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She really should have just kept her trap shut.
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Originally posted by Finny
"You Should've Said No"
"Oh My My My"
"Cold As You contains some of the best lyrics I've ever written in my life"
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I want her to post like this in Tumblr now... I can keep wishing 
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I wish she would use her Tumblr as a normal user instead of as a shrine to herself 
I mean I get it, but its dull to look at
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Spotify will soon be shifting towards a premium-only, ‘gated access’ model, according to several sources speaking in confidence with Digital Music News over the weekend. The decision will mean that certain releases will only be available to paying Spotify subscribers, or offered for an extremely limited time to non-paying users, according to preliminary details shared.
Sources cautioned that details on what exactly constitutes ‘premium-only’ or ‘gated’ remain unresolved, and a number of variations are in play. In one scenario, free users would only have access to one or two songs from a high-profile album, while paying subscribers could listen to the entire release without restriction.
Another approach would limit content entirely to premium subscribers, though time-restricted exclusives for paying subscribers are also in play.
One, or several different variations could be rolled out, and sources noted that an ‘early 2016′ transition is the most likely. That would allow renewal contracts to be solidified, and development teams to finalize the application updates. But regardless of the timing and exact execution, the underlying goals of the shift, according to one source, would be:
(a) encouraging greater adoption of the paid, premium tier; and
(b) driving more revenue around the most sought-after superstars.
“They want the free users to feel like they’re missing something, not just forced to listen to ads,” one source close to the negotiations relayed.
spotify_free_v_paid
The decision comes at an extremely high-pressure moment for Spotify, as major label licenses remain unsigned less than two months ahead of renewal. “October 1, that’s your renewal date for all three of the majors,” another source relayed, referring to the ‘Big Three’ of Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and most importantly, Universal Music Group.
“They do not have signed deals yet, with anyone.”
Separately, sources pointed to an ill-timed departure of Ken Parks, an important negotiator on the American side. Just last week, Parks announced his departure from Spotify for Pluto TV, an over-the-top (OTT) television startup. Separately, Parks’ departure may further highlight Spotify’s sagging IPO and/or exit prospects, as highly-ranked executives typically don’t jump ship right before getting disgustingly rich.
Either way, the move towards ‘gated’ was previously unthinkable among top Spotify executives, but the majors are becoming increasingly agitated about limiting free access. Both Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris and Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge have been fiercely rattling the cage against free, with Grainge’s job at one point threatened based on what Vivendi higher-ups perceived as out-of-control catalog devaluation.
danielekspotify
Throughout its existence, Spotify has stubbornly refused to limit catalog access to paying subscribers, despite blow-ups and defections from the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, and other superstars. But with less than two months left ahead of critical major label renewals, Spotify now appears willing to acquiesce on this critical sticking point. “[Spotify CEO Daniel] Ek hates that idea, and I mean hates it, but he may have to give an inch on that one,” another source close to the negotiations relayed.
“It’s less of a choice now.”
http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2015/08/08/spotify-preparing-to-offer-premium-only-content-sources-say/
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This better be a diversion. So that way her LP6 hair comes as a shock to all.
One can only hope 
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Yes finally. Get rid of that ****ing stupid free streaming model. 
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Do they want to lose all their subscribers to Apple Music and illegal downloaders? Idgi
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I just read somewhere WANEGBT is the second best selling song of all time in Japan by a western act.
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Originally posted by Villas
Spotify will soon be shifting towards a premium-only, ‘gated access’ model, according to several sources speaking in confidence with Digital Music News over the weekend. The decision will mean that certain releases will only be available to paying Spotify subscribers, or offered for an extremely limited time to non-paying users, according to preliminary details shared.
Sources cautioned that details on what exactly constitutes ‘premium-only’ or ‘gated’ remain unresolved, and a number of variations are in play. In one scenario, free users would only have access to one or two songs from a high-profile album, while paying subscribers could listen to the entire release without restriction.
Another approach would limit content entirely to premium subscribers, though time-restricted exclusives for paying subscribers are also in play.
