Spotify is adding DMs
In other news, Apple Music continues to be an excellent service, and invests in features which improve the experience of listening to music, including Lossless, Dolby Atmos (which is hit and miss but when it’s good it’s great) and SharePlay.
I jumped ship on Spotify years ago — I really think we just have different ideas about what listening to music is supposed to look like. To me, music isn’t “content”, or fodder for Spotify to feed into their algorithm; it’s deeply personal, fuels real human connection, and encourages incredible creativity. It stands up on its own, and doesn’t need a recommendation engine (and yes, I’ve turned off Listening History on Apple Music for this reason).
The music you listen to really shapes your life and your character. But it won’t if you just do what a megacorp tells you to do. Make your own choices, learn about your tastes, and listen outside the box.