Additional Resources

Dive deeper with these useful music streaming resources from think tanks, academic scholars, economists, and industry groups, as well as our Spotify for Artists team.

Tips for Songwriters and Producers

Our songwriting team spoke with leading organizations around the world that help songwriters and producers claim their publishing royalties from streaming. Explore these articles for top tips compiled from collection societies and performance rights organizations:

Advice on Songwriter Splits and Royalty Opportunities from ASCAP

Want to Maximize Your Royalties? Start with Your Song Metadata with BMAT

More Than Royalties: BMI on How Performing Rights Societies Help Budding Songwriters Grow

Collecting Mechanical Royalties Can Be Tricky. The MLC Is Here to Fix That

Want to Avoid Lost Royalties? Follow These Important Tips from the MMF

Top Tips for Songwriters from PRS for Music

SACEM’s CEO Shares Top Tips for Songwriters

STIM Reveals the Many Ways a Performing Rights Society Can Help Songwriters’ Careers

Advice on Songwriter Splits and Royalty Opportunities from ASCAP

Want to Maximize Your Royalties? Start with Your Song Metadata with BMAT

More Than Royalties: BMI on How Performing Rights Societies Help Budding Songwriters Grow

Collecting Mechanical Royalties Can Be Tricky. The MLC Is Here to Fix That

Want to Avoid Lost Royalties? Follow These Important Tips from the MMF

Top Tips for Songwriters from PRS for Music

SACEM’s CEO Shares Top Tips for Songwriters

STIM Reveals the Many Ways a Performing Rights Society Can Help Songwriters’ Careers

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The Takeaways

What stood out in the 2025 royalty data.

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The $11B+ Growth Engine

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The New Global Class of $100K Artists

3

Million Dollar Careers

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The Rising 100,000th Artist

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From Fresh Finds to Six Figures

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The DIY Path to an Enduring Career

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50%+ Comes From Abroad

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