>I would pay double for my spotify subscription if it meant better artist pay. I doubt most people would be willing to do the same, however. So, an expensive S

>I would pay double for my spotify subscription if it meant better artist pay. I doubt most people would be willing to do the same, however. So, an expensive Spotify would lose to cheaper alternatives. But the crux of the matter is that most artists are willing to work for pennies; either for the small chance of future success or simply because they like doing it (it's just a hobby for them). There's an oversupply of "good enough" talent, undercutting everyone else (except the top 0.01% who are already rich and famous).