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Spotify Loud & Clear: $10B, Global Fandom & A Year of Change

Spotify’s new Loud & Clear transparency report shows payments to the music industry of $10 billion in 2024, half of which went to independents. It’s the first L&C since Liz Pelly’s expose of streaming and the inner workings of Spotify as well as significant changes in who the streamer pays and how payments are calculated.

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How Fontaines D.C. & More drive Global Rise of Irish Music

Amid political uncertainty and rising emigration, Dublin bands like Fontaines D.C. and Inhaler and the Gilla Band are driving the global rise of Irish music while staying true to their roots.

Alana Bonilla on 03/10/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Indie musician finds more profitable alternatives to Spotify

Brett Newski found that skipping Spotify can be more profitable than streaming a song millions of times. He joins independent artists like Pitchfork Album Of The Year creator Cindy Lee in showing how direct fan support can be a more profitable alternative to Spotify.

Alana Bonilla on 03/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How to Get ISRC Codes to Track Music Revenue

UMG and others are embracing ISNI ID codes, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore the more traditional ISRC codes to track music and ensure you receive the royalties you deserve.

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024, up 4.9% over the previous year.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Approved Ways to Promote Music on Spotify

Want to get more streams, grow your fanbase and promote music on Spotify? These helpful promotion tips will help you optimize your profile, land on playlists, and turn listeners into loyal fans.

Alana Bonilla on 02/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Record UK Music Exports as New Artists Struggle

Record UK music exports are driven by a golden era for legacy acts, while emerging artists struggle to make an impact on global charts.

Alana Bonilla on 02/21/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify is profitable: Why it took so long

Spotify is now profitable, but it wasn’t by chance. Aggressive growth strategies and new royalty deals are gave the platform more power over the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 02/19/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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5 Types of Artificial Music Streaming: How to Avoid Them

Artificial music streaming may seem like a shortcut to success, but it can destroy your career before it even begins. Learn the most common scams, how to spot them, and the right way to grow your audience.

Alana Bonilla on 02/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Streaming is losing steam. It’s time to reimagine music’s future

Streaming was supposed to save the music industry, but it’s leaving artists behind. As streaming is losing steam, it’s time to rethink the model and put creators back at the center of their own success, writes Alexandre Saboundjian, the CEO of Winamp.

Alana Bonilla on 02/13/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)
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