Artists deserve transparency about how music streaming works.

This site shares data behind Spotify’s royalty payments and explains how money flows through the global streaming economy.

The Takeaways

We analyzed the 2025 royalty data. These are the top ten findings that stood out most.

Beyond the Numbers

Hear firsthand from artists, experts, and Spotify leaders.

What Spotify's building for artists in 2026
@Pattypopculture: Forbes on Spotify payouts
Role Model: celebrating 10 years of Fresh Finds
@Runciedan: on how much Spotify pays artists
Kato in conversation with Sam Duboff
@spotifyforartists: Backline's 24/7 Support Line
The Payouts

See exactly how many artists are generating different levels of revenue each year.

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