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Playing in a browser is unfortunately a non-starter for me. It burns way more CPU than a native player, doesn't integrate well with the MBP media controls, and

Playing in a browser is unfortunately a non-starter for me. It burns way more CPU than a native player, doesn't integrate well with the MBP media controls, and can't download songs locally for listening when I'm on a bad network connection. Spotify is still my first choice but I do really miss being able to upload my own music for things that aren't in their catalog. I don't use Apple music because I'm not willing to commit to a single-platform service.

dangoor 9y ago
The MBP media controls part of your concerns can be solved by Radiant Player: http://radiant-player.github.io/radiant-player-mac/ http://radiant-player.github.io/radiant-player-mac/ Your other concerns aren't made any better though.
kalleboo 9y ago
> I don't use Apple music because I'm not willing to commit to a single-platform service What do you mean by "single-platform service"? Apple Music is available for Windows (via iTunes) and Android (via a dedicated app)
- cageface 9y ago
  iTunes on Windows is garbage and the Android version of Apple Music is buggy as hell.
  - IBM 9y ago
    The Android app has 3.5 stars. It must not be buggy for most people. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.android.music&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.andr...
    - wolco 9y ago
      Those are weak numbers. The majority selected 5 but the recent comments are very low which usually means changes that made the product worse. The second most popular entry is 1.
    - thirtyseven 9y ago
      3.5 is a bad rating for an Android app. Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Netflix and even the IRS app all have > 4.0 scores.
      - dep_b 9y ago
        It used to be rated much higher, but after Apple bought it some of the more rabid users of Android felt the necessity to post negative reviews because they're so offended by iPhones every day of their lives. Something similar to: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/17/move-to-ios-android-reviews/ http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/17/move-to-ios-android-... I think >99% of Android users don't fall into that camp if they're even interested in iOS vs Android in the first place, don't get me wrong. But that <1% should seek professional help IMHO.
    - fourthark 9y ago
      That's typically a bad rating online. https://xkcd.com/1098/ https://xkcd.com/1098/
  - dawnerd 9y ago
    To be fair it’s also buggy as hell on iOS and Mac.
- KozmoNau7 9y ago
  Where's the Linux player? Spotify has one.

dangoor 9y ago

The MBP media controls part of your concerns can be solved by Radiant Player: http://radiant-player.github.io/radiant-player-mac/ http://radiant-player.github.io/radiant-player-mac/ Your other concerns aren't made any better though.

kalleboo 9y ago

> I don't use Apple music because I'm not willing to commit to a single-platform service What do you mean by "single-platform service"? Apple Music is available for Windows (via iTunes) and Android (via a dedicated app)

cageface 9y ago
iTunes on Windows is garbage and the Android version of Apple Music is buggy as hell.
- IBM 9y ago
  The Android app has 3.5 stars. It must not be buggy for most people. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.android.music&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.andr...
  - wolco 9y ago
    Those are weak numbers. The majority selected 5 but the recent comments are very low which usually means changes that made the product worse. The second most popular entry is 1.
  - thirtyseven 9y ago
    3.5 is a bad rating for an Android app. Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Netflix and even the IRS app all have > 4.0 scores.
    - dep_b 9y ago
      It used to be rated much higher, but after Apple bought it some of the more rabid users of Android felt the necessity to post negative reviews because they're so offended by iPhones every day of their lives. Something similar to: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/17/move-to-ios-android-reviews/ http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/09/17/move-to-ios-android-... I think >99% of Android users don't fall into that camp if they're even interested in iOS vs Android in the first place, don't get me wrong. But that <1% should seek professional help IMHO.
  - fourthark 9y ago
    That's typically a bad rating online. https://xkcd.com/1098/ https://xkcd.com/1098/
- dawnerd 9y ago
  To be fair it’s also buggy as hell on iOS and Mac.
KozmoNau7 9y ago
Where's the Linux player? Spotify has one.