Leaving Spotify: Is It Worth Running Your Own Music?
Spotify is convenient—but what does it cost you? In this episode, we explore what it means to replace music streaming with your own setup, and whether it’s actually worth it.
Spotify and other music streaming services are incredibly convenient—but they come with trade-offs most of us don’t think about.
In this first episode of Not Locked In, we take a closer look at what you’re really giving up when you rely on streaming: ownership, control, and long-term access to your music.
I’ll walk you through what it actually means to run your own music setup at home, what tools people use, and—most importantly—whether it’s worth the effort for beginners.
This isn’t a technical guide, but a practical look at the pros, cons, and realities of replacing Spotify with something you control yourself.
If you want to try this yourself, I’ve linked a beginner-friendly guide in the show notes.