Behind The Lens: Coda Music's Open Letter To Artists

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OPEN LETTER TO ARTISTS: IF YOU ARE READY TO EXIT SPOTIFY, CODA MUSIC OFFERS THE PLATFORM YOU DESERVE

To every artist who's ever felt invisible, underpaid, or disillusioned by a system that treats your music like background noise: We see you. We hear you. And we built Coda Music for you.

In recent months, a wave of respected acts have pulled their music from Spotify. Deerhoof declared, “We don’t want our music killing people.” Xiu Xiu called Spotify a “garbage hole violent armageddon portal.” King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard urged fans to “put pressure on these Dr. Evil tech bros to do better.” Massive Attack, Sylvan Esso, and others have joined the exodus. And in cities like Chicago and Seattle, petitions are circulating among local musicians demanding ethical alternatives and calling for collective action. This isn’t just a backlash, this is the start of a movement. If you are ready to leave Spotify, Coda Music is here to support you. Here’s how:

FAIR PAY: Our FanDirect program empowers fans to send $1 of their monthly subscription to an artist of their choice. This money is in addition to standard streaming royalties. The fan payment is not a tip. Artists should not have to ask for tips to get paid fairly, and fans should not have to spend more money to support artists. Artists on Coda can earn anywhere from 10x to 100x what they currently earn on streams alone.

IMPROVED DISCOVERABILITY: We provide you with access to the data that you need to target fans, promote yourself, and get discovered – for FREE. We are here to support you and help you grow your career and maximize your earnings, not to earn money for ourselves preying on your desire to be seen and heard. Everyone is equal here.

TRUE SOCIAL: Coda combines social media with a fully cataloged music streaming service. Our social has no shadow banning, no “pay to boost” your posts, and no shady algorithms that are designed to suppress you and your career. On Coda, your connection with your fans is unrestricted. When you choose to engage, your posts are sent to all of your followers, every time.

ETHICAL CURATION: Playlists aren’t bought on Coda, they are built by fans and artists. Our curation engine is powered by people, not money. “Pay to Playlist” does not exist here. Your music rises because it resonates, not because someone paid for a placement.



We know leaving Spotify can feel like a leap. You have support waiting for you at Coda Music should you decide it’s time to take a stand. Coda does not invest in war – we invest in you. Your journey starts here: https://portal.codamusic.app/. Sign up is free. We can create a better future together.