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I've used Spotify for years and I have a paid account. I find it worth the cost, if I think of something I can find it quickly and get it playing. I was looking at some playlists I made over the years and there were definitely some "what was I thinking?" moments. I'd hate losing the playlists just as they are an odd record of my life and they bring back memories.
For getting work done, background music is a must. If I didn't have Spotify, I'd probably just use a browser with an ad-blocker extension (like uBlock Origin) and play YouTube music channels that way. It's simpler and more reliable than messing with VPNs.
If you're curious about the VPN trick though: some people set their VPN to countries with lighter ad regulations (like Albania or Vietnam) to get fewer ads on YouTube, but it's hit-or-miss. Personally, I’d rather use a dedicated music service's free trial, or just put up with a few ads, rather than deal with slow VPN speeds while working. That or talk with some friends and make a family group on spotify, so the monthly fee is cheaper