A couple of week's ago we asked Hypebot readers a simple question: "Is Spotify A Good Deal For Artists?"  The question came after several indie labels had pulled out of the the freemium music service saying that Spotify doesn't compensate rightsholders adequately and discourages music sales.  Some Hypebot readers agreed and d.i.y. artist Zoe Keating questioned a lack of transparency and a payment system that may reward major labels  - who are Spotify shareholders - more than indie artists. THE POLL RESULTS:

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