Spotify's latest update is setting a dangerous precedent, and the full impact hasn't even hit yet. In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle breaks down the TERRIFYING Spotify Update and what it means for artists. With changes to how music is used on the platform, including new remix and mashup features, many artists have unknowingly agreed to terms that could reshape their careers. Major distributors like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, and Too Lost are already involved, and the industry is shifting in ways that could leave independent musicians at a serious disadvantage.

And Spotify isn’t the only one—other platforms are now following suit. With the introduction of a Deluxe Premium tier and direct deals being struck with major labels, royalties are being diluted, and the traditional streaming model is evolving in ways that may not favor creators. Are artists losing control of their music without even realizing it?

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