What happened to streaming service Tidal which was launched by all of the musical superstars back in the 2010s as a challenger to iTunes and Spotify?
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mirrorsaw t1_iuebxgb wrote
I've been using it for years, it's the best one in my opinion, just more expensive
MC_Master_Chief t1_iuea0u2 wrote
It’s still around. It’s maybe a little more niche than Spotify. It doesn’t have podcasts but it has higher quality audio and I think better music discovery features.
HazardIsFunny t1_iueck94 wrote
Not having podcasts is one of the reasons i switched to it.
MC_Master_Chief t1_iuee50g wrote
You switched to Tidal because it doesn’t have podcasts?
noelparisian t1_iuehlek wrote
Not the above commenter, but I can totally understand the reasoning.
I considered a few different streaming services before ultimately settling on SoundCloud Go+. Spotify had two big strikes against it: the very low artist payouts and the prominence given to podcasts.
I buy most of my music, so when I stream, discovery of new artists and releases is the biggest focus. Spotify’s podcast focus detracts hugely from music discovery, so I passed on it.
If you’re really just focusing on music, having half the screen taken up by podcast recommendations is a huge slog.
Jwishh t1_iuel27p wrote
You’re really overselling how much the podcasts are featured on the main page especially if you don’t listen to them
CrownOfSinn t1_iuerr1j wrote
I agree. I see maybe 2 a week and if I don't click then they go away. I follow every artist I listen to so I get notifications on the feed for new releases and that pretty much takes over the podcast recommended
NosyargKcid t1_iue8gzq wrote
It still exists as an option for a streaming platform. In fact I love it because it, unlike Apple & Spotify, can be used with DJ software so I can use it when DJ'ing venues.
BlueSkyEyedGuy t1_iueevmf wrote
Nothing. I was using it this morning. I prefer it to all the other options.
pauldeedon t1_iuec7jf wrote
I use it, love it. Although it glitched once and I lost all my saved music which is still a bummer
whollybananas t1_iueygar wrote
I use it daily.
eriniseast t1_iuf4epm wrote
That Tidal?
Papa_Toms t1_iufbz10 wrote
Cheaper than Spotify in my country, especially for the multiple licence contract
90dbpete t1_iuebhuk wrote
There's still a demand for it. I work for a high end audio visual dealer. The audiophiles often use Tidal to stream if they aren't listening to CDs or vinyl.
peggiore t1_iufuhla wrote
Audiophiles use qobuz
Middcore t1_iuehrx9 wrote
Tried it, abandoned it because it didn't have the option to organize my music the way I wanted.
AJayayayay t1_iuepwd1 wrote
It's still around, it's actually paying artist more than other streaming services. I don't think it's as varied as other streaming networks though.
auraldominant t1_iueueba wrote
I was just listening to music on Tidal last night. It hasn't gone anywhere.
NosDarkly t1_iuef8h4 wrote
They have just under 2% of the music streaming market, compared to Spotify's 31%.
TheLoneSculler t1_iuehivf wrote
It's around but it has some fundamental issues
jhharvest t1_iuepbj6 wrote
I use it, kinda. The sound quality is much better than Spotify. I wouldn't use Spotify except for casual listening.
But then if I like some album then I just buy that album and I'd rather listen to the files on my PC instead of streaming from Tidal. It's a weird value proposition for me. I guess it could work for someone who has continuous internet access all the time?
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Abject_Context_7670 t1_iugo9d9 wrote
I'm using it and loving it. Anyway, can I change the cover of my playlist like in Spotify?
Any-Schedule-5531 t1_iui4uws wrote
It's great. If you have a proper Atmos setup it's the best way to go.
faith_healer69 t1_iue8ckr wrote
What do you mean? It’s still kicking.