As a semi interested but not that involved party this is the catch that always gets me when it comes to artists vs Spotify and when it comes to the very small amount paid to artists:
>It is also important to note that this discrepancy was not instituted by Spotify or any streaming service: Although recorded-music rates are negotiated between streaming services and rights-holders (and renewal periods are usually a time of contention), publishing rates are determined by the Copyright Royalty Board, via an outdated process that the publishing industry has long criticized.
I don't see how Spotify is supposed to break that system.
As a semi interested but not that involved party this is the catch that always gets me when it comes to artists vs Spotify and when it comes to the very small amount paid to artists:
>It is also important to note that this discrepancy was not instituted by Spotify or any streaming service: Although recorded-music rates are negotiated between streaming services and rights-holders (and renewal periods are usually a time of contention), publishing rates are determined by the Copyright Royalty Board, via an outdated process that the publishing industry has long criticized.
I don't see how Spotify is supposed to break that system.