Nothing's perfect, nothing lasts forever …

Nothing’s perfect, nothing lasts forever — these words will always be a continual reminder that the world we live in right now won’t ever be the same at any point in time. Change is a constant. The present is a fleeting moment in memory …

We don’t meant to get all emo right now, but news of an inevitable change due to industry flare-ups are getting us down right about now. Not only is SoundCloud having a bitch of a time trying to keep its chin above sea level, but Spotify insiders are snitching that the company is going to be offering “exclusive” material to people who pay the service more money.

The free thing was only going to last us so long, we knew this, but it’s a sad day when something as universal as music is going into the depths of exclusivity for the rich.

First reported on by Digital Music News, sources close to Spotify claim the streaming company is going to be launching a completely new tier in its offerings. New albums could only be available for a limited time to a free tier, or not available at all — with “special” songs and video content made for only the eyes of paying customers. Details of the changes aren’t official just yet, but sources suggest the model is going to closely resemble that of Apple Music and TIDAL.

Boring …

Moving to a (maybe) more profitable venture for Spotify comes only weeks before the three major labels will renegotiate contract terms before the October 1 deadline. The labels have long been vocal about Spotify’s free tier, claiming it devalues the catalog and gives the consumer a sense that all music should be free and accessible whenever and wherever they choose.

Unfortunately for Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, who “hates” restricting content, he may have to fold to pressures to continue being a dog in the fight.

The changes wouldn’t take place until sometime in the beginning weeks of 2016. Or as Don McLean would likely call it, “The other  day, the music dieeeeeed ….”