James Blake: “There’s money in streaming services – it’s just being diverted to the wrong places”

[MusicTech]

Artists often complain about their royalty cheques from streaming platforms. And James Blake is taking matters into his own hands. Over the last year, he’s taken steps to partner with smaller companies to earn more from his art – and he’s happier than ever.

Speaking to Variety, Blake admits that his anxiety in the lead-up to each next pay cheque was debilitating. “At one point I was having regular panic attacks about not being in control and being exploited,” he admits. “[I was] worrying about money, and I wasn’t very creative then.” ...

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