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Spotify UMG deal is good news for all Artists: Read Full Text

A new multi-year deal between Spotify and UMG that includes recorded music and music publishing appears to establish a new precedent in how royalties – particularly those involving income from bundled subscriptions to songwriters – will be calculated.

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Apple Music Stats 2025 You Need to Know

Apple Music isn’t always first on music marketers minds, even though it has 93 million subscribers and higher payouts than most competitors. Dive into Apple Music stats 2025 plus learn the features that set it apart.

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Chartmetric Report reveals an Overcrowded Music Industry

Chartmetric’s new report shows an overcrowded music industry with millions of artists competing for listeners. Shockingly, most struggle to get even 10 plays a month a reminder of just how. Continue reading

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Two Metrics Rising Female Country Artists Have in Common

Lainey Wilson and Megan Moroney are among the rising female country artists paving the way for greater gender equality among country music audiences. Two Metrics Rising Female Country Artists Have. Continue reading

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Evolution of Spotify from music to multi-content platform

There has been an evolution of Spotify from a music platform to multi-content platform with podcasts, audiobooks, AI-created tracks, and more. Learn how the shift is reshaping how we discover and experience music and entertainment.

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Nintendo Video Game Music streaming service launches

Nintendo has launched a video game music streaming service, and it’s already turning heads. Could this be the start of a new trend?

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Liz Pelly Mood Machine investigation questions Spotify’s financials

The Liz Pelly Mood Machine investigation uncovered troubling questions about Spotify’s financial practices. This must-read piece dives deep into the streaming giant’s integrity, raising concerns that could shake the industry.. Continue reading

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How To Master the Spotify Algorithm to Reach More Listeners

Unlock the secrets that boost Spotify streams to reach a larger audience. This quick video guide covers how to master the Spotify algorithm using playlisting, audience targeting, and smart metadata optimization.

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Big Music Myth #2: Spotify can’t make a profit [Chris Castle]

The common industry myth is that Spotify struggles to turn a profit, but its billion-dollar valuation tells another story, writes Chris Castle. He explores how the streaming giant’s revenue narrative contrasts with its cash flow reality, leaving artists and songwriters shortchanged.

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Big Music Myth #1: Streamers are in the music business [Chris Castle]

Musician’s advocate and attorney Chris Castle builds on the work of Liz Pelly’s new Spotify exposé to uncloak what he sees as the myths perpetuated by the corporate music machine.. Continue reading

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