▲ 1617 ▼ Google Flat-Out Refuses to Bargain With Workers, Prompting YouTube Music Strike (www.vice.com) submitted 3 years ago by psychothumbs@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 222 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] kinther@lemmy.world 74 points 3 years ago (60 children) People use YouTube Music? permalink fedilink source hideshow 60 child comments replies: [–] ManosTheHandsOfFate@lemmy.world 63 points 3 years ago (1 child) I'll use it as long as they keep it bundled with YouTube Premium. The day they unbundle I'm out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Sendbeer@lemm.ee 37 points 3 years ago Yeah, if you do a fair amount of YouTube and want to support the creators without queuing up a bunch of ads it's a pretty good deal. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Nath@aussie.zone 52 points 3 years ago (18 children) $10 a month to have basically every song ever and never have to worry about YouTube ads. Yes, I use it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 18 child comments replies: [–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 35 points 3 years ago (11 children) hah, this was me with Grooveshark. and then I lost everything when it shut down. and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. "oh it's ok, you can just use [new service], it's better anyway" it just isn't the same, you lose stuff everytime. I don't think it's worth it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 11 child comments replies: [–] trk@aussie.zone 29 points 3 years ago (4 children) and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. There was a long period where you could transfer your GPM uploads to YTM. It worked perfectly for me - all my previously uploaded music is in my Library under "Uploads". permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] 9point6@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago* You can still upload up to 100,000 tracks, I believe. Though I've not personally tried to do a bulk upload since before it changed from GPM, so I don't know if there's still library import tools available to help with that permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (3 replies) [–] namingthingsiseasy@programming.dev 13 points 3 years ago (2 children) Grooveshark. Now that's a name that I really miss. I'll never stop being mad about that site being taken down. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 12 points 3 years ago (1 child) this hit me hard on multiple levels. There was a lot of live performances and remixes on Grooveshark that just don't exist anymore. But, I also lived where they were headquartered. They had started a "Grooveshark university" for local programmers to learn the ropes and it was really cool. I was self-taught but learned a lot from that experience. Such a shame permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 1 point 3 years ago* I actually met employees from the company at a conference years ago and knew people that worked there off and on. It was a pretty toxic environment and the management was basically a frat party. The office had an in-house chef for a while before they had to tighten the purse strings due to the multitude of lawsuits they were getting hit with (most of which I learned came from Sony BMG). Their team of lawyers basically worked around the clock. They also underpaid devs but had an array of talent from every level that allowed people to cut their teeth and work on some cool UI. I used to have a ton of stuff on Grooveshark and had stuff shared to me (and vice versa) from others. It was a cool UI even if it was a little clunky at times. Great place to find obscure stuff. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Elderos@lemmings.world 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) There's apps to sync your stuff when you move to another platform. It won't be perfectand certain features on certain apps are paywalled, but you should get a fairly acceptable copy of your content after using a service like this. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 years ago I used a tool that synced my Spotify playlists to Apple Music. It worked surprisingly well. I signed up the one time, moved everything over, and then made sure to cancel the service. permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (1 reply) [–] maniacal_gaff@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago Right? It's awesome. permalink fedilink source parent [–] lobut@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 years ago I also get to Download videos for my flights or commute. I'm also in a big house. Family plan for 5 of us is ridiculous value to me. permalink fedilink source parent [–] nodsocket@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Newpipe permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (3 replies) [–] trk@aussie.zone 31 points 3 years ago* (6 children) YouTube Music is a much better option than Spotify, in my opinion. On top of the music you get ad-free YouTube. I also upload any music I buy via Bandcamp or physical CD so I can listen to it anywhere. No one else offers that as far as I know. Just make sure you use the unofficial YouTube Music desktop app (http://ytmdesktop.app/) if you're on a PC because using it in a browser sucks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] jcit878@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (5 children) in theory i agree, but i could not stand the UI when i tried youtube premium, compared to spotify which is just seamless permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] whereisk@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (3 children) Not sure if you were referring to YT Music by YT Premium. But YT Music is a different interface specifically for music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments load more comments (3 replies) [–] Asudox@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago* Try InnerTune or ViMusic. They're based on YouTube Music. Both can be found in F-Droid permalink fedilink source parent [–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 28 points 3 years ago (4 children) 6 family members for $15 a month and no YouTube ads. Also that money was basically paid for by Google Rewards. The Web App is good too. I don't have to deal with CEF/Electron or any install really. