Are you tired of seeing your favorite musicians get paid next to nothing for their hard work? Indie band The Pocket Gods certainly are, and they’re taking a stand. In their documentary ‘The 30 Second Song Movie,’ they expose the pitiful royalties paid by streaming services like Spotify.
But their campaign hit a major roadblock when Amazon pulled the documentary from Prime Video without explanation. It’s no coincidence that Amazon also operates its own music streaming service.
Despite this setback, The Pocket Gods continue to fight for change. They created 10 albums with 100 songs, each only 30 seconds long, to show the absurdity of the current streaming system.
Their efforts have gained attention from major news outlets and even Spotify’s founder, but The Pocket Gods are determined to keep pushing. They released one final album for £1m, with only one copy made, to fund their own ethical streaming platform with a payout of 1p per stream.
Let’s support The Pocket Gods in their quest for fair compensation for artists. It’s time for the music industry to recognize the value of its creators and treat them with the respect they deserve.