Google Using YouTube Threat As Leverage For Cheaper Streaming Rights 197
Sockatume writes: "According to a press release issued by WIN, a group representing independent musicians, Google is threatening to de-list musicians' videos from YouTube if they do not agree to the terms for its unannounced streaming music service. The template contracts issued to musicians are described as 'undervalued' relative to other streaming services, and are not open for negotiation. The press release was issued by WIN but rescinded when Google agreed to further discussions; The Associated Free Press and The Guardian have published stories based on that original release."
Do no evil. (see, speak and acquiesce to evil tho) (Score:2, Interesting)
Youtube is a cesspool these days. Soon someone will create a musician-friendly site that has STANDARDS that favor musicians. I would be all over that.
HTML5 video means you don't need Youtube anymore to successfully distribute videos. Torrent or stream yourself.
P2P is the answer.
Re:No Way (Score:5, Interesting)
Spotify pays 70% of its revenue to rights holders. [spotifyartists.com] They also include a chart on their site which shows royalties paid per million listens when compared to radio and other streaming services [spotifyartists.com].