Spotify Paid Over $4.5 Billion to Music Publishers Over the Last Two Years—So Why Are Songwriters Still Struggling?

Spotify Paid Over $4.5 Billion to Music Publishers Over the Last Two Years—So Why Are Songwriters Still Struggling?

Spotify made headlines this year with an impressive claim: over $10 billion paid out to the music industry in 2024 alone. The streaming giant’s latest “Loud & Clear” report paints a picture of booming payouts, with over $60 billion distributed since the platform’s 2006 launch and more independent artists earning significant sums than ever before.And on paper, that’s worth celebrating. The report highlights that 1,500 artists made over $1 million…