The changes to Spotify’s royalty payout model have been a hot topic for a while now. Many in the industry, particularly independent artists and labels, have been asking: ‘How will this affect the royalties I generate on the platform?’ Now, Spotify claims to have the much-needed answer. But does it really?

Staying up-to-date with the events and happenings in the music industry is what most musicians strive to do, as it helps them better navigate the changes in the industry and make informed decisions. The classical music field, however, is often overlooked in popular contemporary sources, making it more difficult for classical musicians to retrieve important information. In this article, we’re giving all our love to the classical music genre, looking into the best classical music blogs and websites out there! Let’s dive in!

Spotify’s 13-year-long partnership with Warner Music Group-owned concert discovery platform, Songkick, has come to an end. And Spotify has already found a replacement for Songkick — Bandsintown.

A new Edison research report, based on its data on Q1-Q4 2023, has revealed some surprising findings regarding music consumption in the US. Reportedly, US listeners aged 13+ spend only about 20% of their time streaming music and 14% streaming videos on YouTube. This, combined, implies that only 34% of listening comes from audio streaming.