One, or several different variations could be rolled out, and sources noted that an ‘early 2016′ transition is the most likely. That would allow renewal contracts to be solidified, and development teams to finalize the application updates. But regardless of the timing and exact execution, the underlying goals of the shift, according to one source, would be:
(a) encouraging greater adoption of the paid, premium tier; and
(b) driving more revenue around the most sought-after superstars.
“They want the free users to feel like they’re missing something, not just forced to listen to ads,” one source close to the negotiations relayed.
spotify_free_v_paid
The decision comes at an extremely high-pressure moment for Spotify, as major label licenses remain unsigned less than two months ahead of renewal. “October 1, that’s your renewal date for all three of the majors,” another source relayed, referring to the ‘Big Three’ of Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and most importantly, Universal Music Group.
“They do not have signed deals yet, with anyone.”
Separately, sources pointed to an ill-timed departure of Ken Parks, an important negotiator on the American side. Just last week, Parks announced his departure from Spotify for Pluto TV, an over-the-top (OTT) television startup. Separately, Parks’ departure may further highlight Spotify’s sagging IPO and/or exit prospects, as highly-ranked executives typically don’t jump ship right before getting disgustingly rich.
Either way, the move towards ‘gated’ was previously unthinkable among top Spotify executives, but the majors are becoming increasingly agitated about limiting free access. Both Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris and Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge have been fiercely rattling the cage against free, with Grainge’s job at one point threatened based on what Vivendi higher-ups perceived as out-of-control catalog devaluation.
danielekspotify
Throughout its existence, Spotify has stubbornly refused to limit catalog access to paying subscribers, despite blow-ups and defections from the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, and other superstars. But with less than two months left ahead of critical major label renewals, Spotify now appears willing to acquiesce on this critical sticking point. “[Spotify CEO Daniel] Ek hates that idea, and I mean hates it, but he may have to give an inch on that one,” another source close to the negotiations relayed.
“It’s less of a choice now.”
http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2015/08/08/spotify-preparing-to-offer-premium-only-content-sources-say/ |
The impact 
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Originally posted by Villas
Spotify will soon be shifting towards a premium-only, ‘gated access’ model, according to several sources speaking in confidence with Digital Music News over the weekend. The decision will mean that certain releases will only be available to paying Spotify subscribers, or offered for an extremely limited time to non-paying users, according to preliminary details shared.
Sources cautioned that details on what exactly constitutes ‘premium-only’ or ‘gated’ remain unresolved, and a number of variations are in play. In one scenario, free users would only have access to one or two songs from a high-profile album, while paying subscribers could listen to the entire release without restriction.
Another approach would limit content entirely to premium subscribers, though time-restricted exclusives for paying subscribers are also in play.
One, or several different variations could be rolled out, and sources noted that an ‘early 2016′ transition is the most likely. That would allow renewal contracts to be solidified, and development teams to finalize the application updates. But regardless of the timing and exact execution, the underlying goals of the shift, according to one source, would be:
(a) encouraging greater adoption of the paid, premium tier; and
(b) driving more revenue around the most sought-after superstars.
“They want the free users to feel like they’re missing something, not just forced to listen to ads,” one source close to the negotiations relayed.
spotify_free_v_paid
The decision comes at an extremely high-pressure moment for Spotify, as major label licenses remain unsigned less than two months ahead of renewal. “October 1, that’s your renewal date for all three of the majors,” another source relayed, referring to the ‘Big Three’ of Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and most importantly, Universal Music Group.
“They do not have signed deals yet, with anyone.”
Separately, sources pointed to an ill-timed departure of Ken Parks, an important negotiator on the American side. Just last week, Parks announced his departure from Spotify for Pluto TV, an over-the-top (OTT) television startup. Separately, Parks’ departure may further highlight Spotify’s sagging IPO and/or exit prospects, as highly-ranked executives typically don’t jump ship right before getting disgustingly rich.
