So Steven was not happy about the streaming of his new song ?
hand.cannot.erase.radio.show.but.Steven.Wilson.can
"I have sadly had to remove the latest edition of the DPRP Prog Rock Radio Show, at the request of the management and record label (Kscope) for Mr Steven Wilson. They objected to the show previewing two songs from Mr Wilson's new album and making the show available as a (downloadable) podcast.
In over five years of producing this show, such a move is unprecedented, as both tracks were played from a streaming promo sent to DPRP Radio on behalf of the artist.
DPRP Radio has been available as a downloadable Podcast for over 3 years now. And not a single artist or label has had a need to complain about previewing their music. A 'thank you' for our voluntary efforts is more normal.
Apparently Steven Wilson is very picky in the way that his music is distributed (video's where he's destroying ipods?) and he does not want his music to be able to be downloaded before release date and will do anything he can to avoid that.
It is of course his music but I am saddened that a respected artist, who has been happy to accept coverage from DPRP since his early days recording Porcupine Tree tracks in his bedroom, now feels the need to control his music to such an extent.
I feel especially saddened for the other artists featured on this particular show, most of whom are not supported by a label or management teams, but who were appreciating the extra exposure they were getting.
This edition will be re-listed when the album is released on the 23rd Feb. We will continue to support all progressive artists at DPRP and will publish a full RoundTableReview of hand.cannot.erase in the coming weeks."
https://dprpradio.podbean.com/e/show-132-featuring-steven-wilson-handcannoterase/