On Monday, the company announced that free users globally will now be able to search and play any song they want or play a song shared by a friend or an artist they follow on social media.
Jokes aside, the only reason I use Spotify is for discovery and the vast catalog (primarily the JP music market).
And I havent seen Qobuz be mentioned in any capacity by japanese artists.
Ah this is an interesting point. I think Qoboz are active in expanding their libraries and they do take requests on site.
Do you have any JP recommendations - its not a region I’ve ever really listened to?
I recommend <your jellyfin instance>.
Jokes aside, the only reason I use Spotify is for discovery and the vast catalog (primarily the JP music market).
And I havent seen Qobuz be mentioned in any capacity by japanese artists.
Ah this is an interesting point. I think Qoboz are active in expanding their libraries and they do take requests on site. Do you have any JP recommendations - its not a region I’ve ever really listened to?
Japanese are difficult to deal with.
It sure was a process to get them to release on Spotify. Before that they tended to stay on Apple Music.
Examples of artists I liked:
Tokyo Health Club - J-Rap but a bit more lo-fi
-> One of my favs: https://youtu.be/GSRfeUHZZN8
-> Honorable mention: https://youtu.be/ErLSUsqERm8
-> Just open any of their songs and listen ;)
-> Same here
-> https://youtu.be/twUFbqyul_M
-> https://youtu.be/WGgEFoI9MhE
Thank you! I’m going to have a listen through these this week - you may have just broadened my horizons!
My pleasure :)