Music-industry

Spotify's acquisition of WhoSampled promises deeper music discovery, but beneath the surface lies a stark reality of centralization, loss of community, and potential chilling effects on creativity.

When a new platform promises artists 100% of their sales and listeners unlimited free streaming, it almost sounds too good to be true. That's the initial impression you get when you stumble across Nina Protocol, a music service positioning itself as a Bandcamp alternative with a protocol-first approach.

While Spotify may be a dream for listeners, it's increasingly a nightmare for musicians. Between insulting payouts and Terms of Service designed to strip artists of control, musicians need to understand what they're signing up for.