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] papertowels@lemmy.one 6 points 3 years ago I think it's 25 now :( permalink fedilink source parent [–] Kethal@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (2 children) The Web site says $24 for 5 members. Is it different per location? How do you pay less? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) Yeah, sorry that was bumped up recently though I was grandfathered for a long while. But that was the impetus for getting it back when it was just GPM. It's 6 actually (1+ 5 other members). My uncle basically paid for half of it. It's $22.99 for me now which includes YouTube Premium. Just YouTube Music (for 6) is $16.99. Individual $10.99 and Student $5.49. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment load more comments (1 reply) [–] WarlordSdocy@lemmy.world 19 points 3 years ago (4 children) I don't use YouTube Music but I love using YouTube for my music. Tons of songs on there that just aren't on either YouTube music or other services like Spotify. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Xey@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 years ago (3 children) You can listen to just the music that's on YouTube via YouTube music. That's one of the main reasons why I'm using YouTube music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 years ago Yeah. You can search for and add any YouTube video to a playlist for YMusic. I do this all the time with various Indies, remixes, and foreign artists that are hard to find otherwise. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JiraiyaIsNoLyah@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago* Yeah, I switced to YouTube music when Google Play music went away because that's where I stored all of my music at. But The category is massive, especially for niche songs and you can choose to watch the video or just listen to the song, Also with a lot of the songs you can look at the lyrics in real time while the music's playing and that's kind of nice. Also ad free YT is nice. permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (1 reply) [–] Dawn@lemmy.world 14 points 3 years ago (4 children) For me, every other music app is missing alot of the songs I want to listen to (Cover songs, and remixes are the big 2) and they are only available on yt music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago Same + foreign artists. Lots of J-Rock artists that are hard to find on Western music services, let alone other countries. Only stuff like K-Pop I can find consistently on Western music services just because of how in demand it is. permalink fedilink source parent [–] ilex@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (2 children) Soundcloud might be an alternative worth looking into. For the music I tend to search for, I find I'm more likely to find it on Soundcloud, and it can take years to migrate from SC to YTM. While YTM and SC were both $10, putting up with the worse platform was a reasonable price for no YT ads. Now that the grandfathering is ending and the price is jumping to $14, for US folks, I'm feeling the pressure to migrate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments load more comments (2 replies) [–] CrayonRosary@lemmy.world 14 points 3 years ago Yes, and it's great! permalink fedilink source parent [–] RHSJack@lemmy.world 13 points 3 years ago (1 child) Totally. I was already in the ecosystem so it was only natural I go to Music when it was available. Is it better than Spotify? Shrug. Just different. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] ilex@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Spotify has invested significant $$ in upgrading their platform. YTM lets you access user-uploaded content. With that comes more in the way of remixes and Indy artists. The platform itself is pretty dogshit, though. permalink fedilink source parent [–] regbin_@lemmy.world 9 points 3 years ago (5 children) Only because I get both YT Premium and YT Music for cheap ($4/month). permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 8 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Same. India? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) Which region did you sign up in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Companion1666@lemmy.world 7 points 3 years ago* YouTube Premium is so cheap, man. ₱159 (close to $3) per month. I gave up and exported my Spotify data for YouTube. permalink fedilink source parent [–] mojo@lemm.ee 6 points 3 years ago Yeah, I just don't pay for it lmao. Apps like InnerTune are great, rips them as mp3s and can use YouTube music radio system and lyrics. permalink fedilink source parent [–] reverendsteveii@lemm.ee 6 points 3 years ago Revanced, yeah. Still sucks when you're looking for an album and all of the songs are from the official channel except for one that some schlub uploaded which repeats the previous track as an intro, has the levels maxed across all channels and sounds like it was recorded with a USB lapel mic in a paper bag permalink fedilink source parent [–] nudnyekscentryk@szmer.info 6 points 3 years ago* I do because I pay next to nothing for a family membership, I can access YouTube covers and music normally unaccessible in my region (yeah, that happens!) and it works with Android Auto which my father needs (otherwise I would simply use Revanced). Also could never learn Spotify, it's so counter-intuitive to me permalink fedilink source parent [–] Fisch@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 years ago A lot of FOSS music streaming apps (like ViMusic) use YT Music because you can access it for free. Doesn't make them any tho. permalink fedilink source parent [–] ZMonster@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago I mean, ReVanced, but yes. No way I'd pay for that shit. