Taylor Swift posts open letter to Apple Music (And exposes them)

[antpats2 4,200]

http://taylorswift.tumblr.com/post/122071902085/to-apple-love-taylor

"I write this to explain why I’ll be holding back my album, 1989, from the new streaming service, Apple Music." 

"I’m sure you are aware that Apple Music will be offering a free 3 month trial to anyone who signs up for the service. I’m not sure you know that Apple Music will not be paying writers, producers, or artists for those three months." 

 

[bayonse 6,525]

hungry for dem coin$

I dont blame her tho

[Fiona Apple 13,006]

I am a fan of Taylor Swift. But she is greedy AF.

[lego 44,165]

I’m not sure you know that Apple Music will not be paying writers, producers, or artists for those three months.

 

oh no, how will they survive? 

[Phoenix 17,395]

It's all about the money, money, money...

[BeerFear 5,915]

In long run it wont be good if she keeps her music off from the biggest streaming services..

[ViviLittleM 3]

oh my god

[Sunny 12,736]

This was already known tho

Also, it isn't all about the money

[Guest]

I like that she's trying to stand up for everyone involved, but the thruth is, streaming is the future of music. Sooner or later every artist has to make their music available.

[Bellatrix 34,791]

I don't get people who call her greedy. Who the f*ck wants to work for free? 

It's more like you're the cheap ones who refuse to buy the music you're consuming.

[JDi 1,495]

gross

[flopheart 1,865]

She's so hungry for money

[Nein 508]

Good for ha but sis please think about STYLE

[Azor Ahai 18,861]

Seriously what is her problem it's not like she will get more money is she DOESNT give them her songs.

[hmm 979]

I’m not sure you know that Apple Music will not be paying writers, producers, or artists for those three months.

 

oh no, how will they survive? 

In fairness, a lot of the smaller record labels are refusing to join too because of that and to them, it probably does make a big difference. I can definitely see her personal greed coming into play but I do think it has a potential positive side effect. 

By all means, Apple should promote their platform but not at the expense of not paying other people