Spotify royalties top $60B, sets 1B paid subscriber goal
Last year Spotify paid $10 billion to musicians, songwriters, labels and music publishers. Now, Spotify royalties top $60B over the last decade. $10 billion the highest single one year payout from. Continue reading
Music Biz Weekly Podcast: LA Fire Relief For Musicians & Music Industry Professionals
This episode dives into Hypebot’s continuously updated list of LA Fire relief, events, donations and resources for musicians and music professionals. The stories of loss and devastation in Los Angeles. Continue reading
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
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
Big Music Business Myth #3: Weird Al’s Spotify Sandwich [Chris Castle]
Streaming royalties can leave artists struggling while platforms profit. Weird Al’s Spotify sandwich revealed the unfair truth behind the numbers, writes Chris Castle. Read Parts #1 and #2 of the. Continue reading
