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.

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The Payouts

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

Music Economics 101

The fundamentals of music streaming, explained.

The Process

Uncover how royalty calculations and artist payouts really work.

Find out how royalties work on Spotify.

Our Policy Roadmap

Public policies for boosting digital music and creators.

Additional Resources

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