Is it true that Spotify hands 70% of their earnings to rights holders? I read that somewhere but don't know how true it is.
If it is true, then why is the anger of musicians directed at Spotify? It seems to me like the ones screwing over the artists are the rights holders and not Spotify so we need to direct the criticism to where it belongs.
Why do we not get artists like this speaking out about collection agencies ripping musicians off? They have been doing it for a hell of a lot longer.
Also, it is hard to take anyone who uses the word "simples" seriously.
The ironic thing is this. Instead of making an example of her (as intended), they will make her an anti RIAA folk hero. Just like DOJ and MPAA did with Kim Dotcom. They never learn.
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It is not unlike the whole tax avoidance issue.
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Isn't that an oxymoron?
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This is a whole other level of stupidity yet to be named.
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We say that way too often these days. What a sad commentary on the state of our society.
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As for Radiohead, I have always found them boring and pretentious.
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If it is true, then why is the anger of musicians directed at Spotify? It seems to me like the ones screwing over the artists are the rights holders and not Spotify so we need to direct the criticism to where it belongs.
Why do we not get artists like this speaking out about collection agencies ripping musicians off? They have been doing it for a hell of a lot longer.
Also, it is hard to take anyone who uses the word "simples" seriously.
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Hey
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No it's not, it's sheer idiocy and anyone who defends such a move is an idiot.
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