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

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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”.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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 :manny:
 
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