JazzGroove to change soon

[TheOldPresbyope]

The Jazz Groove is one of my favorite streaming radio stations.

I have donated to them in the past, but I guess not recently since I just received this announcement:

Dear Jazz Lover,

In 7 days, Unlimited Listening will end for non-members like you (here’s why).


Once you make a donation, your membership is activated and Unlimited Listening is unlocked. Please show your support before time runs out! You’ll receive Hi-Res Audiophile Fidelity, Song Skips & we’ll ship you a gift!

Having an active membership is important; here’s why:


The Jazz Groove delivers two different versions of our radio stations based on whether or not you’re a member:


A: For Members (Pure Music/No Talk & Unlimited Listening)

B: For The General Public (Listening is Limited. Includes Fund Drive & Promotional Talk)

We face a budget deficit that requires the termination of Unlimited Listening for non-members. Do your part, chip in your fair share and to thank you for donating, you’ll receive Unlimited Listening plus a bundle of Premium Plus member benefits.

as they go on to explain

Having an active membership is important; here’s why:


The Jazz Groove delivers two different versions of our radio stations based on whether or not you’re a member:


A: For Members (Pure Music/No Talk & Unlimited Listening)

B: For The General Public (Listening is Limited. Includes Fund Drive & Promotional Talk)

We face a budget deficit that requires the termination of Unlimited Listening for non-members. Do your part, chip in your fair share and to thank you for donating, you’ll receive Unlimited Listening plus a bundle of Premium Plus member benefits.

I have no problem with them trying to stay afloat. The larger message here is, support the work you love---this includes moOde! We used to have a TANSTAAFL society at college --- There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch --- started by arch conservatives of course, but true nonetheless.

Regards,
Kent

PS - it would be lovely if a scheme can be worked out in moOde to allow JazzGroove members to continue to stream directly from moOde (analogously to Tidal/Qobuz/Spotify memberships) but that remains to be seen. We'll be able to access them through a phone or other device and stream via moOde's Bluetooth or Airplay renderers, of course, but that's inconvenient.