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Cradle of Filth's Frontman Slams Spotify's Artist Payouts

2/20/2025

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Cradle of Filth's frontman passionately condemned music streaming services like Spotify for their meager payouts to artists, likening the situation to stealing food. He pointed out the stark contrast in how piracy is tackled in music versus film, revealing his frustration with receiving a mere £20 despite millions of streams, while Spotify insists it compensates rightsholders generously.

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Cradle of Filth's frontman passionately condemned music streaming services like Spotify for their meager payouts to artists, likening the situation to stealing food. He pointed out the stark contrast in how piracy is tackled in music versus film, revealing his frustration with receiving a mere £20 despite millions of streams, while Spotify insists it compensates rightsholders generously.