Spotify will change its royalty payout model by early next year to include a minimum threshold of streams for a song to qualify for royalty payments, penalties for streaming fraud and restrictions on ...

A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives aims to overhaul the streaming royalty payment system in an effort to help musicians build more sustainable careers in the digital age. Reps.

Spotify’s new royalty system means so-called functional noises like the sound of rainfall will earn significantly less than traditional music files. In an attempt to crack down on “bad actors” using ...

Build a real music collection. Reintroduce intimacy to the songs you care about. By Denise Lu The only music-streaming account I’ve ever had lasted less than 72 hours in 2012. In 2023, I’m still ...