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Apple Music has some quirks but it’s what I’ve settled on because I already own mostly Apple devices and it handles importing owned media well (after you learn some of those said quirks)
It allows me to keep my personal and streaming library in the same app but also has some segregation between the two. They also pay artists more than Spotify.
I still try and buy CDs for any music I really care about. It’s the best way to support the artist and also I appreciate the nostalgia piece.
Eh, I don't own any Apple devices. Do you own a CD player, though? Or is it just to support the artist through purchase? I wonder how much money makes it to the artist on physical sales, and which way is best for the artist (e.g. an artist's online store vs. physical store nearby). I do have vinyl. Issue is mainly the cost. Damn thing be 30+ monies for each (I think). Also, convenience. Hitting play on anything I want online vs. picking from a limited selection, having to clean it, hold it carefully, store it in the right position afterwards. I considered buying some earlier this year, when I saw some at the store. Ended up not buying. Wasn't fully convinced, as I'm not as familiar with those albums. There is also the factor of being able to acquire the stuff I listen to. Big, popular albums? Avalaibalabable. Some of my random, less popular stuff? Who knows…
I do own a CD player yes and that’s part of the reason I do enjoy the physical media piece.
The other part of buying the CDs is that the music is kept in-tact. I’ve had a couple of albums from my own childhood/teen years that are just straight up not available on any streaming platform for one reason or another. In those instances I’m very appreciative to have an exact copy of the music, as it was when it was originally recorded.
As much as I despise Apple, I need to hand them a W for supporting Android with Apple Music.