So I've gone for the annual, I don't pay for any other subscriptions or spend much otherwise so this is my one treat to myself. I completely understand not wanting to buy it, it is a lot and I get both sides of the discussion!
Luckily after some discord conversations, they've adjusted prices slightly for different countries so it's not as extortionate based on exchange rates.
Proshot of the O2 show, RAH 10 year anniversary and KCAPL Hammersmith Apollo.
4k quality of most of their music videos
The 3 song stories already out there plus 3 more for You're Not Special, Another Song About Love and Young Dumb Thrills
The documentaries for Room on the Third Floor (the one with Tom and Danny), Ryokou (Japan) and South America.
So, some of these are on YouTube (some pirated though) but obviously here they're much better quality. And of course, they'll be offering more like the livestreams etc.
I get people's apprehension, especially after Supercity, but I think this feels more serious and there's many more streaming services to learn from. Supercity introduced too many new things for its time, there wasn't enough data to help prepare them.
The cost is quite a lot, but it makes sense seeing how much is tax, how much they have to pay for crew, to host internet servers, to pay for the property etc. I've seen a lot of people oversimplify it without considering all the overheads. Most huge streaming platforms actually run at a loss, like Disney+. The complaint I 100% agree with is that the prices should be adjusted for different countries, which they've done but maybe could have lowered further?
I think if people would like to, the monthly subscription is worth trialling and it looks pretty easy to cancel your subscription if you're not happy.
I really like the idea, and while some say it's divisive due to the fomo, it's kind of just like having a patreon? Paying for extra content. While I don't think these guys are doing badly for money at all, a lot of people are overestimating how much they earn from streaming, and they may have to refund next year's tours (to everyone's disappointment including theirs) so things are tough right now.
Anyway, I've rambled on long enough, hope that helps someone at least! No harm meant to anyone, just all my thoughts around it
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