Spotify Claims Streaming Has Made the World "Value Music" While Facing Artist Payout Criticisms
Spotify says streaming makes people value music, citing huge payouts. But artist compensation remains a hot-button issue.
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Spotify Claims Streaming Has Made the World "Value Music" While Facing Artist Payout Criticisms
Spotify asserts that music streaming has fostered a culture of valuing music, highlighting its $10 billion payout to the music industry in 2024. However, the platform continues to face scrutiny over its artist payout rates and royalty structures. Spotify's ambition is clear: to reach 1 billion paying music subscribers globally, doubling the current 500 million users across various streaming platforms. The company believes it's playing a crucial role in normalizing paid music consumption, a stark contrast to the pre-streaming era. In a bold statement, Spotify suggests that artists should be grateful for the opportunities streaming provides. The streaming giant recently announced a significant milestone: $10 billion paid out to the music industry in 2024 alone. Since its inception in 2006, five years after the demise of Napster, Spotify's total contribution to the industry has reached nearly $60 billion. This figure underscores the massive financial impact of streaming on…
