Musicians ask Spotify to increase royalty payments to make up for lost concert revenue
Musicians have come together to support an online petition asking Spotify to triple royalty payments in order to help them make up for lost concert revenue. Most concerts in coronavirus hit countries have been canceled due to government regulations. Spotify has started a Covid-19 relief fund to provide relief to these musicians.
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