People may disagree about what changes to the model are possible, and what the impact of changes would be. But it's clear that the full-catalog on-demand pro-rata $10 subscription ad-supported/ surveillance-based model of music streaming still isn't working for a lot of artists.
Some folks call for voluntary reforms, others call for development of better alternatives. It's also helpful to look at public policy choices that encourage businesses to center investors' goals over sustainability for diverse creators.
But this much is clear: artists collectively aren't going to accept arguments that the current state of affairs with dominant streaming models is inevitable, that it's the best we can reasonably expect, or that it's actually working great for everyone.
Digital services, other music business entities, and elected officials would be wise to listen close and understand what animates this discontent. Of course, some will and some won't.
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