Post 3: iTunes and Slacker Radio

Sometimes I feel like I am the only one who still buys songs on iTunes. One of my friends, who will be referred to as Joey from here on out, has downloaded over 800 songs. She has downloaded more songs than I own.

I like owning them. At least, that is what I used to tell myself when I was buying them. However, now I don't know. Now that it turns out when you buy songs on iTunes, you don't actually own them. After reading the article about the man who wanted to leave his music and iTunes library to his kids, but iTunes said no. Basically, it sounded like you are renting them for an extended period of time. And they can retract the rental whenever they want, if they want.

That just seems wrong. If I am going to spend two dollars on a song that I can listen to for free, and download for free, I feel like I should own it. 

On a slightly less likely note, I think iTunes should start giving out discounts or credits to people who spend over a certain amount. I have spent well over like $500 on iTunes over the years. With all that money spent on music, movies, TV shows, ringtones and apps I feel like I should get like a VIP membership where I get pre-order movies early or something. SOMETHING. That isn't even including the Apple products I've owned over the years.

It isn't like I'm going to suddenly stop giving them money at this point.

I am always looking for new music to buy and listen to.

Which is part of the reason I like AOL Radio powered by Slacker. I love it because I can just click on the song I like and it makes a radio station with similar music. It is like Genius from iTunes but I can listen to the full song. 

Today for example, I found 'Your Love' by the Outfield, 'Let it Rock' by Kevin Rudolf, and 'Mr. Saxobeat' by Alexandra Stan. Sometimes, it is music I already have. But, that just validates that I am listening to the right station. 

There have been some issues lately, though. It is sad. It has been pretty glitchy and it skips songs or won't play them.

Anyway, does anyone else buy there music on iTunes still?

How much of your music? I sometimes consider downloading music that isn't available in the country I live in. Because, it isn't like I wouldn't buy it if I could, but it just isn't available in every country. 

Anyone else listen to AOL Radio powered by Slacker? Anyone else finding it glitchy this week?