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Hmm. I can see the problem right there. Google takes 50% for distribution. If that figure was less then artists would get more.
by sparkzilla 11y ago
Hmm. I can see the problem right there. Google takes 50% for distribution. If that figure was less then artists would get more.
- nugga 11y agoThe labels take most of the money because artists have agreed to very one-sided contracts. Then the artists proceed to complain how spotify is screwing them when in fact they screwed themselves signing on major labels. MAFIAA et al do suck but you should read what you sign.
- bnj 11y agoIs it preferable to accept a tiny slice of a large pie, or decide pre-emptively not to put the pie in the oven? I've been baffled by the contracts that artists sign with major labels, but you have to remember that artists are confronted with a difficult choice. If they don't accept these ridiculous deals, how do they achieve the mainstream recognition required to be able to live off their craft? Society should provide basic resources to people so that they can work less and pursue music as a serious hobby without cutting into their food supply.