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Arthur_Leywin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Yeah it's pretty good permalink fedilink source parent [–] dylanTheDeveloper@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* Ever since Google destroyed Google Music i switched to Spotifly because at the time YouTube music couldn't tell the difference between memes and music plus alot of my playlist was unavailable permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ManosTheHandsOfFate@lemmy.world 63 points 3 years ago (1 child) I'll use it as long as they keep it bundled with YouTube Premium. The day they unbundle I'm out. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Sendbeer@lemm.ee 37 points 3 years ago Yeah, if you do a fair amount of YouTube and want to support the creators without queuing up a bunch of ads it's a pretty good deal. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Sendbeer@lemm.ee 37 points 3 years ago Yeah, if you do a fair amount of YouTube and want to support the creators without queuing up a bunch of ads it's a pretty good deal. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Nath@aussie.zone 52 points 3 years ago (18 children) $10 a month to have basically every song ever and never have to worry about YouTube ads. Yes, I use it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 18 child comments replies: [–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 35 points 3 years ago (11 children) hah, this was me with Grooveshark. and then I lost everything when it shut down. and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. "oh it's ok, you can just use [new service], it's better anyway" it just isn't the same, you lose stuff everytime. I don't think it's worth it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 11 child comments replies: [–] trk@aussie.zone 29 points 3 years ago (4 children) and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. There was a long period where you could transfer your GPM uploads to YTM. It worked perfectly for me - all my previously uploaded music is in my Library under "Uploads". permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] 9point6@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago* You can still upload up to 100,000 tracks, I believe. Though I've not personally tried to do a bulk upload since before it changed from GPM, so I don't know if there's still library import tools available to help with that permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (3 replies) [–] namingthingsiseasy@programming.dev 13 points 3 years ago (2 children) Grooveshark. Now that's a name that I really miss. I'll never stop being mad about that site being taken down. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 12 points 3 years ago (1 child) this hit me hard on multiple levels. There was a lot of live performances and remixes on Grooveshark that just don't exist anymore. But, I also lived where they were headquartered. They had started a "Grooveshark university" for local programmers to learn the ropes and it was really cool. I was self-taught but learned a lot from that experience. Such a shame permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 1 point 3 years ago* I actually met employees from the company at a conference years ago and knew people that worked there off and on. It was a pretty toxic environment and the management was basically a frat party. The office had an in-house chef for a while before they had to tighten the purse strings due to the multitude of lawsuits they were getting hit with (most of which I learned came from Sony BMG). Their team of lawyers basically worked around the clock. They also underpaid devs but had an array of talent from every level that allowed people to cut their teeth and work on some cool UI. I used to have a ton of stuff on Grooveshark and had stuff shared to me (and vice versa) from others. It was a cool UI even if it was a little clunky at times. Great place to find obscure stuff. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Elderos@lemmings.world 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) There's apps to sync your stuff when you move to another platform. It won't be perfectand certain features on certain apps are paywalled, but you should get a fairly acceptable copy of your content after using a service like this. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 years ago I used a tool that synced my Spotify playlists to Apple Music. It worked surprisingly well. I signed up the one time, moved everything over, and then made sure to cancel the service. permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (1 reply) [–] maniacal_gaff@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago Right? It's awesome. permalink fedilink source parent [–] lobut@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 years ago I also get to Download videos for my flights or commute. I'm also in a big house. Family plan for 5 of us is ridiculous value to me. permalink fedilink source parent [–] nodsocket@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Newpipe permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (3 replies)
