Spotify raped musicians, just to turn around and give podcasters all the money

[TheBigBopper]

should have signed exclusively with tidal

 

[dj-method-x]

Damn that's the truth.
I bet 90% of people (including myself) subscribe to Spotify for music and have no idea they're subsidizing podcasts from the likes of Joe Rogan.

I didn't even think about this.

 

[humminbird]

music has become intrinsically worthless

the person/brand is more important.

 

[NSSVO]

Joe Budden was right

 

[ajnapoleon]

should have signed exclusively with tidal

Nope Jay is the devil Remember


Don't let go of that narrative

 

[AlphaOne]

Most of them signed their life away to their label so who’s problem is it really.

 

[BlackJesus]

If i was a artist I would want to be paid to go on podcast


That would kill it quick

Podcasts are the new free publicity. Nobody's killing that

 

[TEH]

you'd never expect these artist to be poor with the way they seem to always flaunt their wealth in music videos

not worried about em

Yup

Not my business

 

[YouMadd?]

Okay if Spotify disappeared right now, majority of musicians would be unhappy about it, fact.

there are people who still ONLY release their music on band camp or through their website. fukking Stones Throw is a perfect example of a label that literally doesn’t let their shyt get pirated. I bet they aren’t complaining about Spotify “splits”.

 

[Doobie Doo]

Okay if Spotify disappeared right now, majority of musicians would be unhappy about it, fact.

there are people who still ONLY release their music on band camp or through their website. fukking Stones Throw is a perfect example of a label that literally doesn’t let their shyt get pirated. I bet they aren’t complaining about Spotify “splits”.

You talking like Stones Throw is a major label. They were around before streaming and have a established fanbase.

 

[YouMadd?]

You talking like Stones Throw is a major label. They were around before streaming and have a established fanbase.

You’re right, but my point is there is music I can ONLY buy on band camp. Like Knxledge for example.

 

[Gold]

Nah fam, these streaming rates apply to both indie and major label artist and they are effing rip offs. Hell Pharrell broke sales records in streaming with Blurred Lines and only got a 2500 dollar check for being a songwriter. Musicians power Spotify. THe INTERNET gave us a platform. Spotify is just one of many options we have. It's not the best but it's one of the most popular hence it's reputation and money. But the streaming game is fukked up financially for all artist. Most make their bread from shows and placements

Pharrell only got 2500 from blurred lines from spotify? I'm googling this but all i'm finding is that he made millions (overall) and nothing about 2500 from spotify.

 

[⠀X ⠀]

Pharrell only got 2500 from blurred lines from spotify? I'm googling this but all i'm finding is that he made millions (overall) and nothing about 2500 from spotify.

I think this is what he’s talking about

43 million Pandora streams of "Happy" earned Pharrell Williams a measly $2,700

 

[TL15]

Just become a podcaster...

If you want to make music for the love of it, stop worrying about the money

If you want to make money, go where the money is


Pretty simple economics to me. Can’t be mad that the NBA will pay jump shooters when you’re 6’10 with an average post game. Adapt

 

[⠀X ⠀]

Have any artists come out to express their issue with what Spotify pays them?