cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/25889784

I’m self-hosting my own music server and I want to

  • add new music to it
  • buy it and thus reward the artists whose music I put on there (i.e. no piracy)
  • not deal with physical media (I’m not a collector, and I want to avoid plastic waste)
  • own the files; no DRM or similar bullshit
  • use a European vendor, or at least non-U.S.

I used to buy my music through Amazon, but I’ve cancelled my account in early 2025 (for obvious reasons) and I’m not going back. I’d love to hear your suggestions: what platforms do you know that fulfil the above criteria? And how do you get your music?

  • Libb@piefed.socialEnglish
    15·
    22 hours ago

    There is Qobuz (edit they do streaming and purchase). I used to purchase a lot of music on iTunes too, back when they went DRM-free but I went back to… physical media.

    not deal with physical media (I’m not a collector, and I want to avoid plastic waste)

    This probably not the ideal solution you are looking for, but you can purchase the disc, rip it and then donate it to someone else.

    • INeedMana@piefed.zipEnglish
      3·
      19 hours ago

      There is Qobuz

      And they have the niche things I’m after. I haven’t known about Qobuz, thank you

      • Libb@piefed.socialEnglish
        2·
        15 hours ago

        My pleasure: I’ve been their customer for many years, before moving back to physical.