Margarida Campelo, Portuguese singer and songwriter, was the latest guest on the Posto Emissor program, where she spoke about artists' dependence on streaming platforms, particularly Spotify. The artist expressed her desire to have followed the example of Salvador Sobral, who removed his music from the platform, but admitted she had not done so.
During the conversation, Margarida Campelo revealed that Salvador Sobral had spoken to her about the matter, but that she ultimately did not make the same decision. The artist admitted she was motivated by economic reasons, confessing "I wish it were for the money."
The performer acknowledged that it is possible for an artist not to be present on Spotify and these platforms, but warned about the consequences of that choice: "Are you going to lose a lot from it? Yes." This statement illustrates the dilemma many musicians face between maintaining artistic integrity and the need for financial survival provided by these streaming platforms.
