Top musicians are taking their music off Spotify and leaving the platform behind – but why? 

Kiwi musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats have joined overseas acts like Deerhoof and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard in boycotting the platform, accusing it of exploitation, poor royalties, and subsidising big international acts. 

As it stands, each stream earns an artist around one-twentieth of a New Zealand cent. 

Tech commentator Paul Spain told Mike Hosking artists are making a fair point, as Spotify has been increasing their prices, but not artist payouts. 

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Top musicians are taking their music off Spotify and leaving the platform behind – but why?&nbsp;
Kiwi musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats have joined overseas acts like Deerhoof and King Gizzard &amp; The Lizard Wizard in boycotting the platform, accusing it of exploitation, poor royalties, and subsidising big international acts.&nbsp;
As it stands, each stream earns an artist around one-twentieth of a New Zealand cent.&nbsp;
Tech commentator Paul Spain told Mike Hosking artists are making a fair point, as Spotify has been increasing their prices, but not artist payouts.&nbsp;
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Paul Spain: Tech Commentator on Kiwi musicians boycotting Spotify

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