is evolving into a platform, rather then being just a music service. The apps Spotify offers (and upcoming apps build at several hack-a-thons) really give an additional twist to the whole game.. So yes, I can imagine a world where supscription sites are the sole source of listening your music (though probably it'll never be like this), but there'll me more emphasis on those apps.. [quote]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)[/quote] Sometimes yes.. Skipping/browsing a lot... Sometimes I listen to whole albums, just as I would when listening to a CD.. Depends on my mood[/quote]

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- DizzyBloom said...
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- 8 Mar 2012, 07:40
Why you use Spotify?

I can listen to artist and albums I've never heard before
What are the best things about it?

It's free for the most part and even premium is worth it's price

Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?

No I use Last.fm because the radios are configured better. Also, Slacker because it was working better on my phone. Reverb Nation for local and weird bands. YouTube for videos and a bunch of other sites.

Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?

More stolen music.

Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)

Yes I listen to the same artist for hours instead of shuffling different artist or songs for mp3's or switching artist after an album is done playing.

Hope this helps

[quote][b][user]DizzyBloom[/user][/b] said: [b]Why you use Spotify?[/b] I can listen to artist and albums I've never heard before [b]What are the best things about it?[/b] It's free for the most part and even premium is worth it's price [b]Do you use it as your sole way of accessing music?[/b] No I use Last.fm because the radios are configured better. Also, Slacker because it was working better on my phone. Reverb Nation for local and weird bands. YouTube for videos and a bunch of other sites. [b]Can you imagine a world where sites like Spotify are the only way of accessing music?[/b] More stolen music. [b]Do you listen differently when using Spotify (in comparison to say a CD or MP3 library)[/b] Yes I listen to the same artist for hours instead of shuffling different artist or songs for mp3's or switching artist after an album is done playing. Hope this helps[/quote]

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