du·ress
d(y)o͝oˈres
noun
threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.
"confessions extracted under duress"
synonyms: coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, intimidation, constraint
LAW
constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act.
No one signs a deal with Spotify under duress. The concept is laughable.
If they want to be on Spotify, they sign. If they don't, they don't. No duress. Spotify isn't forcing anyone to sign with them.