[–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 35 points 3 years ago (11 children) hah, this was me with Grooveshark. and then I lost everything when it shut down. and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. "oh it's ok, you can just use [new service], it's better anyway" it just isn't the same, you lose stuff everytime. I don't think it's worth it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 11 child comments replies: [–] trk@aussie.zone 29 points 3 years ago (4 children) and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. There was a long period where you could transfer your GPM uploads to YTM. It worked perfectly for me - all my previously uploaded music is in my Library under "Uploads". permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] 9point6@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago* You can still upload up to 100,000 tracks, I believe. Though I've not personally tried to do a bulk upload since before it changed from GPM, so I don't know if there's still library import tools available to help with that permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (3 replies) [–] namingthingsiseasy@programming.dev 13 points 3 years ago (2 children) Grooveshark. Now that's a name that I really miss. I'll never stop being mad about that site being taken down. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 12 points 3 years ago (1 child) this hit me hard on multiple levels. There was a lot of live performances and remixes on Grooveshark that just don't exist anymore. But, I also lived where they were headquartered. They had started a "Grooveshark university" for local programmers to learn the ropes and it was really cool. I was self-taught but learned a lot from that experience. Such a shame permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 1 point 3 years ago* I actually met employees from the company at a conference years ago and knew people that worked there off and on. It was a pretty toxic environment and the management was basically a frat party. The office had an in-house chef for a while before they had to tighten the purse strings due to the multitude of lawsuits they were getting hit with (most of which I learned came from Sony BMG). Their team of lawyers basically worked around the clock. They also underpaid devs but had an array of talent from every level that allowed people to cut their teeth and work on some cool UI. I used to have a ton of stuff on Grooveshark and had stuff shared to me (and vice versa) from others. It was a cool UI even if it was a little clunky at times. Great place to find obscure stuff. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Elderos@lemmings.world 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) There's apps to sync your stuff when you move to another platform. It won't be perfectand certain features on certain apps are paywalled, but you should get a fairly acceptable copy of your content after using a service like this. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 years ago I used a tool that synced my Spotify playlists to Apple Music. It worked surprisingly well. I signed up the one time, moved everything over, and then made sure to cancel the service. permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (1 reply)
[–] trk@aussie.zone 29 points 3 years ago (4 children) and then me again with Google play music. "upload your music, we'll keep it for you" and then I lost everything when it shut down. There was a long period where you could transfer your GPM uploads to YTM. It worked perfectly for me - all my previously uploaded music is in my Library under "Uploads". permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] 9point6@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago* You can still upload up to 100,000 tracks, I believe. Though I've not personally tried to do a bulk upload since before it changed from GPM, so I don't know if there's still library import tools available to help with that permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (3 replies)
[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago* You can still upload up to 100,000 tracks, I believe. Though I've not personally tried to do a bulk upload since before it changed from GPM, so I don't know if there's still library import tools available to help with that permalink fedilink source parent
[–] namingthingsiseasy@programming.dev 13 points 3 years ago (2 children) Grooveshark. Now that's a name that I really miss. I'll never stop being mad about that site being taken down. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 12 points 3 years ago (1 child) this hit me hard on multiple levels. There was a lot of live performances and remixes on Grooveshark that just don't exist anymore. But, I also lived where they were headquartered. They had started a "Grooveshark university" for local programmers to learn the ropes and it was really cool. I was self-taught but learned a lot from that experience. Such a shame permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 1 point 3 years ago* I actually met employees from the company at a conference years ago and knew people that worked there off and on. It was a pretty toxic environment and the management was basically a frat party. The office had an in-house chef for a while before they had to tighten the purse strings due to the multitude of lawsuits they were getting hit with (most of which I learned came from Sony BMG). Their team of lawyers basically worked around the clock. They also underpaid devs but had an array of talent from every level that allowed people to cut their teeth and work on some cool UI. I used to have a ton of stuff on Grooveshark and had stuff shared to me (and vice versa) from others. It was a cool UI even if it was a little clunky at times. Great place to find obscure stuff. