Meghan Markle, Prince Harry rile up musicians with ‘unethical’ Spotify deal
Entertainment
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lucrative deal with Spotify has ruffled the feathers of musicians all across the globe.
The UK government was urged this week by world-renowned musicians like Paul McCartney, Chris Martin, Stevie Nicks, Robert Plant and Kate Bush to change the way they are paid for their songs getting streamed online as many are given less than a penny for every stream.
Spotify boss Horacio Gutierrez’ defense for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex taking millions for their Archewell Audio podcast irked numerous musicians even more as he claimed that their presence on the platform created a “virtuous cycle” that got more people on the site, thereby helping struggling musicians.
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Paul McCartney and Chris Martin Among Stars Demanding Stricter Laws for Streaming Industry
Music
A number of musicians have written a letter to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, asking for an overhaul of the streaming industry to protect artists and songwriters. Apr 21, 2021
Chris Martin are among 156 people who have penned a letter to Boris Johnson asking for an overhaul of the streaming industry.
Together with the Musicians Union in association with the Ivors Academy and the #BrokenRecord campaign, the music stars are calling for a minor change to the 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, which will allow the value of music to be put back where it belongs - in the hands of music makers.