Spotify has announced another price hike for subscribers in the United States, just a day after CEO Daniel Ek sparked an online backlash with a post on X (formerly Twitter) that suggested the music millions of subscribers pay to listen to was "content" that had little value.
On Sunday (June 2) Ek outraged Spotify users with his post, which began, "Today, with the cost of creating content being close to zero, people can share an incredible amount of content." He continued by talking about the lifespan of big ideas and art, but it was the "close to zero" line that got everyone's attention.
Ek's post immediately garnered feedback from users, who condemned both him and Spotify. Singer KT Tunstall was one of many musicians who clapped back, posting, "I for one don't make 'content'. I make music."
Today, with the cost of creating content being close to zero, people can share an incredible amount of content. This has sparked my curiosity about the concept of long shelf life versus short shelf life. While much of what we see and hear quickly becomes obsolete, there are…May 29, 2024
