Spotify’s plan to take over music & pill testing success in Victoria | Music News

In this episode, we discuss the recent multi-year agreement between Warner Music and Spotify, exploring its implications for artists, the music ecosystem, and the future of streaming.

We delve into the potential impact of subscription tiers, the monopolisation of the music industry, and the balance between consumer benefits and artist compensation.

We then shift to the topic of pill testing at music festivals in Victoria, highlighting its importance for harm reduction and public health. We think the trial is a success, but there are some who think the trial was 'botched.'

We also reflect on cultural events like Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance, and Ed Sheeran's relatable busking incident.

Chapters

00:00 A Rainy Day Story

03:04 Warner Music and Spotify's New Deal

06:01 The Future of Streaming and Artist Royalties1

2:27 The Impact of Subscription Tiers on Artists

19:41 Monopolization and the Artist's Dilemma

26:34 The Consumer vs. Artist Perspective

32:15 Legislation and the Future of Music Streaming

35:45 The Ethics of Streaming Services

41:00 Pill Testing Success in Victoria

57:27 Cultural Reflections: Super Bowl and Ed Sheeran's Busking Incident

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This episode was recorded on Darkinjung Land .

Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.