ISThe Icelandic musician Fannar Ingi Friðþjófsson, known as Hipsumhaps, has reopened his music for streaming on platforms like Spotify after removing his album collection in November. He had stated he would not re-upload his work until the fourth album, 'Algrími hjartans yrði lokið,' was completed. The third album, released on June 17th, is now available for streaming again. In a message to fans on the Hipsumhaps website, Fannar clarifies that having Spotify subscriptions does not equate to owning the music, emphasizing that listeners are essentially renting it. Each stream costs approximately 22 kronur, which is slightly more than the 20 kronur charge for physical CDs and vinyl records. Fannar thanks supporters who helped with the album release, including those who attended concerts, purchased merchandise, or subscribed to his newsletter. He also offers fans the option to purchase the entire collection for 10,000 kronur, promising they will own all albums and receive a bonus.
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