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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.
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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.