Do you use Spotify? No? Newb.
Check this out. I’m not going to say Spotify isn’t going to make you better looking, but it’s also NOT going to NOT make you any worse looking either.
Jus Sayin’
Anyway, I listen to music a lot. I don’t run, and if I did, I’d listen to music all the time. I can’t really decide yet whether or not I hear music in my sleep.
I hate downloading music. Why? Because I’m lazy. Some use iTunes, some buy CD’s, some Mp3′s online, but me? I use Spotify. And whether you like it or not, I’m about to explain 4 reasons why I think Spotify is the SHIT, and why you should be using it.
What is Spotify?
Spotify is a Swedish-founded, UK-headquartered DRM-based music streaming service offering streaming of selected music from a range of major and independent record labels, including Sony, EMI, Warner Music Group, and Universal. Launched in October 2008 by 
Swedish startup Spotify AB, the service had approximately ten million users as of 15 September 2010; about 1 million of whom were paying members. The service is, as of October 2011, only available in Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Denmark.
Reason #1
Spotify really doesn’t market this, but it’s really unlimited. Seriously. To test this, I had a friend ask his awesome-ass moustache wearing Dad for some hard-to-find tunes from the past. He hit me with “Goats Head Soup” by the Rolling Stones. (Note: if you’re not aware of the Rolling Stones, hit Alt F4 now.)
Obviously I found it, or I would have to use a different example. Sure as shit! The entire album in what I feel is of the highest quality. Bitchin’
Reason #2
Spotify works well on Windows. It doesn’t seem to take up as much resources as Winamp, or the ol’ shoot me in the face always wants to open everything Windows Media Player. I found on multiple types of broadband connections, and over T-Mobile’s 3G connection, that I was able to play the music in the higher quality setting without delay. Another plus.
Reason #3
You don’t have to store a damn thing if you don’t want to! Sure, you might have that sought after mixtape, or the exclusive lossless tracks to some indie album I’ve never heard of, but for the average music enthusiast, Spotify has everything you need, no download required.
Reason #4
It’s a damn music player, that plays music. Spotify has a nice way of letting you see new music, and then get on with your tunes. Similar to iTunes and the like, Spotify offers playlists (offline for premium members), album art, links to the artist, and of course simple to use volume controls.
Not convinced? I don’t care. I’m writing this stuff for search engines, so I can ranking online for a term I feel is valuable.
And skins or a minimal mode for the Desktop version would be nice.
If you’re already using Spotify, then I really don’t know why you read this article. You could have easily just read a chapter in your favorite book, or had a midnight stroll.
But thanks anyway, and tell your friends.
spotify are a watered down version of itunes, especially with the content they have to offer. heres one example i find shocking while i was looking for paul van dyks music. Obviously, i like all of his music and every album. the older albums from 1994 and 1996 are godly, so i thought hmm ill try and find them. guess what. spotify doesnt have them! the only songs they had were the reflections album from 2003 and some modern remixes! i was appalled and realised that spotify just isnt good enough to fulfil my passionate needs. talk about contradiction, they say they let you discover music but tbh they denied me that opportunity. cheers spotify, just screw over a true music fan. just because not everyone likes trance eh? get stuffed
Chris, Thanks for taking a moment to write my friend! I did the search myself, and sure enough, you were correct. I’ve also found there is some music that is needed to make Spotify a true music competitor, but so far it has exceeded my needs. Recently, I had the opportunity to ask a friend’s older Father a album I may not find online. He answered with The Rolling Stones’ Goats Head Soup. I did find it, and not only do I listen to it, but he got Spotify on his Android phone just for that reason.