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Greed, gaslighting and NDAs: How record labels get rich while artists suffer
Record sales were at an all-time high in 2024, and Spotify paid out $10bn in royalties - but most of that money is going to ...
Half of Spotify’s Royalties Are Going to Indie Artists
Of the $10 billion Spotify doled out to music rights holders last year, it gave about $5 billion to indie labels and artists, the company said, a $500 million increase from 2023.
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How Top Dawg Entertainment Became the Current Most Powerful Label in Hip-Hop
SZA has become a force to be reckoned with. Her triple-platinum sophomore album SOS debuted at No. 1 in 2022. The album ...
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Qobuz Unveils Its Average Payout Per Stream…Are We Supposed to Clap or Just Go Out and Buy a Record?
Qobuz has come clean on its artist royalty compensation and while the number trumps the competition -- is anyone making money?