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 12 points 3 years ago (1 child) this hit me hard on multiple levels. There was a lot of live performances and remixes on Grooveshark that just don't exist anymore. But, I also lived where they were headquartered. They had started a "Grooveshark university" for local programmers to learn the ropes and it was really cool. I was self-taught but learned a lot from that experience. Such a shame permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 1 point 3 years ago* I actually met employees from the company at a conference years ago and knew people that worked there off and on. It was a pretty toxic environment and the management was basically a frat party. The office had an in-house chef for a while before they had to tighten the purse strings due to the multitude of lawsuits they were getting hit with (most of which I learned came from Sony BMG). Their team of lawyers basically worked around the clock. They also underpaid devs but had an array of talent from every level that allowed people to cut their teeth and work on some cool UI. I used to have a ton of stuff on Grooveshark and had stuff shared to me (and vice versa) from others. It was a cool UI even if it was a little clunky at times. Great place to find obscure stuff. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 1 point 3 years ago* I actually met employees from the company at a conference years ago and knew people that worked there off and on. It was a pretty toxic environment and the management was basically a frat party. The office had an in-house chef for a while before they had to tighten the purse strings due to the multitude of lawsuits they were getting hit with (most of which I learned came from Sony BMG). Their team of lawyers basically worked around the clock. They also underpaid devs but had an array of talent from every level that allowed people to cut their teeth and work on some cool UI. I used to have a ton of stuff on Grooveshark and had stuff shared to me (and vice versa) from others. It was a cool UI even if it was a little clunky at times. Great place to find obscure stuff. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Elderos@lemmings.world 3 points 3 years ago (1 child) There's apps to sync your stuff when you move to another platform. It won't be perfectand certain features on certain apps are paywalled, but you should get a fairly acceptable copy of your content after using a service like this. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 years ago I used a tool that synced my Spotify playlists to Apple Music. It worked surprisingly well. I signed up the one time, moved everything over, and then made sure to cancel the service. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 2 points 3 years ago I used a tool that synced my Spotify playlists to Apple Music. It worked surprisingly well. I signed up the one time, moved everything over, and then made sure to cancel the service. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] maniacal_gaff@lemmy.world 6 points 3 years ago Right? It's awesome. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 years ago I also get to Download videos for my flights or commute. I'm also in a big house. Family plan for 5 of us is ridiculous value to me. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] trk@aussie.zone 31 points 3 years ago* (6 children) YouTube Music is a much better option than Spotify, in my opinion. On top of the music you get ad-free YouTube. I also upload any music I buy via Bandcamp or physical CD so I can listen to it anywhere. No one else offers that as far as I know. Just make sure you use the unofficial YouTube Music desktop app (http://ytmdesktop.app/) if you're on a PC because using it in a browser sucks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] jcit878@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (5 children) in theory i agree, but i could not stand the UI when i tried youtube premium, compared to spotify which is just seamless permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] whereisk@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (3 children) Not sure if you were referring to YT Music by YT Premium. But YT Music is a different interface specifically for music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments load more comments (3 replies) [–] Asudox@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago* Try InnerTune or ViMusic. They're based on YouTube Music. Both can be found in F-Droid permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jcit878@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (5 children) in theory i agree, but i could not stand the UI when i tried youtube premium, compared to spotify which is just seamless permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] whereisk@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (3 children) Not sure if you were referring to YT Music by YT Premium. But YT Music is a different interface specifically for music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments load more comments (3 replies) [–] Asudox@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago* Try InnerTune or ViMusic. They're based on YouTube Music. Both can be found in F-Droid permalink fedilink source parent
[–] whereisk@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (3 children) Not sure if you were referring to YT Music by YT Premium. But YT Music is a different interface specifically for music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments load more comments (3 replies)
