Streaming is convenient until a song disappears, a subscription expires, or the internet connection gives up halfway through an album. There’s still something reassuring about having the file.

Streaming lets you listen to your favourite tracks and albums instantly. Its main boon is you get instant access to huge catalogues of music, without having hundreds of CDs cluttering up your house or ...

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