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The problem is the payment model. Even if all I listen to on Spotify are indies, my money will end up in the pockets of Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, etc. This article
by iamacyborg 6y ago
The problem is the payment model. Even if all I listen to on Spotify are indies, my money will end up in the pockets of Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, etc.
This article sheds some light on the issue https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/should-spotify-change-the-way-it-pays-artists-763986/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/should-spo...
- rossmohax 6y agoDo you know if any streamin service implements user-centric payment model?
- iamacyborg 6y agoI don't know unfortunately, but please let me know if you find one.
- apecat 6y agoDeezer has reportedly been trying to switch. Not sure how it's going https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/deezer-launches-initiative-for-user-centric-approach-to-distribute-royalties-883310/ https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/deezer-launches-initia...
- iamacyborg 6y agoNice, thanks!
- grawprog 6y agoNot so much a streaming service, but I use bandcamp for any artists I listen to on the platform. They take a 10-15% cut on sales, but sales go to the artist otherwise.