Ready to continue rocking in a free world without Spotify?
After calling Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan on Wednesday for spreading misinformation about COVID-19, the rock icon agreed to take Neil Yang’s music from the streaming service.
“I want you to tell Spotify TODAY that I want to immediately remove all my music from their platform,” Young said. “They may have (Joe) Rogan or Young. Not both.”
Yang’s decision sparked protests against the music streamer, and the hashtag #SpotifyDeleted on Twitter increased in popularity.
Apple has even struggled with its Apple Music platform, offering a piece of Young’s music under the title “We Love Neil,” according to The Verge.
These actions have raised the question of whether it’s time for some Spotify users to say goodbye. If you are ready to delete Spotify, you can delete your account completely.
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How to disable Spotify
If you have a free Spotify account, users simply go to the Spotify website and click the link to close your account.
If you have a paid Premium account, the process will require you to contact customer support, i.e. talk to a support bot to go through the steps. During the process, this bot will try to convince you to stay. If you are serious, click forward with any suggestions to continue deleting your account completely.
When done, Spotify will email you a link that allows you to reactivate your account within seven days. After that, your account will be completely lost.
Alternatives to Spotify
Once you’ve done that, the next question is where to fix your music. Here are some of your options:
Apple music. Of all the services, Apple’s offer may be the closest to Spotify. It has more than 90 million songs, selected playlists and spatial audio support. Spotify is better at managing playlists, but if you prefer playlists over listening to albums, Apple Music will do the job. Individual plans cost $ 9.99 per month.
Wave. In November last year, the streaming service, which boasts high-quality sound, introduced the first free option with access to more than 80 million songs. Paid rates starting at $ 9.99 offer good sound quality, no ads and offline listening.
Qobuz. This streaming service, which will be available in the US in 2019, is less popular, but most of its more than 70 million tracks are available in high definition quality and you can purchase downloads. You can also listen to songs offline. Plans start at $ 12.99 per month (if you pay during the year, the price drops to $ 10.83 per month).
Amazon music. The e-commerce giant’s streaming service is included in Amazon Prime or costs $ 7.99 per month if you purchase as a standalone subscription. It allows you to download music to more than 75 million high-definition songs and avoid commercials.
YouTube Music. The parent company Google offers a free version without ads and a Premium option for $ 9.99 per month, which includes the ability to play your music in the background without ads, offline listening and other apps.
Pandora. Yes, an app that is popular with custom radios still exists. It offers a free tariff plan with stations and unlimited transfers for your favorite songs, which will be unlocked when you see the ad. For $ 4.99 a month, you can opt out of ads and listen offline. For $ 9.99 per month, you can create your own playlists.
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Mike Snyder and Terry Collins contributed to this report. Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @ brettmolina23.