Either way, the move towards ‘gated’ was previously unthinkable among top Spotify executives, but the majors are becoming increasingly agitated about limiting free access. Both Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris and Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge have been fiercely rattling the cage against free, with Grainge’s job at one point threatened based on what Vivendi higher-ups perceived as out-of-control catalog devaluation.
danielekspotify
Throughout its existence, Spotify has stubbornly refused to limit catalog access to paying subscribers, despite blow-ups and defections from the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, and other superstars. But with less than two months left ahead of critical major label renewals, Spotify now appears willing to acquiesce on this critical sticking point. “[Spotify CEO Daniel] Ek hates that idea, and I mean hates it, but he may have to give an inch on that one,” another source close to the negotiations relayed.
“It’s less of a choice now.”
http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2015/08/08/spotify-preparing-to-offer-premium-only-content-sources-say/ |
Perched for another Tidal fiasco 
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Originally posted by holocene
Do they want to lose all their subscribers to Apple Music and illegal downloaders? Idgi
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Spotify can’t stop losing money and reportedly hasn’t made a profit in three years 
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Taylor was right all along 
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Spotify, you stupid ****s.
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Originally posted by holocene
Do they want to lose all their subscribers to Apple Music and illegal downloaders? Idgi
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Free streaming is just not working and the labels are starting to get unhappy with it. Also Spotify has a lot of subscribers, but they aren't remotely close to making profit. This was inevitable at some point, but yes I hope everyone goes to Apple Music now 
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Originally posted by holocene
I wish she would use her Tumblr as a normal user instead of as a shrine to herself
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with the lens she gets examined at its impossible for her to use it like a regular user
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Originally posted by Dollas n Diamonds
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Voted 
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Originally posted by Villas
Spotify will soon be shifting towards a premium-only, ‘gated access’ model, according to several sources speaking in confidence with Digital Music News over the weekend. The decision will mean that certain releases will only be available to paying Spotify subscribers, or offered for an extremely limited time to non-paying users, according to preliminary details shared.
Sources cautioned that details on what exactly constitutes ‘premium-only’ or ‘gated’ remain unresolved, and a number of variations are in play. In one scenario, free users would only have access to one or two songs from a high-profile album, while paying subscribers could listen to the entire release without restriction.
Another approach would limit content entirely to premium subscribers, though time-restricted exclusives for paying subscribers are also in play.
One, or several different variations could be rolled out, and sources noted that an ‘early 2016′ transition is the most likely. That would allow renewal contracts to be solidified, and development teams to finalize the application updates. But regardless of the timing and exact execution, the underlying goals of the shift, according to one source, would be:
(a) encouraging greater adoption of the paid, premium tier; and
(b) driving more revenue around the most sought-after superstars.
“They want the free users to feel like they’re missing something, not just forced to listen to ads,” one source close to the negotiations relayed.
spotify_free_v_paid
The decision comes at an extremely high-pressure moment for Spotify, as major label licenses remain unsigned less than two months ahead of renewal. “October 1, that’s your renewal date for all three of the majors,” another source relayed, referring to the ‘Big Three’ of Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and most importantly, Universal Music Group.
“They do not have signed deals yet, with anyone.”
Separately, sources pointed to an ill-timed departure of Ken Parks, an important negotiator on the American side. Just last week, Parks announced his departure from Spotify for Pluto TV, an over-the-top (OTT) television startup. Separately, Parks’ departure may further highlight Spotify’s sagging IPO and/or exit prospects, as highly-ranked executives typically don’t jump ship right before getting disgustingly rich.
Either way, the move towards ‘gated’ was previously unthinkable among top Spotify executives, but the majors are becoming increasingly agitated about limiting free access. Both Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris and Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge have been fiercely rattling the cage against free, with Grainge’s job at one point threatened based on what Vivendi higher-ups perceived as out-of-control catalog devaluation.
danielekspotify
Throughout its existence, Spotify has stubbornly refused to limit catalog access to paying subscribers, despite blow-ups and defections from the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift, and other superstars. But with less than two months left ahead of critical major label renewals, Spotify now appears willing to acquiesce on this critical sticking point. “[Spotify CEO Daniel] Ek hates that idea, and I mean hates it, but he may have to give an inch on that one,” another source close to the negotiations relayed.
“It’s less of a choice now.”
http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2015/08/08/spotify-preparing-to-offer-premium-only-content-sources-say/ |
Bow downE 
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what are some of Tay her greatest performances?
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