JP > Thanks for the feedback mate, always appreciated, and you don't need to be an expert to know if you like something or not!
To answer the questions;
1) Downloads are mp3 at 320kbps, so the same as mainstream mp3 download music. I save down my originals as 16 bit 44.1kHz wav files, again the same as mainstream CD audio quality, and also 24 bit 44.1kHz files for my own use - uploads are always generated at the same spec as that provided, ensuring there's no dithering or digital artifacts inserted in the file 
2) I'll have to check my distribution info on that, but I think Spotify may be part of the 'pro' distribution package as opposed to the 'basic' which I'm currently using.
3) The tracks on the first album, having been officially released, are coded with ISRC numbers (similar to an ISBN for a book) so any use of the music is tracked via the two main licencing bodies from which royalties would be awarded as necessary. I am wanting to try and get a deal for TV/film/media work as I think it would be the best way to expose and utilise the kind of stuff I do.
4) With regards to creating a journey - my methods are always evolving and I think I'm always improving things to add that extra motion into them. I do like to keep a certain amount of repetition for the sake of familiarity, rythm and 'trance' undertones, nothing like a predictable 4x4 beat to soothe you.
That said, that can be achieved in a number of ways and leaves plenty of room for other things to evolve, wax and wane and come into the picture in a more unexpected way to keep things fresh and going forward. Have learnt so many tricks over the years, it's always fun finding new ways to create effects and sounds that are new yet somehow familiar.
Use of different instruments and of course vocals is the easiest way to add more movement. I'm not comfortable enough to try doing any vocals myself, but want to introduce more within the tracks - will have to scrawl through some of the myriad sample libraries to see what I can come up with
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