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Ghostlinkz
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True or False? Having constant, unlimited access to music through streaming platforms like Spotify can make it feel less special or meaningful. If true, do you think owning music on Web3 platforms can strengthen your personal connection to the artist and their songs?
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Gordo
@gordo
I think it is true, but misdirecting with the phrase. It is true, but the feeling of "special" and "meaningful" goes beyond Spotify or not, Spotify like any other medium is a tool for content delivery & discovery now. Monetisation is secondary. I think it is more like an strategic decision as an artist. If you want to know if your music has potential and people want to hear it the best ways to test reach is launch them in Spotify. If you have some audience already and want to create something special for them or get higher amounts of money capitalizing on your actual community (now that you already have it) the best way is to go with direct, special relations.
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Ghostlinkz
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Sure, Spotify is one of many tools, but its design choices, like endless playlists and algorithmic discovery, encourage passive consumption. That can dilute emotional connection over time. Saying it’s “just a tool” overlooks how tools shape the way we use and experience art. The medium influences the message. It’s also important to remember that Web3 isn’t just about monetization. It can be a way to build community. Framing it as a method to squeeze more money out of fans misses the point. A better way to think about it is as a new way to create meaningful, direct relationships between artists and fans from the start. But I don’t think web3 has done a good job at this yet
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Gordo
@gordo
Sure what I mean is that it is a choice to publish on Spotify, it is not an obligation. As a choice, is a tool. I know many labels, specially in electronic music, that do not use Spotify at all, on purpose and is part of their strategy. Regarding web3, the point is that right now, it is deeply attached to pure speculation, the community side (in music) is not built in web3 but in concerts and artist's social networks. The great values of web3 (my view) are the easy capital alignement, it mixes directly the earning layer with the music metadata layer. That is an amazing interesting tool to play with.
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Ghostlinkz
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Yea I think we agree on this. I always tell artists that it’s ok for the music to live everywhere, but at some point I think we need to create spaces where the most dedicated listeners can engage more deeply - a combination of ownership, storytelling, and community-driven experiences. I know you’re doing your part in this 🫡 https://warpcast.com/ghostlinkz.eth/0xf5bbc1b8
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Gordo
@gordo
It is a super important topic, many musicians, specially young think that music is music only if they show up in Spotify. Suddenly they create their first (normally shitty track), upload to Spotify, noone hears them, (cause is bad) and they said is because Spotify... It needs education and experience
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