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Unlike streaming, downloads give you permanent access to your library even without an internet connection. It is also the only way to access "off-platform" music, such as rare bootlegs, obscure tracks, or high-fidelity (FLAC) files that aren't on Spotify or Apple Music.

Services like TuneCore or DistroKid help artists get their music onto major digital stores for official downloads. The Ethics & Impact Downloads Music

Downloads are surprisingly powerful for smaller acts. In some regions, a single download can carry as much weight as 1,500 streams toward official chart positions. Unlike streaming, downloads give you permanent access to