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Spotify Faces Intensified Backlash as Artists Decry Shrinking Royalties and Opaque Payment Structures Despite Growth in Subscribers

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Global music streaming platform Spotify is facing increasing criticism from artists and independent music creators who argue that the company’s royalty payments remain woefully inadequate, despite recent claims that they are improving. With Spotify’s monthly users surpassing 600 million globally and its influence stronger than ever, many musicians say the platform is simply not doing enough to support the very people whose work drives it. Recent…
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Spotify Faces Intensified Backlash as Artists Decry Shrinking Royalties and Opaque Payment Structures Despite Growth in Subscribers

Global music streaming platform Spotify is facing increasing criticism from artists and independent music creators who argue that the company’s royalty payments remain woefully inadequate, despite recent claims that they are improving. With Spotify’s monthly users surpassing 600 million globally and its influence stronger than ever, many musicians say the platform is simply not doing enough to support the very people whose work drives it. Recent…

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Spotify's New Advertising Model: Finally More Money or Risk to Artist Royalties?

Spotify’s advertising model is about to undergo significant changes that could definitely affect the way artists are compensated. Whether this will be positive or negative is the ultimate question. And of course this is of interest to us musicians and music producers, as our music is certainly being offered through Spotify. All About Spotify’s New Advertising ModelSpotify’s New Advertising Model: New Sources of Income or a Pay Trap for Musicians…

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