Putting a number on art': musicians nervous as Spotify announces royalty changes, Music streaming
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Streaming giant says tweaks will bring more revenue to artists and away from fraudsters, but some musicians are worried about further creeping change
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Spotify Finds New Way to Screw Over Artists
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Spotify confirm changes to streaming royalties - RouteNote Blog
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A New Spotify Initiative Makes the Big Record Labels Nervous - The New York Times
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Spotify changing how it pays artists starting in 2024 – RightsTech Project
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How will Spotify's recent changes impact hard-working artists?
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James Blake's music subscription model is a fantasy that disadvantages fans and musicians, Music
Streaming Is Changing the Sound of Music - WSJ
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