Spotify and Universal Music Group just announced a deal to let fans make AI covers and remixes of your music. They're calling it "consent, credit, and compensation." We've heard Spotify's promises before.
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.
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.