I really need to watch Andor.....

Burrito of Peace wrote on Mar 12, 2025, 17:15:

Steele Johnson wrote on Mar 12, 2025, 17:00:
They don't force anyone to put their music on the platform

You sure about that? Seems a bold thing to claim if their publishing contract isn't publicly available.

I’d take a guess and say there are two types who complain about it the most: advocates (artists) who are already wealthy, and the struggling artist who wouldn’t get a record deal in the first place. Also keep in mind that Spotify has a tolerable free tier while most of the other popular platforms do not (e.g. Apple Music)

Steele Johnson wrote on Mar 12, 2025, 17:00:

jdreyer wrote on Mar 12, 2025, 13:42:

Spotify tries to defend its artist payout rates - Engadget.

"You can have 0.01 cent per play. That's my best offer."

They don't force anyone to put their music on the platform

But they do have a third of the market globally, and just over in the US. Upwards of 42% of paid users.
It's like how you can make a video game and decide not to release it on Steam, but will anyone discover it?

Steele Johnson wrote on Mar 12, 2025, 17:00:
They don't force anyone to put their music on the platform

You sure about that? Seems a bold thing to claim if their publishing contract isn't publicly available.

jdreyer wrote on Mar 12, 2025, 13:42:

Spotify tries to defend its artist payout rates - Engadget.

"You can have 0.01 cent per play. That's my best offer."

They don't force anyone to put their music on the platform

There's also a live rewatch event on Disney's Youtube channel with Tony Gilroy this Thursday at Noon PDT.

The best Star Wars TV show yet. Stoked for season 2.

Spotify tries to defend its artist payout rates - Engadget.

"You can have 0.01 cent per play. That's my best offer."