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I'm no purist when it comes to participating in things we all know are bad. I try to reduce my harm but I'm an honest hypocrite. I won't judge you for still using Spotify, just try this rad alternative. I'm listening to music from Dar es Salaam. Where will you listen to? radio.garden/listen/furah...

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Joey

@joeyrockwood.fyi

4 Dec 2025

Great site but not a realistic alternative to Spotify

The Map Center

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I read this great book called 'Mood Machine' by Liz Pelly which argued that a big part of Spotify's success has been separating the audience from a relationship with the artists. People just want endless ignorable vibes washing over them. Radio is an ideal replacement for that.

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Joey

@joeyrockwood.fyi

4 Dec 2025

I’ve only ever seen things like pandora used in that way. Spotify and Apple Music allow music selection so users can pick what they want to listen to. Make playlists they can call back on. Etc. radio is an ideal replacement for what you describe but most of these users do not use them for that.