[–] Asudox@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago* Try InnerTune or ViMusic. They're based on YouTube Music. Both can be found in F-Droid permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 28 points 3 years ago (4 children) 6 family members for $15 a month and no YouTube ads. Also that money was basically paid for by Google Rewards. The Web App is good too. I don't have to deal with CEF/Electron or any install really. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] papertowels@lemmy.one 6 points 3 years ago I think it's 25 now :( permalink fedilink source parent [–] Kethal@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (2 children) The Web site says $24 for 5 members. Is it different per location? How do you pay less? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) Yeah, sorry that was bumped up recently though I was grandfathered for a long while. But that was the impetus for getting it back when it was just GPM. It's 6 actually (1+ 5 other members). My uncle basically paid for half of it. It's $22.99 for me now which includes YouTube Premium. Just YouTube Music (for 6) is $16.99. Individual $10.99 and Student $5.49. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment load more comments (1 reply)
[–] papertowels@lemmy.one 6 points 3 years ago I think it's 25 now :( permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Kethal@lemmy.world 4 points 3 years ago (2 children) The Web site says $24 for 5 members. Is it different per location? How do you pay less? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) Yeah, sorry that was bumped up recently though I was grandfathered for a long while. But that was the impetus for getting it back when it was just GPM. It's 6 actually (1+ 5 other members). My uncle basically paid for half of it. It's $22.99 for me now which includes YouTube Premium. Just YouTube Music (for 6) is $16.99. Individual $10.99 and Student $5.49. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment load more comments (1 reply)
[–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child) Yeah, sorry that was bumped up recently though I was grandfathered for a long while. But that was the impetus for getting it back when it was just GPM. It's 6 actually (1+ 5 other members). My uncle basically paid for half of it. It's $22.99 for me now which includes YouTube Premium. Just YouTube Music (for 6) is $16.99. Individual $10.99 and Student $5.49. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment load more comments (1 reply)
[–] WarlordSdocy@lemmy.world 19 points 3 years ago (4 children) I don't use YouTube Music but I love using YouTube for my music. Tons of songs on there that just aren't on either YouTube music or other services like Spotify. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Xey@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 years ago (3 children) You can listen to just the music that's on YouTube via YouTube music. That's one of the main reasons why I'm using YouTube music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 years ago Yeah. You can search for and add any YouTube video to a playlist for YMusic. I do this all the time with various Indies, remixes, and foreign artists that are hard to find otherwise. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JiraiyaIsNoLyah@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago* Yeah, I switced to YouTube music when Google Play music went away because that's where I stored all of my music at. But The category is massive, especially for niche songs and you can choose to watch the video or just listen to the song, Also with a lot of the songs you can look at the lyrics in real time while the music's playing and that's kind of nice. Also ad free YT is nice. permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (1 reply)
[–] Xey@sh.itjust.works 15 points 3 years ago (3 children) You can listen to just the music that's on YouTube via YouTube music. That's one of the main reasons why I'm using YouTube music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 years ago Yeah. You can search for and add any YouTube video to a playlist for YMusic. I do this all the time with various Indies, remixes, and foreign artists that are hard to find otherwise. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JiraiyaIsNoLyah@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago* Yeah, I switced to YouTube music when Google Play music went away because that's where I stored all of my music at. But The category is massive, especially for niche songs and you can choose to watch the video or just listen to the song, Also with a lot of the songs you can look at the lyrics in real time while the music's playing and that's kind of nice. Also ad free YT is nice. permalink fedilink source parent load more comments (1 reply)
[–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 years ago Yeah. You can search for and add any YouTube video to a playlist for YMusic. I do this all the time with various Indies, remixes, and foreign artists that are hard to find otherwise. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JiraiyaIsNoLyah@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago* Yeah, I switced to YouTube music when Google Play music went away because that's where I stored all of my music at. But The category is massive, especially for niche songs and you can choose to watch the video or just listen to the song, Also with a lot of the songs you can look at the lyrics in real time while the music's playing and that's kind of nice. Also ad free YT is nice. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Dawn@lemmy.world 14 points 3 years ago (4 children) For me, every other music app is missing alot of the songs I want to listen to (Cover songs, and remixes are the big 2) and they are only available on yt music. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago Same + foreign artists. Lots of J-Rock artists that are hard to find on Western music services, let alone other countries. Only stuff like K-Pop I can find consistently on Western music services just because of how in demand it is. permalink fedilink source parent [–] ilex@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (2 children) Soundcloud might be an alternative worth looking into. For the music I tend to search for, I find I'm more likely to find it on Soundcloud, and it can take years to migrate from SC to YTM. While YTM and SC were both $10, putting up with the worse platform was a reasonable price for no YT ads. Now that the grandfathering is ending and the price is jumping to $14, for US folks, I'm feeling the pressure to migrate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments load more comments (2 replies)
