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?

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    14 hours ago

    There is Qobuz

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

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      11 hours ago

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