My .4 Cents Is It Time For Musicians To Leave Spotify?!?!
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Jul 29, 2025 Scotty Tankcrimes, owner of Tankcrimes Records, shares his journey from DIY punk shows in San Francisco to running an indie label. He discusses the ethical dilemmas artists face with platforms like Spotify, illustrating the struggle for fair compensation. The conversation dives into balancing artistic integrity with market pressures and emphasizes the importance of community and experimentation in music. Listeners gain insights into navigating the music industry while staying true to one's vision amid financial challenges.
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Big Artists Leaving Spotify
- King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard left Spotify despite making comfortable incomes from streaming.
- Their departure highlights increasing artist pushback over Spotify's ethics and compensation.
Power Dynamics in Streaming
- Pulling music from Spotify weakens artists' discovery and growth opportunities.
- Only artists with substantial power can afford to make meaningful statements this way.
Spotify Payments vs Ethics
- Spotify's CEO's personal investments do not directly affect artist payments.
- Ethical concerns about Spotify's business practices often overlook structural payout limitations.