Streaming vs. Owning Music

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A quick note from Basket of Fish Music

Today, most people enjoy music through streaming — it’s easy, affordable, and puts millions of songs right at your fingertips. But there’s a big difference between streaming a song… and actually owning it.

🎧 Streaming

You’re basically renting access to music.

✔ Huge library for one low monthly price
✔ Instant listening anywhere

But…
✘ If you cancel your subscription, your music disappears
✘ Songs can be removed or altered at any time
✘ Artists earn only a tiny fraction of a cent per play

💿 Buying the Music

This is true ownership.

✔ You can listen anytime — no subscription required
✔ You support the artist in a much bigger way
✔ It can never be taken away or edited

The tradeoff?
✘ It costs more upfront
✘ You choose your favorites individually

❤️ The Best of Both Worlds

If you’re discovering new music, stream away — we love that!
But if a song connects with you —
owning it supports the music you care about, and ensures it’s yours… forever.

Love it? Stream it everywhere.
Really love it? Own it forever.

Thank you for listening, supporting independent music, and being part of this journey!
— Basket of Fish Music