This seems to work as a model for YouTubers and podcasters
No, it doesn't. They're still being paid by YouTube/Spotify a flat amount based on the number of views - which are being paid for by ads and premium subscriptions.
Which means: people pay (one way or another) first, consume the content later.
You people behave like you believe that artists got gathered up under threat of violence, put into these companies and are being forced to work there against their will...
Nobody is forcing you to consume any of the media you feel you need to pirate.
Just live beyond consumption. You can do that, you know?
Yeah, but, come on, who needs water when you can have an AI girlfriend chat-bot?