Why do you think Spotify has to ditch every other label when they start a new label? I think you're overblowing the power of music labels. Indie and emerging a

Why do you think Spotify has to ditch every other label when they start a new label? I think you're overblowing the power of music labels. Indie and emerging artists aren't going to sign with a label if it means their music isn't available on Spotify, the #1 streaming service. Music labels may have modestly more leverage, but it is not impossible for Spotify to start their own label while also maintaining relationships with existing ones.