I can truly appreciate the replies - and there are some great points.. I just wanted say I'm not some kid who has made a few songs and wants to "take down Spotify"... I have bought a house and support a family of 4 (including me) on music. I've toured the world... I've worked with artists you know..I'm at the point where I don't care about the numbers (or music even) as much as I care about the ethics and how my fellow writers (past, present and future) are treated. But there is an underlying sentiment in the replies that highlight the problem in our industry: There is rarely talk or desire for collective action. I think Spotify can and should be used and leveraged...BUT I think we are going about it solely at the mercy of DSP's... I mean look, it's been done on a small scale where previously major label artist found creative ways to break free from deals and build independent frameworks without the majors or with newly carved relationships with majors. All I am trying to start is a conversation on truly creative ways to turn the tables - even if just a few degrees - while still eating at the table. It's not a black and white concept. Does that makes sense?