Yes, that's the model I mean. Sorry if it's not working for the other side (I have no idea since I am the consumer, not the producer), but its clearly (to me)

Yes, that's the model I mean. Sorry if it's not working for the other side (I have no idea since I am the consumer, not the producer), but its clearly (to me) an easier to use system than "purchasing" music: 1. I don't need to worry about "backing up" my purchases or buying increasingly bigger hard drives to store content that I am usually only using ~1% of (which while arguably not a problem in desktop land, is certainly an issue in mobile land). iTunes match was kind of too little too late to finally solve this issue (And on a recurring fee ends up defeating the purpose of the whole "own your music" trope). Not to mention the absurdity and waste of millions of people keeping the same data over and over again. 2. Discovery is greatly facilitated when the friction of a purchase is removed. iTunes Radio, et al don't come close to just seeing a friend listening to something, trying it, listening to it on repeat 10 times, then deciding to listen to more from that artist. 3. If I'm not at my computer I can still log into Spotify website and listen to "my music" no matter where I am. 4. I can send songs to my friends without paying for them again. Go watch some young kids. They go to YouTube for their music. Whether you like it or not this is the model of the future.