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[–] [email protected] 28 points 9 months ago (1 children)

No, it doesnt have to be. Look at Spotify vs Apple Music, vs tidal etc. full catalogues at all of them. It’s the business model that needs to change.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Good point, I think it might have to do with the way music is differently licensed. You will often have a "monopolistic" rights management organization like BMI in USA whereas rights for video and games the rights management lies more with the overarching productions companies.