Being an independent musician comes with plenty of challenges, but it also comes with privileges, and one of them is that you’re free to speak your mind. You can live by your beliefs. When necessary, you can kick against the pricks. Today, I am joining a growing number of musicians kicking against one prick in particular. I have decided to remove my music from Spotify.
Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the positive side of streaming. It’s convenient, like having your own radio station. If you’re in a car and you want to hear Beasley Street by John Cooper Clarke – which I often do – it’s there for you. This ease of access is a great thing for the listener.
