It's fine if you're a huge artist like Beyonce, but I've read plenty of accounts from artists who bemoan Spotify's distinct lack of useful payout. You get paid

It's fine if you're a huge artist like Beyonce, but I've read plenty of accounts from artists who bemoan Spotify's distinct lack of useful payout. You get paid proportional to your plays, so even if you're a successful drum and bass artist, you're going to struggle to be supported by your fans via Spotify than via something like Bandcamp. That's one of the reasons I went back to buying my music from Bandcamp/Beatport. I'll contribute significantly more to the artist than I ever would via streaming, and that's important if I like their work and want them to keep producing.