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More Than 18,000 Musicians Are Demanding a Penny Per Stream from Spotify
Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500 and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers explains the 'Justice at Spotify' campaign.
'Justice at Spotify' Campaign from Musicians Union Demands Radical Changes
The collective of music industry workers want increased royalty rates, transparency, and other changes to the streaming platform.
Alex Jones Appearance on Joe Rogan Tests Spotify's Content Policies
Alex Jones was banned from Spotify in 2018. He returns via the Joe Rogan Experience, where he spreads conspiracy theories about Covid-19, which Spotify has removed in other instances.
How to Game Spotify and Instagram’s Algorithms to Help Artists
Buying albums and merch is the most direct way to support musicians, but saving and sharing their posts and songs goes a long way too.
This is Hyperpop: A Genre Tag for Genre-less Music
The 2010s landscape of emo rap and forward-thinking pop has given birth to a new generation of artists who are young, queer and fiercely protective.
Is Pandemic Brain Changing Your Taste in Music? You're Not Alone
Too much Grateful Dead? The music you loved in high school? We asked a Music Therapist why our listening habits have been so weird.
Spotify CEO Defends Keeping Transphobic Joe Rogan Podcasts Online
Multiple sources inside Spotify described an all-hands meeting in which Spotify CEO Daniel Ek discussed the company’s handling of the controversial podcaster.
'He’s Got A Point, It’s Just That His Point Sucks' – Artists React to Spotify CEO Saying They Need to Work Harder
The streaming platform pays artists approximately $0.00437 per stream, while Daniel Ek’s personal wealth is thought to be $4 billion.
Your Binge-Watching Habits Cost Way Less in India Than the Rest of the World
Amazon Prime Video is 660 percent more expensive in the US than in India, while Netflix is 88 percent pricier in Switzerland.
Is There Ethical Music Streaming Under Capitalism?
With a slew of potential alternatives to Spotify, both new and old, there’s never been a better time to leave mainstream streaming services behind. Now it’s the responsibility of music fans to jump ship.
Spotify Sues Self-Described 'Music Prodigy' Who Allegedly Ran Royalties Scam
Spotify says Jake Noch "[generated] hundreds of millions of fraudulent streams" and engaged in "title track parasitism" among other fraudulent practices on its platform.
We Asked 13 Artists How Spotify's 'Tip Jar' Is Working Out for Them
Amber Coffman, Of Montreal, and Zola Jesus gave VICE their thoughts on asking for donations on the multi-billion-dollar platform after coronavirus put them out of a job.