Hoe gaat Spotify aan de achterkant te werk (naar de artiesten en labels toe)?

Spotify betaald als het nummer gespeeld wordt:

http://www.spotify.com/nl/work-with-us/labels-and-artists/
Spotify users have access to one of the fastest growing catalogues of licensed music in the world. Music fans get to enjoy their favourite artists, showcased in a high-quality application that’s a delight to use. The net result is an unparalleled user experience and a compelling legal alternative to piracy. By having your music on Spotify you earn a royalty when your music is played. Also, since all the music played is tracked – all participating labels and artists access powerful and in-depth reporting from Spotify.

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Tevens geven ze aan niet met individuele artiesten te werken, maar met 'aggregators' en dat ze daarmee, op basis van speelfrequentie, afspraken over bedragen maken:

Financial compensation to record labels and artists:

We have deals with necessary rightsholders in all of our launch countries. Together with them we have agreed upon a royalty based on how frequently your music is played. For detailed information, please contact your record label or your collecting society.