[–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 years ago Same + foreign artists. Lots of J-Rock artists that are hard to find on Western music services, let alone other countries. Only stuff like K-Pop I can find consistently on Western music services just because of how in demand it is. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ilex@lemmy.world 1 point 3 years ago (2 children) Soundcloud might be an alternative worth looking into. For the music I tend to search for, I find I'm more likely to find it on Soundcloud, and it can take years to migrate from SC to YTM. While YTM and SC were both $10, putting up with the worse platform was a reasonable price for no YT ads. Now that the grandfathering is ending and the price is jumping to $14, for US folks, I'm feeling the pressure to migrate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments load more comments (2 replies)
[–] CrayonRosary@lemmy.world 14 points 3 years ago Yes, and it's great! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] RHSJack@lemmy.world 13 points 3 years ago (1 child) Totally. I was already in the ecosystem so it was only natural I go to Music when it was available. Is it better than Spotify? Shrug. Just different. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] ilex@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Spotify has invested significant $$ in upgrading their platform. YTM lets you access user-uploaded content. With that comes more in the way of remixes and Indy artists. The platform itself is pretty dogshit, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ilex@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Spotify has invested significant $$ in upgrading their platform. YTM lets you access user-uploaded content. With that comes more in the way of remixes and Indy artists. The platform itself is pretty dogshit, though. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] regbin_@lemmy.world 9 points 3 years ago (5 children) Only because I get both YT Premium and YT Music for cheap ($4/month). permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 8 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Same. India? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) Which region did you sign up in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] salton@lemmy.world 8 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Same. India? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) Which region did you sign up in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 years ago (1 child) Same. India? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] salton@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Captainvaqina@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 years ago (1 child) Which region did you sign up in? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] salton@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) [removed by mod] permalink fedilink source parent
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[–] Companion1666@lemmy.world 7 points 3 years ago* YouTube Premium is so cheap, man. ₱159 (close to $3) per month. I gave up and exported my Spotify data for YouTube. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] mojo@lemm.ee 6 points 3 years ago Yeah, I just don't pay for it lmao. Apps like InnerTune are great, rips them as mp3s and can use YouTube music radio system and lyrics. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] reverendsteveii@lemm.ee 6 points 3 years ago Revanced, yeah. Still sucks when you're looking for an album and all of the songs are from the official channel except for one that some schlub uploaded which repeats the previous track as an intro, has the levels maxed across all channels and sounds like it was recorded with a USB lapel mic in a paper bag permalink fedilink source parent
[–] nudnyekscentryk@szmer.info 6 points 3 years ago* I do because I pay next to nothing for a family membership, I can access YouTube covers and music normally unaccessible in my region (yeah, that happens!) and it works with Android Auto which my father needs (otherwise I would simply use Revanced). Also could never learn Spotify, it's so counter-intuitive to me permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Fisch@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 years ago A lot of FOSS music streaming apps (like ViMusic) use YT Music because you can access it for free. Doesn't make them any tho. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ZMonster@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago I mean, ReVanced, but yes. No way I'd pay for that shit. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Arthur_Leywin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago Yeah it's pretty good permalink fedilink source parent
[–] dylanTheDeveloper@lemmy.world 2 points 3 years ago* Ever since Google destroyed Google Music i switched to Spotifly because at the time YouTube music couldn't tell the difference between memes and music plus alot of my playlist was unavailable permalink fedilink source parent