[pjc50]

Spotify is in an odd position; it's the labels which are monopolies, by definition of how copyright works. They're the current winner of the fragile truce in the piracy wars between consumers and labels. Normally considered to be bad for artists, not consumers, although they have been engaging in dark pattern behavior lately.

[snowpid]

Which dark patters are you refering, too?

Im not sure. The amount of money isnt so big. If instead of 70 % , Spotify gives 100 % to the labels / artist, they still wouldnt get that much money. This is also the case for Apple Music, Deezer and Youtube Music. Im not sure if DMA applies to.

[rightbyte]

Spotify have started pushing artists and podcast to the 'front page' some years ago.

Your own playlist are hidden compared to how they used to be.

When you click on an artist you are fed 'recommended' artist and merch before the songs.

Podcasts take space from music.

Etc. A lot of antipatterns to push BS I don't want and wastes my time and focus.