Post B2w702OXjo01wMPCDI by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
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(DIR) Post #B2w6zaoSHs5cOcJUiO by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
2026-01-07T13:27:57Z
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Fun update: I made an app over the holiday break! It’s called Unstream: Find your favorite music on alternative platforms, directly support the artists you love, and move off streaming. It was directly borne out of my desire to get off Apple Music myself, and instead build a library of music I own through directly supporting artists by buying their music.You can check it out here, at a URL I still find amusing: https://unstream.stream#indiemusic #faircamp #bandcamp #music #streaming
(DIR) Post #B2w6zc9PJSRYXt7k0m by contrapunctus@fe.disroot.org
2026-01-14T10:37:50.067816Z
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@kidlightbulbs Sounds like a good idea, I like the aim.Is Unstream freedom-respecting software? I couldn’t find any link to the source code nor licensing information…
(DIR) Post #B2w6zd2M1AObIIpcem by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-02-03T06:48:42Z
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@contrapunctus@fe.disroot> Is Unstream freedom-respecting software? I couldn’t find any link to the source code nor licensing informationAlso a question I'm interested in the answer to.@kidlightbulbs
(DIR) Post #B2w6zkEfFnOzcVe3Jg by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
2026-01-09T19:22:57Z
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Platforms supported on Unstream:BandcampQobuzFaircamp (via the Faircamp webring)Bandwagon.fmMirloOfficial websites (via musicbrainz)PatreonHoopla (requires library card)Freegal (requires library card)DiscogsSocial linksAmpwall, Ko-fi & Buy me a Coffee also available in the app as manual searches
(DIR) Post #B2w6zkFND9y9ehycQC by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
2026-01-07T13:27:57Z
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You can use it in 3 ways:- You can search artists and see alternative platforms those artists are on, where you can better support them- You can share a Spotify or Apple Music URL to Unstream to quickly get that same info using an Apple Shortcut (great for supporting an artist you’re listening to on your phone!)- The Mac app serves up those alternative platforms for the artist you’re currently listening to in Spotify or Apple Music, with a (paid, $2.99) feature to save artists for later
(DIR) Post #B2w6ztqvUuM7RmcEhk by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
2026-01-07T13:27:57Z
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I’ve already found it really fun as a way to see just how many artists have pages on Bandcamp and other sites, and a few fellow musicians I’ve shared early versions of the app learned about new platforms they could be on (or were already on without realizing). I hope this is helpful for folks wanting to support artists they love in ways the streaming apps don’t allow, perhaps even move off streaming, or just have fun with it.
(DIR) Post #B2w702OXjo01wMPCDI by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
2026-01-07T13:27:58Z
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I already have a nice list of features to potentially add to Unstream; I even set up a public Feedback board for you to submit ideas to make the app better. Check it out, and I hope it helps you consider your streaming subscriptions and the art you want to support!https://unstream.stream
(DIR) Post #B2w7MFmaduQLphFLN2 by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2026-02-03T06:52:52Z
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@kidlightbulbs > I already have a nice list of features to potentially add to UnstreamHere's another one for the list, it would be great if Unstream pulled in the intro text of an artist's Wikipedia page, if they have one.
(DIR) Post #B2wZhlZQRvaHDb8S7k by kidlightbulbs@musicworld.social
2026-02-03T12:08:34Z
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@strypey good idea, let me add it to my list