Beyond Streaming Fatalism: A Few Ideas for an Actually Independent Music Ecosystem
Thu, 14.11.
15:45–16:30
#Wrapped season is here, and with it comes the usual flood of posts reminding us that Spotify is problematic. This repetitive conversation wastes energy that could be better spent elsewhere. It also shows how the major streaming platforms not only dominate the market but also control our collective imagination—proving that even the indie music scene relies on companies that don't care about them. In his presentation, Kristoffer Cornils will offer some alternatives to this unchallenged status quo.
co-curated by Sandro Nicolussi
Moderation
-
Gerald Hollerer he/him
Wien Popkultour Austria
Geri Hollerer is a record digger, podcaster, DJ & music nerd based in Vienna. He worked as music editor, booking assistant & marketer for two major music festials. Due to his big love for the history of Austrian music, he recently …
Speakers
-
Kristoffer Cornils he/him
Journalist Germany
Kristoffer Cornils is a cultural journalist who in three previous lives was an editor at Groove, Spex, and field notes.