On Nov. 2, Spotify announced a new feature that will “Amplify Artist Input in your Personalized Recommendations,” by allowing artists and labels to take a promotional cut from streaming royalties, and boosting them in different recommended areas on the platform. In today’s world, streaming services reign king over radio, but just as payola (pay-to-play) ran […]
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Modern-Day Payola?
Local artists say Spotify’s recent announcement to give artist and labels paid promotion isn’t a cool feature; it’s harmful to the industry and those listening