So this round of snarky investing thoughts, with the follow the money purpose is focused on music today. Specifically music distribution as it relates to streaming. I think.
It starts with this you tube post ::
In the video, and in this diagram, you can see all of the “hands” that in the cookie jar when it comes to music distribution. These are all of the players that get a say in where the money goes. At least in terms of Spotify.
Now, Spotify has yet to make any money. This is where the breakdown begins to happen. Other charts in this diagram :
Who is Access Holdings?
Other Spotify Thoughts
What that means is that over half of the musicians on streaming services are paying money
for you to pay money to listen to their music.