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What's an alternative to Spotify that doesn't play you the same fucking songs over and over? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by sir_pronoun@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I am in an intense love-hate relationship with Spotify. It makes good mixes for me, I have found a lot of great bands that way. BUT IT KEEPS REGURGITATING THE SAME SONGS IN THERE. I know about Song Radios and Artist Radios, so please don't recommend those. Smart Shuttle doesn't cut it, either.

The best thing would be several randomness sliders. One for randomness in bands, the other for randnomness of their songs, one for genres. Please tell me some music service has implemented something like that. I am dying over here.

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[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 40 points 11 months ago

I’m ready for downvotes but I use Apple Music and it plays me new music all the time. And if it repeats a song I just say suggest less and it goes away. I play my station and it’s a nice mix of music I like and new stuff.

[-] Matt@lemdro.id 7 points 11 months ago

Even as a primarily Android user, I agree. I have tried most music streaming services at this point and Apple Music has been the best for helping me discover music. Most others play it too safe with the algorithm and only play music I already like.

Another plus is Apple Music is one of the last remaining music platforms that is not trying to shove podcasts down my throat.

[-] technicalogical@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Most others play it too safe with the algorithm and only play music I already like.

I’m pretty sure it’s not the algorithm but rather some agreed upon rates for streaming. The more they stream the same stuff, the less they pay per stream. Same shit that killed radio.

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